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Buckeye Auto Parts: Warranty Options

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Standard Warranty

Limited Parts Warranty:
Unless a warranty is specified in this invoice, the purchaser understands that the part is sold as is and the purchaser assumes all risks.
90 Day Limited warranty to the original purchaser unless otherwise stated within. If a part fails in the normal use or service, seller will repair the parts, furnish a replacement part, or will refund the purchase price of the part at its option, subject to the conditions and exception listed below. Mileage is not guaranteed or certified. We do not guarantee a color match on body parts. By purchasing any such part, purchaser agrees that these remedies shall be exclusive.

This warranty is subject to the following conditions:

  1. Unless otherwise noted on the invoice, warranty expires 90 days after the purchase date. Requests for warranty coverage must be made within this time. Claims made after this period of time will not be covered under warranty.
  2. Invoice must accompany all warranty claims.
  3. Merchandise must be returned to Seller in the same condition as when it was sold.
  4. Seller must be notified of any defective transmissions, axle assemblies, and engine assemblies prior to any repairs before warranty coverage will be considered.
  5. New fluids, filters, seals, and gaskets must be installed. Recommended manufacturer fluids must be used.
  6. Engine assemblies are understood to consist of a short block and head(s). Any other parts left on the engine assembly at the time of sale are included for purchaser convenience and are to be used at the purchaser’s option only. These parts are not covered under the warranty.
  7. Extended warranties may be purchased for an additional fee and are subject to additional terms and conditions, which are available upon request.
  8. Engines and transmission must be installed by an A.S.E. certified mechanic with appropriate tools needed for installation.

This warranty does not cover:

  1. Labor is not covered unless an Extended Warranty Plan with Labor is purchased additionally.
  2. The purchaser’s loss of time, inconvenience, loss of vehicle, towing expense, installation expense, commercial loss, or consequential damages.
  3. Fluids, gaskets, or other materials or parts used in the installation of the purchaser’s part.
  4. Engines and cylinder heads have heat tabs installed on them. If the center of the heat tab is melted, the part has been overheated. Claims that result from overheating accident, abuse, neglect, alteration, improper maintenance or improper installation will not be covered under the warranty.
  5. Parts installed in vehicles for commercial use, racing, off road purposes, or any parts used under conditions that would cause greater than normal wear.
  6. Parts used for other than the original application.

Deposits:
A reasonable cash deposit is required for orders where parts must be removed or ordered from other sources. These special-order deposits are not refundable. Cash deposits are good for 30 days. All deposits will be applied toward the purchase price of the part the deposit was made for only.

Return Policy:
ALL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

  • Invoice must accompany all returns
  • 75% refund on accepted returns
  • No returns after 30 days
  • No returns on special orders/cuts
  • No reimbursement on labor
  • Item must be in the same condition as originally sold
  • Item must be returned to the original purchase location

Engines:
Buckeye Auto Parts, Inc warrants to the original purchaser the internal parts of its engines to be free of defects for a period of 90 days from the date of the sale, unless stated otherwise on the front of this invoice. The parts covered by this warranty are the engine block, cylinder head, camshaft, connecting rods, bearings, piston rings, crankshaft, rocker arms, and valve lifters. Excluded from this warranty are the fuel components, water pump, all electrical parts, hoses, lines, gaskets, intake and exhaust manifolds, fuel injector pumps, and all other fuel injection and external parts. Calibration and adjustment of excluded parts is also excluded from this warranty. New oil and filter must be installed, or warranty is void.

Transmissions:
Buckeye Auto Parts, Inc warrants to the original purchaser its transmission to be free of defects for a period of 90 days from the date of sale, unless stated otherwise on the front of this invoice. The parts covered by this warranty are the transmission case and all internal parts including the torque converter. Excluded from this warranty are the transmission mounts, shifting linkage, flywheel, and all external parts. The warranty is void if new front and rear main seals, new transmission fluid and filter are not installed.

