OEM Service Plans Now Available to Drivers Whose Dealer Plan Has Ended

Warranty Extender offers the Choice Service Plan, administered by Innovation Group, so South African car owners can keep servicing on schedule with fixed monthly premiums once the factory plan expires.

George, Western Cape — For most South African car owners, the day the dealer service plan runs out is the day maintenance gets expensive. A single out-of-plan service on a modern turbocharged vehicle can cost thousands of rand, and when the bill lands at the wrong time, services get delayed or skipped. That is how a reliable car turns into an expensive repair.

Warranty Extender, a specialist motor warranty and extended service plan brokerage, now offers the Choice Service Plan, administered by Innovation Group. Innovation Group is an automotive aftersales specialist that works with vehicle manufacturers on service plans and warranty programmes, including plans offered through brands such as Jaguar, Land Rover and Toyota.

Warranty Extender's Choice Service Plan lets owners carry on where the factory plan stopped. Cover is for manufacturer-scheduled maintenance, including engine oil and filter, air and fuel filters, brake fluid, spark plugs where applicable, and workshop labour. Owners pay a fixed monthly premium, so the cost of keeping the vehicle on its service schedule is known in advance.

"A factory service plan ends on a date, but the car still needs servicing every year," said a spokesperson for Warranty Extender. "Owners shouldn't have to choose between a surprise bill and a skipped service. The Choice Service Plan keeps the vehicle on the manufacturer's schedule at a monthly cost people can plan around, and it is run by an administrator with real experience in manufacturer-backed programmes."

Choice Service Plans are available for a wide range of popular vehicles on South African roads, including the Toyota Hilux, Toyota Fortuner, Ford Ranger, Volkswagen Polo, Hyundai, Kia, Isuzu D-Max, Haval Jolion, Chery Tiggo, Peugeot, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, in petrol and diesel. Indicative monthly premiums are shown per model on the Warranty Extender website.

Drivers who also want protection against unexpected mechanical failure can add MotorMend Warranty cover, which Warranty Extender also brokers. A service plan covers scheduled maintenance, and a warranty covers breakdowns, so the two work together.

Quotes are free and carry no obligation. Get started at warrantyextender.co.za/extended-service-plans.

ABOUT WARRANTY EXTENDER

Warranty Extender is a South African motor warranty and extended service plan brokerage, helping used car owners secure the right cover once their factory warranty and service plan expire. Products include monthly motor warranties, once-off warranties and extended service plans for popular makes and models, with cover available nationwide.