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Questions tagged [warranty]

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Why is my Toyota dashboard shiny and sticky, and how do I clean it?

I have a 2008 Toyota Camry, which is primarily kept in Florida (southern U.S.). My entire dashboard has been sticky / tacky for years. I do not know why or how it got this way. It accumulates dust and grime, and I have no way to properly clean it…
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How to demonstrate that rear shocks are failing?

I replaced the front shocks on a 2011 Toyota, but still getting excessive body roll. The extended warranty will cover rear shocks, but I have to somehow provide evidence that the rear shocks are failing. Without removing them, is there any way to…
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In Canada, would doing my own oil change void the warranty?

I'm looking to see if someone can confirm that changing the oil on my car will not void the warranty (I'm in Canada). Links for proof would be nice or get an idea where to look for such things. This post talks about the United States, and I assume…
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does changing tires void warranty for a new car?

I wanna change my tires for snow tires. I don't want to buy them at my dealer but at Costco. Can that void my Honda warranty ?
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Ford TSB covered under warranty?

I have a 2008 Mustang GT which seems to have the exact issue that is described by Ford TSB 09-09-06. TSB can be viewed here : http://www.stangpit.com/wp-content/images/docs/s197-tsb/09-09-06.pdf Basically my transmission exhibits a harsh grind…
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Yamaha FZS Ver- 2.0 Engine Seizure

I gave my bike (Yamaha FZS ver 2.0) to an authorized service center for it's first-time service. The mechanic didn't fit the drainbolt (which is under the engine) properly causing the engine oil to leak/drain completely. Unaware of this, I drove…
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Long crack in windshield: What could have been the cause and what can I do?

Camry, just over two years old. Today I noticed a long snaky crack in the windshield. I am pretty sure the crack wasn't there yesterday. There is no sign of the windshield having been hit by an object, and no chip, mark, or anything like that can…
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Oil leak from oil pan in new car, will gasket repair have shorter life than factory seal?

I recently purchased a 2013 Lexus RX450H and when it came time to do the 5,000 mile service, a leak was detected of the oil from the oil pan. Further investigation revealed that at the factory there is a seal applied to the oil pan and in our car's…
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Does Pirelli have a motorcycle tire warranty?

I can't find any information about a motorcycle tire warranty for Pirelli. Does anyone know if Pirelli offers a warranty on their motorcycle tires?
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Is a car dealer required to offer an extended warrantee?

Not sure if this should be here or in a legal area, but it has to do with buying a used car, so hopefully it fits here. My wife and I just purchased a used car (2007 Toyota), and the finance person who was doing the paperwork said it was "required…
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Is an engine mount a "covered component" under power-train warranty?

2012 Chrysler Town & Country with 69k miles. Vehicle jumps when putting into gear and from that diagnosed a failed engine mount. I bought this car used (CarMax) and took the claim to my warranty service provider (MaxCare), and they refused the claim…
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Self oil changes on warranty

I have a 2014 Kia Rio. I have been doing my own oil changes since after the first one by the dealer. I have not kept the receipts to the oil I have purchased. If something goes wrong down the road can I be denied warranty service because of holes in…
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Will I void the manufacturer warranty on a 2012 Nissan if get aftermarket cruise-control installed?

I bought a used 2012 Nissan from a Nissan dealership, and it's still covered under the original manufacturer warranty. It didn't come with cruise control, and now I'm looking at getting a Rostra cruise control installed by a local garage. Will…
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How to tell what type of battery this is?

I would like to know whether it's either a lead acid wet cell, lead acid gel, or AGM battery. After reading a bit I see one method is the remove the battery and give it a shake to see if it contains liquid. I'm wondering if there's another way. I'm…
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General Question on mechanic shop warranties, do they cover secondary damages?

I have a Dodge Journey and I'm about to do a timing belt service which replaces the timing belt, water pump, and the hydraulic tensioners. Now this is preventive maintenance, there isn't anything wrong with my belt, I just know it is a good idea to…
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