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When does the AppleCare coverage start for a new MacBook Air?

Hi Apple Team:


I just ordered a new MacBook Air with 3yr Apple Care on Dec 9.

This morning I received a message that it is shipped, and will arrive on Dec 22.

This evening, I receive an email that says that my Apple Care coverage will end on December 16, 2024.


Why is the coverage running while it is not in my possession?


Puzzled,

Chee-Hong


MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Dec 14, 2021 4:28 PM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2021 5:18 AM

Like any extended warranty program, the date the program was purchased is the start date. The fact that it stared on Dec. 16 instead of Dec. 9 is likely because the information from the new Mac was not available yet as it did not yet exists as it was not in stock and on the shelf. If it were available to ship the same day as ordered, the coverage would have began the day you bought it.

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Dec 15, 2021 5:18 AM in response to cheehongsg

Like any extended warranty program, the date the program was purchased is the start date. The fact that it stared on Dec. 16 instead of Dec. 9 is likely because the information from the new Mac was not available yet as it did not yet exists as it was not in stock and on the shelf. If it were available to ship the same day as ordered, the coverage would have began the day you bought it.

Dec 14, 2021 6:52 PM in response to cheehongsg

Excerpted from Correct the purchase date or expiration date for your AppleCare Agreement - Apple Support:


Depending on when or whether you registered your product, if you purchased it from an Apple authorized reseller or Apple Store, the estimated purchase date may be incorrect. If you believe that the information is inaccurate, please update the information by contacting Apple using the appropriate link on this page. 

When does the AppleCare coverage start for a new MacBook Air?

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