Glossary / General

warranty claim

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A warranty claim is when you ask the car company to fix something on your car for free because it's still under warranty. It's like a guarantee that they will take care of certain problems for a set time.

Technical Definition

A warranty claim is a request made by a vehicle owner to the manufacturer or dealer for repairs or replacements covered under the vehicle's warranty. This typically occurs when a part fails or a defect is discovered within the warranty period.

Hear It Discussed

"because it's not going to be good enough. They can sort of give all those advices…"
The Tesla Model S Is More Important Than You Think — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 235 The Carmudgeon Show 56:49

"and do you have a warranty claim before the warranty times out? Interesting."
BONUS: EV Battery Health Testing: What's Really Happening Inside Your Pack? EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 37:55

"That's right. If it says it's required, that means that that engine's been benchmarked. ... And maybe even a warranty claim might even get denied if you haven't put it in."
How to Survive High Gas Prices Talking Cars (MP3) 11:05