The typical manufacturer's warranty will cover any repair or replacement for damage that stems from the manufacturing process. Outside of product malfunctions or defects due to a manufacturing error, you'll be paying out-of-pocket.

You can register your AppleCare Protection Plan here or contact Apple at the phone number included in your AppleCare Protection Plan package. To verify that your hardware is covered under the AppleCare Protection Plan, click here. The registration process can take up to 24 hours to be visible in Apple's systems.

Having a warranty doesn't mean you'll automatically get a refund if a product is defective. The company may have a right to try to fix it before it gives you a refund.

Warranty is activated on the device at the time of purchase from Apple or an Apple authorized re-seller. There's nothing you need to do.

The typical auto warranty coverage is 3 years/36,000 miles. That means the warranty would cover needed repairs in the first 3 years you own your car or for the first 36,000 miles you drive it, whichever comes first.

How Does a Warranty Work? A warranty is a guarantee issued by a seller to a buyer that a product will meet certain specifications. If the product does not meet those specifications, the buyer can ask the manufacturer or seller to correct the problem. Certain exceptions apply, and not every defect is covered.

A warranty might cover a product for a lifetime or a matter of days. It may cover all kinds of damage or be limited to specific defects. Certain actions, such as misuse, may render a warranty invalid, preventing you from returning a broken product.