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Which brands offer the best new car warranties in Australia? TechTricks365

Which brands offer the best new car warranties in Australia? TechTricks365


There are more than 60 auto brands currently present in Australia. More are coming every year, and each one has unique warranty periods and terms.

Because it’s difficult to figure out exactly what each brand does and doesn’t offer, we’ve compiled a list of information regarding the aftersales provisions provided, and we’ll update it continuously as information changes or becomes available.

This is intended to provide information on what the average buyer can expect from each brand in terms of their standard warranties, with caveats and disclaimers explained within each section where possible or necessary.

We’ve also provided links to the warranty information page on each brand’s website where possible.

Current brand with Australia’s longest new vehicle warranty: MG – 10 years, 250,000km

Brands with warranty information currently unknown or unavailable:

  • Foton
  • GAC Aion
  • Geely
  • Jaecoo
  • Skywell

NOTE: The term “commercial use” used throughout this article generally refers to use cases including but not limited to businesses, self-drive hire, ride-sharing, or driving schools – unless otherwise specified.

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Alfa Romeo

Aftersales program Alfa Romeo
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

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Aston Martin

Aftersales program Aston Martin
Vehicle warranty 3 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

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Audi

Aftersales program Audi
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

The Audi Advantage Package can be purchased for Audi vehicles newer than eight years old and with less than 120,000km, which adds another two-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty to the end of any existing warranty or extended warranty.

Similarly, Audi’s Approved Plus warranty applies to pre-owned Audi vehicles that have passed a “rigorous 115-point quality and safety inspection”. Each qualifying pre-owned vehicles comes with a two-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty added to the end of any existing warranty or extended warranty.

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Bentley

Aftersales program Bentley
Vehicle warranty 3 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

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BMW

Aftersales program BMW
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km – high-voltage EV battery
6 years, 100,000km – high-voltage PHEV battery

BMW offers a five-year, 200,000km warranty, whichever comes first, on vehicles used for commercial purposes. A two-year, unlimited-kilometre is also offered on all genuine BMW parts.

Additionally, warranties include a 12-year, unlimited-kilometre body rust anti-perforation warranty, and a five-year, unlimited-kilometre paintwork warranty.

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BYD

Aftersales program BYD
Vehicle warranty 6 years, 150,000km
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Australian BYD importer EVDirect outlines separate warranty periods for individual components across both its Seal and Atto 3 EVs. Terms are detailed below:

  • Drive unit: 8 years or 150,000km
  • Lights, suspension, ball joints, tyre pressure monitoring: 4 years or 100,000km
  • Infotainment, shock absorbers, charging port assembly: 3 years or 60,000km
  • Lead-acid 12V battery: 1 year or 20,000km
  • Air-conditioning filters, wiper blade assembly, bulbs, fuses: 6 months or 10,000km

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Cadillac

Aftersales program Cadillac
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Cadillac says its EV battery warranty will be “fully transferable to new owners”, and outlines a series of warranty exclusions on its website.

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Chery

Aftersales program Chery
Vehicle warranty 7 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, unlimited kilometres

Chery’s new vehicle warranty is limited to seven years or 150,000km, whichever comes first, for vehicles used for commercial purposes.

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Chevrolet

Aftersales program Chevrolet
Vehicle warranty 3 years, 100,000km
High-voltage battery warranty

Chevrolet’s new vehicle warranty is provided by General Motors Special Vehicles (GMSV) in Australia.

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Cupra

Aftersales program Cupra
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

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Deepal

Post-sale program Deepal
Vehicle warranty 7 years, 160,000km
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 240,000km

Deepal’s warranty period is reduced to one year or 120,000km, whichever comes first, if “the vehicle is used as a hire car, taxi, ride share, rental, driving school, delivery or courier”.

Deepal also covers its vehicles’ electric drive system and vehicle controller with an eight-year, 150,000km warranty. Genuine parts and accessories are warranted for the remainder of Deepal’s new vehicle warranty, while optional parts fitted at purchase are covered by a one-year warranty.

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Ferrari

Aftersales program Ferrari
Vehicle warranty 3 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

Ferrari owners have the option to extend their standard warranty by either one or two years. The Italian brand also offers ‘New Power’ extended warranty programs, which provide the option to extend a vehicle’s warranty until the 15th year.

