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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.
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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 car buyers.
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  One size no longer fits car warranty policies 3 Oct 2006 (News)
  This avoids the 90 day period when any faults which could have pre-existed 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" to this with Warranty Direct (i.e. an extra 9 months if you have already bought 3 months protection).
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  Big Repair Bills in Two Years After Manufacturer Warranty. 13 Nov 2002 (News)
  "Engine failure is more common than people think - and the bill can be expensive," explains Duncan McClure-Fisher, Operations Director of Warranty Direct. "A new engine in a Peugeot 306 can cost at least £2,400 with more exotic machinery like the Subaru Impreza leaving you with a £3,000 bill." According to the 2002 Used Car Market Report from BCA Europe, 1,660,000 cars aged 3 - 5 years old ( just over 26% of the £25.4 Billion used car market) were sold over the past twelve months.
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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 that protects every new KIA sold in the UK for up to seven years and 100,000 miles.
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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, complete with a raft of US police equipment including spotlights, microphones and detailed recreations of state police liveries.
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  What the AA and RAC Don’t Tell You 24 Sep 2003 (News)
  They do used car history checks. They do roadside inspections. But the one thing the country’s leading breakdown organizations don’t do is tell you which cars break down. In Germany, ADAC does.
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  One Third of Used Cars Break Down in 1st Year 5 Nov 2003 (News)
  It’s human nature to get rid of a car before we think it’s going to start costing us money in repairs. Now, shock new figures show conclusively that more than a third of all used cars aged three years or more suffer some kind of problem in the first year of ownership.
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  2012's Most Reliable and Least Reliable Cars, According to Warranty Direct 28 Dec 2012 (News)
  Using its own statistics of frequency of problems and hard cash paid out for repairs. Warranty Direct has nominated the Most Reliable and Least Reliable cars built between 1990 and 2009. Although only 4,000 were evere sold in total, the Mitsubishi Lancer of 2005-2008 has cost the least in Warranty Direct warranty claims.
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  UKcarbroker.co.uk now selling used cars 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  The team operating the UK Car Broker website is now selling used cars via a new website, http://www.overtoncarsales.co.uk .   UK Car Broker brokers an array of new cars via UK dealers, and the team is now selling used cars too, with everything from a low-mileage, low cost 2003 Suzuki Ignis through an array of family hatchbacks to high end saloons like the Audi A4 and 4x4s like the Land Rover Freelander .
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  Rover price cuts 15 Oct 2000 (News)
  Rover announced further price cuts on 6th October and added three years servicing to its three year 60,000 mile warranty package inclusive in the prices of the cars. These now start at £8,495 on the road for a Rover 25 1.4i three-door and £9,995 for a Rover 45 1.4E five-door with the useful 103 bhp engine.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 14 Sep 2015 (News)
  Click here Wednesday 9 September Save up to 15 per cent on a car warranty with Warranty Direct.  Warranty Direct are offering an exclusive discount to HonestJohn.co.uk  readers on all motor warranties purchased.  Click here Tuesday 8 September Free RAC cover with Be Wiser car insurance.
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  MG launches approved used scheme 30 Aug 2012 (News)
  It was engineered in Britain and is assembled in Birmingham.  Richard Bourton,MG’s Business & Used Car Sales Manager, said: “Initially most of the cars in the programme will be less than a year old and with a reasonable mileage. They will be great buys for people wanting to get into an MG6 and the cars will still have the balance of the original warranty, AA European Breakdown Assistance and the higher spec models will have lifelong subscription to Traffic Master.”
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  Air-Con is for life, not just for summer! 19 Dec 2006 (News)
  Air con is also no longer the luxury it once was. Experts estimate that almost four out of five new cars now come fitted with the cooling system as standard. As well as regular use throughout the year, Warranty Direct also recommends annual maintenance checks which cost as little as £40 from an independent specialist.
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  Tesco Cars stalls after just 12 months 4 Apr 2012 (News)
  The firm is offering a full refund of the £99 handling fee, or alternatively if the vehicle is in stock it can proceed with order. Customers who have already paid for their vehicles will still receive them. Any warranty is still valid as these are provided by Warranty Group, which will continue to honour all warranties. Tesco Cars isn't the first high profile online car retailer to fail. Jam Jar cars was launched amid much publicity in 2000.
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  New Skoda Octavia 4x4 Estate 23 Jan 2001 (News)
  The fuel tank is slightly larger, yet luggage capacity with the rear seats up is 448 litres (15.9 cubic feet). Trim is to Elegance spec, mechanical warranty 3 years, paint warranty 3 years and body warranty 10 years. The car will be a useful alternative to a Subaru, which had this market pretty much to itself until now.
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  What Used Car Buyers Want Most 3 Mar 2008 (News)
  As part of BCA's Used Car Market Report research, used car buyers were asked to rank the fifteen factors they believe are most important when choosing which dealer to buy from. Not surprisingly, a whopping 50% of used car buyers put 'exactly the car wanted' as their number one factor for choosing a particular dealer for their next used car.
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  Approved Used Ferraris Up To 9 Years Old 19 Jan 2008 (News)
  With an average of less than 900 pre-owned Ferrari cars sold through the Official Ferrari Dealer Network in the UK each year over the past 10 years, a Ferrari Approved car remains as exclusive as the day it was delivered to its first owner. The programme is available through any of the 15 Official Ferrari Dealers in the UK and offers considerable benefits to customers for ultimate peace of mind: * 190 point comprehensive and detailed technical inspection * Only Ferrari Genuine Parts are used to repair or replace defective items * An independent verification check to certify the car’s identity, mileage and ownership history * Verification the car is not subject to any outstanding finance agreement * A Ferrari Service History Check to verify the car has been appropriately maintained by Ferrari * A minimum of 12-months Ferrari factory based warranty * A minimum of 12-months Ferrari Roadside Assistance The programme’s comprehensive 190 point technical inspection and factory-backed warranty are designed to offer similar standards of vehicle preparation for customers buying a pre-owned Ferrari as those buying a new one.
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  Ford Approved Used scheme relaunched 11 Jul 2014 (News)
  Buyers of Ford Approved Used cars will get a 30 day no-quibble exchange option, seven day drive-away insurance, 12 months roadside assistance and a 12 month Ford Protect warranty. Buyers can also search the entire Ford dealer network in-depth for their ideal used car via the Ford website, which enables users to narrow down searches to specific colours and equipment.