How to Check the Warranty Period of a Car?
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You can check the warranty period of your car through the invoice of your vehicle. The warranty period of the car is calculated from the date the sales invoice is issued. Generally, when the transaction between the consumer and the merchant is completed, the merchant provides the consumer with a warranty card as a warranty certificate along with the product. The warranty certificate usually clearly states the consumer's information, purchase date, product model, manufacturing date, warranty period and scope, and maintenance records. The car warranty period refers to the time period during which the car manufacturer promises to provide free repairs and maintenance for faults caused by quality issues when selling the product to consumers. There are two conditions for the warranty period: one is a time limit of 2 years, and the second is a mileage limit of 60,000 kilometers.
As a seasoned driver with years of experience, I always start simple when checking my car's warranty period. The first step is to flip through the owner's manual—that thick little booklet usually tucked in the glove compartment—which details the warranty coverage for the entire vehicle and its components, such as the engine being covered for three years or 100,000 kilometers. If you can't find the manual, don't panic. Just contact the dealership where you bought the car, provide them with your license plate number or model, and they can quickly pull up the warranty details from their system. With today's technology, many brands like Volkswagen or Toyota offer owner apps. Simply download the app, enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), log in, and you can check the warranty status with a single click. Don’t forget the purchase invoice from when you bought the car—it notes the sales start date, from which the warranty typically begins. I recommend checking the warranty expiration date during your annual maintenance to address minor issues early and save big money down the road.
