Car Warranty

Paying garage bills for repairs to your car can be a real shock. But a car warranty can shield you from the pain.

Buying car warranty insurance secures precious peace of mind. It means you are insured for the cost of any mechanical and electrical repairs that are needed on your car - parts and labour included.

Many people are attracted to the idea of buying a new car - or buying a second-hand car through a dealership - precisely because it comes with a warranty attached. But it is also possible to buy a warranty direct from a specialist warranty provider.

This means you can attach a warranty to a used car if you buy privately, or you can buy an extended car warranty to improve the cover provided by a manufacturer's or dealer's warranty.

If you are offered a warranty as an optional, paid-for extra by the dealer, you can run a comparison to see if buying direct is a better deal.

Get car warranty through MoneySupermarket

To provide you with quick and easy access to market-leading warranty offers, MoneySupermarket has teamed up with Warranty Direct and Warrantywise, the UK's leading companies providing new and used car warranty policies.Why do I need a car warranty?

You may think that, if you've bought a new car, you probably won't need to worry about repairs for some years to come. And you could well be lucky and enjoy a long period of trouble-free motoring.

But we all know how prone cars can be to mechanical and electrical problems - and we all know how much it can cost to put things right. So having car warranty insurance in place makes good sense. It takes care of unexpected and painfully large bills so that you can get the trouble sorted out quickly - crucial if you rely on your car for work or getting the kids to school.

Why should I buy direct?

Buying from a company such as Warranty Direct or Warrantywise means you don't have to worry about a manufacturer's or dealer's warranty expiring and leaving you high and dry. You can arrange to pay monthly or for one, two or three years in advance, agreeing the maximum annual mileage in advance.

Another advantage of buying through Warranty Direct or Warrantywise is that you are not restricted in your choice of service garage, so long as it is registered for VAT. With other schemes you might be restricted to using specified facilities that might be more expensive than you could find by shopping around.

It's also worth noting that repairs required as a result of wear and tear are covered.

Is there anything I need to do?

To obtain a warranty on a used car from Warranty Direct or Warrantywise, it needs to have been serviced within the past 12 months. Once the warranty has been issued, you must stick to the manufacturer's recommended service intervals.

How much does car warranty cost?

The cost of car warranty is determined by the make, model and age of the car and your personal details. You can find out more, get a quote and apply for cover through MoneySupermarket.