Avoid the cost of expensive repairs
Warranty
To help our customers safeguard against the cost of mechanical or electrical repairs, we’ve partnered with the leading extended warranty provider, MotorEasy.
No more worry over repair costs
Most brand-new cars come with a manufacturer warranty as standard, providing a guarantee to fix faults within a set number of years or miles (3 years or 60,000 miles being most common). Beyond that point, you’re on the hook for repair bills!
So, if you’re planning to lease a car for longer than 36-months, buying an extended car warranty can be a great way to budget for unexpected repair bills.
What a MotorEasy warranty covers
Sudden mechanical or electrical failures
Failures caused by overheating
Air conditioning problems
Failures identified during MOT and servicing
Emissions failures
In-car entertainment
Recovery
Sat nav
Why we recommend MotorEasy
- A great combination of cover protection and value for money
- All parts, labour & diagnostics covered
- Includes failures found at MOT and Service
- They manage repairs on your behalf
- Sudden failures covered from day 1
- 60 days European cover included
- They’ll match any like-for-like warranty quote
Why buy a warranty?
Cars are more reliable than ever, but they’re also increasingly complex. Basic components have become integrated with electric motors and computer-chips, making them expensive and difficult to replace. At the same the cost of an hour’s labour has increased, often exceeding £200.
A car warranty effectively provides a guarantee, that covers the cost of repairs, including all parts and labour costs, as well as diagnostics to identify the underlying fault.
For some people, particularly those buying a car with a less than perfect reliability rating, buying a warranty can bring peace of mind. Importantly, the assurance they’ve budgeted for their long-term cost of car ownership.
Recent MotorEasy Warranty Payouts
| Model | Part | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Range Rover | Electronic Handbrake | £2,880 +VAT |
| Peugeot | Gear Box Replacement | £5,118 +VAT |
| Volkswagen | Golf Engine | £6,114 +VAT |
| Mercedes C-Class | Air-Con Compressor | £1,457 +VAT |
| Audi RS6 | 4-wheel Drive System | £3,388 +VAT |
Frequently asked questions
A warranty won’t cover accidental damage - this will be covered by a comprehensive car insurance policy. Neither will it cover consumable, frictional or service parts such as brake pads, wiper blades, clutch plates and filters, unless they are found to be faulty from new.
When looking around, be aware that cover and price will vary so be careful about the company and cover you choose so not to end up with a warranty that doesn't pay-out when you need it.
Simply choosing the cheapest policy or getting your warranty from the garage you purchased your car from, without considering the alternatives, could see you losing out.
While most providers, including MotorEasy, will cover you for electrical failures, including the main drive battery, you should always check the small print to make sure you’re covered.
A warranty claim may be invalidated if you fail to maintain your vehicle according to its specified manufacturer service intervals.
In cases where you have been adjudged to have caused damage to the vehicle through neglect or poor driving, then you are responsible for any repairs – and will not be covered under any warranty.
And when it comes to carrying out those repairs, if you use non-original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, then it can also void the warranty.
Furthermore, if you have carried out any aftermarket modifications, then this will likely void your warranty agreement.
The price of your warranty will depend on the type of car you’re driving. A Motoreasy warranty can be as little as £20 per month on a basic hatchback, but can top £80 per month on a premium model or one with a poor reliability rating.
It depends on the individual warranty provider, so always check the smallprint. With MotorEasy for example, you can transfer your warranty, albeit you will be charged an admin fee costing around £30.
Here's our list of things to check so that you’ll have the best combination of price and cover if the worst happens.
- What parts and parts costs are covered
- Does it cover the full garage hourly labour costs
- Which garages can you use for repairs
- Is there a repair excess to pay
- Is there a mileage restriction
- What maintenance is required to retain validity
- Will it cover failures due to all types of wear and tear
- Does it cover consequential damage/loss
- Are faults identified by the garage at MOT or service covered
- Will it pay for diagnostic time
- Does it cover failures due to overheating
- What is the individual and total claim limit
- What additional benefits are included
Warranties often stipulate an excess that you will need to pay each time you claim. The amount you'll need to cough up will vary significantly from provider to provider and will ultimately affect whether a policy is worth having.
For example, if you have to pay the first £250 of any claim, then you are unlikely to see any real financial benefit should something go wrong, even if it is cheap in the first place.
Instead, you need to look for a policy that offers suitable cover at an affordable price with the lowest excess; £50 or less is commonplace to make the cost of making a claim worthwhile.