To be eligible, a vehicle must be inspected by the authorised Ferrari network and have travelled no more than 90,000km. It also cannot have been “tampered with in any way, stolen, entered into competitions/races or have been used for short and long-term rental by companies operating in this sector”.

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Fiat

Aftersales program Fiat
Vehicle warranty 3 years, 150,000km
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Fiat’s vehicle warranty also covers Abarth models. The Fiat Professional range of commercial vehicles, meanwhile, is covered by a three-year, 200,000km warranty, whichever comes first.

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Ford

Aftersales program Ford
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Ford’s commercial vehicles are backed by the same warranty. Ford Genuine Accessories are covered by a one-year, 20,000km warranty, whichever comes first.

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Genesis

Aftersales program Genesis
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Genesis vehicles used for any commercial application are covered by a reduced warranty of five years or 130,000km, whichever comes first.

Genesis also details a range of limited warranties for various vehicle components, outlined below:

  • 12V battery: 2 years or 40,000km
  • Exterior paint application defects: 1 year, unlimited kilometres
  • Rattles and squeaks: 1500km
  • Brake shudder: 12 months or 20,000km

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GMC

Aftersales program GMC
Vehicle warranty 3 years, 100,000km
High-voltage battery warranty

Specific warranty information for GMC is not yet available, though other vehicles sold by GMSV (like Chevrolet) are covered by a three-year, 100,000km warranty.

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GWM

Aftersales program GWM
Vehicle warranty 7 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, unlimited kilometres

GWM vehicles used for commercial purposes are limited to a seven-year, 150,000km warranty.

Other GWM individual component warranties are detailed below:

  • 12V battery: 1 year or 20,000km
  • Accessory drive belts: 2 years or 40,000km
  • Brake pads and shoes: 6 months or 5,000km
  • Brake rotors (discs, drums): 20,000km
  • Glass: 6 months

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Honda

Aftersales program Honda
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

Honda Genuine parts and accessories are covered by the same five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Honda’s new vehicle warranty can also be extended by an additional three years if the vehicle has been “regularly serviced at a Honda Service Centre” through Honda Extend.

The five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty is transferable at no cost, and is offered alongside a six-year rust anti-perforation warranty.

A series of extended warranty offers are currently available as part of stock clearance deals, detailed below:

  • 2023-build Honda ZR-V: 8 years, unlimited kilometres
  • 2023-build Honda CR-V: 8 years, unlimited kilometres

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Hyundai

Aftersales program Hyundai
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Hyundai passenger vehicles and vans are backed by the same five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Genuine Hyundai parts are covered by a one-year warranty, while genuine accessories are covered for five years.

Hyundai’s new vehicle warranty is transferable between owners.

Individual component warranties are detailed below:

  • 12V battery: 2 years or 40,000km
  • Paint: 3 years or 100,000km

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Ineos

Aftersales program Ineos
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

Ineos genuine parts and accessories are covered by a two-year, unlimited-kilometre and a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty respectively. The new vehicle warranty is transferable to subsequent Ineos owners.

Separate Ineos warranty terms are outlined below:

  • Paint: 5 years, unlimited kilometres
  • Anti-perforation: 12 years
  • Emission: 5 years

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Isuzu

Aftersales program Isuzu
Vehicle warranty 6 years, 150,000km
High-voltage battery warranty

Isuzu’s new vehicle warranty is transferable between owners.

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JAC

Aftersales program JAC
Vehicle warranty 7 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

JAC’s new vehicle warranty is transferable between owners. Where warranty repairs are required, owners will be provided with a JAC T9 loan ute with a tow bar, free of charge.

JAC also offers a three-month, 8000km consumable parts warranty, whichever comes first, that commences on the date the part is fitted. It covers:

  • Accessory drive belts
  • Rattles and squeaks
  • Air-conditioning gas (only when associated with replacement of an air-conditioning item)
  • Brake pads and shoes
  • Brake rotors

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Jeep

Aftersales program Jeep
Vehicle warranty 5 years, 100,000km
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

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KGM SsangYong

Aftersales program KGM SsangYong
Vehicle warranty 7 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

KGM SsangYong genuine parts are covered by a two-year, 40,000km warranty, whichever comes first. Genuine accessories are covered from the date of purchase for two years or 40,000km, or the remainder of the brand’s five-year accessory warranty – whichever is greater.

