How can I find out if my 2004 Honda Accord is still under some sort of warranty?

Question

I purchased it used, with 19700 miles. I'm hoping that the original owner has a warranty that still in effect. I'd like to know because I'm considering buying a Hondacare extended warranty and I don't want to spend any more money than I have to.

Odometer reads 19700

Answer 1

You have a couple of options here and both of them will answer your question.

If you know the person from whom you purchased the vehicle and they were the original owner ask them when they purchased the car (month and year) You can then count up to 36 months (3 yrs) or 36,000 miles from that date.

The other option is to either give your vin # to your local dealer or run a carfax on this vehicle, either one will be able to tell you when the warranty became effective. (the date of the original sale)

If there was an extended warranty purchased by the person who sold you the car then if they wish to sign it over to you it can be done with a form you send to Honda and the payment of an aquisition fee. These forms are available from Honda or at your local Honda Dealers Finance department.

If you purchased this car from a dealership they will be able to give you the information you need to determine if the original warranty is still in effect and they will be able to confirm if this is a certified vehicle (you should have received papers proving it's certification.)

Frequently dealers will not certify a vehicle that has exsisting warranty because it costs the dealer about $500 to Certify a car.

Certification will add 12 months or 12,000 miles to an existing Factory Warranty and if this warranty is expired it will give you 12 months 12,000 miles from the day that you purchase the vehicle.

If you choose to purchase an additional Warranty than do it for your own reasons not because somebody tells you it is a good or bad idea.

Repairs and labor are expensive and the HondaCare Warranty will cover all the non-maintenance repairs that you would normally have to pay for, such as window motors, climate control fans, and the like. It also covers the CV Joints and Boots which are an item that frequently needs some attention in front wheel drive vehicles. This warranty is not cheap but if you are looking at it as protection from unexpected repair bills it is a good thing.

Weigh your options before purchasing this and determine if it is a benifit to you or not. I know some people who purchased the extended care warranty and used the heck out of it and others that purchased it and never used it.

I hope this helps

If you need anythig further you are welcome to contact me and I will help you in any way I can.

Answer 2

The answers about the warranty being 3 years 36k miles is accurate. I work for Honda and any extended warranty that the original owner purchased is not going to be transferable unless the vehicle was sold to an immediate family member(son daughter etc...) Other wise it is just the 3 year 36k. As far as an extended warranty goes. Did you buy the car from a dealer? If it was a certified used Honda it has a 7 year 100k mile warranty(powertrain) and a 12 month 12k mile full warranty( bumper to bumper). Now the seven year warranty starts from the original delivery date. In this case if it was purchased in 2004 the warranty would expire in 2011 or when the vehicle exceeds 100k on the odometer. If you want to send me the VIN I can run the information for you and e-mail you a copy of your coverage if any.

Answer 3

If it's not broken yet, it's probably still under warranty. As soon as something breaks, the warranty is usually null and void. Did you mean 19,700 or 197,000 miles?
Most cars have a five year to 10 year 100,000 mile warranties but whether they are transferable is another matter. Dealerships will try to sell expensive add on warranties that can be worth the cost if the car has been used hard and you drive it hard.
Fleet vehicles or those coming off certain leases have no warranty left, that's why they are on the used car lot.
I've discovered over the years that warranties are for people who can't do the required maintenance themselves so they think that a warranty will buy them a brake job or muffler or tires or a "gasket" like a head gasket. You'd be surprised how many warranties are sold that do NOT include gaskets and the most expensive is the head gasket and labor. Some will not pay for two brake cylinders when one "pops" and the other is leaking but still works. Many a customer has been given the old SLAM-A-LAM-DING-DONG from these warranty tricksters.

Answer 4

Contact your local honda dealership and they can look it up for you. The basic warranty is 3 years/36,000 miles. There may be a powertrain warranty with honda as well. The dealership will need your full vin (vehicle identification number) to look it up.

Answer 5

Honda have factory warranty 3 yrs, or 36000 miles. Contact your Honda dealer and give them your VIN#. They'll be able to help you out.. Good Luck..

Answer 6

DO NOT BUY EXTENDED WARRANTY! the others are right, 3 yrs/36k miles. the warranties are a rip off. i ve had hondas for 150k with no major repairs. i got one now with 167k that has had under 200 in repairs other than normal wear and tear.

Answer 7

contact local Honda dealer (service department)....and give them the VIN# in reguard to the 3yr 36000 mile bumper to bumper warranty.....the car is, however,still carrying the 5 yr 60000 mile powertrain warranty (engine and transmission)

Answer 8

Use an impact driver to lossen the screws. If you cant get them, you can burn them out with a torch. The screws are not necassary to put back in (thier only purpose is to hold the rotor on when going down the assembly line.)

Answer 9

The dealer can find out for you but they will need your full vin (vehicle identification number) to look it up.