MGL Avionics, based on excellent reliability in the seven years it has been delivering electronic instruments, recently announced that its warranty protection for all instruments would be increased to three years. According to the company, this extension applies to new units purchased from the company, but will also be applied to devices already in users’ hands.This warranty extension is on top of a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you don’t like the product, says the company, return it in new condition (uninstalled) for a full refund within the first 30 days. For more information, visit the company’s website.
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