2+1 year warranties
Discussion
I have noticed that a number of car manufactures sell their cars with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty followed by a 1 year dealer's warranty.
So if I buy, not from the original supplying dealer, an 18 month old car with such a warranty and require warranty work in the third year do I have to take it back to the original dealer, who could be hundreds of miles away?
So if I buy, not from the original supplying dealer, an 18 month old car with such a warranty and require warranty work in the third year do I have to take it back to the original dealer, who could be hundreds of miles away?
I was just thinking of the one on my Fiat
"2 Year, Unlimited Mileage, Manufacturer Warranty
Any repairs required as the result of faulty materials or manufacturer are carried out free of charge - both for parts and labour.
3rd Year Dealer Warranty*
This warranty covers most electrical and mechanical components in the third year, or up to 60,000 miles from the date of first registration, whichever occurs first. The warranty is provided free of charge and is subject to conditions (full details are available from your Fiat dealer)."
"2 Year, Unlimited Mileage, Manufacturer Warranty
Any repairs required as the result of faulty materials or manufacturer are carried out free of charge - both for parts and labour.
3rd Year Dealer Warranty*
This warranty covers most electrical and mechanical components in the third year, or up to 60,000 miles from the date of first registration, whichever occurs first. The warranty is provided free of charge and is subject to conditions (full details are available from your Fiat dealer)."
FailHere said:
I was just thinking of the one on my Fiat
"2 Year, Unlimited Mileage, Manufacturer Warranty
Any repairs required as the result of faulty materials or manufacturer are carried out free of charge - both for parts and labour.
3rd Year Dealer Warranty*
This warranty covers most electrical and mechanical components in the third year, or up to 60,000 miles from the date of first registration, whichever occurs first. The warranty is provided free of charge and is subject to conditions (full details are available from your Fiat dealer)."
That's interesting. I was considering an Alfa-Romeo which I assume as the same warranty as a Fiat. "2 Year, Unlimited Mileage, Manufacturer Warranty
Any repairs required as the result of faulty materials or manufacturer are carried out free of charge - both for parts and labour.
3rd Year Dealer Warranty*
This warranty covers most electrical and mechanical components in the third year, or up to 60,000 miles from the date of first registration, whichever occurs first. The warranty is provided free of charge and is subject to conditions (full details are available from your Fiat dealer)."
Had recent experience of this with SWMBO Fiat, Heater fan resistor and wiring burnt out during third year Dealer Warranty, the resistor and labour to fit were covered however wiring replacement and labour were not, was charged £106. Contacted Fiat Customer Service and they said yes thats correct, under third year of warranty wiring is not covered. However after pointing out that this seemed a bit odd we got a goodwill payment of £80 back. Still think its a bit strange all the same.
Glosphil said:
So how does a 2 year manufacturer warranty + 1 year dealer warranty differ from a 3 year manufacturer warranty?
Europe has a 2yr manufactures warranty across the board. When some brands are imported that is topped up for an extra yr. Sometimes mileage restictions/eligiblity outside of the UK apply.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff