When you buy a new vehicle in the UK, you’ll get a car warranty as standard. As detailed in our ultimate guide to car warranties these can vary in length, cover and value depending on the manufacturer or third-party provider, the age of the vehicle and the condition of the car.
Our car advice section offers helpful articles such as what is a car warranty? But this one in particular details car manufacturer warranties in the UK and will help you understand what components are covered and what actions might void your warranty.
Click on any of the links below to find out more standard warranties, or learn more about aftermarket car warranties here.
Manufacturer warranties
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Alfa Romeo
Period: Two years, extended up to 12 months, includes paint protection for 36 months, eight years protection on corrosion.
Aston Martin
Period: Three years, extended up to 24 months, 110 point inspection, “extensive bumper-to-bumper” warranty, available for vehicles up to 20 years old (Classic and Specials products).
Audi
Period: Two years, unlimited mileage. Can be enhanced with an additional third year with a 60,000-mile limit. Can be extended to up to five years, with limitations on certain models e.g. RS Q8.
BMW
Period: Three years, unlimited mileage, plus BMW Roadside Assistance. Can be extended to up to 100,000 miles.
Electric: Battery covered for up to eight years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first).
PHEVs: Range of different batteries means you’ve got to check your version of battery to know what terms and conditions you’ve got to stick to.
Used: 12 months, covering battery, exhaust systems and other components against defects. Also includes Roadside Assistance and MOT Protect.
Citroen
Period: Two years, unlimited mileage. Additional third year with 60,000 mileage limit, fully transferable up to three years old. One year’s corrosion protection, three years’ paintwork defect protection. Can be extended a further year, up to 100,000 miles on vehicles up to 10 years old which have previously been covered.
Electric: varying warranty periods for traction, battery and drivetrain, pre-2020. From 2020, eight-year, 100,000 miles, covering performance to 70% of original battery capacity.
Used: all Citroën Select Approved Used vehicles benefit from a one-year dealer supplied warranty.
Citroen Commercial Vehicles
Period: Two years, unlimited mileage. Additional third year with 100,000 mileage limit, fully transferable up to three years old. Five years’ corrosion protection, 3 years’ paintwork defect protection.
Dacia
Period: Three years, up to 60,000 miles. Extended warranty is available, provided existing warranty is still valid and period up to 12 months, or at 60,000 mile mark, whichever is first.
Fiat
Period: Four years, up to 50,000, bumper-to-bumper comprehensive, varying corrosion, emissions, includes Roadside Assistance. Can be extended up to two years, up to 125,000 miles.
Ford
Period: Three years, up to 60,000 miles. Can be extended via Ford Protect Classic up to five years for high mileage drivers, fully transferable.
Ford commercial vehicles
Period: Three years, up to 100,000 miles, various corrosion protection dependent on component, Integrated Motor Assist for defects.
Used: Two years, unlimited mileage, including Ford Assistance roadside rescue, repair and recovery.
Honda
Period: Three years, up to 90,000 miles. Extended up to 36 months, for cars no older than eight years.
Used: 1 year “Honda Guarantee”, including breakdown cover.
Hyundai
Period: Five-year, unlimited mileage, fully transferable, including Hyundai Roadside Assistance, annual vehicle health checks and 12-year bodywork anti-perforation. See here for NEXO warranty.
Used: 18 months manufacturer warranty, 12-month roadside assistance.
Jaguar
Period: Three-year, unlimited mileage. Extended warranty – one-year, choice of two packages; Jaguar and Jaguar Select. Optional Jaguar Assistance.
Jeep
Period: Five years, up to 75,000 miles, including three-year servicing and five-year roadside assistance.
Kia
Period: Seven years, unlimited mileage, fully transferable. No Extended warranty available.
Used: up to 18 months and 18,000 miles.
Land Rover (JLR)
Period: Three years, unlimited mileage. Extended warranty – up to 10 years (100,000 miles) from purchase, unlimited claim liability to purchase price.
Extended warranty can only be purchased whilst your vehicle is covered under its original warranty.
Mazda
Period: Three years, up to 60,000 miles, including paintwork, surface corrosion and 12-year anti-perforation warranties. Extended warranty is available.
Used: One-year warranty
Mercedes Benz
Period: Three years, unlimited mileage. Extended warranty available for vehicles not exceeding 120,000 miles and no older than 10 years.
MG
Period: Five to seven years (varies depending on model), includes extensive anti-perforation and paint warranty.
Nissan
Period: Three years, up to 60,000 miles, including towing, touring and accessories. Extended warranty available for cars no older than ten years with 100,000 miles.
Electric: Varies depending on battery size.
Nissan commercial vehicles
Period: Five years, up to 100,000 miles, including towing, touring and accessories. Can be extended up to 36 months for cars no older than eight years.
Peugeot
Period: Two years, unlimited mileage. Additional third year with 60,000 mileage limit, fully transferable up to three years old. One year’s corrosion protection, three years’ paintwork defect protection. Can be extended for another year, up to 100,000 miles on vehicles up to 10 years old which have previously been covered.
