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Filing manufacturer warranty claims

By Scavi Company · · 3 min read
Filing manufacturer warranty claims

Many companies replace warranty parts and never get reimbursed.

Documentation

Serial and model.

Deadlines

Short windows.

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Parts returns

Tagged.

Labor allowance

Know the rules.

Ownership

One person.

A closer look

Busy techs swap a failed part and move on. Without serial numbers, photos and the returned part, the claim is denied and the company pays for the part.

Where to start

Assign one person to warranty claims and create a simple checklist for techs.

An example

A company tracked warranty parts on a shelf with tags. Reimbursements recovered thousands per year.

Common mistakes

No owner, missing serial numbers and late returns.

What to track

Track claims filed, approved and amount recovered.

Questions to ask

Who owns claims? Are parts tagged? Do techs photograph serial plates?

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Frequently asked questions

What do manufacturers usually require for warranty claims?

Model and serial numbers, installation date, failure description, the defective part returned within a deadline and the claim submitted through their system.