Warranties
Limited, with conditions.
Dealers
Add-ons are optional.
Leases and insurance
Ask in writing.
In this guide 2 sections
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| Question | Short answer | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Will my coating warranty pay out? | Only within its conditions, caps and exclusions | Warranties explained |
| Do I have to buy the dealer’s coating? | No. Add-ons are optional | Dealer packages |
| Can I put film on a leased car? | Usually, but lease-end terms apply | Leased cars |
| Will insurance replace my film? | Only if your policy covers it; ask | Insurance |
Pick your question
Each guide quotes the terms that apply, in plain words, with links to the documents. We read them; we aren’t lawyers, and the documents themselves decide.
Keep these four things
Most problems later come from missing paperwork. Keep them in one place for as long as you own the car.
- The invoice, naming the exact product and what was covered.
- The warranty card or registration confirmation.
- Records of every inspection or maintenance visit the warranty requires.
- Photos of the car the day you collect it.
Professional installation
Ask shops what’s in the price
Find installers near you, then ask about the exact product, the prep and which surfaces get coated.
Sources
Product claims come from the manufacturers’ own instructions, linked below. Prices come from shops’ published price lists.
- FTC: Businessperson’s Guide to Federal Warranty LawFull and limited warranties, and the tie-in rule.
- FTC: Dealers can’t charge for add-ons you don’t wantConsumer alert, August 2024.
- CFPB: Regulation M, 12 CFR 1013.4Lease wear-and-use standards must be disclosed and reasonable.
- California Department of Insurance: auto termsComprehensive, collision and additional equipment.
