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Understand conditions that can render warranty void before buying a product

Buy an extended warranty only if there is no duplication vis-a-vis manufacturer's warranty

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The terms and conditions of warranty may not be the same for an off-line and an online purchase.

Bindisha Sarang
Do you plan to buy a big-ticket item to benefit from the many offers available both online and offline during the festival season? Before making a purchase, not only should you study the product’s pros and cons, you must also assess the level of protection offered by its warranty.

A warranty may be viewed as a small insurance policy through which the manufacturer seeks to reassure the client that if its product stops functioning within a certain period of time, it will repair or replace it.

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In India, however, very rarely does the warranty say

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