Extended Warranty Question
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Extended Warranty Question
As my factory warranty expires in November of this year, I have started looking for quotes for an extended warranty contract. I contacted the dealership where I will have most of the work done as I wanted to work with one that they use there. To provide a quote, they are telling me they have to inspect the car at a cost of $150. This seems odd to me. Has anyone else ever run into this?
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search fidelity here
There are several providers who require no inspection and will be 2x less than dealer for the same product. Fidelity platinum seems to be the product most folks here like.
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No, it is not odd, at least with Fidelity. If you time it correctly, you can use the report from your last service. I have been using the local P dealer for all my maintenance work. So, I timed the latest service to be just before the expiration of P warranty, and used the invoice from that service to apply for the Fidelity warranty
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Several threads have discussed the topic already so search for those and you will get all the information you need, but to answer your question inspections are sometimes required depending on who you buy from.
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Per the OP, I'd like to know what "engine performance service" is! As others have said, there is nothing on that list that can't be done in an average home garage with basic tools - except the wheel alignment. You'd want a code reader that will let you reset the indicators (Icarsoft works for me), and a Motiv pressure bleeder would make the brake fluid change easier. Taking off the rear cover to replace the air filters is a bit intimidating, but it's highly unlikely that they need it anyway. Apart from tools, a couple hundred should cover it all - plus a wheel alignment at your trusted tire store, if you feel the need.
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I am on my 3rd Fidelity Platinum Warranty and have no complaints
At your mileage, you should get a warranty before you hit 35K miles as the Rates will go up by $900-$1500 depending on the coverage you are looking for once you pass 35Kmiles
Rates are adjusted at 10K, 25K, 35K and 45K miles.
Dont pay a lot more for a lot less warranty simply for the superficial confidence or a hand shake and implied confidence that you are dealing with people you know. They will turn their backs on you the moment they accept your money and tell you to deal with the 3rd party warranty company directly if there was an issue.
Go with the warranty that has been proven to cover claims, has a 20+ year track record. Many extended warranty companies are backed/underwritten by shady offshore companies that write/sell contracts and then file for Chapter-11 when claims come knocking (ask me how I know)
Good luck
At your mileage, you should get a warranty before you hit 35K miles as the Rates will go up by $900-$1500 depending on the coverage you are looking for once you pass 35Kmiles
Rates are adjusted at 10K, 25K, 35K and 45K miles.
Dont pay a lot more for a lot less warranty simply for the superficial confidence or a hand shake and implied confidence that you are dealing with people you know. They will turn their backs on you the moment they accept your money and tell you to deal with the 3rd party warranty company directly if there was an issue.
Go with the warranty that has been proven to cover claims, has a 20+ year track record. Many extended warranty companies are backed/underwritten by shady offshore companies that write/sell contracts and then file for Chapter-11 when claims come knocking (ask me how I know)
Good luck
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Another important point
Always insist on an Exclusionary coverage, as in, the policy clearly itemizes items that are excluded meaning ALL ELSE is covered.
Most extended warranties sold by dealers are inclusionary, as in they make a big show of dozens of items that are covered, leaving out strategic items that are overlooked and are big failure and pain points.
Always insist on an Exclusionary coverage, as in, the policy clearly itemizes items that are excluded meaning ALL ELSE is covered.
Most extended warranties sold by dealers are inclusionary, as in they make a big show of dozens of items that are covered, leaving out strategic items that are overlooked and are big failure and pain points.
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What company is this? I've never seen such limits on coverage "per item", the brake coverage is weird too because that is a wear item.
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Another important point
Always insist on an Exclusionary coverage, as in, the policy clearly itemizes items that are excluded meaning ALL ELSE is covered.
Most extended warranties sold by dealers are inclusionary, as in they make a big show of dozens of items that are covered, leaving out strategic items that are overlooked and are big failure and pain points.
Always insist on an Exclusionary coverage, as in, the policy clearly itemizes items that are excluded meaning ALL ELSE is covered.
Most extended warranties sold by dealers are inclusionary, as in they make a big show of dozens of items that are covered, leaving out strategic items that are overlooked and are big failure and pain points.