Hyundai launches optional extended warranty scheme for its customers

New Delhi: India's largest passenger car exporter, Hyundai Motor India, has launched two extended warranty schemes for its privileged customers, the first of its kind in the country. The Power Train and Comprehensive Extended warranty schemes, valid for a period of five years will be available for customers of the Hyundai i10, Santro, Getz Prime (petrol), Accent and the Verna versions.

The Korean car maker says that the schemes will ensure Hyundai cars owners to avail  maximum warranty for their cars with minimal cost implications. The Comprehensive Extended Warranty scheme is a complete protection scheme for the car, covering mechanical, electrica, and other parts including the engine and transmission, for a period off five years or 100,000km whichever is earlier.

The Power Train warranty, is ideal for customers who do not want a full comprehensive warranty covering the entire car. The scheme will cover the engine and transmission parts at a minimal cost for a  period of five years or 100,000km which ever occurs earlier

Hyundai Motor India, seniro GM, customer care service, HMIL, B Mani said ''It has always been our endeavor to provide innovative products and service to our customers which suit their needs and lifestyle. And this Extended Warranty Scheme will only add to the levels of customer satisfaction for our customers and emphasizes our commitment to our values and products.''

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea, is the second largest car manufacturer in India. Currently, HMIL  markets 30 variants of passenger cars across segments, including the Santro in the B segment, the Getz Prime and the i10 in the B+ segment, the Accent and the Verna in the C segment, the Sonata Embera in the E segment and the Tucson in the SUV segment.

Hyundai Motor India registered a total sales of 327,160 vehicles in  2007, an increase of 9.2 per cent compared to the previous year. In the domestic market it accounted for an increase of 7.6 per cent with 200,412 units, as compared to 2006 while overseas sales grew by 11.8 per cent, with exports of 126,748 units.