General Motors has taken the big step of offering a lifetime warranty for its Vauxhall vehicles. Yes, you read that correctly. Called the Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty, the program covers a vehicle’s major components, including electrical, engine, transmission, as well as steering and braking systems, for 10 years or 100,000 miles.
The warranty will apply to the first owner of any Vauxhall registered from August 1, 2010. To keep the warranty for the full 10 year duration, owners will need to drive their vehicle to a Vauxhall dealer for an inspection. At the time of this writing, the warranty isn’t transferable, but Vauxhall said it’s working on a way for second owners to purchase the warranty.
The GM Authority Take
This is a big step in the right direction. Considering the standards to which Opel/Vauxhall vehicles are designed, engineered, and manufactured, why not offer the peace of mind to a Vauxhall owner? But two questions arise from this.
One, why doesn’t GM offer a similar program for Opel, and two, will GM bring the lifetime warranty program to America? Only time will tell.
VAUXHALL FIRST TO OFFER LIFETIME WARRANTY ON ALL NEW CARS
2010-08-05
Luton – In an unprecedented industry move, Vauxhall is introducing a lifetime warranty on all its new cars with immediate effect, providing the potential of comprehensive coverage throughout each vehicle’s life.
Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty will apply to the first owner of any Vauxhall car registered from August 1 2010. Warranty coverage continues throughout the life of the car until it reaches 100,000 miles.
‘With the Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty, we are making a strong statement of confidence in the quality of our products and a clear intent to provide the very best customer service in the UK,’ said Duncan Aldred, Managing Director of Vauxhall Motors.
The comprehensive new OEM warranty cover includes powertrain, steering system, brake system and electrical equipment throughout the life of the vehicle. To maintain the Lifetime Warranty, owners simply need to visit a Vauxhall retailer annually for a free vehicle inspection. Vauxhall is also set to announce details of a further programme enabling second owners to purchase the Lifetime Warranty.
Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty is the latest innovation from the UK’s oldest surviving car maker, which this year celebrates its 107th anniversary. Since 2006, the company has launched a raft of world-class products, including the latest Corsa, Agila, Meriva and Astra models, as well as the European Car of the Year-winning Insignia.
‘Great design, engineering excellence and innovative thinking come as standard with every new Vauxhall so a lifetime warranty, with its boost to the customer ownership experience, is a natural extension to the appeal of our products’, added Duncan Aldred.
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