Labor Warranty Claims:
Buckeye Auto Parts, Inc does not cover labor costs unless a specific labor coverage warranty is purchased and billed on the same invoice as the part it was purchased for. All claims require prior authorization. Approved claims will be paid a rate not to exceed $50 per flat rate hour as determined by the motors flat rate manual and not exceed the purchase price of the item. Shop supplies, materials, fluids and taxes are excluded.

Account Terms:
Payment is due by the 10th of the month following the invoice date. A 1.5% monthly finance charge will be charged on all past due accounts.

Extended Warranties

HAVE YOU ASKED ABOUT OUR WARRANTIES?
Buckeye Auto Parts Inc. is now offering extended warranty coverage on your used auto parts. We are confident in our products backed by our standard 90 day parts only warranty. We also offer extended warranties up to one year parts and labor coverage on any mechanical auto part you purchase from us.

OUR EXTENDED WARRANTIES

The Silver Warranty covers mechanical parts listed on your original invoice for a period not to exceed 180 days from the invoice date. If the part fails under normal driving conditions you are entitled to a one time replacement within the warranty period, at that time if you wish to purchase another extended warranty you may do so. This non-transferable warranty covers parts only and there is no labor coverage.

The Gold Warranty covers mechanical parts listed on your original invoice for a period not to exceed 12 months from the invoice date. If the part fails under normal driving conditions you are entitled to a one time replacement within the warranty period, at that time if you wish to purchase another extended warranty you may do so. This non-transferable warranty covers parts only and there is no labor coverage.

The Gold + Warranty covers mechanical parts listed on your original invoice for 1 year; this is non transferable. If the part fails under normal driving conditions you are entitled to one time replacement within the warranty period, at that time if you wish to purchase another extended warranty you may do so. This non-transferable warranty covers labor based on the flat rate manual at a rate of $50/hour with a maximum not to exceed part purchase price.

EXTENDED WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Extended warranties are valid with the original invoice, and the original part. Warranties are from the original purchase date on the invoice, and are non-transferable. Engines are covered under normal driving conditions and proper maintenance, the extended warranty covers cracked blocks, cracked cylinder heads, pistons, crankshafts, rods and mains. We do not cover, gaskets, distributors, manifolds (exhaust or intake), timing belts, head gaskets, oil pans, water pumps, fuel injectors, carbs, or fuel pumps. All Engines have heat tabs to guard against overheating. If the center is melted out the warranty is void. All Engines must be installed by an ASE certified mechanic. Engines must have timing belt replaced, new water pump, oil and oil filter. Automatic transmissions are as follows; cooling lines/cooler must be flushed or replaced, new filter, front and rear seals, and new fluid must be installed. This is standard procedure at any automotive repair facility and must be verifiable. Air Conditioning Compressors must have proper oil, new O rings, dryer, and must be installed by a certified A/C mechanic. Rear Ends must be installed by a certified mechanic, drained and the proper new gear oil added. Other reasons for denial of warranty claims are misusing the vehicle such as driving over curbs, running engine over the maximum revolution per minute level, racing, using contaminated or improper fluids, damage cased by, accidents, collision, fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, riots, racing, body modifying, explosion, driving through water deep enough to be ingested into the engine, customer applied chemicals, or accidental spills. All warranty claims must include the original proof of purchase. Buckeye Auto Parts reserves the right to make customer satisfaction accommodations on a case by case basis. Buckeye Auto Parts is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages relating to or caused by Buckeye Auto Parts products. Buckeye Auto Parts is not responsible for lost wages, rental cars, towing, storage or mechanical fees as a result of a part failing. All parts must be left on the vehicle until an authorized representative of Buckeye Auto Parts Inc. tells you to remove it. We do reserve the right to have an independent mechanic inspect it while it is in the vehicle to make sure all of the proper steps were taken prior to installation. All warranties are a one time replacement within the warranty period, if you wish you may purchase another extended warranty at the time of replacement only.

ALL CLAIMS ON EXTENDED WARRANTY MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY YOUR SALESMAN PRIOR TO HAVING REPAIR DONE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE REQUIRED PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN VOIDING EXTENDED WARRANTY. WARRANTY IS FOR ORIGINAL PURCHASER.