Definition of Wear Parts
Wear parts are vehicle components that deteriorate and require replacement during normal operation. These components are not considered an essential part of regular maintenance, as defined by the maintenance program issued by the respective vehicle manufacturer. A component may also not qualify as a wear part if the vehicle is used in a manner that exceeds normal operating conditions or falls outside standard usage parameters.
For example, if a vehicle remains stationary for extended periods and is rarely used, leading to battery failure, the battery will not be classified as a wear part. Similarly, if a vehicle is exclusively operated on construction sites or quarries, causing its components to wear out significantly faster than under regular road conditions, such parts will not qualify as wear parts.
Mobire reserves the right to request an expert opinion in cases where classification may be subject to interpretation.
Common Wear Parts:
- Brake discs and pads
- Handbrake cables and components of electronic parking brakes
- Light bulbs
- Suspension components (if not covered by warranty), such as shock absorbers, control arm bushings, ball joints, tie rods, springs, wheel bearings, etc.
- Starter battery
- Alternator
- Drive belts and tensioners
- Clutch and its components if there is no sign of misuse (for example “clutch burning”)
- Windshield wipers
- Additional filter replacements (e.g., cabin filter replacements more frequently than the manufacturer’s specified intervals)
- Fire extinguisher inspection and certification
- Wheel alignment unless required due to an external force (e.g., hitting a pothole)
- Air conditioning recharge, provided there are no leaks
Components Not Considered Wear Parts:
- Any issue with the high-voltage battery (for electric and hybrid vehicles)
- Any wear parts if maintenance intervals have been exceeded
- Refilling AdBlue or windshield washer fluid
- Particulate filters (DPF, GPF) and their cleaning
- Any component failure caused by an external force (e.g., CV joint boots damaged due to accumulated ice, snow, or mud)
- Body parts
- Tires