Reassure Yourself with an MTA Warranty

By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA

There are some scary things in life - but buying a car shouldn’t be one of them.

A car is one of the biggest purchases you’re likely to make in your life so it’s obviously something that needs to be carefully considered.  Buying from a reputable dealer is one thing you can do to ensure you’re getting value for your money. 

Richard Hudson from Topcars Direct, on Killarney Road in Hamilton, says another thing you can do is to check that your dealer is monitored by a governing body, such as the Motor Trade Association (MTA).

“An MTA Dealer Warranty is given to purchasers of qualifying motor vehicles at no extra cost and is backed by the MTA,” says Richard.  “The warranty means that the MTA dealer will ensure that any defects which arise in a qualifying motor vehicle are repaired promptly.”

The MTA says on their website, “The MTA Dealer Warranty means that the MTA dealer will remedy any defects [subject to exclusions set out on the MTA website] that arise in a qualifying motor vehicle during the period that the MTA Dealer Warranty is valid.  This may involve the MTA dealer covering the reasonable cost of parts and labour to remedy any defects.”

Topcars Direct is well-known in Hamilton and throughout New Zealand for their reputation of honesty and integrity as well as their “we sell quality vehicles” motto.

Richard says with Topcars Direct having the MTA guarantee, it adds another layer of security and reassurance for customers.

“We are backed up by the reputation of the MTA, New Zealand’s largest body of automotive dealers, repairers and retailers,” says Richard.  “The MTA monitors our delivery of our promises. Our membership depends on our performance.”

“On request, we will provide a free 80 Point MTA Pre-purchase Inspection of all vehicles presented for retails sale, performed by an experienced and competent vehicle technician.”