Is Discount Tire’s Warranty Transferable? (Coverage + More) 


is discount tire warranty transferable

Have you ever asked yourself or your friend if Discount Tire Warranty is transferable? What does a tire warranty cover? Well, you are at the perfect place to find the answer to such a question.

Discount Tire (also known as America’s Tire in parts of California) is America’s largest independent tire and wheel retailer. Starting in 1960 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Discount Tire now has over 1,000 stores across the country and an online presence called Discount Tire Direct.

Discount Tire prides itself on its customer service and exclusive tire warranty.  

So, is Discount Tire Warranty transferable to a new vehicle? No Discount Tire warranty is not transferable. Discount Tire does not allow the transfer of Certificates to new owners, except in North Carolina, and most tire manufacturers also do not allow warranty transfers. In addition to the manufacturer’s limited warranty, Discount Tire offers its own tire warranty program called “Certificate for Repair, Refund or Replacement”. This Certificate, when bought at the time of your new tire purchase, covers tire failures for 3 years.

In this post, we’ll help you learn all you need to know about Discount Tire’s warranty policies, and how you actually may be able to have a warranty transferred after all.   

What are Discount Tire Certificates? 

Discount Tire offers a unique tire replacement program called Certificate for Repair, Refund, or Replacement. These Certificates are redeemable if the tire becomes defective or damaged.

When covered by the Certificate, the purchase price of the tire gets refunded to you (including sales tax). You then have the option to purchase a replacement tire for the refund price. There is no pro-rating according to wear of the tire. 

When you purchase a new tire or set of tires, Discount Tire’s sales representatives will ask you if you’d like to purchase a Certificate.

Certificates generally cost between $10-$100 per tire, depending on the purchase price of the tire you are buying. If you decline the coverage but then change your mind, you have up to 30 days from the tire purchase date to buy the Certificate. 

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What does the Certificate cover?

Discount Tire’s Certificate program covers tires that can no longer hold air due to a non-repairable road hazard, a defect in materials, or a defect in workmanship.

Covered tires need to have more than 3/32” left of tread depth, and must be less than 3 years old. 

For instance, as long as you properly take care of your tire and it is less than 3 years old, you are covered for a new tire if the covered tire gets a puncture, gets damaged by a pothole, or just becomes defective. 

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Is a Discount Tire Certificate transferable to a new owner?

The official answer is no. The certificate itself mentions that it is non-transferable and non-renewable, except in North Carolina, where it can be transferred to a new owner within the 3 year period.

Non-renewable means the certificate cannot be re-used once redeemed. A new certificate has to be purchased for the new replacement tire. 

However, if you are the new owner of a vehicle outfitted with tires from Discount Tire, don’t despair just yet. You may actually be able to get the tire’s Certificate transferred to you.

Some Discount Tire representatives state that the Certificate is transferable to a new owner, as long as it hasn’t been redeemed before.

According to one representative, the new owner will need to present the original tire invoice to a Discount Tire customer representative and have the Certificate put into their name. 

So, the answer is a little murky. While the official policy is that Discount Tire Certificates are non-transferable, there are reports of new owners being able to get them transferred.

As a new owner, it is worth getting the original tire invoice and contacting Discount Tire directly to verify.   

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Are manufacturer’s tire warranties transferable to a new owner? 

Discount Tire offers tires from several major tire manufacturers. Each manufacturer has their own limited warranty with their own terms and conditions, however, each policy specifically states that their warranty only covers the original purchaser of the tire and only on the same vehicle where it was originally installed.

These manufacturer warranties include:

  • Bridgestone – “Platinum Pact”
  • Continental – “Total Confidence”
  • Michelin – “Promise Plan”
  • Nexen – “Total Coverage”
  • Vogue – “Promise Warranty”

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What types of tires do warranties cover?

Manufacturer warranties usually cover tires over 20,000 to 100,000 miles of use. Some types of tires do not come with manufacturer warranties, including most ATV/UTV tires, winter tires, trailer tires, mud tires, and competition tires.

ATV

This is because they are made of special compounds that deteriorate more rapidly than regular tires and won’t last through a typical warranty time period.  

What if I didn’t purchase a Certificate?

You are not required to purchase a Certificate when you purchase new tires at Discount Tire. If you choose not to participate in the Certificate program, you still have options for warranty coverage at Discount Tire.

All tires sold at Discount Tire come with a free, prorated road hazard damage warranty. Most tires also come with a manufacturer’s limited warranty. 

If you need a replacement tire due to a defect, simply bring in the tire and the purchase receipt to any Discount Tire.

There is no time limit to bring in a defective tire, however, remember that the prorated road hazard warranty will cover less of the total cost of the tire as time passes.

I’m the original owner, do I have to have the receipt when making a claim?

It is quickest and easiest to have your purchase receipt in hand when you return to the store for a tire warranty claim. However, if you’ve lost the original receipt, the staff at Discount Tire will do their best to locate an alternative proof of purchase for you. 

If you don’t have the receipt, be aware that they may need additional information from you in order to process the return or replacement, so bring in the original method of payment and a valid ID. 

Remember, many tire warranty claims are null and void if there are signs of misuse or lack of maintenance on the tire, so make sure you follow manufacturer guidelines to properly care for your tires.

For more information on tire maintenance and care, click here. 

References

https://www.americastire.com/learn/tire-warranty

https://www.americastire.com/customer-service/certificates

Lindsey

Lindsey graduated with an MBA in 2009. Since then, Lindsey has worked in the retail and consumer service industry as a manager, advisor, and marketer. Lindsey is also the head writer and Co-founder of Rvandplaya.com. Lindsey is based in Morgantown, West Virginia.

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