So called lifetime warranty now available to new Vauxhall car owners

For the first time in the auto industry, Vauxhall is introducing a so called lifetime warranty on all its new cars. It currently applies to the first owner of any Vauxhall car registered from August 1 2010. Warranty coverage continues throughout the life of the car until it reaches 100,000 miles, thus eliminating the time limit and introducing the obligatory, but free, yearly inspections.

After Chevrolet made a 5-year warranty promise couple of weeks ago, now the other GM brand is working on the image and confidence issue by issuing a warranty that has no time limit. But there's a first gotcha - the 100,000 miles limit. Good thing here is that in order to maintain the Lifetime Warranty, owner simply needs to visit a Vauxhall retailer annually for a free vehicle inspection. The second problem is currently being under consideration. It is the first owner only clause. Vauxhall is set to announce details of a further programme enabling second owners to purchase the Lifetime Warranty.

The comprehensive new OEM warranty cover includes powertrain, steering system, brake system and electrical equipment throughout the life of the vehicle.

The UK’s oldest surviving car maker, which this year celebrates its 107th anniversary is branding the Opel cars, as a part of General Motors.