5 Best new car warranty options in India 2021

There are different car warranty options available. A longer car warranty can provide peace of mind but not necessarily every time. Every other manufacturer offers different warranty options, and there are different types of car warranties. Car warranties can vary a lot from as less as 3 years to as long as 10 years. Although there might be some differences, the coverage is almost the same for every manufacturer.

So here’s a list of the top 5 best new car warranty options in India 2021.

1.Jaguar

When it comes to the luxury car manufacturer, services and warranty provided by the Jaguar are unmatched, with no such hidden charges.

Features

• Comprehensive warranty: Jaguar offers the best in class Comprehensive warranty for 5years or 60000 miles, whichever comes first.
• Powertrain warranty: powertrain warranty covers parts related to the power giving mechanism of your car.Jaguar provides a powertrain warranty for 5years or 60000 miles, whichever comes first.
• Roadside Assistance: This warranty includes towing your vehicle, fuel refilling, flat tire service, etc. Jaguar provides roadside assistance for 5years or 60000 miles, whichever comes first.
• Anti-corrosion warranty: This warranty is not as simple as it looks; it has several hidden exceptions.
• The anti-corrosion warranty provided by the Jaguar is for 6years and unlimited miles up to 6years.
• Paint Surface Warranty:

Your car paint could be the one possible reason you are purchasing it. Jaguar’s paint surface warranty covers your car’s body paint. It is for 4years or 50000 miles.

Pros

• Complimentary scheduled maintenance for 5years or 60000 miles
• Trip Interruption reimbursement for warranty-related disablement caused 50 miles away from home.

Cons

• High charges of extended warranty

2.Volkswagen

Volkswagen cars are known for their reliability, yet the warranty provided is competitive.

Features

1. Powertrain warranty: It is for 4years or 50000 miles, whichever comes first.
2. Comprehensive warranty: Volkswagen provides a Comprehensive warranty for 4years or 50000 miles. 
3. Roadside Assistance: This warranty is for 3years or 36000 miles.
4. Anti-Corrosion/Perforation warranty: It is for 7years or 100000 miles, whichever comes first.

Pros

• None of the warranties is transferable to the subsequent owners.

Cons

• Due to short term warranty, the need for extended warranty increases.
• Volkswagen decreased the warranty period for 2020 and above variants.

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3.KIA

Headquartered in Seoul, this South Korean manufacturer provides a competitive warranty when it comes to SUVs.

Features

• Powertrain Warranty: The powertrain warranty provided by KIA is for 10years or 100000 miles, whichever comes first.
• Comprehensive warranty: The Comprehensive warranty is for 5years or 60000 miles, whichever comes first.
• Anti Corrosion or Anti Perforation Warranty: KIA provides an anti-corrosion warranty for 5years or 100000 miles, whichever comes first.
• Roadside Assistance: KIA provides roadside assistance for 5years or 60000 miles. 
• Trip Interruption Policy: If your car faces some warranty-related issue farther than 150 miles from your home, then KIA will provide reimbursement for expenses such as meals, lodgings, etc.

Pros

• Affordable extended warranty 

Cons

• Powertrain warranty not fully transferable, with the 2nd owner, it reduces to half.

4.Mitsubishi

Although there are very few variants of Mitsubishi available in India, yet it provides a competitive warranty 

Features

• Powertrain warranty: Mitsubishi provides a powertrain warranty for 10years or 100000 miles, whichever comes first. 
• Comprehensive warranty: The comprehensive warranty provided by Mitsubishi is for 5years or 60000miles. 
• Anti Corrosion or Anti Perforation warranty: Mitsubishi’s anti-corrosion warranty is one of the longest warranties in its class. It is for 7years or 100000 miles. 
• Roadside Assistance: Mitsubishi provides roadside assistance for 5years, and there is no limit for miles covered.
• In-Car audio and navigation system warranty: This warranty is for 3years or 36000 miles, whichever comes first.

Pros

• Fully transferable comprehensive warranty

Cons

• Powertrain warranty reduces to its half for 2nd owner.

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5.Hyundai

Hyundai is one of the leading car manufacturers in India. One reason for its lead is the warranty provided by the company.

Features

• Powertrain warranty: Hyundai provides a powertrain warranty for 10years or 100000 miles, whichever comes first.
• Comprehensive warranty: The comprehensive warranty provided by Hyundai is for 5years or 60000miles.
• Roadside Assistance: Hyundai provides roadside assistance for 5years, and there is no limit on miles covered.
• Anti Corrosion or Anti Perforation warranty: Hyundai provides an anti-corrosion or anti-perforation warranty for unlimited miles up to 7years.

Pros

• Annual health check-up
• 3years warranty for the radio unit
• 2years warranty for Hyundai genuine parts
• 5years warranty on paint.

Cons

• Powertrain warranty not fully transferable 

Conclusion

These are some of the best car warranties available in India. These are the manufacturer warranty provided by the company and may vary from time to time. A longer warranty period also decreases the car service and maintenance costs. The service cost comes under the warranty coverage for most of the manufacturer warranties. A longer warranty period can also increase the resale value of your bike.