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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After purchasing my car I discovered two faults. Blackstar advised how to proceed with getting the repairs approved under the warranty, approved the repairs and promptly reimbursed the repair costs.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a positive experience with Blackstar Warranties. Although the claim process took some time and required a few follow-ups, the team reviewed all the documents carefully and ultimately approved... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Our car has had problems right from buying it, still has now garage says it’s sorted and it not…. Air con been filled so many times and still doesn’t work burning smell fro the engine, and still maki... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What an absolute joke of a company ! Avoid avoid avoid!!! Their customer aim is a farce, which is on their website! Do not buy especially if you have an electric car!! The claims department lie ,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT

EXCELLENT SPEEDY RESPONSE COVERED MY £2400 SUSPENSION CLAIM IN LESS THAN 24HRS-
BREATHE OF FRESH AIR ON MY MERC- S CLASS

December 10, 2025
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Reply from Blackstar Warranties

Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you received an excellent and speedy response, and that your £2,400 suspension claim on your Mercedes S-Class was resolved in under 24 hours. Providing fast, reliable support is exactly what we aim for, and it’s great to know we delivered that for you.

If you ever need assistance again, we're always here to help.
Thanks once again for choosing us!

Warm regards,
Customer Service Team
Blackstar Warranties

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic and very quick response as…

Fantastic and very quick response as they deal my problem straightaway for my hyundsi tuscan .

I will recommend it forcevery body as its really worth it for having this type of warranty .
Regards
Syed ali

December 3, 2025
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Reply from Blackstar Warranties

Hi Syed Ali,

Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! 🌟
We’re really pleased to hear that our team was able to assist you quickly and get your Hyundai Tucson sorted straightaway.

Your recommendation means a lot to us — we’re glad you’re finding value in your warranty and the peace of mind it provides.

Kind regards,
Customer Service Team
Blackstar Warranties

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give minus stars I would.

If I could give minus stars I would.
Customer service staff rude. I had a problem with handbrake switch as it came off in my hand in car that I purchased a week earlier.
I was on holiday at the time towing a caravan I was told it would be fine to drive and tow the caravan without a handbrake.
So I had to pay the cost myself while away to be roadworthy.

I will never use this company again also would tell everyone to avoid at all costs !!!

September 22, 2025
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Reply from Blackstar Warranties

Good morning Ann,

We would like to clarify that we approved your claim for the replacement of the radiator, as the brakes are considered a wear-and-tear item. However, we have not yet received the necessary information required to process your reimbursement.

Please also note that we responded to your claim with approval within 35 minutes of receiving your report.

Could you kindly reply to the email we sent on 25th November, which outlines the information we require in order to proceed with the reimbursement?

Kindest regards,
Customer Service Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible service

Horrible service! Avoid this warranty company. The timing chain in my car was faulty which was clearly diagnosed by the garage. Further usage of the car could damage the engine! Everyone who knows a little about cars should know that. Faulty timing chain = broken engine!!! The timing chain was included in my warranty package. The claim was refused due to chain was not completely broken! Why on earth they included timing chain in the warranty package? Obviously if it breaks completely I would have to replace the whole engine! which is not worth it! My claim limit is £1500 so this would not cover the damage of the engine. I bought this warranty to have peace of mind that if something is faulty this can be claimed through warranty. Waste of money, never again!

November 25, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible customer service

Horrible customer service. Called to ask for a fault to be fixed under the warranty. will not confirm if the fault is covered or not until you have had the work done..... Need to know if its covered or not before going to a specific garage or if its not covered will have the work done elsewhere

November 17, 2025
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Reply from Blackstar Warranties

Hi,

We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We cannot confirm whether a part is covered without a mechanical report detailing the fault and required work. We also ask that no repairs are carried out without our approval, as we pay the garage directly if the claim is accepted.

Please provide a report and quote, or call us on 0203 146 8732, and we’ll be happy to assist.

Thank you,
Customer Service Team
Blackstar Warranties

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SHIT SHOW

Purchased a car December last year and I was back to the garage in January 🙄

From the start, I reported problems with the suspension, yet the issue was not properly investigated or repaired. The car has now failed its MOT due to faulty coil springs — exactly the problem I complained about months ago. To make matters worse, I was sent to a garage of your choosing, where the repairs were clearly not done correctly. I returned to the garage again in March and reported a knocking noise over speed bumps, the garage advised me that there was no issue and that the sound was nothing to worry about. The noise has continued since and I only do 5K miles per year so I relied on your professional assessment and had no reason to think otherwise.
At my recent MOT on 5th November, I was informed that both coil springs are snapped and that this fault was likely existed for some time. I was also advised that the broken springs would cause exactly the kind of noise I had previously reported — the same issue your garage dismissed months ago.
To make matters worse, your previous response mentioned brake pads, even though I never raised any concern about them and they have been checked and confirmed to be fine.

