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Verify with the manufacturer if you receive a letter, postcard, or phone call informing you that your car's express warranty is soon to expire. It could be a fraud involving a car warranty. Do not call the number on any letter or postcard you receive, even if it appears to be from the manufacturer.

If your factory warranty is expired, you might consider extending coverage for peace of mind. Depending on your manufacturer, you may have only been able to buy an extended warranty at the time you bought your vehicle. Another option is to use a third-party provider for coverage.

The phrase 'warranty period has expired' is correct and can be used in written English. It generally refers to the period of time during which a product's warranty is valid. For example, "The warranty period for our refrigerator has expired after two years of purchase.".

Clarify what the warranty does and does not cover. Be specific when writing out exactly what the warranty does and does not cover. For example, if your product malfunctions, write out whether you will pay for new parts, as well as labor. Do customers have to go to you for repairs, or can they use outside vendors?

You can buy extended warranties from auto dealers, vehicle manufacturers and independent companies. Dealers often suggest purchasing an extended warranty when you buy a car, but you can buy one at any time.

Yes, you can always purchase an extended warranty after your manufacturer's warranty ends. Though most modern automakers have a clause that requires car owners to enroll in an extended warranty program before the manufacturer's warranty program ends.

A guarantee is a written statement provided free of charge by the manufacturer. It usually includes assurances about the quality of the item, or service, as well as a promise to provide repair or replacement if something goes wrong within a set amount of time (for example, within 12 months after purchase).

Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically last between 3 years/36,000 miles and 5 years/60,000 miles, while powertrain warranties can extend up to 10 years/100,000 miles. Your factory warranty length depends on your car manufacturer, but it can be extended with a vehicle service contract.

Verify with the manufacturer if you receive a letter, postcard, or phone call informing you that your car's express warranty is soon to expire. It could be a fraud involving a car warranty. Do not call the number on any letter or postcard you receive, even if it appears to be from the manufacturer.

If your factory warranty is expired, you might consider extending coverage for peace of mind. Depending on your manufacturer, you may have only been able to buy an extended warranty at the time you bought your vehicle. Another option is to use a third-party provider for coverage.

The phrase 'warranty period has expired' is correct and can be used in written English. It generally refers to the period of time during which a product's warranty is valid. For example, "The warranty period for our refrigerator has expired after two years of purchase.".

Clarify what the warranty does and does not cover. Be specific when writing out exactly what the warranty does and does not cover. For example, if your product malfunctions, write out whether you will pay for new parts, as well as labor. Do customers have to go to you for repairs, or can they use outside vendors?

You can buy extended warranties from auto dealers, vehicle manufacturers and independent companies. Dealers often suggest purchasing an extended warranty when you buy a car, but you can buy one at any time.

Yes, you can always purchase an extended warranty after your manufacturer's warranty ends. Though most modern automakers have a clause that requires car owners to enroll in an extended warranty program before the manufacturer's warranty program ends.

A guarantee is a written statement provided free of charge by the manufacturer. It usually includes assurances about the quality of the item, or service, as well as a promise to provide repair or replacement if something goes wrong within a set amount of time (for example, within 12 months after purchase).

Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically last between 3 years/36,000 miles and 5 years/60,000 miles, while powertrain warranties can extend up to 10 years/100,000 miles. Your factory warranty length depends on your car manufacturer, but it can be extended with a vehicle service contract.