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Used-car warranty cover that actually pays out.

Two straightforward warranty plans — £175 for 6 months or £299 for a full year. Bought privately, from a trader or a dealer, we've got you covered.

From
£175
Cover terms
6 or 12 mo
Per claim
£1,000
Mileage
Up to 150k

Our warranties

Two plans. Pick the length that suits you.

Same straightforward Essential cover — choose 6 months or a full year. Bought privately, from a trader or a dealer, we've got you covered.

Essential 6

Six months of cover — ideal for short-term peace of mind on your used car.

£175for 6 months

  • 6 months cover
  • Claim limit £1,000 per claim
  • As many claims as you need (up to the value of your car)
  • £75 + VAT labour rate
  • Use any UK VAT-registered garage
Choose Essential 6
Best value

Essential 12

A full year of cover — our best-value Essential warranty.

£299for 12 months

  • 12 months cover
  • Claim limit £1,000 per claim
  • As many claims as you need (up to the value of your car)
  • £75 + VAT labour rate
  • Use any UK VAT-registered garage
Choose Essential 12

Plain-English cover

No jargon, no surprises. We tell you what's covered and what's not before you buy.

Any UK VAT-registered garage

Use whichever garage you trust. We'll help you find one if you need a hand.

A real person on the phone

Our UK claims team takes your call on 01279 456 500. No bots, no hold music.

Mechanic inspecting an engine bay

How a claim works

Three steps. No fuss.

  1. 01.Call us before any repair

    As soon as something feels off, ring 01279 456 500. Never get work done before a diagnostic has been authorised by us.

  2. 02.Take it to a garage

    Use any UK VAT-registered garage. They diagnose the fault and send us the report — we can help you find a garage if needed.

  3. 03.We settle the claim

    Once authorised, repairs are covered up to £1,000 per claim, as many claims as you need within your 12 months — up to the value of your car.

22,781

warranty claims handled in 2024

£500+

average claim value paid

£11.4m

paid out in warranty claims in 2024

Real repair bills

Parts and repairs can get expensive

With Miles Better, repairs don't have to leave you out of pocket — the Essential warranty contributes up to £1,000 per claim toward parts and labour.

Alternator

£872.69

Clutch

£1,258.48

Gearbox

£7,428.56

Water Pump

£489.53

Brake Calliper

£652.84

Prices shown include parts, labour and VAT. Source: industry repair data.

Any car, any age

Cover for petrol, diesel, hybrid and EV vehicles up to 15 years old or 150,000 miles. Minimum vehicle value £1,000.

Any UK garage

Use any VAT-registered garage in the UK — £75 + VAT labour rate applies.

Fast decisions

Most claims authorised quickly once the garage's diagnostic is in. Call 01279 456 500 to start.

Ready to drive without the worry?

£299 for 12 months of cover. Get started in under two minutes — no card details needed to apply.