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Tue 22 Jun 2004 10:42
UK warranty - Dave Andrews
why do we still get a poor deal on car warranties in the UK? checking the VW Phaeton out, same car etc but UK get 3 years warranty and US get 5. Hyundai also get a 10 year power-train warranty in the US.
Is it to do with out driving style?




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Tue 22 Jun 2004 11:03
UK warranty - OldPeculiar
Probably more down to the dealerships - Are these deals you mentioned manufactures warranties or dealer warranties (an important difference)
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Tue 22 Jun 2004 12:52
UK warranty - rory
In the US, which has a history of dealers tying up customers with long-term finance ( typically 5 years ),it is highly likely the warranties are there to sweeten and close the deal
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Tue 22 Jun 2004 13:00
UK warranty - Stuartli
It's not all that long ago that a new car warranty was only for 12 months.

Ironically the same models built in the same factory, often UK based, had a three year warranty in other countries.

Regarding the US, it has a far more stringent approach to what are termed "lemons" - you can demand your money back or a new car for some considerable time after purchase if there are a number of faults.

All down to a certain Mr R Nadar..........

Some links:

www.california-lemon-laws-auto-fraud.com/lemonfaq....l

www.is-it-a-lemon.com/
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