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Generally, there is no specified duration for implied warranties under state laws. However, the state statutes of limitations for breach of either an express or an implied warranty are generally four years from date of purchase.

Breach of warranty is defined as the violation of an express or implied contract of warranty, and thus it is a breach of contract. Essentially, it occurs when the warrantor fails to provide the assurance warranted. A seller can expressly or implicitly assure the buyer about the quality or title of an item sold.

The dealer for your brand of vehicle has a computer that can do a VIN lookup (likely in the service department). The easiest way to check on your warranty status without leaving the house entails calling and letting them know you want to look up your warranty and that you have the VIN and odometer readings ready.

Write down the VIN and your mileage. Then, contact a local dealer and provide this information to see if the car is under warranty. You can also use your manufacturer's website if it offers warranty tracking information or check your car's sale paperwork for its in-service date.

Complain to the Better Business Bureau and to your state attorney general or consumer protection office. If all else fails, sue for damages. No one wants to go to small-claims court, but a warranty is a contract that holds up in court. For expensive products, look into contacting a consumer attorney.

The warranty assures the buyer that the good or service is free from defects, and it is a legally binding commitment. In the event that the product or service fails to meet the standards set out in the warranty, then the contract provides a specific remedy, such as a replacement or repair.

If you can't resolve the problem with the retailer, write to the manufacturer. Your warranty should list the address of the company that provides the warranty. You may want to send your letter by certified mail and request a return receipt, so you'll have proof that the company got your letter and signed for it.