Car warranty by company
According to EU law, the guarantee for new cars is recommended at two years. It is important to note that there is no corresponding kilometer limitation for this period. The concern of course for new owners about possible wear and tear exists after the first two years of use. The dealerships, recognising the anxiety and wanting to assure the sale, offer warranties of more than three years. Furthermore, many companies have made provision for extended warranties for a fee.
Below is a detailed table of the warranty period offered by most manufacturers. As you will notice in most cases where the warranty years exceed two years, the mileage has a specific clause.
| Company | Warranty Period | km Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Abarth | 2 years | No limit |
| Alfa Romeo | 5 years | 200.000 km |
| Audi | 2 years | No limit |
| BMW | 2 years | No limit |
| Citroën | 2 years | No limit/60.000 km |
| Cupra | 4 years | No limit |
| Dacia | 5 years | 100.000 km |
| DS Automobiles | 2 years | No limit/60.000 km |
| FΙΑΤ | 5 years | 200.000 km |
| Ford | 2 years | No limit |
| Honda | 5 years | 150.000 km |
| Hyundai | 5 years | No limit |
| Jaguar | 4 years | 160.000 km |
| Jeep | 2 years | No limit |
| Kia | 7 years | 150.000 km |
| Land Rover | 3 χρόνια | 100.000 km |
| Lexus | 6 years | 180.000 km |
| Mazda | 3 χρόνια | 100.000 km |
| Mercedes-Benz | 2 years | No limit |
| MINI | 2 years | No limit |
| Mitsubishi | 5 years | 100.000 km |
| Nissan | 3 χρόνια | 100.000 km |
| Opel | 2 years | No limit/60.000 km |
| Peugeot | 2 years | No limit/60.000 km |
| Porsche | 2 years | No limit |
| Renault | 3 χρόνια | 100 |
| SEAT | 4 years | No limit |
| Škoda | 2 years | No limit |
| smart | 2 years | No limit |
| Subaru | 3 χρόνια | 100.000 km |
| Suzuki | 5 years | 100.000 km |
| Tesla | 4 years | 80.000 km |
| Toyota | 6 years | 180.000 km |
| Volkswagen | 2 years | No limit |
| Volvo | 2 years | No limit |
If you get involved in a debate about buying a used or new car, you will see deafening arguments being made. One of these usually revolves around the used car warranty. What may not be widely known is that used cars have just as much of a warranty as new cars. So, prospective buyers have one more credential to trust the dealer and the used vehicle.
The warranty of a new car is transferred to the used car
Many times budget or thorough research prompts the buyer to invest in a used vehicle. The best option is a new model which may be at a premium price for its use and value. An important point is that if the car you have chosen is two years old and new is given a 3-year warranty, you benefit from a one-year factory warranty. That practically means that the warranty of the new car is carried over to the used car.
Used car from Europe and benefits
At carpilot we specifically recommend the safe market of Eyrope to choose a reliable used vehicle. By buying a car from Eyrope you are using the manufacturer's warranty, which covers the vehicle even if you transport it to Greece. The Eyrope market offers another positive element in choosing a used car. Dealers in Eyrope are required by law in their country to offer themselves a one-year warranty on your vehicle of choice, regardless of the factory warranty.
Car brands offering extended factory warranty coverage
As we saw in the table, major companies are choosing to offer a 5 or 7 year warranty to drivers, giving them confidence in their choice. In particular, Alfa Romeo, Dacia, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and Toyota are among the choices of those looking for an assurance on used car warranty.
Our experience, in importing used vehicles from Germany, can assure you that the majority of used vehicles in this market do not exceed 5 years of use. Therefore, you can invest in used vehicles from reliable world-renowned dealerships while benefiting from a long-term factory warranty.
