Automotive Tools: warranties compared
10 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
9 of 10 brands cover automotive tools in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 3 years, from Campbell Hausfeld. 3 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 1 keeps something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Lisle45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Creeper body
- 2Campbell Hausfeld43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverageCheck your model's manual
- 3Autel21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 4Husky21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 5Innova21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 6OEMTOOLS13/100Full: 3 monthsNo partial coverageCheck your model's manual
- 7Pittsburgh13/100Full: 3 monthsNo partial coverage
- 8BlueDriver13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 9WEN11/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 monthsPartial covers: Defective parts (commercial use)
- 10AstroAI10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear6 of 10 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse4 of 10 brands
- Batteries1 of 10 brands
- Cracks1 of 10 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for automotive tools.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Harbor FreightMost items90 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- O'Reilly Auto PartsMost items90 days
- Rockler Woodworking and HardwarePower tools, CNC machines and laser products90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
Show all 19 stores
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesMost items60 days
- Advance Auto PartsSpecial orders and commercial tools and equipment45 days
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- NAPA Auto PartsMost items30 days from delivery
- Pep BoysMost items30 days
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for automotive tools where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of automotive tools has the best warranty?
On paper, Lisle scores highest, with no full coverage but some parts covered to lifetime. Campbell Hausfeld covers everything longest, at 3 years.
Is a long warranty on automotive tools really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 10 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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