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Best New Car Warranties
28 August 2020
Buying a new car with a manufacturers warranty gives motorists peace of mind that, should anything go wrong in the first few years, the manufacturer will rectify it at no additional cost.
This usually excludes the consumables and general wear and tear aspects that any car owner has to deal with like tyres, clutch plates, brake pads and discs and the like.The longer the warranty provided by the car maker the more peace of mind for the owner and it shows that a manufacturer feels confident in the reliability of their own vehicles.
Most car manufacturers offer a 3 year/60,000 mile warranty as standard, however a number offer up to 5 years or 7 years. If you’re buying a used car from one of these manufacturers it can mean that you’ve still got the confidence instilled by their cover, and if you’re selling a used car which is still in warranty you can command a higher price than an equivalent which is out of warranty. As well as the number of years, the longer warranties still tend to be mileage limited with one exception. Long-term warranty providers in the UK:Hyundai
The first car manufacturer to introduce a 5 year warranty, they’re also still the only one with no upper mileage limit, unless you buy a commercial vehicle or use your car for hire and reward – cover is then limited to 100,000 miles. Hyundai also throw in up to 5 years roadside assistance (if you get your car serviced at a Hyundai garage), 5 annual vehicle health checks and a 12 year anti perforation warranty. Every model qualifies, including electric, and the warranty is transferrable to new owners.
Renault
From December 18th 2019, all Renault cars now come with a 5 year/100,000 mile warranty. If you bought a Clio before 18th you can register to have your warranty extended to the full 5 years. They also offering a 12 year anti-corrosion warranty and 3 year paint warranty.
Toyota
Another brand offering a 5 year/100,000 mile warranty in the UK is Toyota, who are renowned for their reliability and extend the offer to their electric and hybrid models.
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi provide a 5 year/62,500 mile warranty and a 12 year anti-perforation warranty on all their vehicles, which will be honoured in spite of the recent announcement that they will no longer be distributing new models in Europe.
Jeep
Jeep offer a 5 year warranty and 5 years roadside assistance. but it is limited to 75,000 miles.
Kia
With a 7 year/100,000 mile warranty, Kia are leading the way in long-term vehicle protection. As they rightly point out, you could buy a 3 year old Kia with a longer existing warranty than if you bought a new car from one of its competitors.
MG
From September 1st 2019 all models in the MG range are covered by a 7 year/80,000 mile warranty, which is quite impressive for a budget brand whose range starts at £12,195.