After 12 years owning 3 fabia's including a new one I'm thinking about buying a Kia or Hyundai due to the long warranties .

I've had my current car nearly 7 years, the first 5 was happy motoring but the last 2 I've nearly spent £2000 on it, so I'm looking for peace of mind.

Anyone any experience of the warranties?

Thanks

Yes, we have a Kia Ceed with the 7 year warranty. Never had any issues with the few bits of work done on it. They even replaced the aircon condenser under warranty at 4 years old.

 

I'll also add that when they did a major service, they actually did everything on the list instead of 'only if we feel like it' and stuff like brake fluid changes are included, as its in the servicing schedule.

There are a few exclusions on the longer warranties, but nothing serious IIRC.

I know the KIA one doesn't include the 12v battery as they only expect that to last 4 or 5 years.

One of big differences (that no one seems to mention) is that the KIA only comes with 1 year roadside assistance (renewable at £85pa) and Hyundai comes with the full five.

Hyundai's warranty is also unlimited mileage, Kia's is 100,000 miles.

 

Subaru (I've had no issues taking it to a different dealer than I bought it from) also do a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty as standard on everything except the STI. Dacia is also extendible to 7 (from 3).

Honda can do a good deal on extend warranties on their approved used.

 

I extended the 12month warranty on mine to 36 months for £250 despite the car being 4yr old when I got it. Unlimited mileage as well.

Claimed twice already so it's paid for itself.

Am I the only one who doesnt see £250 or so a year average to keep the OP's car running as too bad value?  :peek:

Another vote for the kia warranty. Had a few items done on my previous ceed. No issues including some paint bubbling. The optima has had a replacement rear windscreen under warranty...that wasn't actually needed.

I have a friend with a 2012 Optima that has just had a complete replacement engine after a failure. No quibbles...

Am I the only one who doesnt see £250 or so a year average to keep the OP's car running as too bad value?  :peek:

 

If it was average every year that would probably be ok but the average for the last two years is £1000.

 

Cars are ****ty like that, you might pay out £2000 and think it's time to move on but they car is good for another 3yr because of the £2000 you've just spent.

I'd expect to spend more as it goes older, that goes without saying. 250/year or 5 years of no issues then a couple of grand doesn't sound crazy to me either way, maybe it's just me.

My best mate bought their brand new 2008 Kia Ceed the same time as I bought my 12 month old, 8,000 mile Octavia Scout.

 

Both cars do the same annual mileage and where mine is meticulously cared for and his is not. Both have been serviced at main dealers according to the service regimes.

 

In the last 7 years the Kia has needed a new radio (it kept flattening the battery) and a plastic clip that holds the bonnet stay in place. His wife span it off the road one winter through a concrete posted fence, fixed through the insurance. It hasn't cost them a penny apart from tyres.

 

The faults I've experienced with my Octavia are too long to list here. I love our Octavia and none of the faults have been serious, but a few hundred here and few hundred quid there soon add up.

 

I wouldn't hesitate buying Korean if durability / reliability is a key requirement.

Very nearly bought swmbo a new shape rio - 2013 so still 5yrs left. Boot is a smidge tight for intended usage so havnt made a decision. The warranty aspect is brilliant. If i could justify the loan and outlay id have a ceed or optima except the boot isnt as practical as my mk1 octy and ive put too much cash into tg octy recently that will never see resale value. So im running it til it explodes... i wouldnt say no if someone offered me one free though!

Korean cars have no Seoul.

There is a Hyundai dealer in the US who offers a 20 year/200k warranty - hope its as good as it sounds.

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/91734/the-20-year-warranty-is-available-in-the-us-and-it-could-be-bound-for-the-uk

We are on our first two KIAs at work, Soul EVs.

 

In three months and less than 4,000 miles both have broken down and required flatbed recovery back to the dealership.

Not good and hopefully not typical.

 

Dacia also give a 3 year warranty (not 5 as above) but you can pay a bit more for either 5 or 7 year cover when you buy it.

I need to pop down to a Dacia showroom.  £15k for a decent Fabia is a joke.

Dacia also give a 3 year warranty (not 5 as above) but you can pay a bit more for either 5 or 7 year cover when you buy it.

 

My bad you're right.

EVO give their long term KIA Ceed GTi pretty good feedback - no Golf GTi but not far behind. That is a car with some 'Seoul' and a 7 year warranty - they are catching up.

 

If only VAG had the confidence in their products to give a 7 year warranty - although I wonder if the 7 year warranty will remain once the Koreans get sufficient market penetration.