The Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris and Toyota Aygo were the three most reliable used models from WSG’s analysis. Whilst both Honda and Toyota are renowned for their general reliability, this could also be attributed to the lower mileages that small city cars like these typically cover.
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In 2020, 6% of all policies sold through its 1,200 used car retailers were for vehicles in this age range but during the first six months of this year, it had risen to 10%. Similarly, the number of claims in this category have risen from 15% to 21% of the overall total made.
More time and money are needed to recondition vehicles, and as the industry knows, consumers are well versed with their statutory rights and consumer rights, which can come into play long after the car has left the forecourt.
RAC believes that dealers should pay more attention to their warranty proposition as we enter the second half of 2022, ensuring that they have the right products and infrastructure in place to satisfy what is likely to be a growing customer need as the cost of living continues to rise over the coming months.
iVendi said that, in the 12 month period ending in June, only 21.9% of dealers included aftersales products within propositions they sent to potential used car, van and motorcycle buyers using the company’s Digital Deal product.
Further expansion plans are aimed at recruiting 170 new dealers this year to reach a projected total of 1,570. Last year, the network added 358 dealers and recorded an overall 6% rise in warranty sales.
Comprehensive product range includes EMaC Lifetime Warranty which combines the benefits of a Warranty, Service Plan and Breakdown Assistance in one bundle payable by a single, monthly Direct Debit instalment.
Fixed subscription plan will cover maintenance and repair costs for retail customers without being tied into a contract.
Buyers will be given the opportunity to pay for their RAC warranty over 10 months of equal payments through interest-free direct debit.
