Ride-On Warranty Compared
Warranty on a kids ride-on runs from 30 days to 2 years depending on the store, and the same whip can carry different terms at different stores. We read what the 23 stores in our Australian catalogue state: 6 state 12 months or longer, 5 state 6 months, 2 state 3 months, 2 say different things in different places, and the rest are marketplace listings or show no period we could find.
This is each store's own wording, read during our October 2026 catalogue checks. Terms change, so confirm with the store before you buy. We group stores by the period they state; it is not a rating of their service, and no store pays for its place here. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply on top of any warranty a store states. This page is general information, not legal advice. Methodology
| Store | Stated term | Battery | Whips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ride Ons | 12 months domestic, 3 months commercial, where the listing gives it | 6 months domestic | 8 |
| Toys"R"Us Australia | 12 months manufacturer on most products | No battery term in our notes | 5 |
| Hoveroo | 12 months limited on the policy page; listings say 1 or 2 years | 6 months | 3 |
| Kahuna | Up to 12 months domestic, 90 days commercial | Listed as consumable, not covered | 3 |
| Kogan | 1 year manufacturer on the one listing we track | No battery term in our notes | 1 |
| Yardgames | 12 months manufacturer on the Peg Perego listing we track | No battery term in our notes | 1 |
| Little Tacker Toys | 6 months manufacturer, against defects | No battery term in our notes | 26 |
| Little Riders | 6 months manufacturer, against defects | No battery term in our notes | 3 |
| MC Wholesalers | 6 months on significant technical faults | 3 months | 3 |
| Endless Toys | 6 months on ride-ons | 3 months | 1 |
| Oitek | 6 months limited, parts only | Not covered | 1 |
| POSHO | 3 months on spare parts | 3 months | 3 |
| OZ Kids Ride | 3 months on electrical faults | Excluded | 1 |
| Kids Car Sales | Differs by brand and by where you read it: 30 days to 12 months | 6 months on Peg Perego; otherwise none in our notes | 10 |
| Costway Australia | 1 year in a product Q&A; 180 days for items that are not home appliances | No battery term in our notes | 3 |
| BIG W marketplace | Some listings say 1 year; no period on the returns page | No battery term in our notes | 7 |
| Kmart marketplace | Listings say 1 year; Kmart's page sends returns to the seller | No battery term in our notes | 3 |
| Bunnings marketplace | Listings say 1 year; returns go to the seller | No battery term in our notes | 2 |
| Emmetts Shop | No wording recorded for the listing we track | No battery term in our notes | 1 |
| Matty's Toys & Baby | No period found; 30 day returns | No battery term in our notes | 1 |
| Razor Australia | No period found; returns within 14 days of delivery | No battery term in our notes | 1 |
| RDO Equipment | No period found; 30 day returns | No battery term in our notes | 1 |
| Target Australia | No wording recorded for the listings we track | No battery term in our notes | 1 |
The headline period is only half of it
Batteries wear out, and a store's headline period often does not reach them. 5 stores give batteries a shorter term of 3 or 6 months, and 3 (Kahuna, Oitek, OZ Kids Ride) leave batteries out altogether. Our battery life and care guide covers looking after one.
Check it before you chase a Black Friday price
Our where to buy page shows the same model selling for very different prices at different stores. Weigh any saving against the term each store states, then check the Black Friday baseline and the Christmas order-by dates.
Four things to ask before you pay
- Who handles the claim. On a marketplace listing the store and the seller are different businesses. Find out who you contact if the whip stops working.
- What is left out. Batteries, chargers, remotes and wheels are the parts stores most often shorten or exclude. Batteries wear out and remotes get lost, so read this line first.
- Whether the period is for your whip. Several stores say "most products", or apply a term only where the listing gives it. Ask for the period on your exact model.
- Keep the paperwork. Note the retailer and order number, and keep the manual and the parts diagram. You will want them for any claim.
After the warranty ends
We name a replacement charger for 24 of 68 whips, a replacement battery for 5, and other spare parts for 1. The rest have nothing published that we can tie to the model. See our garage pages on batteries and chargers.
12 months or longer stated
The store states a period of a year or more. Read what it leaves out. Most whips first.
Ride Ons
8 whips- 12 months domestic use, 3 months commercial use "the RideOns.com.au 12-month 'Domestic-Use' warranty ... 3-month 'Commercial-Use'* warranty against defects"
- Battery, wheels, seat belt and accessories: 6 months domestic, 90 days commercial
- Only where expressly given in the product listing
- Listing badge: no period stated "Ride Ons Genuine Australian Warranty and Aussie Customer Support Service for Kids Ride On Cars Toys"
The term applies only where the listing gives it, and the listings we track carry a badge with no period. Ask which term your whip gets.
Toys"R"Us Australia
5 whips- Most products: 12 months manufacturer warranty "Most products purchased from Toys"R"Us carry express manufacturer warranty periods of twelve months."
The policy says most products, and the Bluey listing refers to the policy rather than giving a period.
Hoveroo
3 whips- Policy page: 12 months limited "Hoveroo provides a 12 month limited warranty from the date of purchase covering defects in materials and workmanship."
- Batteries, chargers, tyres and wheels: 6 months "These items typically carry a 6 month warranty unless otherwise required under the Australian Consumer Law."
