Skoda launches SuperCare, 6 yr/1.5 lakh km extended warranty

Skoda has revamped and renamed its Service Maintenance Package as 'Skoda SuperCare'. Customers who choose to opt for this package, can avail of preventive maintenance as well as wear and tear repair work for a timeframe of up to four years.

Skoda claims that this package safeguards against spare part price and labour charge inflation, guarantees authentic fitments with two years or unlimited km part warranty, assures job work by certified technicians, redemption at all authorised Skoda dealership facilities across the nation, multiple payment options as well as cashless services, and transferability to a subsequent owner at the time of vehicle resale.

The starting price for the SuperCare package is Rs. 29,999 for new customers. It is valid for 4 years or 60,000 km and comes with Standard, Enhanced, and Comprehensive options. This package should be purchased within a timeframe of a year from the date of purchase of the vehicle (or the first service, whichever is earlier). Existing owners can purchase the SuperCare package for 2 years or 30,000 km, at a starting price of Rs. 15,777.

The Standard Package covers engine oil, oil filter, drain plug, washer, air / pollen / fuel filter, spark plug, brake fluid, V belt, HALDEX coupling oil, ATF and more as per the manufacturer maintenance schedule.

The Enhanced Package covers services under the Standard Package along with front windshield wipers, front and rear brake pads and disc and more.

The Comprehensive Package entails battery, flywheel, and clutch assembly (clutch plate, pressure plate and release bearing) over and above the services under the Enhanced Package.

Skoda has also introduced an extended warranty programme, at a starting price of Rs. 30,975, that now covers an additional period of the fifth and sixth year or 1,50,000 km (whichever is earlier) from the date of purchase of a Skoda vehicle. This extended warranty can be purchased by owners of the Rapid 1.0 TSI, Octavia RS 245, Superb Laurin & Klement and Sportline, and Karoq.

This extended warranty can also be availed by existing customers whose Skoda vehicle is under the four year warranty program (purchased on / after 1st September 2016, and run less than 97,000 km). It is transferable to the succeeding owner.