KGM SsangYong outlines separate warranties for individual components, detailed below:

  • 12V battery: 2 years or 30,000km
  • Accessory drive belts: 2 years or 40,000km
  • Rattles and squeaks: 3 months or 3000km
  • Air-conditioning gas (only when associated with replacement of an air-conditioning item)
  • Brake pads and shoes: 6 months or 5000km
  • Brake rotors (discs, drums): 20,000km
  • Glass: 6 months

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Kia

Aftersales program Kia
Vehicle warranty 7 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 7 years, 150,000km

Kia’s new vehicle warranty is transferable between owners. Kia vehicles used for commercial purposes are covered by a seven-year, 150,000km warranty, whichever comes first.

Body corrosion and exterior paint durability coverage is provided for the duration of the new vehicle warranty period. one-year paint appearance and air-conditioner gas warranties are also provided.

Kia genuine accessories fitted by a Kia dealer after the retail sale are covered for one year or the remainder of the new vehicle warranty period, whichever is greater. Where a genuine part is installed under the new vehicle warranty, the part is covered for only the remainder of the warranty period.

Kia replacement parts and accessories that are not installed by a Kia dealer are covered by a one-year, 20,000km parts and accessory warranty, whichever comes first.

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Lamborghini

Aftersales program Lamborghini
Vehicle warranty 3 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

Warranty extensions can be purchased through Lamborghini if the car is newer than seven years old (10 years for Urus) and has travelled no more than 70,000km (100,000km for Urus). The car must also pass the “150 tests of Lamborghini checklist” to be eligible for warranty extension.

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Land Rover

Aftersales program Land Rover
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Both Land Rover’s Defender and Discovery sub-brands are covered by the same new vehicle warranty. Genuine parts and accessories are covered by a one-year warranty, though accessories fitted within one month or 1600km of the handover of a new Land Rover vehicle are covered by the vehicle warranty.

Land Rover’s selection of individual warranties are outlined below:

  • 12V battery: 3 years, unlimited kilometres
  • Paint surface: 5 years, unlimited kilometres
  • Corrosion protection: 6 years, unlimited kilometres

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LDV

Aftersales program LDV
Vehicle warranty 7 years, 200,000km – petrol and diesel models (excl. G10, V80)
5 years, 160,000km – electric models
High-voltage battery warranty Model-dependent

While LDV offers a seven-year, 200,000km warranty on most of its new vehicles, older models are still covered by varied shorter warranties. Warranty information is available on a model-by-model basis on LDV’s website.

LDV’s EV high-voltage battery warranties are outlined below:

Some LDV vans are covered by different new vehicle warranties, detailed below:

  • LDV G10: 3 years or 100,000km
  • LDV V80: 3 years or 100,000km
  • LDV Deliver 9 (van, cab-chassis, bus): 3 years or 160,000km (MY23), 7 years or 200,000km (MY24)

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Leapmotor

Aftersales program Leapmotor
Vehicle warranty 7 years, 160,000km
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

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Lexus

Aftersales program Lexus
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Where Lexus vehicles are used for commercial purposes, a reduced five-year, 160,000km warranty applies, whichever comes first.

EV batteries are covered for two separate warranties. The warranty outlined above is applied if storage capacity falls below 70 per cent of its original capacity, and a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty excluding battery degradation applies at other times.

That warranty can be extended by an additional five years subject to an annual battery health check “in accordance with Lexus specifications”.

Genuine parts and accessories are covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, while towing and a loan vehicle are covered for the same period.

The Lexus Encore program also brings an extensive range of unique aftersales benefits for customers, including invites to special events, a concierge service while servicing, and loan cars for holidays.

Lexus outlines a range of specific warranties, detailed below:

  • Engine/hybrid system, driveline: 5 years, unlimited kilometres
  • 12V battery: 3 years or 100,000km
  • Anti-perforation (rust through panel): 7 years, unlimited kilometres

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Lotus

Aftersales program Lotus
Vehicle warranty 5 years, 150,000km
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 200,000km

Lotus provides warranties for paint and anti-corrosion of five and 12 years respectively.

The warranty for the Lotus Emira differs slightly. The vehicle is covered by a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, while paint and anti-corrosion protection is offered for three and eight years respectively.

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Mahindra

Aftersales program Mahindra
Vehicle warranty Model-dependent
High-voltage battery warranty

Mahindra genuine parts are covered for 10 years or 10,000km, whichever comes first, while genuine accessories are covered for one year or 20,000km, whichever comes first, regardless of when they’re purchased.

