Do half of new cars on the road break down at 60-70k miles?
As I look down to my odometer and see the numbers climbing ever so close to the 60,000 mile mark, I am reminded of an article I read on Yahoo! Cars recently. It said that over half of the new cars on UK roads break down as soon as they’ve been driven 60-70k miles. And we can gauge that that’s probably the exact range of miles our new vans and cars can do before the dealer or manufacturer warranty cover begins to fall into grey areas, limitations incur, or expire all together.
The article provides details sourced from leading provider of direct consumer warranties, Warranty Direct, who analysed thousands of live policies and found that the average cost to repair faults on cars within the 60 to 70k mile range to be about £420. They found that even though new car technology has undoubtedly improved and some manufacturer warranties now go beyond the typical 3 year/60, 000 mile coverage, they can still be limited and varied.
The article also includes information on which vehicle manufacture owners typically have the biggest garage bills and how much they are likely to be. To read the full Press Association post on Yahoo! Cars online titled, “Over 50% of cars breakdown past 70,000 miles”, please click here.
It’s a simple fact that as we drive more miles in our new cars or vans, they will inevitably suffer from wear and tear which leads to repairs. You can purchase an extended warranty to help prevent you from being without your vehicle for too long and to help with the cost of pricey repairs. Often times the company with the cheapest quote isn’t always the best one for your needs, so it’s good to shop around to find one that provides you with the correct amount of coverage. Will it cover you for any mechanical and electrical repairs that are needed on your car? Does it include parts and labour in the premium? How about breakdown due to wear & tear and how is that exactly defined? This is usually excluded in most warranties, but make sure you read/understand all of the terms and conditions before committing to a policy.
The article provides details sourced from leading provider of direct consumer warranties, Warranty Direct, who analysed thousands of live policies and found that the average cost to repair faults on cars within the 60 to 70k mile range to be about £420. They found that even though new car technology has undoubtedly improved and some manufacturer warranties now go beyond the typical 3 year/60, 000 mile coverage, they can still be limited and varied.
The article also includes information on which vehicle manufacture owners typically have the biggest garage bills and how much they are likely to be. To read the full Press Association post on Yahoo! Cars online titled, “Over 50% of cars breakdown past 70,000 miles”, please click here.
It’s a simple fact that as we drive more miles in our new cars or vans, they will inevitably suffer from wear and tear which leads to repairs. You can purchase an extended warranty to help prevent you from being without your vehicle for too long and to help with the cost of pricey repairs. Often times the company with the cheapest quote isn’t always the best one for your needs, so it’s good to shop around to find one that provides you with the correct amount of coverage. Will it cover you for any mechanical and electrical repairs that are needed on your car? Does it include parts and labour in the premium? How about breakdown due to wear & tear and how is that exactly defined? This is usually excluded in most warranties, but make sure you read/understand all of the terms and conditions before committing to a policy.
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