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What is a car warranty?.

Edd China explains what a used car warranty is and how it can help you. It gives you peace of mind and offers protection, knowing that you won’t be you won’t be liable for expensive diagnosis, parts and labour and face expensive repair bills.

“What is a warranty? An extended or used warranty is like a safety net, it’s a contract that offers protection to car owners by covering certain repairs and associated services for a specific period of time or mileage.”

“Basically if something goes wrong with your car due to mechanical issues or defects a warranty steps in to help. It pays for the cost of fixing or replacing the faulty parts as long as they meet the terms and conditions of the warranty. Warranties can vary in terms of duration, coverage limits and what they exclude.”

“They can be offered by your car dealer when you purchase a used car or purchased directly from Warrantywise.”

Edd China

Having an extended warranty from Warrantywise means you can drive with confidence, knowing that if something goes wrong, you’re covered.
Edd China

Warranty FAQ’s.

An extended car warranty from Warrantywise provides protection for your vehicle beyond the manufacturer’s warranty, shielding you from unexpected repair costs that can arise due to mechanical or electrical failures. With additional benefits including recovery, car hire and onward travel, to name but a few, our warranty gives you peace of mind, eliminating the stress and hassle associated with unforeseen repairs and expenses. With access to our network of approved repair centres, you can rely on professional and reliable repairs. By choosing Warrantywise, you can budget more effectively and avoid unexpected costs with cover you can be confident in.

Our warranties are designed to provide the widest potential scope of repairs for the age and mileage of your vehicle. We automatically select the most appropriate level of plan for your vehicle, which you can then tailor to meet your specific needs during the online quote process or by speaking with one of our team of warranty experts on 0800 001 4990, who will help you through the process.

Each plan warranty is slightly different in the level of cover it provides, so please refer to the ‘what does my plan cover’ page for details.

Our warranties are available in lengths to suit your needs. From monthly warranties to 12, 24 or 36 month warranties.

You can choose to pay for your warranty in full, over 4 month or PAYG (monthly pay as you go).

The Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘Mechanical’ as: (1) relating to or operated by a machine or machinery. (2) relating to physical forces or motion. This basically means it has to be a part that moves, is moved and/or is acted upon by something else that makes it do that motion. NB: There are some items listed under our Additions that we will never pay for under the warranty.

We always recommend using one of our Approved Repairers. These repair facilities undergo careful monitoring to guarantee the best workmanship and service quality. However, we understand that you may have a preferred garage in mind. If that’s the case, please ensure they are VAT registered and follow our provided ‘Repairs Procedure’ outlined in your warranty plan booklet. It’s also crucial to verify that their labour rate aligns with your warranty schedule.

If you purchased your warranty directly, then yes. If you sell your car, you can transfer the remainder of your warranty to your new vehicle. Depending on the make, age and mileage of your new car additional charges may apply. Call our admin team on 0800 001 4990 for full details.

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