Did you know your Toyota Corolla Cross, RAV4, HiLux or LandCruiser is eligible for a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty? Here's what you need to do

Toyota has upped it warranty period to seven years and unlimited kilometres, adding two years to the existing five-year coverage, provided its customers follow the brand's servicing guidelines.

In fact, Toyota made the change way back when it increased its warranty from three to five years, but a snap-poll of Toyota owners we know suggests not everyone is aware of the two bonus years on offer.

The (new to some) news will come as music to the ears of the customers of Australia's biggest-selling car brand, with Toyota's official five-year warranty lagging coverage offered by Kia, MG and GWM ( all seven years), and Mitsubishi (up to 10 years).

Toyota's seven-year commitment does come with a catch, though. For one, it covers the vehicle only if it "is properly serviced and maintained as per the vehicle’s Warranty and Service book", and even then only covers the engine and driveline.

"The standard Toyota Warranty Advantage period for (a) new vehicle is five years with unlimited kilometres and, if your vehicle is properly maintained, up to seven years engine and driveline, and up to 10 years hybrid battery, with unlimited kilometres," Toyota's warranty guidelines note.

What that means is, should you stick to your scheduled service intervals (usually 12 months or 15,000km, but these are also vehicle specific, so check for your model) then you will be automatically covered for seven years.

Interestingly, you also don't have to necessarily service with Toyota through the brand's capped-price servicing program. Just so long as you are sticking to the service intervals and log book records.

“Toyota Warranty Advantage demonstrates the willingness of Toyota and our dealers to provide excellent customer care that matches the enviable reputation of our vehicles for quality, durability and reliability,” Toyota's VP of sales and marketing, Sean Hanley, said when launching the program.

"Which is why we’ve taken the time to develop the Toyota Warranty Advantage, to ensure that we deliver what our guests are looking for – a consumer-focused warranty program that will ensure that Toyota owners feel confident and appreciated throughout an exceptional ownership experience.”