Web-only product offers 12-months ‘peace of mind’ cover
with £2,000 claim limit
The RAC is giving drivers the chance to protect themselves
against unexpected repair bills by launching a new online-only
warranty product.
The 12-month warranty has a £2,000 total claim limit which covers
the cost of labour* and parts needed to fix mechanical or
electrical failures. This gives drivers complete peace of mind as
it is well above the average repair cost of £449**.
Cover begins from day one and requires no vehicle inspection,
with hassle-free claims made by booking an appointment at RAC
approved garages nationwide online. As with all warranties, wear
and tear issues are excluded and a vehicle cannot have a
pre-existing condition.
Costing £300, with a monthly payment option coming shortly, RAC
Car Warranty can be purchased easily online. It is the latest
product to be launched by the RAC Service, Maintenance and Repair
division which boasts a rapidly growing fleet of RAC Mobile Mechanics
operating in and around the country’s 20 biggest cities who
service and repair customers’ cars at their homes and workplaces
at highly competitive prices, saving them the hassle of having to
get to and from the garage. Full services are available from just
£205***, interim services from just £191*** and an oil and
filter change £152 before the myRAC members’ discount. Customers
who book via the free myRAC app receive a £20
exclusive discount.
While RAC Warranty is only sold via the web, it has a designated
customer service phone line – 0330 159 1218 – which can answer
questions about the product, help with claims or handle any
concerns customers may have.
Paul Coward, chief executive of RAC Servicing, Repairs and MOT,
said: “Our warranty product has long been relied on by thousands
of people buying a used car as one of the best products of its
type, so we’re thrilled to now let even more drivers take
advantage of it via our website for their existing car, giving
them protection against unexpected repair bill.
“As well as being quick and easy to buy online, just as
importantly, it’s very straightforward to make a claim as all
customers have to do is book an appointment at one of our
approved garages or an RAC Mobile Mechanic, either via our
website or by contacting our dedicated customer service team by
phone.”
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Notes to Editors
* Labour cap of £55 per hour, or £75 within M25 at selected RAC
Approved Garages and via ‘pay and claim’ at other garages. RAC
Car Warranty is underwritten by London General Insurance Company
Ltd, part of the Assurant Group.
** RAC Renewal warranty report 2022 average claims cost
*** Pricing is subject to change and varies depending on engine
size and region.
