Not sure when warranties began popping up on products, but I know there had to be a time when people would just fix things rather than just toss it in the garbage and get the brand new shiny thing. I mean, I imagine eventually things would end up in the trash and that new shiny thing would be bought, but the disposable society we are in now is out of hand.
Many years ago I worked as an assistant accountant in a new and used car yard, before the days of statutory warranties on used cars. One day a particularly obnoxious character came in with a really nice car to trade and proceeded to really tie the salesman down. After he got the price he wanted he then said he had a second, again very nice, car to trade as well.The boss wanted both the trades so he ok’d the deal with a loss on the sale (he was the type who genuinely tried to do the right thing by customers, including giving non-compulsory warranties on some cars).Anyway, after all was done and everything signed, sealed and delivered the guy says he wanted a warranty on the purchased car, and not in a nice way either.So the boss gets the warranty book, writes it out, seals the envelope and hands it over.The guy goes out and about 2 minutes later comes storming back.“What the he11 is this?” he says.“Your warranty, sir. Good day.” (Remember, used car warranties weren’t compulsory).The boss had written “30 seconds or 50 feet” as the warranty period.Loved it. And the customer couldn’t do a thing about it.
Apparently the word “he11” (with two l’s instead of 2 1’s) is banned. Ridiculous and an over reaction. What do you do if your comment relates to the place where Satan lives????
C almost 2 years ago
Ker chunk, ker ching
Charles Barr Premium Member almost 2 years ago
The original warranty must expire the minute you drive it off the lot.
rekam Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Wonder if he already knew he was selling faulty merchandise.
Imagine almost 2 years ago
This is probably about when lawyers were invented.
in-dubio-pro-rainbow almost 2 years ago
Boy! These modern equipments…
Enter.Name.Here almost 2 years ago
When ya buy cheap, ya get cheap.
sandpiper almost 2 years ago
Amazing that XTW’s still pull in lots of folks. Certain types are helpful, the rest are empty promises.
Doug K almost 2 years ago
I’m thinking that he didn’t take it for a test drive either.
littlejohn Premium Member almost 2 years ago
There is a saying - “That’s how the cookie crumbles”. Is this going to be - “How the wheel crumbles”?
rshive almost 2 years ago
But the warranty wasn’t on sale.
Kaputnik almost 2 years ago
The extended warranty was good for twice that distance.
jagedlo almost 2 years ago
“Only would have cost you a few extra clams!”
dsatvoinde Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Not sure when warranties began popping up on products, but I know there had to be a time when people would just fix things rather than just toss it in the garbage and get the brand new shiny thing. I mean, I imagine eventually things would end up in the trash and that new shiny thing would be bought, but the disposable society we are in now is out of hand.
Doug Taylor Premium Member almost 2 years ago
John Pinette, one of the funniest extended warranty routines….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4I3bcDC4rE
Tired almost 2 years ago
It should last longer than just driving it off the lot. You sold it defective to me.
Meg: All Seriousness Aside almost 2 years ago
The extended warranty doesn’t cover the wheel portion of the wheel anyway.
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Of course, stuck in the mud!
mindjob almost 2 years ago
That is some soft stone to wear down like that.
Cerabooge almost 2 years ago
The loss of wheel material matches up well with the loss in value as you drive it off the lot.
Frank_Lecanto almost 2 years ago
If extended warranties were a good deal for the consumer, nobody would sell them…
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member almost 2 years ago
But this is leased. Do I need an extended warranty for a leased vehicle?
zeexenon almost 2 years ago
RPM’s too high - that’s what sank Tesla’s electric motor.
CoffeeBob Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Oh yeah, the ole “10 second / 10 foot” warranty.
RaymondMoulton almost 2 years ago
Sale of Goods act UK
Sailor46 USN 65-95 almost 2 years ago
The warranty expired after one revolution.
edeloriea14 almost 2 years ago
Peter: Oh, drat!
PaintTheDust almost 2 years ago
“Your warranty may be about to expire!”
Longbow1964 almost 2 years ago
Don’t worry, I’m sure someone will be calling you real soon about extending your expired warranty.
aussie399 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Many years ago I worked as an assistant accountant in a new and used car yard, before the days of statutory warranties on used cars. One day a particularly obnoxious character came in with a really nice car to trade and proceeded to really tie the salesman down. After he got the price he wanted he then said he had a second, again very nice, car to trade as well.The boss wanted both the trades so he ok’d the deal with a loss on the sale (he was the type who genuinely tried to do the right thing by customers, including giving non-compulsory warranties on some cars).Anyway, after all was done and everything signed, sealed and delivered the guy says he wanted a warranty on the purchased car, and not in a nice way either.So the boss gets the warranty book, writes it out, seals the envelope and hands it over.The guy goes out and about 2 minutes later comes storming back.“What the he11 is this?” he says.“Your warranty, sir. Good day.” (Remember, used car warranties weren’t compulsory).The boss had written “30 seconds or 50 feet” as the warranty period.Loved it. And the customer couldn’t do a thing about it.
aussie399 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Apparently the word “he11” (with two l’s instead of 2 1’s) is banned. Ridiculous and an over reaction. What do you do if your comment relates to the place where Satan lives????