These are the best cars you can buy with at least a 7-year warranty in the UK, for ultimate peace of mind.
We say 'at least' because some go even further than seven years, offering eight and in some cases even 10 years of coverage. Cars these days tend to be very reliable, so all being well you shouldn't have to use a warranty, but having one less thing to worry about can only be a positive.
It's not just something to think about when buying a new car either, as long seven-year warranties can be a real bonus when buying a used car.
Buy a two or three-year-old car that comes with a 7-year manufacturer warranty and the warranty will still be valid when you take ownership, meaning you could be covered for another five years or so potentially. Just bear in mind that some of the cars here only come with extended warranties if you go back to the main dealer for your servicing after the initial standard period expires.
Lots of manufacturers offer long warranties, but not all will cover you for seven years. Most new cars come with a three-year warranty, while some manufacturers are offering five-year warranties.
This in-depth list names the best cars for sale with the longest warranties. That means if you buy a car today, you can still get most problems fixed for free, under warranty. All the way to 2030. Impressive, right? Read on to discover the best cars you can buy with a 7-year warranty or more.
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Best cars with a 7-year warranty in 2025
1. Kia Picanto
Year launched: 2017
The Kia Picanto is a reliable all-rounder and one of the best city cars in its class. It also comes with a seven-year warranty as standard (as do all Kia models) - meaning it should be seven stress-free years, without any major bills cropping up. The warranty itself is split in two - with the bulk of parts covered for unlimited mileage/up to three years, and for 100,000 miles between four and seven years.
Due to its size, you’ll find the Kia Picanto to be fairly cheap to buy and insure. That’s why it is so popular, every learner driver and their nan seems to have one. It’ll just be a task and a half to get five people inside - so avoid it if you need more space.
Good visibility and light controls make it a doddle to manoeuvre in tightly-packed supermarket car parks, and stress-free to drive smoothly in the city. We rate it as one of the best small cars in the business.
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Good priceWF104RSKia Picanto1.0T GDi GT-line S 5dr [4 seats]
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ST44FDKia Picanto1.0 3 5dr [4 seats]
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201766,974 milesPetrol£5,995
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202037,286 milesPetrol£8,250
Good priceME207UBKia Picanto1.0T GDi GT-line S 5dr
201841,085 milesPetrol£9,995
TR138RE
2. Kia Niro
Year launched: 2022
The Kia Niro is a hybrid crossover SUV - meaning it gets a high driving position and plenty of space for a family, but it's also economical, with low tailpipe emissions and impressive economy. It can operate on electricity alone at low speeds in traffic or when cruising at a steady speed, too.
The Kia Niro PHEV can cover 40 miles under electric power alone and comes with plenty of modern technology - including standard-fit lane keep assist, Bluetooth and cruise control.
The fully-electric Niro EV (formerly the e-Niro)rivals the Nissan Qashqai and SEAT Ateca, covering an impressive 285 miles between charges. Its interior feels distinctly premium and it’s a genuinely usable electric car. It's practical enough for day-to-day family use, doesn't feel like a compromise to drive and represents reasonable value for money. It's also now pretty stylish, and the same can't be said of the previous-generation model.
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3. Toyota Corolla
Year launched: 2018
It's getting on a bit now, but the current Toyota Corolla has been steadily improving since its launch in 2018. The current Corolla is superbly built, comes with a very efficient and slickly operating hybrid powertrain, and unlike its dreadfully boring Auris predecessor (which was actually called the Corolla in some markets), it's even quite interesting to look at.
Best of all, the Corolla has an excellent reliability record. So, all being well, you won't even need to use the warranty. But for some extra reassurance, it is now possible to get one - and any other Toyota in the range - with a whopping 10-year warranty.
There is a caveat to this. The standard warranty lasts for three years and 100,000 miles, and if you want further coverage, you'll need to keep coming back to a Toyota main dealer for servicing. Each time you return, the car's warranty is topped up by a year. The mileage limit remains the same, although, for most drivers, 100k miles over 10 years is plenty.
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4. Kia Ceed
Year launched: 2018
The Kia Ceed used to do the same job as rivals like the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra but for less money - sadly, that’s no longer the case as Kia is moving the Ceed upmarket. But, it’s still just as good as premium hatchbacks like a Volkswagen Golf, for example. It’s not quite as fun to drive, but it has a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating and a long list of tech safety features as standard.
It’s loaded with kit and even the most affordable models get a decent infotainment system, a reversing camera and alloy wheels. Chuck in a transferable seven-year warranty and suddenly the Ceed makes a very strong case for itself as a used but premium bargain.
The interior is fairly spacious, especially for front-seat passengers, although full-sized adults in the back might get a bit grumpy after a few hours due to the limited legroom. There are plenty of useful storage compartments and the boot is slightly bigger than rivals too.
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201958,307 milesPetrol£12,450
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201760,823 milesDiesel£8,490
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5. Peugeot e-5008
Year launched: 2024
Another manufacturer to offer an extended warranty with some conditions is Peugeot. The new Peugeot Allure Care programme is available on all of its electric range and sees the standard three-year warranty extended, with two years added each time you take a car for a service at an official dealer. This goes up to a total of eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
It's worth noting that many manufacturers offer eight-year warranties on their batteries which guarantee a certain percentage of performance, but Allure goes further to include "electric motor, charging system, powertrain, and electrical and mechanical components," Peugeot says.
