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:The Act preserves state-law implied warranties (merchantability and fitness for particular purpose) and prohibits their disclaimer when a written warranty is provided.<ref name=":3"></ref> | :The Act preserves state-law implied warranties (merchantability and fitness for particular purpose) and prohibits their disclaimer when a written warranty is provided.<ref name=":3"></ref> | ||
===Prohibitions=== | ===Prohibitions=== | ||
*Tie-In sales provisions: Manufacturers cannot require use of specific brands/parts (e.g., OEM parts) unless provided free of charge.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA) |url=https://www.autocare.org/government-relations/current-issues/Magnuson-Moss-Warranty-Act |website=Auto Care Association}}</ref> <ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2018-07-31 |title=Navigating Aftermarket Parts and Car Warranties |url=https://ecogard.com/resources/articles/magnuson-moss-protection-consumers-installers/ |website=ECOGUARD |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251017193056/https://ecogard.com/resources/articles/magnuson-moss-protection-consumers-installers/ |archive-date=17 Oct 2025}}</ref> | *Tie-In sales provisions: Manufacturers cannot require use of specific brands/parts (e.g., OEM parts) unless provided free of charge.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA) |url=https://www.autocare.org/government-relations/current-issues/Magnuson-Moss-Warranty-Act |website=Auto Care Association |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251231115036/https://www.autocare.org/government-relations/current-issues/Magnuson-Moss-Warranty-Act |archive-date=31 Dec 2025}}</ref> <ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2018-07-31 |title=Navigating Aftermarket Parts and Car Warranties |url=https://ecogard.com/resources/articles/magnuson-moss-protection-consumers-installers/ |website=ECOGUARD |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251017193056/https://ecogard.com/resources/articles/magnuson-moss-protection-consumers-installers/ |archive-date=17 Oct 2025}}</ref> | ||
*Deceptive warranty terms: Warranties cannot mislead consumers about coverage or contain unfulfillable promises.<ref name=":3"></ref> | *Deceptive warranty terms: Warranties cannot mislead consumers about coverage or contain unfulfillable promises.<ref name=":3"></ref> | ||
*Disclaimer of implied warranties: When a written warranty or service contract is offered, implied warranties cannot be disclaimed.<ref name=":3"></ref> | *Disclaimer of implied warranties: When a written warranty or service contract is offered, implied warranties cannot be disclaimed.<ref name=":3"></ref> | ||