Used: All Citroën Select Approved Used vehicles benefit from a one-year dealer supplied warranty.
Electric: Varying warranty periods for traction, battery and drivetrain, pre-2020. From 2020, 8-year, 100,000 miles, covering performance to 70% of original battery capacity.
Peugeot Commercial Vehicles
Period: Two years, unlimited mileage. Additional third year with 100,000 mileage limit, fully transferable up to three years old. Five years’ corrosion protection, 3 years’ paintwork defect protection.
Porsche
Period: Three years, up to 90,000 miles, fully transferable. Extended “Porsche Approved”- available on vehicles up to 15 years, with no more than 125,000 miles.
Renault
Period: Five years, up to 100,000 miles (unlimited mileage for first two years), three-year paint warranty, 12-year corrosion warranty and 1-year repair warranty. Can be extended for 1-year, up to or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Electric: Varies depending on when vehicle was registered.
Renault commercial vehicles
Period: Three years, up to 100,000 miles (unlimited mileage for first two years). Can be extended for up to 36 months, for cars no older than eight years.
SEAT
Period: Three years or up to 60,000 miles (whichever is first), including paintwork, anti-perforation and repair. Can be extended for up to two years, for cars no older than eight years.
Electric: Batteries which power the vehicle (not 12V batteries) are covered for eight years, or up to 100,000 miles.
PHEV: Batteries are covered for five years, or up to 100,000 miles, but the warranty does not transfer if the vehicle is sold on during this time.
Skoda
Period: Two years, unlimited mileage. Can be extended by up to five years or 100,000 miles. Electric and PHEV same as SEAT above.
SsangYong
Period: Five-year/100,000-mile warranty. Top up warranty available for a fixed price, which gives it an additional two-year or 50,000-mile warranty.
Electric: Seven-year/90,000-mile warranty. Same top up warranty applies.
Suzuki
Period: Three years as standard. But when serviced at an authorised Suzuki dealer it will be extended until the next qualifying service. This keeps going up to a maximum of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Tesla
Period: Four years or up to 50,000 miles. Additional options include supplemental restraint system, battery and drive unit limited warranty (varies depending on model), parts, body and paint repair limited warranty.
Toyota
Period: A new Toyota is automatically covered for 3 years or 60,000 miles. Once this warranty period is over, it will automatically be renewed 12 months/10,000 miles at a time until the next service is due. Maximum 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Used: Owners with a model less than 10 years old can also benefit from this cover as long as they service it at the dealer.
Vauxhall
Period: Three years, up to 60,000 miles, including three-year paint, 12-year body protection. Extended warranty also available.
Volkswagen
Period: Two years, unlimited mileage with a further third year, up to 60,000 miles. Extended warranty available.
Electric and PHEV: Please see SEAT
Volvo
Period: Three years, up to 60,000 miles, including three-year paint, 12-year body protection. Extended warranty also available.
Electric & PHEVs: Eight-year battery pack warranty
Are tyres covered under warranty?
One of the most common questions Google is asked when it comes to car warranties. The bad news is that tyres, by and large, are NOT covered by a standard warranty. Obviously, all warranty terms and conditions are different and so double check that tyres are not included.
However, generally, tyres will only be covered by law based on manufacturer defects. Ergo, if you’ve developed a flat tyre from a puncture or incident, the liability will fall to you for replacement, though you may be able to claim on your car insurance.
Is the timing belt covered under warranty?
Like tyres, a timing belt is not generally covered under warranty. You should always check your own warranty’s small print to verify the exclusions. However, a timing belt is considered a consumable. That is, it wears out with use and so replacement and labour to fit the replacement are chargeable.
Rare occasions where a timing belt may be considered to be the manufacturer’s liability is under the Consumer Goods and Services Act, whereby the manufacturer has to supply a component fit-for-purpose. If the timing belt can be proved to be faulty or damaged, there may be a case for the manufacturer to repair or replace in line with the consumer’s statutory rights.
Is a fuel pump covered under warranty?
Arguably, a car warranty ought not to be necessary for the first 12 months of ownership, as consumer protection rights in the UK mean any fault which renders the vehicle not fit-for-purpose is covered by statute. In this time, car manufacturers have a legal obligation to put you in the position you would have been in but for the fault developing. That is to say, they ought to replace, repair or refund as appropriate.
Outside the initial year of ownership, your car insurance would cover you for any collision damage, but if a fault has developed, the argument is, a liability of costs shouldn’t be borne by the consumer.
Since insurance policies require an excess to be paid on any claims, and claims tend to result in higher renewal prices, it is fair for consumers to want assurances from the manufacturer that, in the event, a vehicle component falls short of expectation in the first five to ten years, the manufacturer bears the costs of replacement of the part, and if the warranty is sufficiently comprehensive, the labour to complete the work.
