Dayco N.A. Backs Growing Serpentine Belt Kit Line with New Extended Warranty

More Applications and Stronger Warranty Protection Enhance Full Product Line.

Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, continues to invest in its light-duty serpentine belt kit portfolio, with a new 5-year, 60,000 mile light-duty warranty protection plan among its latest initiatives.

Dayco’s enhanced warranty provides technicians another reason to feel confident when choosing to install Dayco products and helps them communicate the value of a complete system repair to their customers.

With all the components needed for a front end accessory drive system repair in one box, Dayco serpentine belt kits meet or exceed OE specifications. Packing premium belts, tensioners and pulleys together helps simplify installation, address potential sources of noise, and reduce the risk of comebacks caused by worn components. The result is a more comprehensive repair designed for dependable, long-term performance.

“We understand how important it is to help our customers stand behind their work. This added level of protection is our way of backing the quality and craftmanship we put into each one of our kits – so distributors and shops have greater confidence in every repair decision they make,” said Jerry Reeves, Head of Product Management, Dayco North America.

The new serpentine belt kit warranty joins a growing list of comprehensive warranties offered by the company. Dayco timing chain kits are currently backed by a 2-year, 60,000 mile parts and labor warranty, and Dayco timing belt water pump kits feature a 125,000 mile extended warranty.

In addition, all three kit lines have seen significant sales and line growth over the last 24 months – with timing chain kit coverage expanding 65 percent since the company launched the line in 2022, and serpentine belt kit coverage scaling from 50 percent to 75 percent total VIO coverage in just two years. Beyond convenience and repair peace of mind, Dayco’s kit line provides several benefits to the industry:

1. Designed and matched – Drive system kits improve performance with all-new parts engineered to work together. These aren’t just bundled components—they create a matched system that provides better performance and longer service life.
2. Prevents comebacks – A full system approach can cut premature failures significantly. Replacing all critical wear components at once protects the repair and helps minimize errors.
3. Simplifies ordering – Kits reduce the number of SKUs you need to stock and help avoid returns, optimizing the process from distribution to installation.
4. Streamlined installation – With all necessary parts in one box, technicians can focus solely on installing product, which also saves on labor since all components are accessible at the same time.
5. Increase in sales – Complete system replacement increases order value while often costing less than purchasing individual components.

For more on Dayco’s family of drive system kits, click here.

About Dayco

Dayco is a global leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of essential engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck, construction, agriculture and industrial applications.

Dayco’s 120 years of experience in drive systems allows the company to equip all customer applications around the world with the most effective drive systems to meet customer specific performance requirements. Dayco’s world class global distribution network services the aftermarket industry with a full offering of kits and products to meet each local market’s need. Dayco accomplishes this with a dedicated global team that respects one another, shows humility through continuous learning and acts like owners in everything they do.

Dayco has more than 30 locations in 20 countries and over 1,900 associates.