New Car Warranty Question

newbiesh on 26/10/2015 - 01:53
Last edited 26/10/2015 - 02:02

Hi
please guide me.

I finally found a job which is 70km away distance (one way) from my home. I was worried about my current car's KM clock and possible damages due to the long trips.

Thus I was thinking to buy a new car (kia rio) with 7 yrs warranty and unlimited kms just to be safe and have peace-in-mind.

the questions are:
1. what kia or other new car warranty usually covers?
2. is there a 3rd party insurance/warranty? better option?
3. any thoughts or suggestions? diesel car or fuel ?

many thanks.

Automotive

Comments

  • HardQuiz on 26/10/2015 - 03:03
    +2

    Before you jump and buy a new car. I reckon you should WORK at the new job for at least few weeks, you might hate it and quit.

    Highway driving is better than town driving conditions. You'll travel 70km on highways ? If not, use public transport.

    • newbiesh on 26/10/2015 - 10:17

      yes highway

  • oscargamer on 26/10/2015 - 07:57
    1. most things that don't wear out
    2. no DO NOT get additional warranty - utter waste of money
    3. you'll need to drive a diesel and petrol version of the same car to see what suits you. they do drive very differently. you might love one and hate the other
  • nocure on 26/10/2015 - 10:29

    What is your current car?

    There are very good examples of 2013/14 Kia Rio's on car sales for alot less than new car price and the warranty is transferable.

  • ESEMCE on 26/10/2015 - 12:38

    What is your current car?

    If it's newish (ie less than 10 years) it'll probably be fine. Even if not, it'll probably still be fine if you keep it regularly serviced.
    Talk to your mechanic. He'll give you the best advice.
    If you're still feeling uncomfortable about it, buy roadside assist cover from NRMA.

    New cars need to be babied for the first 1500Km too, so probably no highway driving anyway!

    • newbiesh on 26/10/2015 - 14:19

      i have to add the reason that im after a new car is because the current car doesn't have warranty and I don't want to ruin it by driving it for long trips.

      • ESEMCE on 26/10/2015 - 14:47

        Driving long, constant speed, trips is better than short, stop/start ones.
        Far less wear and tear on engine and brakes.
        So I don't really follow your logic.

        If you're set on a new car, I wouldn't recommend "upgrading" to a small city runabout (like a Kia Rio) for this type of driving anyway. A larger, heavier vehicle makes for much smoother highway driving and it's nice to have extra power under the bonnet for overtaking.
        The fuel economy of large cars is pretty close to smaller cars at highway speeds and if fuel costs worry you, you could look at a Diesel powered vehicle.

        Have a look at what country folk drive, predominantly big cars or 4x4s. You don't see many hatchbacks for a reason.

        • Belistic on 26/10/2015 - 23:59

          Usually don't see hatchbacks in the country, as they don't take too well to being hit by roos.

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