5 Common Mistakes When Storing warranty Documents (How can we avoid them)

The Warranty documents can save you significant costs in case of failure or damage of tour devices/ appliances, but only if you handle them in a proper manner. Common mistakes when organizing warranty cards can lead to loss of rights to repair or replacement. In this article, we will look at five of the most common mistakes and give you tips on how to avoid them.

1. Lost/ Damaged Warranty Card

Oftentimes mistakes is the improper storage of warranty cards and receipts. The paper documents can easily be damaged either fading or simply lost.

How can we avoid this mistake?

• Make your warranty documents digital by scanning them or make a snapshot.
• To have quick and easy access to them you can use DraWarr, the application for digital storage.
• Keep the copies separately - on the cloud or on your device ,for example.

2. Unclear Conditions or Issues to Proof the Purchase

many of us care about the Warranty Card but not for the receipt or the invoice which quite often required as a proof about the purchase. According to Chapter 125, art. 5, 2 of the Consumer Protection Law, published on the CPC you are required to also submit a document as an evidence that you had purchased the item.

How can we avoid this mistake?

• Always keep your invoice/ receipt together with your warranty document.
• If the merchant provides an electronic copy of the invoice, download it and file it.
• Verify the warranty terms when you do the purchase and write down the important deadlines.

3. Missing the Terms to Claim a Warranty

Often people realize that the warranty has expired when it is too late. The producers and the merchants has different warranty claim terms. On top of that some warranties need to be registered.

How can we avoid this mistake?

• Enter the warranty terms in the app reminders calendar.
• Use DraWarrand you will be notified automatically before the warranty expiry date.
• Ensure yourself if additional activation of the warranty is necessary.

4. Keeping Warranty Documents in Inappropriate Place

It is hard to find them when you need them, since many people keep their warranty documents in random drawers, files or piles of papers

How can we avoid this mistake?

• Create a specific place to store your warranties either physical file/ folder or digital space.
• Organize your documents by categories such as "Electronics", "Home Appliances" etc.
• Make your documents digital if you want to find them by keyword search easily.

5. Not Utilizing the warranty Due to Lack of Information

Sometimes people do not realize that the an item is still covered by a valid warranty and they pay for the repair or replacement.

How can we avoid this mistake?

• If you have an issue with your device first you should verify if it is still under warranty.
• Take notes of important details such as terms and deadlines in the application that you use to handle them.
• You will be able to receive notifications for your warranty documents which will remind you that you may utilize them, if you use DraWarr, instead.

You can save time, money and some headaches if you establish the proper approach to organize and store your warranty cards. By using DraWarr you can avoid these common mistakes and you will always have access to important information when you need it. It's never late to start organizing your warranties.