Warranty rules to take effect in October

Regulations offer remedies for buyers of defective cars

A new regulation on auto warranties will take effect next month that gives Chinese customers unprecedented rights to return a faulty vehicle for a replacement or refund.

In January, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine issued the 3R regulation - repair, replacement or return - which is also called the "three guarantees" in Chinese. It is set to take effect on Oct 1.