Car Warranty Robocall Scam Examples
Automated calls claim your vehicle warranty is expiring and offer extended coverage — a pretext to collect payment details and sell a worthless policy or commit card fraud.
Last reviewed: 1 June 2026
Sanitized example messages
Illustrative, sanitized examples. Personal details are replaced with placeholders such as [phone number] and [fake link].
FINAL NOTICE: The factory warranty on your vehicle has expired or is about to expire. Press 1 now to speak to a specialist about our extended coverage programme.
This is an important message regarding your vehicle. We have been unable to reach you about your car warranty. This will be our final attempt. Press 2 to cancel or hold for a representative.
Hello, your [vehicle type] warranty is expiring. We have a special rate available until [date]. A specialist will explain how you can be covered for mechanical failure for just [amount] per month.
Your vehicle may be eligible for extended warranty protection under new regulations. Press 1 to find out if you qualify before your current coverage lapses.
What the scammer wants
To collect card details for a policy that provides little or no real cover, or to charge repeated fees while making the policy difficult to cancel.
Red flags in the message
- Automated voice message about an expiring warranty
- They do not know your actual vehicle make, model, or registration
- High-pressure urgency: 'final notice', 'last attempt'
- Requests card details over the phone to 'secure' coverage
- Legitimate warranty extensions come from the manufacturer or your dealer in writing
A safe response
Hang up. If you are concerned about your vehicle warranty, contact your manufacturer or dealership directly using contact details from your owner's manual.
What not to send
- Card or bank details
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Any upfront payment for unverified coverage
What to do if you already replied
- Contact your bank or card provider immediately if you gave payment details
- Request a written copy of any policy and check the company is regulated
- Report the call to your national consumer protection or fraud agency
Evidence to preserve
- Screenshot the full message or call details
- Note the sender number, email, or profile
- Save any links (without clicking) and payment details
- Record dates and times