Most new cars sold in the UK come with a three-year manufacturer warranty — but the mileage limits vary, a few brands go much further, and several now extend cover for up to ten years if you keep servicing at the dealer. Here is how every major brand compares.
Manufacturer warranty by brand
| Brand | Standard warranty | Extended with dealer servicing |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | 7 years / 100,000 miles | — |
| MG | 7 years / 80,000 miles | — |
| Mazda | 6 years / 100,000 miles (registered from Sept 2025) | — |
| Hyundai | 5 years / unlimited miles | — |
| Tesla | 4 years / 60,000 miles | — |
| Toyota | 3 years / 60,000 miles | Up to 10 years / 100,000 miles (Toyota Relax) |
| Lexus | 3 years / 60,000 miles | Up to 10 years / 100,000 miles (Lexus Relax) |
| Honda | 3 years / 90,000 miles | Up to 8 years / 100,000 miles (newer cars) |
| Citroën | 3 years (60,000 miles in year 3) | Up to 8 years / 100,000 miles (registered from June 2025) |
| Peugeot | 3 years (60,000 miles in year 3) | Up to 8 years / 100,000 miles on latest electric models |
| Nissan | 3 years / 60,000 miles | Up to 6 years / 100,000 miles on selected models |
| Dacia | 3 years / 60,000 miles | Up to 6 years / 75,000 miles (Dacia Zen) |
| BMW, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Land Rover, Porsche | 3 years / unlimited miles | — |
| Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda, Renault | 3 years (60,000 miles in year 3) | — |
| Vauxhall | 3 years (60,000 miles in years 2–3) | — |
| Ford, Volvo | 3 years / 60,000 miles | — |
Figures are the published UK terms at the time of writing and can depend on the registration date and model. Your service book or the manufacturer’s website has the exact terms for your car.
Does the warranty transfer when you buy used?
Yes. A manufacturer warranty stays with the car, not the owner, so a two-year-old Kia still has five years left when you buy it. What matters is the original registration date and the mileage — whichever limit is reached first ends the cover.
The catch with “up to 10 years”
Service-activated warranties (Toyota Relax, Honda, Citroën, Nissan and others) only continue if the car is serviced at a franchised dealer, every year, on time. Miss a service or use an independent garage and the extension usually stops at the next renewal point. That’s fine if you were going to use the dealer anyway, but dealer servicing on an older car typically costs noticeably more than an independent.
What’s covered — and what isn’t
A manufacturer warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. It does not cover wear and tear, accident damage, or problems caused by missed servicing. Extended years are often more limited than the first three — some exclude parts like the clutch, battery or infotainment. Read the terms for your brand: what a car warranty covers explains the usual split.
When it runs out
Once the manufacturer warranty ends, every repair is yours to pay for. That’s when an extended warranty earns its place — especially on cars where the first big bills tend to arrive between years four and eight: turbos, DPFs, timing chains, gearboxes. Our Free MOT & Reliability Hub shows what typically goes wrong by make and model, and extended vs manufacturer warranty compares the two side by side.
The bottom line
Three years is the norm, Kia and MG lead on standard cover, and Toyota, Lexus, Honda and Citroën go furthest if you service at the dealer. Check the exact end date on your car, then decide before it runs out — cover is simpler to arrange while the car is still fault-free.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a standard new car warranty in the UK?
Most brands give 3 years, usually with a 60,000-mile limit in the third year. Kia (7 years), MG (7 years), Mazda (6 years) and Hyundai (5 years) offer more as standard.
Which car brand has the longest warranty in the UK?
Toyota and Lexus offer up to 10 years or 100,000 miles if the car is serviced at a franchised dealer every year. Kia gives 7 years or 100,000 miles as standard.
Does a manufacturer warranty transfer to a new owner?
Yes. It stays with the car until the time or mileage limit is reached, whichever comes first.
