Do you have R50K to replace a car component today?
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When it comes to the topic of car warranties, we are often warned to prepare for the cost of unex-pected breakdowns. But how many of us know the actual costs involved? According to recent re-search, conducted by NexusMedia, you will be astounded at the repair costs of the most failure-prone components.
The research used data from Shopify’s EasySearch platform, and evaluated these components in traditional, electric and hybrid vehicles. Parts were then ranked based on three factors: repair cost, search volume, and their effect on resale value.
While the survey is US-based, when the values are converted to Rand (at the exchange rate at the time) they provide a good indication of the high costs involved. Below is a breakdown of the aver-age repair costs, for the most-commonly affected components. Let’s take a look.
Component Average cost Resale impact
Engine R129 500 40%
Gearbox R92 500 35%
Taking these astronomical figures into account, and the added cost of diagnostics and labour, it’s imperative that your car remains under warranty. The Auto&General Car Warranty has been ex-pertly designed to provide you with unlimited comprehensive cover for electrical breakdowns and mechanical failures.
You will be covered for up to 45 components, have access to our Breakdown Assist benefit and our panel of expert mechanics. This way you will enjoy trustworthy and timeous towing, and reliable repairs. Our Car Warranty covers cars up to 14 years old, with under 250 000km on the clock. To find your ideal Car Warranty, click here.
Sources:
https://nexusmedia-ua.com/blogs/news/costliest-car-repairs-in-2025-and-what-they-do-to-your-wallet
https://www.changecars.co.za/blogs/rising-repair-costs-for-older-cars
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