Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

Have you been told by your car dealer or other auto mechanic that you must use a particular brand of replacement oil filter or any other replacement parts, or that they must perform the recommended, periodic maintenance services outlined in your owner's manual in order to maintain the vehicle warranty? This is simply not true.

By law, manufacturers can not require consumers to buy parts or services from a particular company to meet warranty requirements, except under rare circumstances. The maintenance services required to fulfill the terms of the warranty can, in most cases, be performed by AOCA member lube centers in less time and with less expense.

AOCA member lube centers recognize that your vehicle is an investment. You can count on their skilled technicians to deliver quality service using products that meet or exceed manufacturer specifications.

The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. �2302(c), prohibits manufacturers of consumer products from conditioning warranty coverage on the use of any article or service identified by brand, trade or corporate name unless such articles or services are either provided to the consumer for free or the manufacturer proves that the warranted product will function properly only if such articles or services are used in connection with the product. This is known as the prohibition against "tie-in sales requirements."

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