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WHY WARRANTY TERMS DIFFER

Two listings can both say “covered” and mean different things. The differences aren't arbitrary — coverage follows what the part is, how the vehicle is used, and whether labor is reimbursed. Here is exactly how to read the term on any product page.

THE FIVE THINGS THAT SET YOUR TERM

01

What the part is

A remanufactured gas engine, a diesel engine, and an automatic transmission are rebuilt to different standards and carry different failure profiles — so their included coverage differs. Diesel terms are typically shorter and mileage-capped; gas engine terms run up to 4 years with unlimited miles.

02

How the vehicle is used

Personal light-duty use gets the longest terms. Commercial, fleet, heavy-duty (over 11,000 lb GVWR), and marine applications carry shorter, mileage-capped coverage — the duty cycle is simply harder on the part. Your product page states which application class your term assumes.

03

Parts-only vs parts + labor

Remanufactured units include labor reimbursement on approved claims when professionally installed. Used parts are parts-only: the replacement part is covered, the shop time is not. This is the single biggest practical difference between two listings that both say "covered."

04

What keeps coverage valid

Installation by a Licensed Automotive Repair Facility, activation within 14 days of purchase (odometer photo + VIN), intact heat tabs, required reprogramming, and calling warranty before a failed unit is removed. Miss these and the term on the page no longer protects you — they matter more than the year count.

05

Manufacturing source

Parts on our catalog come from multiple remanufacturing programs, each with its own included term backed by its own factory. We show the exact term for every listing before you buy — the range below is what that variation looks like across the catalog.

INCLUDED COVERAGE ACROSS THE CATALOG

Ranges below reflect the remanufactured programs on our catalog today. The exact term for any listing is shown on its product page after fitment — that line, plus your invoice tier, is what controls a claim.

Part typeIncluded coverage (parts + labor*)Parts-only options
Gas engines3 Year / 100,000 Miles — 4 Year Unlimited Miles5 Years / 50,000 Miles
Diesel engines1 Year / 12,000 Miles1 Year / 12,000 Miles
Automatic transmissions3 Year / 100,000 Miles — 3 Year Unlimited Miles1 Year / 12,000 Miles
CVT transmissions3 Year / 36,000 Miles — 3 Years Unlimited Miles6 Months / 6,000 Miles
Manual transmissions2 Year / 24,000 miles — 3 Year Unlimited Miles6 Months / 6,000 Miles
Transfer cases3 Year Unlimited Miles

*Labor reimbursement applies to qualifying remanufactured units installed by a Licensed Automotive Repair Facility, on approved claims. Parts-only terms (typically used units) cover the replacement part, not shop time. Commercial, fleet, heavy-duty (over 11,000 lb GVWR), diesel, and marine applications carry shorter terms than personal light-duty use.

KEEP YOUR COVERAGE VALID

  • Activate within 14 days of purchase with an odometer photo and VIN match.
  • Install at a Licensed Automotive Repair Facility and keep the itemized install invoice — self-installation voids remanufactured coverage.
  • Complete any required reprogramming and keep heat tabs intact.
  • Call warranty before a failed unit is removed — pre-authorization is required for most drivetrain claims.