A practical guide provides workable suggestions for writing a simple and easily understandable warranty. Specific instruction is given for writing the warranty once it is decided what warranty coverage should be offered. Examples of good and poor warranties are given throughout the text. (The general outlines of warranty law are covered, but specific federal or state regulations are not). 5 specific areas are addressed: how to organize a written a written warrantly; full vs. limited warranties; clear and simple warranty writing; specific guidelines for making the warranty visually clear and attractive;and how to test the warranty to be sure consumers understand it. A checklist for reviewing the prepared warranty is included.

Among the main topics discussed by this volume are an overview of the Magnuson-Moss Act, truth in warranting, pre-sale communication of warranty terms, the substantive meaning of a "full" warranty, limited warranties, implied warranties of quality, privity, deceptive warranties, tied products and services and procedures for consumer remedies.

Annually updated by bound Supplement with companion CD-Rom or next revised edition with companion CD-Rom.