New cars have a three to five-year manufacturer’s warranty which covers the cost of repairs if your vehicle suddenly malfunctions. However, what happens once this cover ends or you bought a used EV outside of its original warranty? If you break down without extended warranty, you’ll have a significant repair bill.
Buying extended warranty gets you similar coverage to your manufacturer warranty after it runs out. Have peace of mind that if you break down unexpectedly, you’re not faced with an expensive repair. ALA Extended Warranty offers three levels of cover, Silver offers core coverage, Gold provides higher protection and Platinum offers the highest level of component cover. At competitive prices, ALA warranty for your EV could save you a considerable headache in the future.
While electric vehicles are far less likely to break down unexpectedly – they only account for around 3% of all roadside assistance call-outs. EVs can be costly to repair if something does go wrong. On average it costs around 25% more to repair an electric car than motors with an internal combustion engine. An electric car’s battery costs around £7,000 to replace. A replacement battery for a Tesla model would cost upwards of £8,1800.
EV extended warranty covers the cost of repairs after an unexpected mechanical or electrical fault which could save you hundreds and avoid significant cash flow problems.
Silver, Gold and Platinum warranties offer different levels of coverage so it’s crucial to read your policy terms to make sure your policy suits your needs. Generally, ALA extended Car Warranty covers the following systems, the individual component cover may vary from policy to policy:
Platinum Warranty coverage is the most comprehensive and includes the majority of mechanical/electrical parts and includes working materials but doesn’t cover the cost of consumables not used in the repair of a covered component. Consumables include, wiper blades, air filters, bulbs, brake fluid etc. Read the full list of covered components and exclusions in the policy wording .
Electric vehicles less than 8 years old or 80,000 miles are eligible for Platinum warranty. Don’t worry if you don’t fit these requirements, read about warranty coverage for Gold and Silver policies – they also cover electric vehicle components.
We will cover the cost of replacing or repairing components if they suddenly fail or reach the end of their effective working lives. If a component fails due neglect or failure to regularly service your vehicle, we may not be able to cover the cost of repairs.
No extended warranty provider covers every single vehicle component but ALA extended warranty includes the most crucial components which would otherwise be costly to repair or replace out of your own pocket.
PLEASE CHECK RELEVANT POLICY DOCUMENTS AND COVERAGE EXCLUSIONS BEFORE BUYING A PLAN.
Unless you have a Platinum policy, failure due to wear & tear isn’t covered by extended warranty. Replacement of brake pads isn’t covered by any policy because they are designed to wear away and should be routinely checked and replaced.
If you fail to conduct routine car maintenance of you EV such as regular services and inspections you could be liable for repairs out of your own pocket if something goes wrong. Any fault that results from negligent care may not be covered by extended warranty.
WE RECOMMEND YOU SERVICE YOUR CAR AT LEAST YEARLY TO KEEP YOUR POLICY VALID
ALA covers up to £50 or one hour of labour time towards diagnostics for Gold and Platinum policies only. If the cost exceeds this or you have a Silver policy, you will need to cover the excess.
Faults involving the command and communication centre (including in-car entertainment) is covered up to £1,000 for Platinum policyholder only.
If the repair of a covered component involves re-gassing of air conditioning system, this is covered up to £40 on Platinum policies only.
All ALA policies are helpful for avoiding a significant repair bill if the unexpected occurs. Although we don’t offer an EV-specific policy yet, the Platinum policy covers the vast majority of the components you’ll need protected.
If you’re considering buying EV warranty, our policies are competitive and considerably cheaper than extended warranty from your EV manufacturer. Moreover, you can even spread the cost with 0% APR finance. Read our overwhelmingly positive reviews on Trustpilot to find out why we’re rated 4.9 stars out of 5.
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If and when a component suddenly fails, get in touch with the claims handler, on 01143 219877, and notify them you wish to make a claim. You can request roadside assistance in case of a total failure. If you can, take your car to an approved garage and pass along your policy details. ALA should be able to handle the rest. If you have any issues or queries, contact our friendly customer service team who can help you with your claim.
Covered components that have reached the end of their normal working lives are included on Platinum policies, if you have had a service within 12 months of the failure. Brakes and clutches aren’t covered as they are designed to wear away.
If a sudden vehicle fault means you can’t drive your car or driving would cause further damage, we will pay up to £50 towards recovery your vehicle to a repairing garage.
In order to maintain our no pre-inspection guarantee, we ask that you do not make a claim within the first 28 days of taking out a policy. Regardless of your policy length, you still benefit from the full warranty period you paid for.
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