lslurpeek asked:


I am considering buying a 2008 toyota corolla with 15000 miles from a used car dealership. I was wondering if the manufacturers warranty still applies for this car. Toyota give a basic warranty of 3 years/36000 miles and 5 years 60,000 miles.

Thanks for your help!

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One Response to “Does buying a 2008 Toyota Corolla from a used car dealer still hold the manufacturers warranty?”

1. N on August 27th, 2009 9:48 am

   Maybe, I had bought a few Hyundai’s years ago with less than 60k, which was their then warranty and had work done for free.

   Another dealer I knew bought a kia with 28,000 miles and a knocking motor and they told him it was mistreated and therefore not covered. (Apparently they never changed the oil)

   Similarly, major body damage CAN void warranty’s if its not done at the dealer.

   Call the service manager and ask. Drive it by and let him look at it.

   I would think the dealer who has it would be touting the fact that its under factory warranty if it indeed is.

   But, them touting it doesnt make it so. They sell it AS IS to you. The factory warranty is between you and the factory so satisfy yourself and dont rely on anything the seller tells you. Verbal promises or representations are worthless.