It is extremely disappointing that a serious fault such as broken coil springs was missed and dismissed, potentially compromising the safety of my vehicle.

November 11, 2025
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Reply from Blackstar Warranties

Dear Adele,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your frustration, and we appreciate the opportunity to clarify the handling of your warranty claim.

Your claim in January for the front shockers and top strut mounts was approved following the inspection at that time. If there had been any pre-existing issue with the coil springs, it would have been highlighted during that claim. In March, you reported a squeaking noise from the front left-hand side of the vehicle. The garage you visited advised that the brake pads had very slight movement due to normal wear, but no fault was found that required a claim approval.

Based on the mileage you covered from the time of the first claim in January to your recent MOT—5,673 miles—it is unlikely that the front coil springs were broken at the time of the initial claim, as such damage would have caused further noticeable issues during this period.

While we understand that the outcome has been disappointing, our role as a warranty provider is to assess claims based on the inspections and information available at the time. We always aim to provide fair and accurate assessments to help ensure the safety and reliability of vehicles under our cover.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope this clarifies the handling of your claim.

Kind regards,
Customer Service Team
Blackstar Warranties

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great warrenty

Great warrnty ,very pleasent when contacted and my claim was sorted very quickly ,thanks

October 22, 2025
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Reply from Blackstar Warranties

Thank you so much for the wonderful five-star review! 🌟
We’re glad to hear you found our warranty process smooth and that our team was pleasant to work with. It’s great to know your claim was handled quickly and to your satisfaction.

Thanks again for your trust and kind words — we’re always here to help! 🙌

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TERRIBLE!!!

TERRIBLE!!!
I bought a car, noticed some issues when I went to view it but Steve assured me that it would be resolved before delivery. Nothing was resolved on delivery. Several calls was made but I was directed to the warranty company (Blackstar Warranty). Blackstar is absolutely terrible or even worse, they sent me to their trusted garage who did a diagnostic on the car but refused to take responsibility, sending me back to Vortex car for a second opinion. After several calls and emails, with false claims by staff of Blackstar warranty, they decided they were only going to pay £192 out of £1260. It has been the most stressful one month of my life, visited several garages since the first day of receiving the car.

October 9, 2025
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Reply from Blackstar Warranties

Dear Seun,

We trust this message finds you well.

Please note that we act solely as your warranty provider; therefore, any issues arising prior to the sale of the vehicle do not fall within our remit and should be directed to the appropriate party.

As you will be aware, the repair quotations provided were considerably high, and not all of the items listed had fully failed. Accordingly, we approved the amount you referenced in line with the terms of your warranty.

We would also like to confirm that your matter is actively being addressed. We have liaised with your supplying dealer, who has kindly agreed to assist by arranging for your vehicle to be taken to one of our approved garages in Stockport to resolve the issues at no cost to yourself.

We trust this clarifies the situation.

Kind regards,
Blackstar Warranties Review Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid like the plague

Bought a jaguar and almost 6 months later it had a gearbox fault, phoned Blackstar up as it was under warranty and sent details of the damage and estimates, basically everything they asked for.

Claim got rejected as it was fair wear and tear and corrosion just happe s (aluminum pipe under the gearbox, aluminium doesnt corrode)

Sent a detailed response explaining everything to them from a jaguar specialist and theg responded simply with 'Our initial decision stands'. No explanation, no reason, just an email which makes them act as judge and jury, despite evidence contradicting their judgement.

Scam of a company who have no idea what they are doing. Trading standards will be contacted.

September 24, 2025
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Reply from Blackstar Warranties

Dear Mr. Morris,

We hope this message finds you well.

We would like to provide further clarification regarding your recent claim, which has been addressed in our previous correspondence. You held a 6-month Silver Cover policy, under which you reported a gearbox fault within the warranty period. Accordingly, we processed your claim in the usual manner.

Regrettably, the components that were identified as having failed are not covered items under the terms of your policy, and therefore the claim was declined.

As communicated in our email dated 25th September, we provided a detailed explanation outlining the reasons for this decision, and our position remains unchanged.

Should you wish to review the scope of your coverage, we would be pleased to provide you with a copy of your warranty booklet upon request.

We trust this clarifies the situation.

Kind regards,
Blackstar Warranties Review Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

With hindsight shouldn't have bought…

With hindsight shouldn't have bought the car that was under Black Star warranty. Brakes down to the metal within a fortnight

March 1, 2025
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Reply from Blackstar Warranties

Dear Mr. Richardson,

We trust this message finds you well.

We were somewhat surprised by the contents of your recent review. If you are the customer with the Mitsubishi, please note that you contacted us on 23rd April to advise that your brakes had been replaced. At that time, we requested that you provide a copy of the invoice so we could review the matter further.

