Uniden warranty for radios
The short version
Uniden doesn't cover everything, but keeps whole radio (manufacturer defects) covered to 3 years. That full coverage is shorter than most of the 3 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Uniden'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 3 years
- Partial coverageWhole radio (manufacturer defects)3 years
Good to know before you buy
- Include a copy of your receipt with the radio; Uniden needs proof of purchase for warranty repairs.
- Refurbished, renewed or like-new Uniden products do not get the standard warranty.
- You ship the radio to Uniden's repair department in Texas with a letter and the repair request form; repairs take about 3 to 4 weeks.
How other brands compare for radios
Compare all 3 brandsWhere you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for radios.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- CrutchfieldMost items60 days
- West MarineMost items60 days
- B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
- NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
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- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for radios where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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