WARRANTY

WARRANTY POLICY

Effective Date: Warranty coverage begins from the Date of Invoice

1. WARRANTY COVERAGE OVERVIEW (LIMITED & CONDITIONAL)

Thrifty Engines provides a limited warranty on used engines, transmissions, and select auto parts, strictly subject to the terms and conditions stated herein.

All products sold are pre-owned automotive components.

This warranty applies only to verified mechanical or functional failure of covered internal components, occurring under:

Normal operating conditions
Proper installation
Full compliance with all requirements outlined in this policy

No other warranties, express or implied, are provided.

2. COVERED COMPONENTS – ENGINES (INTERNAL ONLY)

Warranty coverage is strictly limited to the following internal engine components:

Engine block
Cylinder heads
Pistons
Crankshaft
Camshaft
Rockers and internal lubricated parts

NOT COVERED (INCLUDED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY)

The following components may be supplied with the engine but are NOT covered under warranty under any circumstances:

Switches and sensors
Wiring, harnesses, and electronics
Belts, hoses, and cables
Water pumps
Gaskets and seals
Electrical or electronic components

Failure of any non-covered component does not constitute a warranty claim.

3. WARRANTY DURATION

Warranty duration and coverage type for engines and transmissions are established at the time of sale and are governed solely by:
- The Warranty Contract
- The Order Invoice
Other auto parts are covered for 30 days from the date of delivery.

Warning: Any verbal statements or general marketing language are overridden by the written warranty terms confirmed at purchase.

4. PERFORMANCE VS. APPEARANCE DISCLAIMER (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Thrifty Engines guarantees mechanical performance only.

External condition and visual appearance are NOT guaranteed

The customer expressly acknowledges that:

Used engines may be up to 35 years old
External wear such as rust, stains, discoloration, surface corrosion, oil residue, dirt, scratches, and signs of prior use are normal and expected
External condition does not affect mechanical performance
External appearance is not a valid reason for refusal, return, cancellation, refund, replacement, or dispute

Any appearance-related concerns must be reported within 7 calendar days of delivery.No claims will be accepted after this period.

Warning: Do NOT refuse delivery due to external appearance.

Refusal for appearance-related reasons will result in:

Mandatory 20% restocking fee
Full two-way shipping charges
No refund of shipping, handling, or processing fees

All engines are pre-tested prior to shipment.

5. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (MANDATORY – FAILURE VOIDS WARRANTY)

To maintain warranty eligibility, ALL of the following are mandatory:

Installation must be performed by an ASE-certified mechanic
Installation invoice with shop details must be retained
A diagnostic report is required for any warranty claim

Warning: Failure to meet ANY installation requirement voids the warranty immediately and permanently.

6. WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE (STRICT COMPLIANCE REQUIRED)

If a problem occurs, the customer must:

Contact Thrifty Engines immediately
Stop operating the vehicle
Do NOT dismantle, repair, or modify the product
Submit all required documentation:
- Order number
- VIN
- ASE-certified installation invoice
- Diagnostic report
- Photos/videos (if requested)

Warning: Retaining, operating, or failing to report a suspected defective product within 30 days may void the warranty.

7. WARRANTY RESOLUTION (SOLE COMPANY DISCRETION)

For approved claims only, Thrifty Engines, at its sole discretion, may:

Replace with a similar unit (subject to availability), OR
Issue a refund

IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS

Labor charges are NOT covered
Refunds or replacements are limited strictly to the original purchase price
No compensation for downtime, delays, or associated costs

8. RETURNS, CANCELLATIONS & RESTOCKING FEES (STRICT – NO EXCEPTIONS)

Order Cancellation

Cancellation within 24 hours of purchase is permitted only if the order has not been processed or prepared
Cancellation after 24 hours results in a 20% restocking fee
Once shipped or prepared, the order cannot be cancelled
Cancellation or refusal after shipment results in:
- 20% restocking fee
- Full two-way shipping charges

Warranty Returns

Shipping is covered only for approved warranty claims
Refusal of a warranty replacement is considered voluntary cancellation
Cancellation results in:
- 20% restocking fee
- Two-way shipping charges
- No refund of shipping or handling fees

9. COMPATIBILITY & VIN VERIFICATION

Compatibility is verified using a VIN-based fitment system
Incorrect vehicle information provided by the customer:
- Voids warranty
- Requires customer to pay price difference plus two-way shipping

Refusal of a corrected replacement incurs a 20% restocking fee.