Goodwill Repair
A goodwill repair is a full or partial repair paid by the manufacturer outside warranty.
What is Goodwill Repair?
It depends on age, mileage and service history. Dealers request it from the manufacturer. There is no legal right to it. Goodwill is more likely shortly after the warranty ends, for known faults, and when the car has been serviced regularly at authorised workshops. Technical service bulletins or similar complaints from other owners can support the request. Decisions are made case by case.
How it works
The manufacturer contributes to repair costs voluntarily.
Why it matters for your car
A full service history improves chances. Ask the dealer politely.
Other terms
- A/C Compressor
- Badge (Emblem)
- Brake Caliper Rebuild
- Camber
- Contact Breaker Points
- Control Arm
- Deceleration Fuel Cut-off (Overrun Fuel Cut)
- Distributor Cap And Rotor Arm
- Footwell
- Ignition Timing
- Load Index
- Low Range (Reduction Gear)
- Mechanic’s Stethoscope
- Oxygen Sensor Heater
- Rear-Engine Layout
- SAE Levels Of Driving Automation
- State Of Charge (SoC)
- Strut Top Mount
- Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF)
- WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure)