Alfa Romeo is offering customers a five-year warranty on the Mito and Giulietta to retail customers until September 30.

The new extended warranty will consist of 36 months’ unlimited mileage warranty, plus a further 24 months’ mechanical warranty on all Mito and Giulietta retail purchases.

The additional cover protects the vehicle against manufacturer defects and component faults. It excludes component failure resulting from wear and tear and does not protect against damage or failures to drive and timing belts, injectors, glow and spark plugs, brake components, filters, piping, windscreen and wiper blades, shock absorbers, tyres, electrical components, clutch, accessories, or any equipment not originally fitted by Fiat Group.

Damien Dally, Alfa Romeo UK head of brand, said: “Our strategy for the brand is all about attracting new customers.

“However, we appreciate in the current climate consumers are more risk averse and likely to stay with what they know.

“The Alfa Romeo brand has always had a strong emotional pull but we also have complete confidence in its rational credentials and believe our new extended five year warranty provides the retail car buyer with complete peace of mind.”