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B~;~ shares facts
atiout warranties
Special to the
Daily 11mes Leader
When a major purchase is
made, the manufacturer or
seller makes an important
promise to stand behind the
product, It fs called a war'
ranty. Federal law requires
that warranties be available
to consumers to read before
making it purchase, and they
must be available regardless
of whether the shopping is
done in person, online or
using a catalog.
The Better I\\lsiness
Bur<oau , .(EBB) serving
Mississippi offers some tips
regarding the various types
of warranties:
Written Warranties arc
issued with most major pur­
chases. Evaluate them as
follows:
• How long does it last?
• Who does the warranty
service - the beHer or manu­
facturer"
• If the product fails, will
it be repaired. replacod, or
your money refunded"
• What parts and repair
items are covered?
• What are the conditions
or limitations?
Spoken Warranties may
not be enforceable unless
put in writing.
Implied Warranties, creat­ resolving any complaint
ed by state law for varying issues.
periods of time. do not apply
I
in cases where the purchase
I
is made gas is h, Two types
of implied warranties are:
• Warranty of merchant­
ability means that the seller
promises that the product
will do what it is supposed
todo,
• Warranty of fitness for a
particular purpose applies i
when a purchase is made on I
the seller fs advice that it is ,
suitable for a particular pur- i
pose !
The BBB offers these tips 1
to minimize problems with I
warranties:
• Read the warranty before I
you buy.
• Consider the reputation I
of the company offering the I
warranty.
• Sa;e your receipts and '
keep them with your war­
nmtles.
• Perform required main­
tenance and inspections.
• Use the product accord­
ing to the manufacturer fs
instructions.
The BBB has been serving
consumers and businesses In
Mississippi since J964 by
providing information on
businesses that can be help­
ful in making pre·purchase
decisions, Call 800-987­
8280 for business informa­
tion or for assistance in