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 programAlfa Romeo
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty

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    Aston Martin

    Aftersales programAston Martin
    Vehicle warranty3 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty

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    Audi

    Aftersales programAudi
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programBentley
    Vehicle warranty3 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty

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    BMW

    Aftersales programBMW
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programBYD
    Vehicle warranty6 years, 150,000km
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programCadillac
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programChery
    Vehicle warranty7 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programChevrolet
    Vehicle warranty3 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 programCupra
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 years, 160,000km

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    Deepal

    Post-sale programDeepal
    Vehicle warranty7 years, 160,000km
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programFerrari
    Vehicle warranty3 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 programFiat
    Vehicle warranty3 years, 150,000km
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programFord
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programGenesis
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programGMC
    Vehicle warranty3 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 programGWM
    Vehicle warranty7 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programHonda
    Vehicle warranty5 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 programHyundai
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programIneos
    Vehicle warranty5 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 programIsuzu
    Vehicle warranty6 years, 150,000km
    High-voltage battery warranty

    Isuzu’s new vehicle warranty is transferable between owners.

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    JAC

    Aftersales programJAC
    Vehicle warranty7 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 programJeep
    Vehicle warranty5 years, 100,000km
    High-voltage battery warranty8 years, 160,000km

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    KGM SsangYong

    Aftersales programKGM SsangYong
    Vehicle warranty7 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 programKia
    Vehicle warranty7 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty7 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 programLamborghini
    Vehicle warranty3 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 programLand Rover
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programLDV
    Vehicle warranty7 years, 200,000km – petrol and diesel models (excl. G10, V80)
    5 years, 160,000km – electric models
    High-voltage battery warrantyModel-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 programLeapmotor
    Vehicle warranty7 years, 160,000km
    High-voltage battery warranty8 years, 160,000km

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    Lexus

    Aftersales programLexus
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programLotus
    Vehicle warranty5 years, 150,000km
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programMahindra
    Vehicle warrantyModel-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 programMaserati
    Vehicle warranty3 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 programMazda
    Vehicle warranty5 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 programMcLaren
    Vehicle warranty3 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 programMercedes-Benz
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programMG
    Vehicle warranty10 years, 250,000km
    High-voltage battery warranty10 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 programMini
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty6 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 programMitsubishi
    Vehicle warranty10 years, 200,000km
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programNissan
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programPeugeot
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programPolestar
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programPorsche
    Vehicle warranty3 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programRam
    Vehicle warranty3 years, 100,000km
    High-voltage battery warranty

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    Range Rover

    Aftersales programRange Rover
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programRenault
    Vehicle warrantyModel-dependent
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programRolls-Royce
    Vehicle warranty4 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty

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    Skoda

    Aftersales programSkoda
    Vehicle warranty7 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 programSmart
    Vehicle warranty5 years, 150,000km
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programSubaru
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programSuzuki
    Vehicle warranty5 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 programTesla
    Vehicle warranty4 years, 80,000km
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programToyota
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programVolkswagen
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programVolvo
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programXpeng
    Vehicle warranty5 years, 120,000km
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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 programZeekr
    Vehicle warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    High-voltage battery warranty8 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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    Max Davies

    Max Davies is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Max studied journalism at La Trobe University and stepped into the automotive world after graduating in late 2023. He grew up in regional Victoria, and with a passion for everything motorsport is a fan of Fernando Alonso.

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