Hyundai offers warranty extension for vehicles worldwide

LOS ANGELES: Hyundai Motor has launched a warranty extension policy for its vehicles worldwide.

Hyundai vehicles with original warranties that expire between March and June 2020 will benefit from a warranty extension for up to three months.

More than 1.2 million Hyundai vehicles in 175 countries will be eligible for the warranty extension. The warranty extension can vary between countries.

The programme aims to support Hyundai customers who may face difficulties in getting vehicles serviced and repaired during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The pandemic has caused many countries to take precautionary measures that include closing non-essential facilities.

With the warranty extensions, Hyundai expects to help address any concerns customers may have about being unable to visit a service centre to get vehicle maintenance or warranty repairs while adhering to stay-at-home and physical distancing guidelines set by local/federal governments.

For Hyundai owners in the US with a 5-year/60,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty or a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty that is expiring between March and June 2020, they will have the warranty coverage extended to June 30, 2020.

Hyundai said that it allows customers who preferred contactless activities to sign off on repair approvals via electronic signature authorisation and digital communication (text messages, email, and social media posts).

Hyundai dealers are also offering online purchase and home delivery of purchased vehicles at select dealerships, allowing solo test drives, cleaning common areas and eliminating certain in-person activities to make a purchase.