Of the current electric line-up, we've picked the Peugeot e-5008. It's the brand's freshest EV and is massive, with seven seats and a boot that's bigger than some family hatchbacks even with the third row in place.
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6. Kia Sportage
Year launched: 2022
As with much of the current range from the Korean manufacturer, the Kia Sportage is not the bargain it once was. It looks smarter than it ever has done, though, and there's a plug-in hybrid version which can cover a handy 43 miles under electric power alone.
And, of course, like every Kia, there's a seven-year or 100,000-mile warranty included. Not that you're likely to end up using it, because the Sportage has a good reputation for reliability, and so does the brand as a whole. Kia usually places well in the HonestJohn.co.uk Satisfaction Index.
There's a good level of standard equipment in the entry-level version (perhaps confusingly called '2'), and plenty of other trim grades to suit your needs including sporty-looking GT-Line and GT-Line S versions.
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7. Suzuki Swift
Year launched: 2024
It might not be the most cutting-edge small car and feels a bit low-rent inside, but the latest Suzuki Swift is great fun to drive and brilliant value. And sweetening the deal further, Suzuki is one of a growing number of manufacturers (see also Peugeot and Toyota on this list) offering warranties that extend if you return to the main dealer to have your car serviced.
The standard warranty isn't stellar at three years and up to 60,000 miles when many other manufacturers will cover you for up to 100,000 miles in that period, but for the kind of cars Suzuki produces (generally smaller ones), it's an appropriate figure. And every time you get a main-dealer service on schedule, you get an extra 12 months of coverage and additional mileage, up limits of seven years and 100,000 miles.
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8. MG ZS EV
Year launched: 2017
The fully-electric MG ZS EV looks and feels identical to the standard car, so you also get the same 470 litres of boot space - which is far more than you'll get in any of its EV rivals, like the Kia Niro EV. Early examples of the ZS EV couldn't match its key competitors for range, only covering an official 163 miles on a single charge, but a bigger battery means that's now been boosted to 273 miles.
The cabin has a surprising amount of premium soft-touch materials, while visibility is good and the seats are firm and comfortable. All versions are well-equipped as standard, which means you get nice features like touchscreen infotainment and navigation.
The MG ZS EV is the UK’s cheapest electric family car to buy new, providing bucket loads of value on the used market. The seven-year warranty has a limited mileage of 80,000 miles, but it is transferable between owners. The warranty covers all wear and tear items (but not tyres) for the first 12 months, and paintwork for three years. The battery is covered for the full seven years.
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9. KGM (Ssangyong) Tivoli
Year launched: 2016
This Korean brand formerly known as Ssangyong might not be too high up on your radar when choosing a new car, but the Tivoli is well worth a look. Few cars offer such a compelling blend of price, space and equipment, making this one of the best value cars you can buy.
Depending on the spec that you opt for, you’ll find that KGM has been generous with what you get too. So what’s the catch? Well, there’s no disguising the awkward-looking rear of the car that will split opinion, even if a facelift improved it. Yet, if practicality and price are your priorities, the Tivoli should be considered.
The seven-year, 150,000-mile warranty covers the audio/navigation unit - which is significantly better than Kia’s three-year/36,000-mile offering. But faulty bodywork or paint (as a result of improper manufacturing) will only be covered for three years or 60,000. The policy also covers all the major mechanical components including wheel bearings and most suspension parts. Consumable parts like clutches and brakes are only covered for one year or 12,500 miles, and the battery is covered for three years.
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10. MG HS
Year launched: 2020
The MG HS is a car that competes directly with the Dacia Duster and KGM Korando, while undercutting mainstream competition like the Skoda Karoq on price.
It feels well-made, especially in top-spec where you’ll find leather trim and an interior that looks a bit like a cut-price Mercedes-Benz. It’s a spacious cabin, too, with big comfortable seats in the front. There are plenty of useful storage areas, and you can fit three adults in the back with more comfort than you would in a lot of rivals. The rear seats even recline, for that extra touch of luxury.
The engine line-up is limited to a 1.5-litre petrol engine that isn’t as quick as similarly-sized engines used in rivals. It does the job, although it lacks refinement if you work it hard. Ultimately, the MG HS isn’t perfect, but chuck in a long warranty that can be transferred to subsequent owners, and it could be a stonker of a used car purchase.
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A car warranty means you don’t need to pay for labour costs and the replacement of certain parts if your car suffers a fault or failure due to a manufacturing defect. This can cover small things, like door handles, or the really big and expensive stuff - like an engine issue.
However, this is the important bit, a warranty must be valid. Sometimes a carmaker will impose a maximum mileage. Or you might need to service your car at specific intervals. Missing a service could make the manufacturer warranty void, so be careful. Warranties are usually transferable. So if you buy - say - a two year old Kia Picanto, you’ll have five years of trouble-free motoring left with the remainder of the warranty.
Most car manufacturers offer three years. Longer warranties are usually five years, with Tesla offering a maximum of eight. Kia, MG and SsangYong all offer seven years.
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