Auto Radiator Outlet

I bought a radiator from this company in 2003. It lasted 9 years before springing several leaks. So it did serve its time. But since it came with lifetime warranty, I called them up anyway. The first thing the rep said was that the radiator was warranted against manufacturing defects for a year. I insisted that the receipt said lifetime warranty. Then she said leaks are not the result of manufacturing defects. I asked how she knew that. She said any issues that result from manufacturing defects would show up within the first 30 days. Any problems that appear beyond a year are definitely not caused by manufacturing defects. I.e. their so-​called lifetime warranty is really a 1-​year warranty at best or only a 30-​day warranty at worst. Contrast this with Autozone’s interpretation of lifetime warranty. My experience with Autozone is that they cheerfully replace any lifetime-​warrantied part – even parts that obviously wear, such as brake pads and struts – that fails for any reason no matter how old.
So I’d say my radiator from
lived up to expectations in terms of lifespan – hence more than 1 star – , but if you do buy a radiator from them, assume that it comes essentially without warranty and don’t expect service from this company – hence less than 3 stars. I will buy my next radiator from a local auto store where I know lifetime warranties are actually honored.