Warranty

Sunshine Coast Auto Recyclers (hereafter known as the Seller) warrants our parts to work properly and fit the requested application. In the event of a defect, the Buyer’s sole recourse against the Seller shall be the repair or replacement of the defective part when the part is presented to the Seller within 3 months from the date of purchase, and accompanied by the original invoice, unless otherwise noted or negotiated.

Specially ordered in parts, and also body sections cut to order, are not returnable. Only the supplying dealer warrants special ordered parts. Wrongly ordered parts or parts no longer required cannot be returned after 7 days from the date of the invoice. Parts that have been altered or damaged are not acceptable for return. The sole determiner of condition for return is the Seller. The Buyer agrees to any method of inspection determined by the Seller, and agrees that the Seller has the right not to accept returned merchandise if in the Seller’s opinion the condition of the merchandise has changed from the date of sale.

Engines are warranted against piston knock, cracked block or heads and excessive smoking for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase unless otherwise noted on the invoice. Oil leaks, rubber seals and timing belts are not guaranteed and should be inspected, replaced or repaired as necessary. Engines are sold bare long and any accessories left on the engine at the time of sale are not guaranteed to fit your application or be serviceable. We recommend that you transfer all of the original accessories for proper engine performance and emissions compliance. Damage due to overheating or lack of lubrication is not covered. A new water pump, oil filter and oil is required under this warranty.

Automatic transmissions are warranted for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase unless otherwise noted on the invoice. Oil seal leaks are not covered and should be inspected and replaced if necessary. The oil cooler and lines must be flushed and a new filter and fluid installed or warranty is void. Broken parts and poorly performing transmissions due to improper installation are not covered.

Any engine, transmission, transfer case, or differential that is subject to a return request must be left in the vehicle until a representative of the Seller has had an opportunity to diagnose and/or visually inspect the part. If the part in question is removed from the vehicle, the warranty is void and the Seller will not be liable for any repair, parts replacement, or additional parts or costs.

The Seller is not liable for improper or incomplete installation of any mechanical part. This applies most specifically to engines, transmissions, transfer cases and differentials that have not been installed correctly. The following steps must be completed for the part to be installed properly. The warranty on the part is void if these steps are not completed:

Engines: Replace seals if leaking or if signs of leaking. Fill fluids to proper levels. Replace oil filter. Inspect valve cover gasket. Replace sump gasket. Clean the oil sump filter and pickup tube. Replace the water pump. Replace the spark plugs as needed. Inspect and replace spark plug leads and coils where necessary. Replace thermostat. Replace timing belt. Flush cooling system if needed. Install new belts and hoses. Flow test radiator and replace if necessary. 

Automatic Transmissions: Replace all seals. Replace transmission filter and pan gasket. Fully engage convertor in front pump. Fill with fluid to proper levels. Test drive, re-check and adjust as needed.

Manual Transmission: Replace all seals. Replace the clutch, pressure plate, and throw out bearing. Fill with fluid to proper levels. Adjust shifter mechanisms as required.

Transfer Case: Replace all seals and gaskets. Install as required, fill the unit with fluid to the proper levels. Tyres must be all the same brand, model, size and tread depth.

Differential: Fill the unit with fluid to the proper levels. Tyres must be all the same brand, model, size and tread depth. Verify ratios are correct. Inspect seals for leakage and replace if necessary.

Seller is not liable and Buyer waives all claims for consequential damages which result from the sale of the above parts including, but not limited to: labour charges, loss of income, wages, salary or rental car charges. The Buyer’s sole recourse against the Seller is limited to the price paid for the part on the Seller’s invoice, or the exchange or repair of the defective part.

All merchandise must be inspected by the Buyer for defects or safety hazards. The Seller states that it in no way guarantees or warrants used merchandise for apparent or non-apparent safety hazards, and it is the sole responsibility of the Buyer to inspect for any safety hazards or hire an expert to so inspect.

The Buyer affirms that before they make an purchase, that the Seller requests that the buyer examines the parts or merchandise to ascertain whether there are any defects within. The Seller will afford the Buyer an adequate opportunity to make such an examination before they make the purchase, so the Buyer can determine if there are any defects.

Sunshine Coast Auto Recyclers asks all of our Buyers that you please respect the amount of time and effort that goes into processing and delivering used auto parts. Please return any part that has been incorrectly ordered or is no longer required, within 7 days so that a full refund can be given or a replacement or alternative part can be supplied.