# Understanding Car Warranties on Used Cars

## What a Warranty Is
Legal obligation defining who pays if something breaks.

## What Transfers
Manufacturer warranty (2–5 years) can transfer if still active and service maintained.

## Factory vs. Dealer Warranty
- Factory: standardized, often transferable
- Dealer: varies, read the contract

## Private Sales
"Garantie wegbedungen" legally excludes warranty.

## 2026 Changes
- 60-day defect reporting window
- Right to repair before refund
- Battery capacity transparency required for EVs