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There are a few ways in which we try to protect ourselves from unexpected and expensive costs in relation to our vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Car insurance is by far the most important – not least as it\u2019s illegal to drive without it – but having a car warranty is also a key method in covering ourselves as drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what exactly is a car warranty, and how does one help us in our time of need?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a car warranty?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can see a car warranty as a type of insurance – but instead of covering you in the event of an accident, a car warranty covers you in instances of mechanical failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that, under certain circumstances, the cost of any repairs and replacement parts would be mostly or completely covered under the warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not every type of fault or failure is covered by a warranty, but for many instances, as long as your warranty is valid, you\u2019ll be spared the cost of labour and parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Car warranties typically last three years from when the car was brand new, but larger warranties do exist, and you can also buy them separately or extend an existing warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also differences between warranties offered by manufacturers and those sold by dealers or other third parties.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How does a car warranty work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your car\u2019s warranty comes into play in the instance of a mechanical failure or breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If such a circumstance occurs, you will need to book your car into a garage that\u2019s able to undertake any work that\u2019s in-line with your warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, if you have a valid manufacturer warranty on your Hyundai, then you\u2019ll likely need to take your car to a Hyundai garage for any repairs and official parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, maybe you have a warranty from the dealer<\/a> you bought the car from – in this instance, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll have to use one of their garages for any work to be completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to know such aspects of your warranty beforehand, as well as what exactly is covered by your warranty, as this can differ between policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also need to act in a timely manner when something goes wrong with your car, as most policies require you to claim for any required repairs within a certain timeframe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you keep driving your car that has an obvious fault, you could invalidate your warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your car is with the respective garage, the work will be totalled up and you\u2019ll be made aware of how much will be covered by the warranty, and if there\u2019s anything you need to pay for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, the work will be carried out and you\u2019ll get your car back when it\u2019s all completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keeping your warranty valid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another very pertinent element to a car warranty is keeping it valid – this is especially the case when it comes to a manufacturer warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a manufacturer warranty, you\u2019ll need to ensure that you keep to your servicing schedule – you may also need to go to a manufacturer garage to get it serviced, though some brands allow you to service independently as long as official, genuine parts are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some third-party providers also require that your car is kept up to a certain standard, and by a reputable dealer or establishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping an eye on your mileage is also important when it comes to ensuring your warranty stays valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While car warranties will run for a number of years, they will also typically come with a mileage limit – as such, you may come across a warranty that lasts three years or 60,000 miles; whichever comes first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A warranty can also be invalidated in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n