Original manufacturer warranties usually transfer to the new owner, but buyers should review the specific terms to make sure. Extended warranties - also known as service contracts - can usually be transferred to the new owner, but sometimes requires submitting a form and paying a transfer fee. We do not facilitate nor guarantee the transfer of any warranties or service contracts.
How can I check if a warranty will transfer?
There are a few different ways you can try to determine if and how a warranty or service contract can transfer:
Contact a local franchise dealer and see if they can look up the manufacturer warranty status based on the vehicle's VIN.
Ask the seller to check their owner's manual for manufacturer warranty information. You might also be able to get warranty information from the manufacturer's website, but make sure you're looking at information for the correct model year, since warranty terms can change.
If the seller paid extra for the warranty, it is most likely a "service contract" and not the original manufacturer warranty. Contact the dealer that sold the service contract or the service contract provider to see if it can be transferred. Note that sellers can often cancel a service contract and get a refund for the unused portion.
Why do my purchase documents say there is no warranty?
Buyers will see a document along with their bill of sale called a Buyer's Guide. This is our disclosure of any warranties to the buyer. Regardless of any remaining manufacturer warranty or any agreements between buyers and sellers to transfer a warranty, our Buyer's Guide will always state that the vehicle is "as is" and has no manufacturer warranty. This is because warranties and service contracts vary greatly and depend on data that we don't have, like the specific terms of the contract and the exact vehicle in-service date. Our Buyer's Guide won't impact the transfer of any warranties or service contracts.