TVR announce 3 year 36,000 mile warranty
Wednesday 16th February 2005
TVR offers 36K warranty
Extreme testing and manufacturing review backed by three-year warranty
The new regime at TVR is starting to make some significant changes, the first of which will address the marque's reputation for unreliability.
Having undergone a thorough review of the manufacturing process including testing in extreme climates, the British manufacturer is making a bold statement about its faith in its products by introducing a 3 year/36,000 mile mechanical warranty for all cars registered from 1st March 2005 (05 plate onwards).
Cars have been tested at high altitudes, at extreme temperatures, with low-grade fuel and at prolonged high speeds in Bahrain, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the USA. The driveline, air conditioning and heat shielding were particular areas of focus. Changes have been small, but many, with an emphasis on component durability and manufacturing consistency.
Back in Blackpool the focus has been on quality of components and the ways in which the cars are manufactured.
TVR's new head of Marketing Phil James said, "We think the improvements in quality and durability will be warmly welcomed. You can't see them but you will appreciate them every day you drive a TVR."
TVR's previous warranty term was one year/unlimited mileage with a two year/unlimited mileage term for the engine.
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Taken from Racing Green TVR too...
www.racinggreentvr.com/news/story.asp?ArticleID=67
"British sports car manufacturer TVR has proudly announced a 3 year/36,000 mile mechanical warranty for all cars registered from 1st March 2005 (05 plate onwards).
Since it's acquisition in July 2004 by Nikolai Smolenski TVR has undergone a thorough review of component quality and manufacturing processes that has, for the first time, included testing the cars abroad in harsh climates. Never before has so much effort and resource been applied to TVR development.
Cars have been tested at high altitudes, at extreme temperatures, with low-grade fuel and at prolonged high speeds in Bahrain, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the USA. The driveline, air conditioning and heat shielding were particular areas of focus. Despite the fact that TVR's have never undergone this kind of testing before, the cars performed exceptionally well. Changes have been small, but many, with an emphasis on component durability and manufacturing consistency.
Just as important as the international test programme is the work closer to home, focusing on the quality of components and the ways in which the cars are manufactured. Of course, TVR has also benefited from motorsport testing of the Speed Six engine now fitted to every model in either 3.6 litre or 4.0 litre versions. The road-going 4.0 Speed Six is virtually identical to the Tuscan 400R engines that completed Les 24 Heures du Mans 2004 and which have also numerous class and outright wins in GT Endurance racing.
Press reviews and customer feedback have already recognized the significant steps made in vehicle quality and it is a measure of TVR's confidence that it will support a longer mechanical warranty term.
TVR Head of Marketing Phil James says, "We think the improvements in quality and durability will be warmly welcomed. You can't see them but you will appreciate them every day you drive a TVR."
TVR's previous warranty term was one year/unlimited mileage with a two year/unlimited mileage term for the engine. The options list included a second top-up year for the car that was standard on the range-topping Tuscan S as a precursor to the longer mechanical warranty to be introduced from 1st March 2005."
Damned good move....should persuade people to put their money into a nice shiny new TVR.
LB
www.racinggreentvr.com/news/story.asp?ArticleID=67
"British sports car manufacturer TVR has proudly announced a 3 year/36,000 mile mechanical warranty for all cars registered from 1st March 2005 (05 plate onwards).
Since it's acquisition in July 2004 by Nikolai Smolenski TVR has undergone a thorough review of component quality and manufacturing processes that has, for the first time, included testing the cars abroad in harsh climates. Never before has so much effort and resource been applied to TVR development.
Cars have been tested at high altitudes, at extreme temperatures, with low-grade fuel and at prolonged high speeds in Bahrain, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the USA. The driveline, air conditioning and heat shielding were particular areas of focus. Despite the fact that TVR's have never undergone this kind of testing before, the cars performed exceptionally well. Changes have been small, but many, with an emphasis on component durability and manufacturing consistency.
Just as important as the international test programme is the work closer to home, focusing on the quality of components and the ways in which the cars are manufactured. Of course, TVR has also benefited from motorsport testing of the Speed Six engine now fitted to every model in either 3.6 litre or 4.0 litre versions. The road-going 4.0 Speed Six is virtually identical to the Tuscan 400R engines that completed Les 24 Heures du Mans 2004 and which have also numerous class and outright wins in GT Endurance racing.
