Avital warranty for car audio & electronics
The short version
Avital doesn't cover everything, but keeps remote start system (mid to upper-end models) and entry-level products and installation accessories covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 16 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Avital's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to lifetime
- Partial coverageRemote start system (mid to upper-end models)Lifetime
- Partial coverageEntry-level products and installation accessories1 year
Good to know before you buy
- Have the system installed by an authorized Directed dealer to get lifetime coverage.
- Keep the receipt showing the purchase date and the dealer's details.
- You pay to ship the product in, and it must arrive within 30 days of the RMA request.
- Removing barcode or serial number labels voids the warranty.
How other brands compare for car audio & electronics
- 2. Pioneer Electronics43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 3. Compustar40/100 · Full: None
- 4. Boss Audio Systems26/100 · Full: 1 year
- 5. Escort21/100 · Full: 1 year
- 6. Kenwood21/100 · Full: 1 year
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for car audio & electronics.
- WalmartMost items90 days
- CrutchfieldMost items60 days
- PetSmartPet electronics (collars, fencing, training), grooming tools, filters and pumps, non-prescription medications and vitamins, calming products, and flea and tick products costing $10 or more60 days
- Nordstrom RackCar seats40 days
- Bloomingdale'sBaby gear (strollers, car seats, cribs, high chairs)30 days from delivery
- Car ToysPacific Northwest, Colorado and Texas storesMost items30 days
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- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
- O'Reilly Auto PartsCar batteriesNo returns
- Rural KingMidwest storesLivestock, trailers, golf carts, opened chemicals and consumablesNo returns
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for car audio & electronics where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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