Toyota South Africa has announced two new warranty offerings for customers who own Toyota products. Here's what they entail…

Toyota Genuine Unlimited Warranty

This is applicable to Toyota models that are still covered by the 3-year/100 000 km manufacturer’s warranty. This product is offered to customers whose vehicles have not skipped more than one service interval within the manufacturer’s warranty. Below are some of the benefits of this warranty:

The policy offers the same level of cover as the manufacturer’s warranty as it is a genuine Toyota product, specifically designed to provide a seamless extension of the manufacturer’s warranty.No limit on mileage – the extension options are either 6- or 8-years/unlimited mileage on all petrol and diesel Toyota vehicles.On hybrid vehicles, the only option is a 10-year/unlimited mileage extension – covering all hybrid componentry, including the hybrid battery.The policy also provides for replacement (set of shock absorbers, clutch kit and a single instance of brake disk skimming during the periodas a result of wear or tear.Vehicle failure or malfunction as a result of wear and tear on engine, transmission and drivetrain up to 250 000 km is also covered.

Toyota Genuine Pre-Owned Warranty+

This is applicable to vehicles outside of the manufacturer’s warranty, but which are not older than 7 years or have mileages of less than 200 000km. This product is offered to customers whose vehicles have not missed a maximum of two (non-consecutive) service intervals. Below are some of the benefits of this warranty:

Cover for a period of 2 years or up to 250 000km – this effectively means a Toyota vehicle could be covered by warranty for up to 9 years.The policy offers the same level of cover as the original manufacturer’s warranty as it is a Toyota product, specifically designed to reinstate a Toyota backed warranty on vehicles older than 3 years.The Genuine Pre-Owned Warranty+ includes RoadCover and 24/7 Roadside Assistance.Repairs will be done exclusively by a Toyota dealer with Toyota Genuine Parts.

It is important to note that cars older than 5 years covered by either of these genuine warranties will continue to qualify for Toyota Value Service (capped labour rate and discounted parts) at local Toyota dealers. The products afford customers the same level of cover as the manufacturer’s warranty for an extended period. These warranties are not available to Quantum Ses'fikile and Dyna models.

How much do they cost?

Pricing structure for Toyota Genuine Unlimited Warranty is as follows:

Petrol model with engine capacity up to 2.0-litre: pricing starts at R3340 or R155.15 (over 24 months) for 6 years/unlimited kilometres; R5 230 or R251.57 (over 24 months) for 8 years/unlimited kilometres.Petrol model with engine capacity over 2.0-litre/1.2 Turbo: pricing starts at R7 870 or R388.86 (over 24 months) for 6 years/unlimited kilometres; R10 290 or R511.54 (over 24 months) for 8 years/unlimited kilometres.Diesel models up to 3.0-litre: pricing starts at R6 995 or R343.72 (over 24 months) for 6 years/unlimited kilometres; R9 730 or R482.76 (over 24 months) for 8 years/unlimited kilometres.Diesel models over 3.0-litre: pricing starts at R10 460 or R522.48 (over 24 months) for 6 years/unlimited kilometres; R16 815 or R846.76 (over 24 months) for 8 year/unlimited kilometres.All hybrid models: pricing starts at R11 000 or R547.58 (over 24 months) for 10 years/unlimited kilometres.

Pricing structure for Toyota Genuine Pre-Owned Warranty+ (2 Year/Max 250 000km) is as follows:

Petrol model with engine capacity up to 2.0-litres: pricing starts at R4 830 or R231.66 (over 24 months).Petrol model with engine capacity over 2.0-liters/1.2 Turbo: pricing starts R9 640 or R478.78 (over 24 months).Diesel models up to 3.0-litres: pricing starts R10 465 or R521.17 (over 24 months).Diesel models over 3.0-litres: pricing starts R11 815 or R590.52 (over 24 months).All hybrid models: pricing starts R10 705 or R533.50 (over 24 months).

How to apply for the extra warranty?

Both the Toyota Genuine Pre-Owned Warranty+ and Toyota Genuine Unlimited Warranty are available through any Toyota dealership, or you can contact theToyota Genuine contact centre (086 012 3329). Customers have the option to purchase this product at full premium or on monthly instalments. Online quotes are available at www.toyota.co.za/warranty or on the MyToyota Mobile Application (downloadable from Play Store or App Store).

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