optional warranty
[/ɑpˈʃɑnəl ˈwɔrənti/]
nounpl: optional warranties
garantia adicional
1. An extended or supplemental warranty offered to a consumer for an additional fee, beyond the manufacturer's standard warranty, providing coverage for repairs or replacements
When purchasing the laptop, the store offered an optional warranty that would cover accidental damage for three years.
Ao comprar o notebook, a loja ofereceu uma garantia adicional que cobriria danos acidentais por três anos.
2. A service contract that consumers can choose to purchase or decline, extending protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty period
The optional warranty includes protection against water damage and hardware failures.
A garantia adicional inclui proteção contra danos por água e falhas de hardware.
In Brazil, optional warranties (garantias adicionais) are commonly offered at electronics retailers and automobile dealerships. Consumers are typically asked to decide at the point of sale whether to add this protection. In the US, this is a common retail practice, particularly in electronics stores, appliance shops, and car dealerships. The decision to purchase optional warranty is a significant consumer choice that varies by individual risk tolerance and product value.
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