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  Mondeo is Britain's Most Used Car 29 Apr 2008 (News)
  The Ford Mondeo has been revealed as the most-used car in the UK, thanks to research conducted by Warranty Direct. On average, ‘Mondeo Man’ clocks up 15,483 miles each year – over 700 more than the next most-used car, the Saab 9-5. Warranty Direct compiled statistics
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  Warranty on Independently Imported Subarus 4 Dec 2005 (News)
  Warranty loophole acts against the buyer - Motorpoint clarifies Subaru warranty position Customers that buy new Subaru models from Motorpoint, the UK’s largest car supermarket group, will have their first 12 months warranty package honoured by the company in the event
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  Get That Bargain Used Car Checked For Just £99 9 Sep 2003 (News)
  . www.usedcarchecks.com not only provides the buyer or seller with the most comprehensive inspection package on the market, and the cheapest, but also warrants its inspections for 45 days. The warranty is provided by the UK’s leading independent automotive warranty insurer: Warranty Direct. Used Car
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  Ford Mondeo 'used most by drivers' 30 Apr 2008 (News)
  Motorists in the UK use their Ford Mondeos more than the owners of any other vehicle, it has been claimed. Research published by Warranty Direct has found that during the average year a Mondeo owner travels approximately 15,000 miles. It added that the company's study also found
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  Toyota reduces standard warranty from five years to three 1 Jun 2021 (News)
  scheduled service prior to the end of the warranty, a 12-month/10,000-mile or 24-month/20,000-mile Relax warranty will be automatically provided for their vehicle. Used vehicles Owners who bought their car outside the Toyota or Lexus network
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  Facelift W211 Mercedes E-Class "Most Reliable European Used Car" 24 Sep 2012 (News)
  Warranty Direct's used car warranty statistics show that the post 2006 facelift Mercedes W211 E-Class is the most reliable used car by a European manufacturer. Just one in 10 breaks down on average each year. Warranty Direct analysed around 20,000 live policies
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  Toyota introduces five-year warranty as standard 1 Jun 2010 (News)
  Toyota has introduced a new five-year/100,000 mile warranty as standard on all new cars bought from June 1st, making it one of the longest warranties available on any new car. The new scheme replaces the manufacturer's existing three-year/60,000 mile warranty and is great news for new
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  One size no longer fits car warranty policies 3 Oct 2006 (News)
  the Warranty Direct warranty are not covered. Unlike the market as a whole, Warranty Direct does not restrict claims based on everyday 'wear and tear' of a mechanical part. Similarly, if you've bought a used car from a dealer with basic warranty included, you can look "add
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  Kia seven-year warranty TV, radio and print adverts banned by the ASA 11 Aug 2010 (News)
  in a legal context for the purpose of warranties. We considered that most consumers would expect car parts to deteriorate as a result of time and mileage and would not expect any wear and tear to be covered by a manufacturers warranty. We also understood that most car manufacturers warranties did not cover
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  Get a warranty for your next car 22 Dec 2008 (News)
  Feel like a change of car for a new year? Well you need to get rid of the old one first and all you need now to sell your used car is your mobile phone with the launch of Snap It Sell It from Exchange & Mart. Following a successful trial of the service, Snap It Sell
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  Car warranty code adopted by AutoProtect 9 Dec 2009 (News)
  warranty products. This higher degree of responsibility entails providing summaries written in clear and understandable English of the key contract terms, not using high-pressure sales techniques and guaranteeing all claims procedures are simple and straightforward. Mr Mason said
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  Your New Car Warranty May Not Cover As Much As You Think 10 Jul 2012 (News)
  Many extended manufacturer warranties have significant exclusions for wear and tear. Most fetermarket direct-to-consumer warranty policies have gaps and loopholes which leave car owners liable. For example, some may cover the cylinder head of a vehicle, but exclude failures due
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  Warranty Direct to follow industry code of practice 1 Jun 2009 (News)
  the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), and Warranty Direct's subscription to the code highlights its commitment to providing the most comprehensive warranty cover for its customers. "There is a lot of concern from motorists about standards of service in the used car market," said Duncan McClure
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  MotorEasy and Haynes team up to offer first parts-only warranty 21 Nov 2019 (News)
  Warranty provider MotorEasy and Haynes, the publisher of car and lifestyle manuals, have joined forces to help drivers save on expensive replacement parts and garage labour costs. The new parts-only warranty policy aims to provide cover for owners who prefer to take
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  Big Repair Bills in Two Years After Manufacturer Warranty. 13 Nov 2002 (News)
  Four out of ten cars will suffer a mechanical failure in the two years after the manufacturer's warranty has expired, leaving motorists with a £200,000,000 repair bill, according to analysis by automotive warranty specialist, Warranty Direct
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  Warning: The First KIA 7-Year Warranties Are About To Expire 6 Feb 2014 (News)
  It's almost 7 years since KIA introduced its 7 year warranty on the cee'd in February 2007.  As those first cars come up to their seventh anniversary and the expiration of that warranty KIA continues to lead the market with a clear, simple and transparent warranty
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  Used car market declines by nine per cent in first three months of 2021 11 May 2021 (News)
  The UK’s used car market declined by nine per cent in the first three months of 2021 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). More than 1.6 million used car sales took
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  Warranty Direct GAP insurance confusion as underwriter goes into liquidation 2 Sep 2019 (News)
  . Some drivers have said the move has left them out of pocket, because they are unable to get GAP cover due to their cars being too old. In some cases, drivers have been quoted hundreds of pounds extra to renew the policy with another insurance underwriter.  Warranty Direct has
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  Air con bills rise as the weather warms up 20 Jul 2010 (News)
  As temperatures rise, leading warranty provider, Warranty Direct, reveals that the UK's motorists will be sweating over £237m worth of air con repairs to their cars*. Data from the past 12 months shows that air conditioning units account for 1 in 60 mechanical failures
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  Former US Police Force cars now on sale in the UK 5 Jul 2011 (News)
  Warranty Direct has expanded further the eclectic range of cars it covers by teaming up with a new company importing genuine ex-US police force cars into the UK. USA Cop Cars Ltd has started bringing used 2008 Ford Crown Victoria law enforcement vehicles into Britain