The Best New-Car Warranties in Australia Revealed

It wasn’t all that long ago when cars had to be warmed up before driving, with jumper cables and spare hoses and belts kept in the boot just in case the car left the owner stranded on the side of the road.

While many drivers still remember those times, nowadays cars are considerably more reliable, often providing their owners with years of trouble-free motoring.

But on those rare occasions when something does need to be fixed, how long after purchase is a faulty part covered by the carmaker?

New-car warranties not only provide coverage for faulty parts and engine failures, but they also give peace of mind to owners – while adding value, with the warranty transferred to the second owner, assuming the terms and conditions have been met.

While warranties of three-years/100,000km (whichever comes first) were the standard for several decades, now it’s not uncommon to find warranties with more than five years – with some even extending out to 10 years – while many have removed mileage limitations in some cases.

However, there are almost always limitations. Often these relate to ‘commercial usage’ – which includes ride-share drivers, couriers, and tradies – and modifications, which aren’t covered under the warranty.

The warranty will also rely on the owner keeping the vehicle up-to-date with its servicing schedule.

For those looking to get the best coverage on their next purchase, here are the car manufacturers offering the best factory-backed warranties of more than five years.

Note: Terms and conditions apply to the following warranties, roadside assistance packages, and fixed-price servicing offers. Please refer to each manufacturer for more details.

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18. Isuzu

Isuzu Ute Australia provides a six-year/150,000km factory warranty on all D-Max and MU-X sales, while also offering seven years of roadside assistance and flat-price servicing for five years.

17. BYD

One of the fastest-growing brands in Australia, BYD offers buyers a six-year/150,000km new-car warranty, along with an eight-year/160,000km battery warranty and 12 months of complimentary roadside assistance, with five years of fixed-price servicing.

16. Mahindra

While not offered across the entire range, the Mahindra XUV700 and Scorpio are covered by a seven-year/150,000km warranty.

15. Jaecoo

Another fresh brand in Australia, Jaecoo offers a seven-year/150,000km warranty, along with a 12-year warranty for rust and a three-year exterior paint warranty.

14. Leapmotor

One of the newcomers on the scene, Leapmotor enjoys the backing of Stellantis – the owner of several car brands, including Jeep, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati – and has launched with a seven-year/160,000km vehicle warranty, an eight-year/160,000km battery warranty, five years of capped-price servicing, and five years of roadside assistance.

13. Deepal

One of the newest brands on the scene, Deepal offers a seven-year/160,000km new-car warranty, along with an eight-year/240,000km warranty on its high-voltage batteries.

The brand also offers 12 months of complimentary roadside assistance.

12. LDV

Standing by its products, LDV provides up to seven years and 200,000km of warranty coverage on selected petrol and diesel models, as well as 24/7 roadside assistance.

Electric vehicles are covered by a five-year/160,000km warranty, with battery warranties varying depending on the model.

11. JAC

Those who purchase a JAC ute are covered by a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, seven years of roadside assistance, and seven years of capped-price servicing.

10. Geely

One of the giants of the automotive industry, Geely only recently launched in Australia, but offers buyers a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, with high-voltage batteries covered by an eight-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Buyers also get up to seven years of roadside assistance, and seven years of 'assured service pricing'.

9. KGM SsangYong

The ‘other’ South Korean brand, KGM SsangYong provides a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, seven years of roadside assistance, and fixed-price servicing for seven years for selected models.

8. Skoda

Touted as Volkswagen Group’s value brand, the Czech carmaker offers a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty across its range, a year of roadside assistance, three years of warranty on exterior paint, and a 12-year warranty for corrosion for all Skoda models.

7. Kia

The South Korean carmaker was the first brand in Australia to offer a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty. Kia buyers now also get seven years of capped-price services, seven-year exterior paint warranty, seven-year corrosion warranty, and up to eight years of roadside assistance.

However, for audio and navigation systems fitted to Kia models, the company only warrants these units for up to three years.

For Kia’s electric and hybrid vehicles, the company offers a seven-year/150,000km warranty for high-voltage electrical components – including the battery.

6. GWM

All GWM models, which include Haval variants, owners are provided with a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, as well as five years of roadside assistance and five years of capped-price servicing.

Vehicles fitted with a high-voltage battery are covered for up to eight years.

5. Chery

Another company making waves in Australia, Chery offers a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty for its new models, as well as an eight-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty for high-voltage batteries.

Owners also get 12 months of roadside assistance and capped-price servicing for up to seven years.

4. Mitsubishi

The first to be offered in Australia, Mitsubishi’s 10-year/200,000km warranty is offered for petrol and diesel vehicles serviced by the company’s dealership network. For its plug-in hybrid models, the company provides an eight-year/160,000 battery warranty.

Additionally, Mitsubishi provides a five-year corrosion warranty, 10 years of capped-price servicing, and 12 months of roadside assistance.

3. MG

MG provides a 10-year/250,000km warranty for all petrol and electric vehicles, as well as a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre paint and corrosion warranty.

2. Mercedes-Benz

Selected electric models from Mercedes-Benz are covered by a 10-year/250,000km warranty.

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1. Nissan

Currently the longest new-car warranty by mileage, Nissan recently announced a 10-year/300,000km warranty for all models serviced at its dealership network – essentially doubling its five-year warranty.

The company also offers five years of flat-price services and 10-year/300,000km of roadside assistance coverage – one of the most generous programs in the country.

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