The warranty covers the operability of all mechanical, electrical,
electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic components that belong to
the manufacturer’s original scope of supply, with the following
exclusions:
• Exhaust system: However, all exhaust parts are covered by the warranty,
from the exhaust manifold up to and including the catalytic converter.
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Equipment: e.g. chrome-plated parts, trim strips, armrest, headliner,
storage compartments, side trim panel, sun visors, cup holders, upholstery.
This list is intended as an example only and is not exhaustive.
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Brakes, clutch, suspension dampers and shock absorbers: Clutch disc
and pressure plate; brake pads, discs and drums; adjustment work on
the clutch and brakes; shock absorbers (apart from breakage and/or
total failure of the shock absorbers).
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Glass/window panes: Mirror glass, glass and convertible top windows;
the rear window is, however, covered by the warranty in the event of
failure of the heating and antenna elements.
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Third-party parts: Parts (e.g. accessories, car radios, navigation
devices) that do not meet the quality standards of OEM parts.
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Rubber parts: Rubber seals on doors, boot and roof; axle bearings/
suspension, axle boots and steering gaiters, silent blocks/bushings,
engine mounts (except hydro mounts), anti-roll bar mounts, control
arm rubber mounts. This list is intended as an example only and is
not exhaustive.
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Maintenance: Maintenance, inspection and care.
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Body: Alignment, correction and adjustment work to body parts such as
sunroof and finned roof,
convertible top, vehicle doors, boot lid and bumpers; paint damage and
rust on the body, water leaks and leaks in the body such as leaking
door, sunroof and window seals or convertible and folding tops.
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Fuel system: Contamination in the fuel system.
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Impurities in stationary seals such as flat and paper seals that are
not exposed to any mechanical movement (not, however, e.g. leaks in
technical equipment that carries water such as radiators, water hoses,
cylinder head seals, heating elements or air conditioning and the
engine’s oil pan gasket).
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Wheels: Tyres, wheel rims, hub caps, wheel bolts, toe adjustment and
balancing of the tyres.
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Headlights: Glass, headlight housings, light source, Xenon bulbs.
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Miscellaneous: Wind noises, squeaking and rattling noises.
Batteries; the drive system’s high-voltage battery is, however,
covered in the event of a technical defect (apart from natural wear
and ageing in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s
provisions and specifications).
Small parts, operating fluids, consumables and wearing parts, and
work: Filters, spark plugs and glow elements, screws, nuts, washers,
seals, hoses, diagnosis, lubricants, operating fluids, brake cleaner,
antifreeze additive, etc. – unless the replacement takes place in
connection with the repair of a covered part and are normally required
as part of this, are always replaced, lose their operability and/or their
replacement becomes technically necessary.
Filling, topping up and conversion of the air conditioning, unless the
filling takes place in connection with an indemnifiable repair.
Wear: This covers all parts that are regularly inspected and replaced or
renewed as part of maintenance or servicing, e.g. air filters, oil filters,
spark plugs, V-belts, ribbed V-belts, toothed belts.
Software updates, reading/deleting of fault memories and resets.
However, a maximum of 12 working time values (1 hour) insofar as they
are incurred in direct connection with an indemnifiable repair, prevent or
counteract the replacement of a covered component and do not enable
or represent an upgrade or functional enhancement.
Convertible top: Convertible top fabric of convertible or folding tops.
Handsets of hands-free and phone systems.
Standard accessories: e.g. jack, fire extinguisher, warning triangle,
first aid kit, tool set.
