Largest Car Repair Bills In 2018 - Warrantywise

Warrantywise are one of the leading vehicle warranty providers in the UK and the preferred supplier that we use here at Dowleys. In January 2019 they revealed the top 10 largest repair bills received from their own warranty claims data.

TOP 10 WARRANTYWISE CAR REPAIR BILLS AUTHORISED IN 2018

Make	Model	Issue	Amount Paid
Lamborghini	Aventador	Cooling fan motor	£8,928
Porsche	911 Carrera 2	Engine (various faults)	£8,709
Audi	A1	Engine	£6,254
McLaren	MP4 – 12C	Gearbox	£6,084
Land Rover	Discovery 4	Engine	£5,900
Ford	S-Max	Clutch (various faults)	£5,524
Mercedes	C Class	Engine	£5,306
BMW	1 Series	Engine	£5,239
Skoda	Yeti	Fuel system	£5,084
Nissan	X-Trail	Differential	£5,009

As you can see from the table above, it's not just supercars and expensive models that can be costly to repair - popular cars like the Audi A1, Ford S-Max and Nissan X-Trail have encountered expensive repair bills.

Half of the repairs in this list were related to engine issues, proving how financially damaging it can be if your car needs to have its engine repaired or replaced.

WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE OUT A WARRANTY FOR YOUR CAR?

Buying a car is an expensive purchase - it is likely to be one of the most expensive things you buy in your lifetime - so it makes sense to provide it with some additional cover in case it goes wrong.

For example, when you buy a new household appliance, like a fridge or an oven, you're asked if you want to add a warranty to the product to protect yourself if it breaks down as it gets older and parts start to get worn.

Lawrence Whittaker, Warrantywise Chief Executive, said "all cars have the potential to go wrong [...] if your car goes wrong, the chances are you'll be met with an expensive repair bill, and it's not just supercars that are expensive to repair".

As a used car gets older, so does its original parts. It's not uncommon for them to wear unevenly and quicker than expected. Having a warranty in place gives you security against paying for expensive issues with parts including the engine, clutch and gearbox.

For a small monthly fee, or a couple of hundred pounds outright, you can ensure that your car is protected against parts unexpectedly breaking down and that you're covered from having to pay out for the potentially hefty repairs.