City Smart
Officially going on sale in 2004, the smart cars stayed on sale in South Africa until 2019 when they were finally pulled from the market. These funky city cars were unfortunately priced higher than their market counterparts resulting in meager sales volumes. If you happen to be in the market for one of these super compact luxury cars it may be worth finding out if the warranty is still intact and transferable.
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All Smart models are sold with 2 years/unlimited km warranty and a 3-year/60 000 km service plan. You also have an option of purchasing a Top-up Service Plan before the standard service plan expires.
The warranty
The Mercedes-Benz passenger car dealer network is at your disposal for servicing and repairing all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars / Smart throughout the Republic of South Africa. Mercedes-Benz passenger cars are warranted against defects and faulty workmanship for two years from date of sale, regardless of distance covered, if not in breach of any exclusions listed.
What is not covered:
- Alteration, modification or conversion of the vehicle
- Staining, discolouring, paint damage, rust and corrosion
- Non service plan related items
- Repair of any accessories, parts or components, which were not fitted to the vehicle as originally manufactured
- Windshield, window glass, light reflectors and lenses, carpets, trim/upholstery, seat covers, soft-top canvas and body panels
- Damage from failure to comply with the service schedule
- Repair of tyres and/or wheel balancing
- Damage from vehicle being involved in any accident or incident
- Improper treatment or use of the vehicle such as excessive loads, excessive engine speeds, clutch riding, excessive gear changes, excessive braking, driving beyond the intended design limits of the vehicle,