Press reviews and customer feedback have already recognized the significant steps made in vehicle quality and it is a measure of TVR's confidence that it will support a longer mechanical warranty term.
TVR Head of Marketing Phil James says, "We think the improvements in quality and durability will be warmly welcomed. You can't see them but you will appreciate them every day you drive a TVR."
TVR's previous warranty term was one year/unlimited mileage with a two year/unlimited mileage term for the engine. The options list included a second top-up year for the car that was standard on the range-topping Tuscan S as a precursor to the longer mechanical warranty to be introduced from 1st March 2005."
Damned good move....should persuade people to put their money into a nice shiny new TVR.
LB
Ooohhh that is good news for TVR.
Question to be asked (don't flame me) is 1) is this because the Russian dude has just pumped money into the company and will swallow all the costs involved or 2) the problems are sorted so they don't have to worry about as many warranty claims as before?
Whichever... its great news for owners and means future owners (
) have a bit more confidence
Question to be asked (don't flame me) is 1) is this because the Russian dude has just pumped money into the company and will swallow all the costs involved or 2) the problems are sorted so they don't have to worry about as many warranty claims as before?
Whichever... its great news for owners and means future owners (
) have a bit more confidence rico said:
Ooohhh that is good news for TVR.
Question to be asked (don't flame me) is 1) is this because the Russian dude has just pumped money into the company and will swallow all the costs involved or 2) the problems are sorted so they don't have to worry about as many warranty claims as before?
Whichever... its great news for owners and means future owners (
I'd put it this way, guys with as much money NS seldom part with it easily. I'm pretty confident he would make such a statement without feeling he wouldn't lose out by making it. I think it's a big plus for TVR and a step in the right direction. Also, if it does cost the factory heavily to honour this, you can be damn sure they'll be doing something about it to make sure it won't in the long term.
Steve.
That's great news! I can't wait to see the t350 mk II now! Speaking of which, why have they tested the t350 to death when they can only produce another 50 before the 500 is reached? I presume the next generation is likely to be very similar then??
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edited to add: Come on TVR - just a few Sagaris styling cues for the T350....you know you want to
>> Edited by _DeeJay_ on Wednesday 16th February 16:34
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edited to add: Come on TVR - just a few Sagaris styling cues for the T350....you know you want to
>> Edited by _DeeJay_ on Wednesday 16th February 16:34
should do TVR a whole load of good in all directions.CraigAlsop said:
That’s definitely good news and a step in the right direction, but 36K miles is not really enough over 3 years. IMHO 60K miles would be more appropriate.
I think that the majority of owners in my experience do well under 12K miles a year.
That may be true, but I do more than 12K per year. And I suspect a lot of owners would like to do more mileage and feel happier using their TVR’s every day. A higher mileage warranty would certainly help TVR take a slice out of Porsche’s market share.
It will have a positive effect, that's for sure. At a stroke, this move means anyone can buy a TVR and not have to worry that the engine might go pop at any moment. I would certainly feel a lot more confident buying a TVR with a 3 year warranty - I'm looking forward even more to the replacement for the Tamora now!!
Well done Nikolai and TVR!!
Well done Nikolai and TVR!!
It would have been a nice gesture, to give the new warranty to ALL owners of the new Tuscan 2.
Those people already had faith in the marque, and backed it up with their hard earned cash!
So how many new Tuscans have/will be sold prior to the 05 Reg?
I know if it were me who was about to take delivery, I’d postpone and get the additional coverage.
Those people already had faith in the marque, and backed it up with their hard earned cash!
So how many new Tuscans have/will be sold prior to the 05 Reg?
I know if it were me who was about to take delivery, I’d postpone and get the additional coverage.
Big Al. said:
It would have been a nice gesture, to give the new warranty to ALL owners of the new Tuscan 2.
Those people already had faith in the marque, and backed it up with their hard earned cash!
So how many new Tuscans have/will be sold prior to the 05 Reg?
I know if it were me who was about to take delivery, I’d postpone and get the additional coverage.
I supect most owners about to take delivery would be waiting till March 1st for new reg in any case.
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