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    Default Vauxhall to offer lifetime warranty

    My next car could be a Vauxhall...

    Taken from http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...aspx?AR=251777

    Does warranty affect what car you buy? I'd certainly prefer one with a 5 year over a 3 year. My Lancer rear suspension is making a funny noise but isn't covered due to it being nearly 4 years old. Its annoying.

    Vauxhall has announced that all of its new cars registered from 1 August 2010 will come with a 'lifetime' warranty.
    The Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty covers the cost of replacement parts for the first 100,000 miles, but there is no time limit.
    Vauxhall expects that this will equate to a lifetime's worth of cover for 90 per cent of its customers.
    The comprehensive OEM warranty applies to the first owner of any Vauxhall car from the day of registration and covers all major components, including powertrain, steering system, brake system and electrical equipment.
    Car owners will need to have a free annual vehicle inspection at a Vauxhall dealer.
    It is not currently transferrable from first owners, but details of how second owners can purchase the warranty are set to be announced soon.
    Duncan Aldred, Vauxhall's managing director, said, “We are making a strong statement of confidence in the quality of our products and a clear intent to provide the very best customer service in the UK.”
    Vauxhall’s offer comes after a series of manufacturers introduced new incentives.
    Following recent recalls, Toyota has introduced a new five-year, 100,000-mile warranty on most new cars and Hyundai offers an unlimited-mileage warranty for five years.

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    Default Re: Vauxhall to offer lifetime warranty

    Wonder if this will increase resale values of vauxhalls

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    Doubt it as its not transferable to the new owner. I'd buy one new and keep it till it fell apart. I'd imagine you HAVE to have it serviced at the main dealer though which would be costly to say the least.

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    Default Re: Vauxhall to offer lifetime warranty

    nah get official parts and you will be fine

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    Quote Originally Posted by ant3b View Post
    nah get official parts and you will be fine
    I believe that the law is changing regarding that and from 2011 (or whatever date it was) the manufacturers can force you to use a main dealer if you want the warranty to stay intact. Shite as i've had nothing but bad service from them. The cost doesn't worry me its the YTS lads that do!

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    Quote Originally Posted by liveseytowers View Post
    I believe that the law is changing regarding that and from 2011 (or whatever date it was) the manufacturers can force you to use a main dealer if you want the warranty to stay intact. Shite as i've had nothing but bad service from them. The cost doesn't worry me its the YTS lads that do!
    I believe the law has already changed - provided you use proper parts and have receipts showing service schedule has been correctly followed.

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    Default Re: Vauxhall to offer lifetime warranty

    Offering a lifetime warranty means very little when you're owned by GM Motors.

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    Default Re: Vauxhall to offer lifetime warranty

    Back in 2004 my new Corsa was back in the dealership every month for things going wrong, got sold and made a huge loss after 10 months - I'd certainly not want a lifetime of taking it back on a monthly basis. It's the only Non-VAG car I'd ever owned (Bar my recent Toyota) and was the biggest motoring mistake I've made.

    I'd like to assume that with this warranty they would increase the quality of the cars, but no - it's Vauxhall.

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    Default Re: Vauxhall to offer lifetime warranty

    I had an 04 Corsa 1.4 and I ragged the shit out of it and it was perfect for the 18 months that I had it. Poor little thing I actually miss that car sometimes.

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    The insignia seems a very well made car, is the newer astra well built?
    No sympathy for the devil; keep that in mind. Buy the ticket, take the ride...

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    Default Re: Vauxhall to offer lifetime warranty

    Hope this trend extends to washing machines etc. Might stop the wankers designing goods to break after one year and one day after purchase.

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