Question

A car manufacturer advertises that the windshield in its cars is shatterproof and will not break even when hit with a strong impact. While an owner of one of the cars was driving home one day, a small rock hit the windshield and the windshield broke, cutting the driver. What type of warranty was breached?a) an express warrantyb) an implied warrantyc) the warranty of fitness for a particular purposed) the Magnuson-Moss warranty

Answer 1

Express warranty was breached.

Option a

Explanation:

An express warranty is a contract by a seller to provide replacement or repair within a specified period of time for a defective product, service or component. In accordance with the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, if an item is sold for < $15 a company must make written express warranty.

For compliance with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, if a product is sold for more than 15 million, a manufacturer must provide a formal specific warranty.

Description of a product or service mentioned in the commercial will set a clear promise as a precedent.

An implicit promise can take effect in the absence of expressed guarantees.