Mahindra’s warranty does not cover several other components including a vehicle’s 12V battery, wear and tear items, and its body and paintwork.

Warranties for individual Mahindra models are outlined below:

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Maserati

Aftersales program Maserati
Vehicle warranty 3 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

Maserati’s standard vehicle warranty can be extended twice up for up to seven years of coverage, though there are some eligibility requirements.

To be eligible for the fourth and fifth year Maserati Extended Warranty, a vehicle must be covered by the initial three-year warranty and have travelled less than 130,000km for petrol models, and 150,000km for diesels. It provides the same general coverage as the initial warranty from purchase.

To be eligible for the sixth and seventh year Maserati Limited Extended Warranty, vehicles must be covered by the previous extension, be newer than six years from the date of registration, and have travelled less than 150,000km for petrol models and 170,000km for diesels.

The Limited Extended Warranty only offers protection for a vehicle’s “engine, gearbox and transmission”.

On top of that is Maserati’s Extra10 Warranty Program, which covers a vehicle’s driveline components up to the 10th year for unlimited kilometres, while providing 15 per cent off on genuine accessories and parts. Vehicles must have been covered by the previous extended warranties to be eligible.

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Mazda

Aftersales program Mazda
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

Mazda offers separate parts and panels warranties for its vehicles. Parts are covered for two years or 40,000km from the date of sale for the part, while panels are covered for six years from the date of sale.

Mazda’s new vehicle warranty can be transferred to subsequent owners, but parts and panels warranties cannot.

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McLaren

Aftersales program McLaren
Vehicle warranty 3 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

McLaren offers an extended service contract in Australia, which covers “most factory-fitted components for mechanical and electrical failure” until the vehicle is 15 years old as long as it has travelled less than 121,000km.

It can be activated at any time once an owner has had their car for 90 days, and can be purchased in one or two-year increments regardless of whether a vehicle is new or pre-owned.

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Mercedes-Benz

Aftersales program Mercedes-Benz
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km (excl. EQE, EQS)

Mercedes-Benz’s new vehicle warranty is shortened to five years or 200,000km if a vehicle is used for commercial purposes, or 250,000km for V-Class models.

Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle warranties are, however, slightly different. Warranty information is detailed below:

  • Mercedes-Benz Vito, Vito Tourer and Sprinter: 5 years or 250,000km
  • Mercedes-Benz eVito and eVito Tourer: 5 years or 250,000km

Mercedes-Benz 12V batteries are covered, though warranty periods differ depending on vehicle and between private and commercial use.

The Mercedes-Benz Certified warranty program also covers pre-owned vehicles newer than 10 years old or that have completed less than 200,000km, whichever comes first.

Mercedes-Benz’s electric EQE and EQS models are covered for an extended 10-year, 250,000km period, whichever comes first. The 12V battery in all vehicles is covered by a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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MG

Aftersales program MG
Vehicle warranty 10 years, 250,000km
High-voltage battery warranty 10 years, 250,000km

MG vehicles used for commercial purposes are covered by a seven-year, 160,000km warranty, whichever comes first. Genuine parts are covered for manufacturing defects under a two-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

A series of individual warranties are outlined by MG and have been detailed below:

  • Anti-perforation and paint: 7 years, unlimited kilometres
  • 12V battery: 2 years, unlimited kilometres
  • “Roof decals and accessory decal kits”: 2 years, unlimited kilometres
  • Soft top/convertible roofs: 5 years, unlimited kilometres
  • Lamp and light bulbs: 3 months or 5000km
  • “Remote hand set battery”: 1 year, unlimited kilometres
  • Wheel alignment and wheel balance: 6 months or 10,000km

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Mini

Aftersales program Mini
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 6 years, 100,000km – hybrid models
8 years, 100,000km – electric models

Mini vehicles used for commercial purposes are covered by a five-year, 200,000km warranty, whichever comes first. Genuine Mini parts and accessories are covered for two years with no kilometre limit.

Further individual component warranties are detailed below:

  • Body rust anti-perforation: 12 years
  • Paint: 5 years
  • Rattles and squeaks: 1 year

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Mitsubishi

Aftersales program Mitsubishi
Vehicle warranty 10 years, 200,000km
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Unlike MG’s, Mitsubishi’s 10-year warranty applies only to owners that complete their scheduled services at a Mitsubishi dealer. Otherwise the standard warranty if five years and 100,000km.

