The 7 best manufacturer warranties in 2026
June 01, 2026 by Siobhan Doyle
Looking for the best car warranty? These are some of the most comprehensive manufacturer policies in the UK.
All new cars come with a warranty – the manufacturer’s guarantee to cover faulty parts and repair costs for a set period.
But not all warranties are equal. Some brands offer cover for up to seven years, while others extend your warranty every time you service the car.
But what are the best new car warranties in the UK? Here are our top seven picks:
- Kia
- Toyota
- Peugeot
- Hyundai
- Suzuki
- Mazda
- Honda
1. Kia
Kia has long led the field for manufacturer warranties. All models in the Korean brand’s range are covered by an impressive seven-year/100,000-mile warranty.
There are some exclusions though. Any 12v and 48v batteries are covered for 24 months, with the ‘eCall’ emergency system’s battery included for 36 months. Audio and navigation units are also covered for 36 months or 60,000 miles.
Paintwork is also only covered for five years, but the 100,000-mile limit still applies. Better still, the whole warranty is transferable between owners.
2. Toyota
All Toyota and Lexus models are covered by a three-year/100,000-mile warranty. Though that isn’t too much to scream home about, there is an extra sweetener.
A scheme introduced in 2021 can see that warranty boosted with each service. Toyota’s new ‘Relax’ warranty sees you given another year of coverage every time you have your car serviced at an authorised dealer.
This is valid for up to 10 years from your car’s date of manufacture and covers cars already sold by the manufacturer if you’re in the used market.
It’s also worth mentioning that Toyota’s warranty covers the GR Yaris for non-competitive track usage as long as you keep the car standard.
3. Peugeot
Peugeot currently offers a three-year warranty with unlimited mileage in the first two years. That’s not groundbreaking, however the new Peugeot E-3008 comes with something called Allure Care.
This will be rolled out across Peugeot’s range of electric cars over the coming months, and it includes up to eight years of coverage provided you keep your car serviced within its dealer network. This covers the electric motor, charging system and electrical and mechanical components. All Peugeot EVs are also covered by an eight-year high-voltage battery warranty.
4. Hyundai
Hyundai’s standard new car warranty matches KGM’s for length, but you get unlimited mileage. Electric cars also get an eight-year warranty on their high-voltage batteries.
This warranty is fully transferable between owners and includes two years’ brake and clutch cover and three years’ protection for perishable suspension components, such as rubber bushings.
5. Suzuki
On 1 May 2025, Suzuki introduced a 10-year Service Activated Warranty for UK and Irish drivers, expanding on its previous seven-year offering. After the standard three-year/60,000-mile warranty ends, owners can extend coverage with each scheduled service at a Suzuki dealer, up to 10 years/100,000 miles.
That’s not all. Suzuki launched the e-Vitara, its first electric model, in July 2025, which features an impressive 10-year battery warranty. This gives you two extra years of cover and surpasses the industry standard of eight years.
6. Mazda
Every new Mazda registered from 1 September 2025 now comes with a six-year manufacturer warranty. And they’ve increased the mileage limit too, from 60,000 miles to 100,000 miles. All you need to do is keep up with Mazda’s regular servicing schedule (typically every 12,500 miles or once a year for most models), and you’re good to go.
What’s more, the all-electric Mazda 6e, which goes on sale in the UK next year, will have an eight-year battery warranty in addition to its standard warranty.
7. Honda
Honda has introduced a new service-activated warranty for cars registered from 1 June 2026 onwards. The warranty covers all Honda models for up to eight years or 100,000 miles from the car’s first registration date.
To keep the warranty active, you simply need to service your car on schedule at an authorised Honda retailer. Each qualifying service adds another 12 months of warranty cover after the original three-year warranty ends, up to the eight-year or 100,000-mile limit.
Should you get an extended car warranty?
If your car is no longer covered by the manufacturer’s standard warranty, you may be thinking about buying an extended warranty.
Whether it’s worth it depends on your car and your circumstances. In some cases, it may be cheaper to set aside the cost of the warranty and pay for any repairs as they come up – especially if your car is reliable or has relatively low repair costs.
However, older or more complex vehicles can be expensive to fix, and a warranty may help protect you from unexpected bills.
Even if your car hasn’t had issues so far, it may be worth the extra cost simply for peace of mind.
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