Unfortunately, this documentation was never received, and as such, we were unable to proceed or take any further action in relation to your claim.

We are sorry to hear that you feel let down; however, as your warranty provider, we are not involved in the general performance of your vehicle, and therefore we are unable to comment on such matters.

We trust this clarifies the situation.

Kind regards,
Blackstar Warranties Review Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute Crooks AVOID!!!

Bought my car from a garage. Came with a Silver warranty. Developed a fault where the car is now in limp mode and unusable. Jumped through every hoop that was asked by these clowns. Then with no explanation told im not covered.
Avoid these absolute clowns. That warranty that you get with your car isnt worth the paper its printed on.
I will be contesting them and escalating accordingly.

September 2, 2025
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Reply from Blackstar Warranties

Dear Mr. Rooke,

We trust this message finds you well.

Please note that the issue reported with your vehicle related to a vehicle speed sensor requiring replacement and the ABS system requiring strip-down. As advised, these components are not covered under your Silver Cover policy.

Regrettably, if an item is not included within the terms of your warranty coverage, we are unable to approve a claim for its repair or replacement.

We trust this clarifies the situation. Should you wish to review the details of your policy, we would be pleased to provide you with a copy of your warranty booklet via email upon request.

Kind regards,
Blackstar Warranties Review Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I purchased a vehicle for £14,000 with…

I purchased a vehicle for £14,000 with a 12-month MOT and a Blackstar Warranty, expecting peace of mind — but the reality has been far from it.

Shortly after buying the car, faults started to appear. When I contacted the seller, they passed me on to Blackstar Warranty, who have now refused to cover the issue, claiming it falls outside of their terms — despite the fact I wasn’t properly informed of what is and isn’t included at the point of sale.

I’ve now booked the vehicle in for a full professional inspection in September and will be forwarding any findings to both the dealer and Blackstar. I’ve also involved my solicitor to pursue the matter further if needed.

This has been a shocking experience after spending such a large amount of money. Be warned: the MOT and warranty mean very little if you aren’t supported when problems arise.

August 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Car warrenty

From beginning to the end everyone was so curtiouse the problem was sorted quickly

July 9, 2025
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Reply from Blackstar Warranties

Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that you found our team courteous from start to finish and that your issue was resolved quickly. Your satisfaction means a lot to us. If you ever need anything in the future, we’re always here to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very fast and helpful!

July 3, 2025
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Reply from Blackstar Warranties

Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad to hear you found our service fast and helpful. We truly appreciate your feedback and are always here if you need anything else!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

I had a great experience with Blackstar warranty. Their service was excellent—responsive emails, easy to reach by phone, and they were there to support me every step of the way. Payments were straightforward and made on time. Highly recommend for reliable warranty coverage!

July 1, 2025
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Reply from Blackstar Warranties

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Blackstar Warranties. Providing responsive communication, reliable support, and smooth payment processes is exactly what we strive for, so it means a lot to know we delivered that for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Blackstar came up trumps

Great service exceptional customer service
Understood my needs after a problem occurred with my vehicle that
I brought 2 months back,
Sorted out the claim fast and paid me directly after seeing the invoice from the garage
Amar

June 27, 2025
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Reply from Blackstar Warranties

Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review, Amar! We’re really pleased to hear that our team was able to understand your needs and support you promptly after the issue with your vehicle. Providing exceptional service and fast, straightforward claims is exactly what we aim for, so it’s great to know we delivered. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WARRANTY ISNT WORTH THE PAPER ITS…

WARRANTY ISNT WORTH THE PAPER ITS WRITTEN ON!!! my dpf cracked so made a claim which was rejected with little explanation, considering its a common fault with landrovers it should have been simple but instead left me with a 2200 repair on a car I'd only had 6 days!

May 22, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What an experience I have had with this…

What an experience I have had with this company.
Bought a car 9 weeks ago which from day 1 I have had problems with, my car needs a gear box or the whining noice sorting anyway this company booked my car in for a inspection garage came back to them and said car needs a new gearbox. I then received an email saying because the car hasn't broke down and is still drivable that they will not be renewing the gear box, my warranty runs out in 2 weeks how convenient anyway people please stay well clear from this scam of a company I wasn't going to put anything on here but after today i thought why not 9 weeks and nothing has been done jokers man

May 6, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was hesitant due to mixed reviews but…

I was hesitant due to mixed reviews but my experience with Blackstar Warranties was better than expected. Initially, there were some issues with details being submitted incorrectly, but customer service responded quickly to resolve this. Repairs require pre-approval, which adds extra steps, but reimbursement was prompt after completion. Overall, satisfactory service for the price.

March 1, 2025
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