Can a dealer refuse to do warranty work?
Under suspicion that the damage was caused by some action or circumstance that is stated as a warranty exclusion, yes, they can refuse to perform warranty work. Generally speaking, however, the dealer will take the car in for repairs under warranty.
Can I sue a dealership for not honoring a warranty?
You can sue a dealership for not fixing your car under warranty. You must have given the dealership a reasonable number of repair attempts or days to fix or replace the vehicle. If the dealership and manufacturer failed to remedy the problem, you may be entitled to compensation.
Can I sue a dealership for misdiagnosis?
You could sue the dealer for negligence. Negligence is based on the failure to exercise due care (that degree of care that in this case a reasonable motorcycle dealer would have exercised under the same or similar circumstances to prevent foreseeable harm).
What is lemon law in California?
The California Lemon Law (Civ. Code, § 1793.2 et seq.) protects you when your vehicle is defective and cannot be repaired after a “reasonable” number of attempts. The Lemon Law applies to most new vehicles purchased or leased in California that are still under a manufacturer’s new-vehicle warranty.
Does changing your own oil void your warranty?
Changing your own oil won’t directly void your manufacturer’s warranty. However, if your car is damaged as a result, the repairs needed won’t be covered by the manufacturer. If you’re going to do your own oil changes, make sure to use the type of oil recommended by the car manufacturer.
Do dealerships get paid for warranty work?
Generally, the manufacturer pays a lower labor rate to the dealer for warranty work. And, because the parts come from the manufacturer, the dealership can’t earn its usual markup on the cost of parts. The manufacturers have traditionally made it less appealing for dealers to do repairs under warranty.
Why do dealerships hate warranty work?
Ray: But a lot of dealers are not eager to fix problems under warranty. Generally, the manufacturer pays a lower labor rate to the dealer for warranty work. And, because the parts come from the manufacturer, the dealership can’t earn its usual markup on the cost of parts.
Is there a warranty on a Toyota Prius?
Have them diagnose the problem (maybe you’ve already done that) and have them call Toyota headquarters and request a “goodwill warranty” on your battery. Since your warranty expired less than 10k miles, many time Toyota will pay for 50% – 100% of the battery and you just pay the labor to have it installed.
What to do if battery dies on Toyota Prius?
If your hybrid battery dies on you before the warranty expires, all you need to do is take your vehicle to a Toyota dealership and they’ll give you a battery replacement and even install it for you for free! Can’t get any more straightforward than that.
How long does the Toyota battery warranty last?
Since your warranty expired less than 10k miles, many time Toyota will pay for 50% – 100% of the battery and you just pay the labor to have it installed. The standard warranty is only 1 year but if there are no issues within the year, I would think it will last just as long as the failed one in your car.