Parts warranty & coverage

30-day parts warranty, in plain language

Engines, automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, transfer cases and axles sold by Jan Auto Wrecking carry a limited 30-day warranty. Coverage depends on how the part is installed, the fluids and seals used, and the conditions listed for that part below.

Before you install

  • Use a qualified technician or repair shop.
  • Replace the seals, fluids and coolers required for your part.
  • Keep your invoice, service records and diagnostic codes.

30 days

Limited coverage from the date of sale on qualifying assemblies.

Qualified install

Required for every warranted engine, transmission, transfer case and axle.

No labour

Labour is never covered, under any condition.

Proof required

Service records, fluid receipts and diagnostic codes support a claim.

Labour is not covered.

The buyer will not receive any labour warranty or labour cost under any condition. Please budget for installation and any follow-up labour separately.

Coverage by part

Warranty terms differ by assembly. Find the part you purchased below and follow the conditions for that part. Where a condition is not met, the limited warranty does not apply.

Last updated: November 2026 · Also see our Terms and Conditions.

Engine assemblies

Engines

30-day limited warranty

A 30-day limited warranty applies from the date of sale, provided the conditions below are met.

To keep coverage valid

  • Part must be installed by a qualified technician.
  • Engine oil and filters must be changed every 5,000 km.
  • Proof of service must be provided before warranty work will be honoured.
  • If warranty work is needed, the customer is responsible for providing a diagnostic code.
  • The engine must not be run without oil or overheated.
  • Heat tabs must not be melted or removed.

Not covered

  • Carburetors
  • Injectors
  • Water pumps
  • Exhaust manifolds
  • Timing belts or chains
  • Distributors
  • Labour of any kind

Drivetrain

Automatic transmissions

30-day limited warranty

A 30-day limited warranty applies to automatic transmissions. The unit must be installed by a qualified repair shop.

To keep coverage valid

  • All seals and fluids must be replaced at the time of installation.
  • A new radiator or cooler must be installed at the time of installation.
  • A diagnostic code must be provided if the transmission is faulty.
  • Where the vehicle requires transmission reprogramming, it must be reinstalled in the vehicle's computer by the dealer. This is the customer's responsibility.

Not covered

  • Shearing or breaking of transmission teeth, under any circumstance
  • Damage caused by a bad oil cooler, which will cause the transmission to fail prematurely
  • Labour of any kind

Drivetrain

Manual transmissions

30-day limited warranty

A 30-day limited warranty applies to manual transmissions. Make sure the unit is installed properly.

To keep coverage valid

  • The unit must have proper fluid and fluid levels when installed.
  • Where the vehicle requires transmission reprogramming, it must be reinstalled in the vehicle's computer by the dealer. This is the customer's responsibility.

Not covered

  • Labour of any kind

Drivetrain

CVT transmissions

Certified shop required

CVT transmissions must be installed by a certified transmission shop, and the following conditions must be met.

To keep coverage valid

  • Manufacturer fluids must be installed, and you must be able to show the proof of purchase receipt.
  • No parts may be swapped from the new transmission to the old one without prior approval.
  • A new radiator or cooler must be installed at the time of installation.
  • Where the vehicle requires transmission reprogramming, it must be reinstalled in the vehicle's computer by the dealer. This is the customer's responsibility.

Not covered

  • Shearing or breaking of transmission teeth, under any circumstance
  • Labour of any kind

Drivetrain

Transfer cases

30-day limited warranty

A 30-day limited warranty applies to transfer case assemblies under normal use. The part must be installed by a qualified technician.

To keep coverage valid

  • All seals and proper fluids must be replaced at the time of installation.
  • The assembly must be used under normal operating conditions.

Warranty does not apply

  • Abuse resulting in the shearing of teeth or breaking of gears
  • Labour of any kind

Drivetrain

Axles

30-day limited warranty

A limited 30-day warranty applies to axle assemblies under normal use. The axle must be installed by a qualified technician.

To keep coverage valid

  • All seals and proper fluids must be replaced at the time of install.
  • Normal use only — no off-roading, oversized wheels or overload hauling.

Warranty does not apply

  • Abuse resulting in the shearing of gears
  • Off-roading, oversized wheels or overload hauling
  • Labour of any kind

Braking

ABS assemblies

Assembly only

A complete ABS unit with an electric module must be installed together as an assembly. Do not separate the unit and module.

Climate control

A/C compressors and condensers

Receipt required

Coverage on A/C compressors requires the following items to be installed at the time of compressor installation.

Required at installation

  • A new filter drier, which is sometimes attached to the condenser
  • An orifice tube or expansion valve
  • A receipt showing these parts were purchased

If these items are missing

  • The warranty requirement has not been met
  • Labour is not covered under any condition

Returns

Cores

30-day core return

A core deposit will be refunded when the core is returned within 30 days.

Core refund requirements

  • Must be the same part as shown on the invoice
  • Must be drained of all fluids
  • Must be returned within 30 days

No refund

  • Cores brought back in pieces

Body sections

Cut parts

Final sale

Cuts are sold and delivered as is. No returns and no refunds.

Electrical

Electronic parts

Final sale

There is no warranty on electronic parts. All electronic parts are final sale.

Conditions that apply to every claim

  • The warranty period begins on the date of sale.
  • The buyer will not receive any labour warranty or labour cost under any condition.
  • Parts must be installed by a qualified technician, a qualified repair shop, or a certified transmission shop where specified.
  • Required seals, fluids, radiators, coolers, filter driers and other installation items must be replaced as listed for your part.
  • Proof of service, proof of purchase for required fluids, and a diagnostic code must be provided before warranty work is honoured.
  • Coverage does not apply where a part has been run without oil, overheated, abused, or where heat tabs have melted or been removed.
  • Parts not covered by a limited warranty are sold as is. Returns, core refunds and store credit are governed by our Terms and Conditions.

Not sure whether your part is covered?

Call our parts team before you install. Have your invoice handy and we will confirm the warranty conditions for the exact part you purchased.

This page summarizes our parts warranty. The warranty is limited to the terms listed above and does not include labour. Keep your invoice, service records and any receipts for required fluids or installation parts.