In a move which it says is ‘set to shape the future of the commercial vehicle sector,’ warranty provider WMS Group has announced a partnership with coach and bus manufacturer Temsa to extend the warranty on its lease vehicles in the UK.
As part of the package WMS Group will provide year three, four and five extended driveline cover on all Temsa’s UK lease coaches and buses, at what the firm calls a ‘pivotal time for the industry when prolonging a vehicles lifespan is intrinsic to a business’ success as new stock remains limited.’
The collaboration will also see WMS handle any associated administration services linked to the warranty claims. WMS said that traditionally any extended warranty cover for commercial vehicles has not exceeded four years, making its new partnership a ‘revolutionary initiative’ for the sector.
Mark Bobbins, Head of Commercial Vehicle Sales for WMS Group, said: “We are delighted to be working with Temsa to provide the very best in commercial warranty products and aftersales support for their valued customers. Now, more than ever it’s vital that operators are able to keep their vehicles on the road for longer and our new extended driveline cover which will see vehicles protected for years three, four and five after the initial two-year manufacturer’s warranty expires, should enable them to do just that.”
Temsa’s Regional Sales Manager for the UK, Ireland & Malta, Paul Gardner, added: “I have known Mark since 2016 and he’s always delivered above and beyond expectations. By partnering with WMS to offer this stand-out extended driveline warranty we are able to offer a highly desirable and much-needed lease package to our customers.
“Post Covid we are seeing new and emerging coach and bus operators starting out and by offering this outstanding product, they will be embarking on their journey knowing that their vehicles are protected for longer and any expensive repairs and maintenance costs will be covered, allowing them to invest further in growing their business. For multi-passenger vehicles, it’s essential that they are repaired as vigilantly and efficiently as possible, to guarantee a safe and reliable journey for the passengers on board.
“At Temsa we are entirely committed to ensuring customer satisfaction is the very best it can be, which is why we have chosen WMS Group as our extended warranty partner. Their expertise in the coach and bus sector is outstanding while their policies are consistently reliable and never fail to meet the needs of our customers, meaning we have the utmost trust and confidence in our new product and service offering, which we are first to bring to market.”
