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Generally, customers have four years to enforce an implied warranty claim. Merchants of used goods also give implied warranties. You can sell without implied warranties—"as is"—in most, but not all states.

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.

With an independent warranty company, you can purchase coverage at any time. That's not true of a dealership warranty, which must be purchased before your factory coverage expires.

Well, not necessarily. Extended warranties are expensive. ... Extended warranty coverage may not be applicable in all situations. ... Your purchase likely comes with a manufacturer's warranty. ... Your credit card may protect you. ... The retailer may take the item back.

Complain to the Better Business Bureau and to your state attorney general or consumer protection office. If all else fails, sue for damages. No one wants to go to small-claims court, but a warranty is a contract that holds up in court. For expensive products, look into contacting a consumer attorney.

Do Warranties Transfer to New Owners? Yes, factory new car warranties typically transfer to the new owner in nearly every case because they are tied to the vehicle identification number (VIN). Therefore, regardless of ownership, the new car warranty will be valid for the entire warranty term.

In general, an extended warranty can be used following a 30-day or 1,000-mile wait period. Some providers offer alternative waiting periods depending on driving habits, such as 60-day/500-mile or 90-day/200-mile waiting periods, and certain “no-wait” plans exist, but they're exceedingly rare.

In most cases, to transfer a car warranty to a new owner, the current owner of the vehicle will contact the warranty company or dealership to initiate the transfer process or send a letter to let the warranty provider know about the sale of the car. This usually has to be done within 30 days.

Generally, customers have four years to enforce an implied warranty claim. Merchants of used goods also give implied warranties. You can sell without implied warranties—"as is"—in most, but not all states.

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.

With an independent warranty company, you can purchase coverage at any time. That's not true of a dealership warranty, which must be purchased before your factory coverage expires.

Well, not necessarily. Extended warranties are expensive. ... Extended warranty coverage may not be applicable in all situations. ... Your purchase likely comes with a manufacturer's warranty. ... Your credit card may protect you. ... The retailer may take the item back.

Complain to the Better Business Bureau and to your state attorney general or consumer protection office. If all else fails, sue for damages. No one wants to go to small-claims court, but a warranty is a contract that holds up in court. For expensive products, look into contacting a consumer attorney.

Do Warranties Transfer to New Owners? Yes, factory new car warranties typically transfer to the new owner in nearly every case because they are tied to the vehicle identification number (VIN). Therefore, regardless of ownership, the new car warranty will be valid for the entire warranty term.

In general, an extended warranty can be used following a 30-day or 1,000-mile wait period. Some providers offer alternative waiting periods depending on driving habits, such as 60-day/500-mile or 90-day/200-mile waiting periods, and certain “no-wait” plans exist, but they're exceedingly rare.

In most cases, to transfer a car warranty to a new owner, the current owner of the vehicle will contact the warranty company or dealership to initiate the transfer process or send a letter to let the warranty provider know about the sale of the car. This usually has to be done within 30 days.