subject: The Importance Of Service Warranties On Auto Repair Services [print this page] Owning a vehicle can be expensive, especially with increasing fuel prices, regular maintenance, and the unfortunate, but possible auto accident that may require full auto body repairs. Although many manufacturers and dealers who sell new or used vehicles provide warranties, overtime they expire. It is just as important to find an auto repair service in your area that provides lifetime warranties on services and parts.
When a vehicle is being repaired in an independent auto body repair shop often times, parts are ordered from the distributor or manufacturer. These parts may have product warranties and may not coincide with a warranty from the repair shop. In order to save you money and make sure that services rendered are warranted talk to your repair shop and the technicians.
Having warranted services can save you time and money. Often time shops will give lifetime warranties on services like Body work and Paint work. These services are delivered and warranted from defects for a lifetime once you get the vehicle back from the shop. Although there are limitations such as the shop not being liable from damage, road wear, chemical exposure and environmental causes, if the paint or body work deteriorates the warranty will typically cover all, if not most of the cost of additional services.
Warranties are beneficial to a consumer because they guarantee an auto repair shop's work. If your vehicle's service is warranted typically a shop will fix the defect and provide you a loaner car while your service is being completed. It is important to understand all stipulations of a warranty of service and to ask questions. Upon request of appointment and service, read and save all paperwork to document the date the warranty starts and the services provided and stated.
Don't assume that all auto repair shops even luxury auto repair shops provide lifetime or even 30 day warranties. Although there are laws in place that imply warranty of merchantability and other warranties do not assume they are included. To prevent unnecessary legal actions, additional expenses and the prompt return and use of your vehicle research your repair shop and schedule an appointment to speak with a professional face to face.
Even with warranties shops cannot guarantee that they can take your car immediately. There may be a waiting period for repairs and services based on priority, but a warranty will ensure your services are covered. Be mindful of shop's rules and regulations.
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by: Maeling Demdam
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