The manufacturer’s warranty

[Shackleton]

THIS SHOULD BE A STICKY

Get the most out of your investment - The manufacturer’s warranty and any rebates offered by Pioneer are not valid when you purchase from an unauthorized dealer.

 

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Where-To-Buy/Pioneer+Car+Audio+Video+Authorized+Internet+Dealers

 

 

[kelkin]

I learned this the hard way with my Z150BH, so with my NEX8000 I purchased a warranty from Squaretrade which still saved me $300 over retail cost and provides coverage for 4 years rather than 1.

[Shackleton]

Great point think I'm going to take my chances with the 4000

[tickerguy]

I think if we're going to advocate for something it should be for Sherman Act indictments aimed at Pioneer.

 

Price fixing is broadly illegal in the United States, you see.....

[duaneellison]

Hmm, that sucks... I got mine from a local dealer and didn't even think about this. No one else had them and I didn't want to do the install myself... Sure hope that doesn't blow up in my face...

[tickerguy]

Doubt it if you're aggressive.

 

The implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for purpose cannot be disclaimed or evaded.  It attaches to anything sold at retail, by anyone.  Period.

 

A defective unit fails this test.

 

Now if it doesn't last as long as one would expect, where a normal warranty would be the remedy, you might lose.  But a unit that fails a week into ownership or something similar is a different matter.  Nobody could defend said unit being fit for the purpose sold, and that's a warranty they can't dodge.

 

You might end up having to sue them in small claims, but I bet not.  You will have to be aggressive however.