Most manufacturers do not attempt to find fault. Redington for example does not care if you slammed the rod in a car door. Just send the money and they'll fix or replace. When I broke mine, I told them it was my fault and they said that they did not care, just send the rod in.

Other manufacturers have no fault to the original purchaser and still others have a one replacement policy and after that it is replaced/repaired at a reasonable cost.

When buying a rod you should know the warranty policy and practice prior to purchase and if you need a repair I hope that you will be honest in telling the manufacturer if you think it might be your fault.

jed