Vancouver BC Auto Information Specs Cars Trucks SUVs
31
Oct
// When you buy a used vehicle, try to get the maintenance receipts or log book from the previous owner. Also ask for the owner’s manual, warranty or maintenance booklet, and any other information that came with the vehicle when it was new. If the seller doesn’t have these documents, you can buy them from [...]
27
Oct
You’re not automatically required to show maintenance receipts when you make a warranty claim. But if the manufacturer feels your failure to perform scheduled maintenance has caused your emissions failure, you can be required to present your receipts or log as proof that the work was in fact done. // // // Related Websites Reach [...]
23
Oct
If you want the manufacturer pay for a repair under the Performance Warranty, you MUST bring the vehicle to a facility authorized by the vehicle manufacturer to repair either the vehicle or its emission control systems. If your regular facility isn’t authorized by the manufacturer, tell your mechanic to get your “go-ahead” before performing any [...]
19
Oct
When leaded gas is used in vehicles requiring unleaded, some emission controls (especially the catalyst) are quickly damaged. Lead deposits also form inside the engine, decreasing spark plug life and increasing maintenance costs If your use of leaded fuel leads to an emissions failure, your warranty won’t cover the repair costs. So using leaded fuel [...]
16
Oct
You can’t be charged for any costs for diagnosis of a valid warranty claim. Additionally, when a manufacturer repairs, replaces or adjusts any part under the Performance Warranty, you may not be charged for any parts, labor or miscellaneous items necessary to complete the repair. But if your vehicle needs other repairs that aren’t covered [...]
9
Oct
After presenting your vehicle for a Performance Warranty claim, give the manufacturer 30 days to either repair the vehicle or notify you that the claim has been denied. If your inspection/maintenance program dictates a shorter deadline, the manufacturer must meet that shorter deadline. Because of the significance of these deadlines, you should get written verification [...]
5
Oct
Bring your vehicle to a dealer or any facility authorized by the manufacturer to perform warranty repairs to the vehicle or its emissions control system. Notify them that you wish to obtain a repair under the Performance Warranty. You should have with you a copy of your emissions test report as proof of your vehicle’s [...]
26
Sep
As long as your vehicle is within the age or mileage limits explained above, the manufacturer can deny coverage under the Performance Warranty only if you’ve failed to properly maintain and use your vehicle. Proper use and maintenance of the vehicle are your responsibilities. The manufacturer can deny your claim if there’s evidence that your [...]
22
Sep
The law doesn’t require you to fail the emissions test to trigger the warranty. If any test shows that you have an emissions problem, get it fixed while your vehicle is still within the warranty period. Otherwise, you could end up failing a future test because of the same problem- and paying for the repairs [...]
19
Sep
Two types of repairs are covered by the Performance Warranty, depending on the age of your vehicle: Any repair or adjustment which is necessary to make your vehicle pass an approved locally-required emission test is covered if your vehicle is less than two years old and has less than 24,000 miles. Any repair or adjustment [...]
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