UK: Proton claims five-year warranty first

Proton is claiming to be the first car manufacturer in the UK to offer a full five-year warranty on all models sold from 1 January 2001. The two-year 'dealer warranty' extension to the Malaysian manufacturer's standard three-year warranty is available through all UK Proton retailers and is in addition to six-year powertrain and bodywork warranties and three years' RAC breakdown service and recovery membership.

bcusack January 3, 2001

Proton is claiming to be the first car manufacturer in the UK to offer a full five-year warranty on all models sold from 1 January 2001.

The two-year ‘dealer warranty’ extension to the Malaysian manufacturer’s standard three-year warranty is available through all UK Proton retailers and is in addition to six-year powertrain and bodywork warranties and three years’ RAC breakdown service and recovery membership.