MBDevotee
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The warranty should have a clear list of what is and what is not covered.
Or it may simply have a list of exclusions....
A warranty is not "just a warranty" it is a very complex legal document that you need to understand just what the limitations are before you buy it.
Needless to say, most warranties specifically exclude glass and windows, but often include some electrics - so is this a glass issue or an electrics issue...?
Additionally, you have legal rights under the sale of goods act as amended by the sale and supply of goods act which states that:-
"goods must be of merchantable quality, fit for purpose and as described". The price paid is relevant to all of that - for example if you buy a 20 year old car for £100 the definition of "merchantable quality" and "fit for purpose" are different to if you paid £50k for a new one.
Essentially - read every word of the policy book, then decide if it's covered?
Or it may simply have a list of exclusions....
A warranty is not "just a warranty" it is a very complex legal document that you need to understand just what the limitations are before you buy it.
Needless to say, most warranties specifically exclude glass and windows, but often include some electrics - so is this a glass issue or an electrics issue...?
Additionally, you have legal rights under the sale of goods act as amended by the sale and supply of goods act which states that:-
"goods must be of merchantable quality, fit for purpose and as described". The price paid is relevant to all of that - for example if you buy a 20 year old car for £100 the definition of "merchantable quality" and "fit for purpose" are different to if you paid £50k for a new one.
Essentially - read every word of the policy book, then decide if it's covered?