A Landmark Step for HCIL
If we are discussing the big names in the Indian automobile sector, then the conversation would be incomplete without a mention of Honda.
Honda has always looked to build a good reputation with its customer base, thanks to their dedication towards quality customer service. Honda cars receive ample support in terms of servicing and repairs from the dealer or showroom. In the spirit of strengthening lifelong partnerships with their customers, Honda has taken the plunge and made a landmark announcement recently.
For a Decade
The big firecracker announcement came from Honda Cars India Limited recently, and it announced their new “Anytime Warranty” scheme for their vehicles in India. What exactly does this entail for the average Indian?
Under the Anytime Warranty scheme, Honda now offers a whopping 10-year warranty on their vehicles. This is something that has never been offered by any other automobile organization in India, and it shows promise to be a game-changer for Honda car owners.
The Cars
Honda mentions that this warranty will extend to all of their vehicles. This includes the Mobilio and the CR-V, which are some of their more niche offerings. This is a boon to any Honda car owner, as the existing range of cars cover pretty much all the car classes and popular choices that Honda offers, right from hatchbacks to MUVs. All said and done, it delivers on the promise of enhancing customers’ peace of mind.
Eligibility
As with any warranty, there are terms and conditions that govern whether you’ll be able to avail it or not. Before you think of signing up, you’ll have to check whether:
– Your Honda car is under 10 years old
– The odometer is clocking under 1.2 lakh kilometres.
Contrary to what one might think, you can actually avail the Anytime Warranty even if your Standard Warranty has expired. Of course, your vehicle will still have to be inspected when you apply, to check for warranty voiding clauses and the like. Overall, it’s still a godsend for longtime Honda car loyalists.
What’s In Store?
Honda already hit the milestone of being the only car dealer in India to offer 7-year Anytime Warranty, way back in 2014.
So what’s under the hood in this upgrade?
– Warranty transferable on resale. If you’ve ever waded into the second-hand market, you’ll know how having warranty intact for a car greatly boosts its resale value.
– Offered on 1 Year/20,000 kilometer subscription. Pretty flexible for something of this caliber.
– Servicing with no Labour or Component Charges. This will definitely give you some breathing room whenever you whip out your wallet to service your car.
An important aspect to note here is that the service pricing scales up as your car ages, with 10-year old car service rates reaching the roof. This warranty also places the onus on you to maintain your service and maintenance records promptly.
Conclusion
All in all, Honda promises to reduce ownership cost as well as increase resale value with this move. On those two counts, Anytime Warranty delivers its promise just fine.
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