My i30 has a 5 year warranty. However, KIA have 7 year warranty in the UK. But is it really as good as it sounds?
KIA Warranty
The 7 year warranty is a full manufacturer’s warranty. The exact terms and conditions vary slightly between models but as a minimum:
•There is no mileage limit during the first 3 years, except for vehicles used as taxis where a limit of 100,000 miles applies.
•There is a 100,000 mile limit between years 4 and 7.
•Paintwork is covered for 5 years / 100,000 miles.
•Audio is covered for 3 years / 60,000 miles.
•Up to 12 year anti perforation warranty*
•Batteries are covered for 2 years.
•Normal ‘wear and tear’ on items such as brake linings and clutch linings, etc. are excluded from cover.
•The warranty is transferable to subsequent owners and is valid across Europe.
My Hyundai Warranty
Any component forming part of the original vehicle specification manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company or supplied by Hyundai Motor UK Ltd (except tyres and accessories), which are found to be defective as a result of a manufacturing defect during normal usage of the vehicle will, at the discretion of Hyundai Motor UK Ltd, be repaired or replaced, at no cost to the vehicle owner. Components replaced under the terms of the warranty shall continue to have the benefit of the unexpired portion of the warranty only.
My Triple Care warranty package includes free 5 year RAC roadside assistance and a free annual check of the car.
