If you purchase a used car from a dealer, specific rules apply regarding warranties.

Refer to the pages that cover:

Transferring warranties

If you purchase or lease a used car, warranties that are still valid can be transferred. You could benefit from their coverage. Refer to the page titled Transferable warranties to find out more.

Warranty maintenance

If you are wondering if a car must be maintained at the dealership in order for them to honour the manufacturer's warranty, visit the page titled Warranty maintenance to find out more.

Planned obsolescence

Do you think your car or one of its components was the subject of planned obsolescence? Refer to the Planned Obsolescence page to find out more.

Last update : 29 October 2025

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