- Lights, accessories and cosmetic finishes: 3 months
- Outback Cruiser listing: 2 years "Warranty: 2-Year Australian Warranty"
- Voltrix listings: 1 year "1-Year Australian Warranty"
The Outback Cruiser listing says 2 years and the policy page says 12 months limited. Ask which applies and get it in writing.
Kahuna
3 whips- Up to 12 months domestic use, up to 90 days commercial "Domestic use - up to 12 months from the date of purchase; and Commercial use - up to 90 calendar days"
- Batteries and remote controls are listed as consumables and not covered
- 30 day change of mind return "you may contact us within 30 days of the invoice date to arrange a return"
Kogan
1 whip- 1 year on the listing "This product comes with a 1 Year Warranty."
- 14 day change of mind on selected products "a 14-day change of mind returns policy on selected products"
Yardgames
1 whip- 1 year limited on manufacturer defects "1 year Limited Warranty for vehicle against manufacturers defects."
- Repair or replacement "12 month manufacturers repair or replacement warranty on manufacturing defects."
- 14 day exchange, no refund, for unused goods "with proof of purchase within 14 days of purchase"
6 months stated
The store states six months, sometimes for defects or parts only. Most whips first.
Little Tacker Toys
26 whips- 6 months against defects "Our goods come with a six (6) months' manufacturer warranty against defects commencing from the date of purchase from us"
- Product pages word it as mechanical parts "Warranty: 6 months on mechanical parts"
Little Riders
3 whips- 6 months against defects "Our Goods come with a six (6) months' manufacturer warranty against defects commencing from the date of purchase from us"
- Drift wheels on the Rambler: wear and tear excluded "Wear and tear is not covered under warranty."
MC Wholesalers
3 whips- 6 months on technical faults "6-Month Warranty - Applies to significant technical faults that affect the normal operation and drivability of the product."
- Battery: 3 months "3-Month Battery Warranty - Batteries must be charged regularly to maintain performance."
Endless Toys
1 whip- Ride-ons: 6 months "6 Months Warranty"
- Batteries: 3 months "3 Months Battery Warranty"
Oitek
1 whip- Ride-on cars: 6 months limited, parts only "For your peace of mind, all our Ride on Cars come with a 6 Months limited parts only warranty."
- Batteries excluded "Batteries are not covered under warranty."
3 months stated
The store states three months, on parts or electrical faults. Most whips first.
POSHO
3 whips- 3 months on spare parts, from delivery or pickup "We offer 3 months warranty on the electric ride-on cars spare parts, from date of delivery/Pickup."
- Batteries and chargers: 3 months "Batteries and chargers are covered under our 3-month parts replacement warranty."
OZ Kids Ride
1 whip- 3 months on electrical faults "All children's cars come with a 3-month warranty that covers electrical faults."
- Battery, remotes and chargers excluded. 30 days for labels, lights, audio and broken parts
Mixed wording
The store states different periods in different places, or by brand. We list them all and do not pick one. Most whips first.
Kids Car Sales
10 whips- Banner: minimum 12 months on all products "All products come with a minimum 12-month warranty."
- Policy page: 30 day seller guarantee plus manufacturer warranty "We offer a 30-day Seller’s Guarantee along with a full Manufacturer’s Warranty on all products."
- Kahuna listings: 30 days "Covered by the 30-day Kahuna warranty"
- New Aim: 3 months manufacturer "New Aim products come with a 3-month manufacturer’s warranty covering manufacturing defects."
- Peg Perego vehicles: 1 year limited "One-year limited warranty for Peg Perego vehicles from date of purchase"
- Peg Perego battery, charger and wheels: 6 months "six-month limited warranty for battery, charger and wheels from date of purchase"
The same listing can carry a 30 day banner and a minimum 12 month line. Ask which applies to your whip and keep the reply.
Costway Australia
3 whips- Caterpillar listing Q&A: 1 year "We offer a one-year warranty for orders."
- Guarantee page: 1 year home appliances, 180 days other items "One(1) year limited warranty for Costway® home appliances; One hundred and eighty(180) days limited warranty for other Costway® items."
- 30 day returns "We offer a 30-day return guarantee"
The guarantee page does not say which of the two terms covers a ride-on. Ask before you buy.
Marketplace listings
The store hosts the listing and another business sells it, so the listing's wording and the store's returns page can say different things. Most whips first.
BIG W marketplace
7 whips- Listing: 1 year "This product comes with 1 year warranty"
- Manufacturer warranty only if the documentation says so "Some products come with an additional manufacturer's warranty as indicated in the documentation"
Kmart marketplace
3 whips- Listing: 1 year "This product comes with 1 year warranty"
- Return to the seller within 30 days "You must return the product/s to the seller within 30 days of purchase"
Bunnings marketplace
2 whips- Listing: 1 year "This product comes with 1 year warranty"
- Returns go to the third party seller "Marketplace purchases should be returned by contacting the relevant third party Seller"
No period found
We did not find a warranty period in what we read. That does not mean there is no cover. Ask the store. Most whips first.
Emmetts Shop
1 whipNo wording recorded for the listing we track. Ask the store before you buy.
Matty's Toys & Baby
1 whip- 30 day returns "Returns must be made within 30 days of purchasing."
Razor Australia
1 whip- Returns on full priced products within 14 days "Returns of full priced products need to be requested within 14 days from the date of delivery."
RDO Equipment
1 whip- Refund within 30 days of delivery "you can return it for a refund within 30 days of delivery*"
Target Australia
1 whipNo wording recorded for the listings we track. Ask the store before you buy.
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