In years gone by, offering a warranty often meant handing over a chunk of your profit to a third-party insurance company — and hoping they’d look after your customer as well as you would.
But that model is starting to feel… outdated.
Across the motor trade, more and more dealers are taking back control. Whether it’s called a contribution pot, fund-based cover, or admin-only scheme, the message is the same: insurance-backed warranties are no longer the default — and running your own may soon become the new standard.
At Lawgistics, we’ve seen this shift coming for some time.
From In-House Tool to Standalone Solution
Our own platform — Driver Options — was originally integrated within our HRManager software and offered exclusively to Lawgistics members. It gave dealers the ability to issue warranties digitally, handle claims, and manage compliance all in one place.
But now, that same technology is available to everyone.
Driver Options is now a standalone solution, open to any dealer who wants to run their own warranties, without needing a Lawgistics membership.
Why the Shift?
The traditional warranty model comes with a familiar list of frustrations:
- Claims declined for wear and tear
- Long authorisation delays
- Cover that excludes issues you’re already liable for under the Consumer Rights Act
- And worst of all — the dealer being left to pick up the goodwill bill
It’s no surprise that more dealers are asking: “If I’m going to end up paying anyway, why not control the process myself?”
Driver Options gives you that control — and makes it easy.
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What Does Running Your Own Warranty Look Like?
With Driver Options, you don’t just save money. You gain freedom:
🔹 Issue and manage warranties online
🔹 Approve or decline claims yourself
🔹 Choose your own garages or use our national network
🔹 Offer professional cover with your own terms
🔹 Use optional admin support and 24/7 claims helpline
🔹 Stay legally compliant
🔹 And build your own fund — not someone else’s
Dealers using the system are reporting savings of up to 75% compared to their previous warranty costs.
So… Is It Time You Made the Switch?
When even the big insurance-backed players start offering “pot” or “fund” based alternatives, it says something. The industry is evolving. Dealers are tired of paying out twice — once to the insurer, and again in goodwill.
Running your own warranties isn’t a risk. It’s a rethink.
And it’s one that’s fast becoming the norm.
