Forget about main stealers "warranties", you have rights as a consumer enshrined in law.
I know the old SIMI order form, "only for the VAT and VRT returns innit mate, eh, eh", tried excluding batteries, tyres, brake components, and other consumables from warranties, we have hopefully moved on to more consumer-oriented vehicle purchasing from the days of the Del Boys and Arfur Dalys.
Consumer laws give you strong rights when you buy a product or service. Find out about your rights.
www.citizensinformation.ie
"Sale of Goods and Associated Guarantees
Consumers’ rights are further strengthened by the Sale of Goods and Associated Guarantees Directive 1999/44/EC.
S.I. No. 11/2003 gives effect to the Directive in Ireland.
Under the regulations, products must be
‘in conformity’ with the contract. To be in conformity, the products must meet specific conditions about quality. The conditions are mostly the same as in the Sale of Goods Act.
You are entitled to certain
remedies, that is, repair, replacement or refund when products do not meet the specific quality standards.
If you find a problem within 6 months, it is presumed that it was there at the time of delivery. It is up to the seller to prove otherwise.
The right to a remedy applies for at least 2 years across the EU. Member States are allowed to set longer time limits (known as limitation periods). In Ireland, the limitation period is 6 years. This means you are entitled to raise a problem about a product for up to 6 years from the date of buying.
Find out more about your rights to
repair, replacement or refunds."