Mitsubishi warranties are transferable to subsequent vehicle owners. For Outlander PHEV models, Mitsubishi offers a Drive Battery Capacity Care Program that covers its battery pack in the event it drops below 66 per cent of its usable energy capacity.

Lasting for eight years or 160,000km, whichever comes first, Mitsubishi will – “at its sole discretion and election” – replace, repair or otherwise treat the vehicle’s EV battery at no cost to ensure it retains at least 66 per cent of its capacity.

Mitsubishi outlines the “Drive Battery Capacity Care Program does not apply to pre-22MY Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV or Eclipse Cross Plug-in Hybrid EV“.

Mitsubishi genuine parts are covered for 12 months or 20,000km, whichever comes first, while accessories are covered by the new vehicle warranty. Accessories are subject to further terms and conditions, available on Mitsubishi’s website.

Several other normal wear-and-tear components are covered by a one-year, 20,000km warranty, detailed below:

  • Any component subject to regular servicing
  • Spark and glow plugs
  • Fuel injectors
  • Shock absorbers/gas struts
  • Brake discs, drums, pads or linings
  • Cooling, fuel, oil and induction lines or hoses
  • Rubber and plastic components
  • Keyless entry transmitter or transmitter battery
  • Wiper blades/inserts
  • Clutch pressure plate and clutch disc
  • Floor or luggage compartment mats/carpets
  • Cargo restraints/covers/liners
  • Seat covers
  • Soft tonneaus or wheel covers
  • Light globes (incl. HID, LED, light bars/driving lights)
  • All drive belts

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Nissan

Aftersales program Nissan
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Nissan’s warranty is transferable to subsequent owners at no cost. Genuine parts are covered by a one-year, 20,000km warranty or the balance of the new vehicle warranty, whichever is greater.

Parts purchased after an owner takes delivery of their vehicle are covered by only the one-year, 20,000km warranty.

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Peugeot

Aftersales program Peugeot
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Peugeot’s light commercial vehicles are covered by a separate five-year, 200,000km, whichever comes first.

Individual component warranties are detailed below:

  • Paint: 3 years
  • Anti-perforation: 12 years (passenger cars), 5 years (commercial vehicles)

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Polestar

Aftersales program Polestar
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Polestar’s warranty covers manufacturing defects, repairs or replacements of faulty components, paintwork, and corrosion.

The battery pack warranty ensures that if the battery drops below 70 per cent of its original capacity within eight years of ownership, it will be replaced at no cost.

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Porsche

Aftersales program Porsche
Vehicle warranty 3 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Porsche’s new vehicle warranty also covers paint. Owners have the option to extend the warranty on their vehicle for up to 15 years, provided the vehicle is “aged between one and 14 years” and it has travelled no more than 200,000km.

Optional durations are listed at one year, two years, or four years, and there’s no kilometre limit within the warranty period. If the car is sold separately, a warranty is transferable to subsequent owners given the car is within the age and kilometre limits.

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Ram

Aftersales program Ram
Vehicle warranty 3 years, 100,000km
High-voltage battery warranty

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Range Rover

Aftersales program Range Rover
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Like the Land Rover Defender and Discovery, Range Rover models are covered by the same new vehicle warranty. Genuine parts and accessories are covered by a one-year warranty, though accessories fitted within one month or 1600km of the handover of a new Range Rover vehicle are covered by the vehicle warranty.

Range Rover’s selection of individual warranties are outlined below:

  • 12V battery: 3 years, unlimited kilometres
  • Paint surface: 5 years, unlimited kilometres
  • Corrosion protection: 6 years, unlimited kilometres

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Renault

Aftersales program Renault
Vehicle warranty Model-dependent
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Renault’s new vehicle warranty varies depending on the model, but all are transferable to subsequent owners. Specific terms are outlined below:

Renault genuine parts fitted at the time of purchase are covered by the vehicle warranty. Parts fitted after vehicle delivery or over the counter are covered by Renault’s one-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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Rolls-Royce

Aftersales program Rolls-Royce
Vehicle warranty 4 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

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Skoda

Aftersales program Skoda
Vehicle warranty 7 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

Skoda’s warranty is transferable to subsequent owners. Genuine accessories fitted at the time of purchase are covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

All other genuine parts and accessories are covered by a two-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Skoda’s warranty also includes the following terms:

  • “Engine starting batteries”: 7 years, unlimited kilometres
  • Paint: 3 years, unlimited kilometres
  • Corrosion: 12 years, unlimited kilometres

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Smart

Aftersales program Smart
Vehicle warranty 5 years, 150,000km
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 150,000km

Smart’s EV battery warranty provides coverage if the battery pack drops below 70 per cent of its original capacity.

