Is the engine covered by the extended warranty?
Fortunately, if you have any type of extended warranty, your engine is almost certainly covered by your extended warranty, and if you’ve taken good care of your car and just had some rotten luck with your engine, your extended warranty will probably come to save the day.
When does a warranty not cover a car?
Many warranties won’t cover a car if it’s used as a snowplow, for instance, since plowing snow requires so much additional strain on a vehicle’s powertrain components. Other warranties won’t cover a car if it’s been off road or driven hard on a race track.
Why is my warranty provider refusing to carry out repairs?
A warranty provider may refuse to carry out repairs for a number of reasons – the most obvious being that the warranty didn’t cover the particular problem in the first place. Check the terms and conditions of the warranty carefully as these will show what is and isn’t covered.
Are there any exclusions in a warranty policy?
A common exclusion in a warranty document is for wear and tear, and a policy may or may not cover accidental damage. If a product fails prematurely it may not be covered if the failure is due to everyday wear and tear. But telling the difference between a faulty, and everyday wear and tear may be difficult, so you may need to get a second opinion.
Fortunately, if you have any type of extended warranty, your engine is almost certainly covered by your extended warranty, and if you’ve taken good care of your car and just had some rotten luck with your engine, your extended warranty will probably come to save the day.
What to do if your warranty is not covered?
If the service department agent claims that the warranty doesn’t cover the repair, consider taking the following steps: 1 Speak with the dealer service agent’s supervisor. 2 Take the car to another authorized dealer’s service center. More
Do you have warranty coverage on your car?
When you’re facing repairs, the last thing you want is to get into a disagreement with the dealer or service provider about warranty coverage because let’s face it—car repairs can get quite expensive. In fact, that’s the reason why most people pay for plans in the first place.
When can your car dealer void your vehicle’s warranty?
If we go back to the failed engine example, your warranty for your vehicle electronics can’t be voided if the warranty for your engine is voided. Just as your warranty can’t be voided and warranty repairs can’t be denied simply because you had someone else perform maintenance, the same applies if you use aftermarket or recycled parts.