Glossary / General

out of warranty

19 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

When a car is out of warranty, it means that the company won't pay for any repairs. If something breaks, the owner has to pay for it themselves, which can be expensive.

Technical Definition

Being out of warranty means that the manufacturer's warranty period has expired, and any repairs or issues that arise will not be covered by the manufacturer. This can lead to high repair costs for the owner.

Hear It Discussed

"If it was to go out of warranty and it breaks, you're looking anywhere between an eighteen hundred dollar minimum repair per corner..."
All-Wheel Steering Explained; Auto History: Some Karting ideas and First Look At The Land Rover Range Rover! In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 02:36

"I mean, I've owned some cars out of warranty, and so far it's been all right."
Durango Hellcat Review; Waymo vs Taxi; Mercedes Update The Smoking Tire 12:58

"If I was buying it for a business and I was going to buy it and own it and get rid of it [1616.3s] before it was out of warranty, like trade it in and get the next model."
The Experts in DIY Car Repair and Car Care Trusted Advice Under The Hood show 26:50