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What is the usual warranty on a used car?
Used car warranties are much less predictable. The most typical arrangement is a 3-month/3000 mile warranty that covers only major components such as engine, transmission and rear end.
Do used cars usually come with a warranty?
Under California law, licensed car dealerships are not generally required to offer warranties with the used automobiles that they sell.
Do car dealers legally have to give warranty?
A warranty is not a legal requirement for a used car, and it’s fairly common on very cheap used cars (less than a couple of thousand pounds or so) to be sold without any warranty at all. Unlike your statutory rights, a dealer can also offer you a discount in return for waiving the warranty.
What is basic car warranty?
Your basic warranty (also known as your limited warranty, or factory warranty) promises to pay for repairs to your car if the cause of the repair was due to a defect in workmanship when the car is being driven normally and maintained correctly.
What is a 50/50 warranty?
This type of warranty includes 50/50 warranties where the dealer pays 50\% of the cost for a covered repair and the buyer pays the remaining 50\%. Another type of split cost warranty is one under which the buyer pays a deductible amount and the dealer pays the remaining cost for the repair.
Can you return a used car after buying it?
If you’ve purchased a new or used car and you’re having second thoughts about it, in most cases, you won’t be able to return the car. The dealer who sold you the car is usually not legally obligated to take the car back and issue you a refund or exchange after you’ve signed the sales contract.
Is a second hand car sold as seen?
No, it’s not sold as seen? When you purchase a second-hand car from a motor dealer, you enter into a legal binding contract. As the buyer you are entitled to a car that is fit for purpose, of satisfactory quality, and as described.
Is an alternator covered under bumper-to-bumper warranty?
The alternator is an electrical component that transfers mechanical energy from the engine into electrical energy. It’s covered under bumper-to-bumper comprehensive warranties and most mid-range extended warranties that include electrical components.
Is there lemon law for used cars?
Lemon Law for Used Cars. Lemon laws will likely cover used cars if the car was covered under a certain type of warranty. Despite the fact that a used car is a much more likely candidate to be a “lemon,” federal lemon laws generally cover only new vehicle purchases.
What is standard car warranty?
Standard Warranties. New cars typically come with a standard warranty that covers 36 months/36,000 miles. This means that for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, repair costs for normal usage are covered. Both parts and labor costs are covered.
What is a warranty law?
A warranty in contract law is a promise or guarantee from one party to another that the facts are true and reliable. A contractual warranty is a obligation that the facts that relate to the subject of the contract are true. In the case that those facts ever become untrue, the warranty is also a protection to the recipient to cover any losses that may arise.
What is a warranty plan?
A home warranty is an insurance plan that protects homeowners from the high costs of repairing major home appliances and other systems.