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Subaru

Aftersales program Subaru
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Subaru’s warranty is transferable to subsequent owners. If a Subaru vehicle is used for commercial purposes, its warranty will be reduced to five years or 150,000km, whichever comes first.

Optional Subaru genuine parts and accessories fitted at the time of purchase are warranted for three years, and those fitted after the vehicle’s first service are warranted to two years. Genuine parts and accessories purchased from Subaru but installed elsewhere are warranted for one year.

The same conditions apply to genuine Subaru STI Performance Parts.

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Suzuki

Aftersales program Suzuki
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty

Suzuki’s new vehicle warranty is transferable to subsequent owners. Suzuki vehicles used for commercial purposes are warranted for five years or 160,000km, whichever comes first.

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Tesla

Aftersales program Tesla
Vehicle warranty 4 years, 80,000km
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km – RWD models
8 years, 192,000km – Long Range, Performance models

Tesla’s new vehicle warranty is transferable to subsequent owners, provided the “vehicle ownership transfer is performed through Tesla”. The brand’s EV battery warranty is active for a minimum capacity of 70 per cent.

Tesla also offers a Parts, Body and Paint Repair warranty, which provides one-year or 20,000km of coverage, whichever comes first.

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Toyota

Aftersales program Toyota
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Toyota’s hybrid, 48V and EV systems are covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, which can be extended by 2 years if the vehicle “properly serviced and maintained as per vehicle warranty and service book”. Vehicles used for commercial purposes are covered by a five-year, 160,000km warranty.

Similarly, the EV battery is covered – excluding capacity degradation – by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, which can be extended by another five years with no kilometre limit subject to an annual battery health check.

Toyota genuine parts and accessories are also covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Towing and loan vehicles are covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, which can also be extended by two years.

Additional coverage terms are outlined below:

  • 12V battery: 2 years, unlimited kilometres
  • Utility deck panels – paint and surface rust: 1 year or 20,000km
  • Anti-perforation: 7 years, unlimited kilometres

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Volkswagen

Aftersales program Volkswagen
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Volkswagen’s new vehicle warranty covers both passenger and commercial vehicles, and is transferable to subsequent owners at no cost.

Volkswagen genuine parts and accessories are covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty if it is fitted to the vehicle at the time of purchase. Parts and accessories purchased after the fact are covered by a two-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

All certified pre-owned Volkswagen vehicles come with a minimum one-year limited warranty, provided the vehicle is less than five years old and has completed less than 120,000km.

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Volvo

Aftersales program Volvo
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Volvo cars used for commercial purposes are covered by a five-year, 150,000km warranty. The brand’s warranties are also transferable to subsequent owners.

Genuine Volvo accessories fitted within 1 month or 1500km of the vehicles purchased are covered for the duration of the new vehicle warranty. Volvo’s standard 12V battery is covered for three years.

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Xpeng

Aftersales program Xpeng
Vehicle warranty 5 years, 120,000km
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Xpeng’s vehicle warranty can be extended by up to five years or 220,000km at a cost of $2990. Owners can also extend their warranty by one year for $690, with each subsequent year of coverage $600 more expensive than the last.

The warranty for “key parts” relating to the vehicle’s EV battery can also be extended by two years or up to 220,000km for $1990.

Additional warranties are as follows:

  • 12V battery: 1 year or 20,000km
  • Smart key batteries: 1 year or 20,000km
  • Light bulbs: 1 year or 20,000km
  • Air-conditioning filter elements: 1 year or 20,000km
  • Brake pads: 1 year or 20,000km
  • Tyres: 1 year or 20,000km
  • Wiper blades: 6 months or 5000km
  • Paint: 12 years, unlimited kilometres
  • Anti-corrosion and rust: 12 years, unlimited kilometres

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Zeekr

Aftersales program Zeekr
Vehicle warranty 5 years, unlimited kilometres
High-voltage battery warranty 8 years, 160,000km

Zeekr fleet and commercial customers get a reduced warranty of three years or 120,000km, whichever comes first.

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