{"id":8020,"date":"2026-04-14T12:18:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/puretech-warranty-extension-to-10-years-or-175000-km-the-fine-print-in-the-open\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T07:47:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:47:40","slug":"puretech-warranty-extension-to-10-years-or-175000-km-the-fine-print-in-the-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/puretech-warranty-extension-to-10-years-or-175000-km-the-fine-print-in-the-open\/","title":{"rendered":"PureTech warranty extension to 10 years or 175,000 km: The fine print in the open"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It sounds like great news: a <em>puretech 10-year warranty extension<\/em> that promises peace of mind for years to come.<br\/>But there is one detail that almost no one explains to you: <strong>not everyone will really benefit from it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>And when you find out why, you understand how important it is to know the fine print before you trust it.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does the new Stellantis warranty really consist of?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The so-called <em>puretech 10-year warranty extension<\/em> extends coverage to <strong>10 years or 175,000 km<\/strong>, whichever comes first.<\/p>\n\n<p>It sounds good at first glance. But the important thing is not what it promises, but <strong>what it actually covers and for whom.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vehicles and production years falling under coverage (2014 to 2022).<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>This extension applies to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vehicles with 1.2 PureTech engine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufactured between <strong>2014 and 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>If your car is outside this range, you will not be able to benefit.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The scope of the warranty: Does it cover 100% parts and labor?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Here is one of the key points.<\/p>\n\n<p>In theory, it covers:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Failures related to known engine defects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>But in practice:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Does not always cover 100% of<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depends on very strict conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>That&#8217;s where the problems begin.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The strict conditions for not losing the right to the warranty<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The <em>puretech 10 year warranty extension<\/em> is not automatic.<br\/>You have to meet several very demanding requirements.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maintenance history as an excuse for denial of payment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>This is the most common filter.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you cannot demonstrate perfect maintenance:<br\/>they may refuse the warranty.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Revision deadlines that have changed over time.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>Many users followed old recommendations.<\/p>\n\n<p>Problem:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conditions have changed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And now stricter criteria are being applied<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Result: reviews that were valid before, are not valid now.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exclusive use of homologated oil (0W20 or 5W30).<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>Only specific oils are accepted.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you used another one:<br\/>may invalidate the warranty, even if the failure is not directly related.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The need to provide the last three itemized invoices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>You must present:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete invoices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With all technical details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>If information is missing:<br\/>possible rejection.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens if the failure results in major damage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>This is where the situation gets really complicated.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vacuum pump blockage and brake leakage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Belt degradation can generate residues that affect other systems.<\/p>\n\n<p>This may cause:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Braking failures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Complete engine seizure and costs not assumed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>In the most severe cases:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The motor can break down completely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>And here comes the problem:<\/p>\n\n<p>The warranty does not always cover all consequential costs and consequential damages.<\/p>\n\n<p>These breakdowns can easily exceed <strong>7,000 \u20ac.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What legal options do you have if Stellantis rejects your warranty?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>If you are rejected, it does not mean that you do not have the right to complain.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to demonstrate the maintenance if you went to an independent workshop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Even if you have not been to an official workshop:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can submit invoices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revision history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This may be valid in a legal claim.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Claim for hidden defects (Art. 1641)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>There is a clear legal path:<\/p>\n\n<p>Claim for defect of origin when failure:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>already existed when the car was purchased<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>was not visible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to join the class action lawsuit against the trademark<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Many of those affected have already taken this step.<\/p>\n\n<p>A collective claim allows:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joining forces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claiming fuller compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>With thousands of people affected, this type of action is gaining momentum.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What no one tells you about the warranty extension<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The <em>puretech 10-year warranty extension<\/em> may seem to be a solution.<\/p>\n\n<p>But in reality:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It has many requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does not cover all damages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And it leaves out many affected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>That is why it is key to analyze your case before relying solely on this route.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently asked questions from our customers  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does the PureTech 10-year warranty extension cover any breakdown?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>No. It only covers certain failures and only if you meet very strict maintenance conditions.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I lose the warranty for a small delay in revisions?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Yes. Even a few months or kilometers too many can be a reason for rejection.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What do I do if my warranty is denied?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>You may claim through other avenues, including legal action or class actions, to recover full compensation.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you have come this far, you already know something important:<br\/><strong>it is not enough to have the warranty, you have to be able to use it.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It sounds like great news: a puretech 10-year warranty extension that promises peace of mind for years to come.But there is one detail that almost no one explains to you: not everyone will really benefit from it. 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