Is the warranty still valid if the car is hit during the warranty period?
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If the car is hit during the warranty period and the collision is minor without damaging the engine or transmission, the warranty remains valid. Below is an introduction to the car warranty: 1. Introduction: The car warranty period refers to the time frame during which the manufacturer provides free repairs and maintenance for faults caused by quality issues after selling the product to consumers. 2. Conditions: Most car manufacturers now implement a new vehicle warranty policy, 'two years or 60,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.' This means there are two conditions for the warranty period: one is a time limit of 2 years, and the other is a mileage limit of 60,000 kilometers. If either condition is met, the vehicle's warranty period is considered expired, and normal maintenance and repairs are no longer free. 3. Notes: Additionally, during the warranty period, not all repair costs are covered. It depends on the free items specified by the manufacturer. Usually, relevant details can be found in the owner's manual and the after-sales departments of car 4S stores.
My SUV, which I bought just last year, was rear-ended while still under warranty, and I was naturally concerned about the warranty coverage. The 4S店 told me that damaged parts like the rear bumper and taillights are not covered by the warranty and would need to be claimed through the other party's insurance. However, core components like the engine and transmission, as long as they weren't affected by the accident, would still be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. They did warn me, though, that any accident repairs must be done at an authorized shop. If a roadside repair messes up the wiring and causes an ECU failure, the manufacturer won't honor the warranty. Now, during every maintenance check, I have the technicians inspect the accident area for any potential hidden issues, since even slight frame deformation could affect the lifespan of other components.
