MECHANICAL WARRANTY · SOUTH AFRICA

When the Manufacturer Warranty Ends, the Big Repairs Don't. We Cover Them.

Mechanical and electrical breakdown cover for your car, from R299 a month. New, used, or high-mileage — there's no age limit on your vehicle. Free quote, takes under 60 seconds.

Covers the expensive failures, not the service items.

Engine, gearbox, and electrical breakdowns are where the four-figure repair bills live.

No vehicle age restriction.

New or used, in or out of your manufacturer warranty, your car can still be covered.

24-hour roadside assistance included.

Towing, flat battery, flat tyre, and emergency fuel — 365 days a year, nationwide.

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What a Mechanical Warranty Covers

Cover protects against the mechanical and electrical failures that aren't cheap to fix, including the labour.

Engine

·Cylinder heads
·Internal engine components
·Intake manifolds & engine mounts
·Engine management systems

Gearbox & Transmission

·Automatic & manual gearboxes
·Internal gearbox components
·Transmission systems
·Selected clutch components

Electrical

·Electronic ignition systems
·Electronic control units
·Infotainment systems
·Alternator

Turbo & Drivetrain

·Turbo / superchargers
·Differential & drive shafts
·CV joints & prop shafts
·Final drive assemblies

Cooling & Fuel

·Radiator & water pump
·Thermostat & cooling fans
·Fuel pumps & injectors
·Fuel system components

Steering & Suspension

·Steering & power-steering parts
·Suspension & shock absorbers
·Wheel bearings
·Air conditioning system

What's not covered: wear-and-tear and service items — brake pads and discs, clutch plates, tyres, batteries, wiper blades, filters, and spark plugs — are excluded, as is pre-existing damage. Full covered-component list is set out in the policy wording.

Don't see your part? Get a quote anyway — cover applies to specified components across most makes, with no age limit.

One Breakdown Can Cost More Than a Year of Cover

Out-of-warranty repairs are where budgets break. These are the bills a mechanical warranty is built to absorb.

R34,000+

Thermostat, water pump, and wheel bearings — one real claim Bidvest paid in full.

From R299

Per month, month-to-month, no long-term commitment.

Up to 400km

Towing to the nearest approved repairer, included with cover.

"My car was overheating and needed a replacement of the thermostat and the water pump, AND the wheel bearings were worn out. All of this was going to cost OVER R34,000. Luckily I had a warranty with Bidvest Insurance and all those items were covered in full. I would definitely recommend Bidvest Insurance to my friends and family."

— Mr Serumula, Bidvest Mechanical Warranty customer

Any endorsement provided does not constitute financial advice.

24-Hour Roadside Assistance, Included

Cover doesn't stop at the workshop. If you break down, you're looked after — 365 days a year, anywhere in South Africa.

Towing

Up to 400km to the nearest approved repairer.

Roadside help

Flat battery, flat tyre, emergency fuel, and locksmith.

Car hire

Up to 5 days while your car is in for a covered repair.

Stranded away

Hotel up to R3,000 if you're 100km+ from home.

Mechanical Warranty Questions, Answered

What does a Bidvest Mechanical Warranty cover?

Mechanical and electrical breakdown of covered components, including labour — the failures that aren't cheap. Wear-and-tear and service items (brakes, clutch, tyres, batteries, filters, spark plugs) aren't covered, and neither is pre-existing damage.

Is my car too old or too high-mileage to qualify?

No. There's no vehicle age restriction, and both new and used cars are eligible, as long as the car is roadworthy and registered in South Africa. Age and mileage affect your premium, not whether you qualify.

What does it cost?

Cover starts from R299 per month. Your premium is calculated on your vehicle's model, age, and mileage, so the quote gives you a figure for your car.

Can I take this if I still have a manufacturer warranty?

Yes. Cover applies in or out of your manufacturer warranty — useful for picking up where the factory cover stops.

Is there a waiting period?

A 30-day waiting period applies from your 2nd premium collected. Claims can't be submitted during that window.

What happens after I get a quote?

We call you with cover options matched to your vehicle. No obligation to take it.

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