VW's 3 Year Extended Warranty

[drewnsue25]

i just got got a deal off vw goldcoast southport for gti polo 922.00 2 year extended warranty unlimited kls vw backed by alliance rob isnt at dealer anymore craig is the one to contact does a deal for watercooled members ! polo gti

[bandicoot]

Anyone with a mk6 GTD extended their warrranties at purchase? I would be interested to hear some quotes.

[slitko]

We picked up our new Jetta 2 weeks back and paid $1615 for the 3 years warranty from Allianz

[watevs]

Ill start by saying SORRY if this is a stupid question.

I have never ever bought extended warranty or even enquire about it. I am in the market for a MKV GTI which is the biggest car purchase I have made.

- first of all can I only buy EXT WTY if a i buy the car from a dealer?

- are there different type of covers?, reason being I want a DSG, and from my research it will cost me an arm and a leg to fix if something does go wrong with it. I was told even though i buy the EXT warranty, it will only cover up to a certain amount?

Any other information will greatly be appreciated.

[VeeDub23]

Ill start by saying SORRY if this is a stupid question.

I have never ever bought extended warranty or even enquire about it. I am in the market for a MKV GTI which is the biggest car purchase I have made.

- first of all can I only buy EXT WTY if a i buy the car from a dealer?

- are there different type of covers?, reason being I want a DSG, and from my research it will cost me an arm and a leg to fix if something does go wrong with it. I was told even though i buy the EXT warranty, it will only cover up to a certain amount?

Any other information will greatly be appreciated.

Hi there

I've been doing my own research lately...

You can still buy a warranty if your car is purchased privately HOWEVER the car still needs to be under manufacturer warranty. Being that your looking at MK V i'd say you'd be just missing out

There are different covers and prices range greatly. even though a dealer may tell you its an extension of full manufacturer warranty be wary. it pays to read the pds...

I have received the following quotes for 09 Golf 118TSI, 26500kms...

VW Deer Park - uses AIG??(Automotive Insurance Group)...>$2k
VW Camberwell - uses Swann Insurance...$1595

I found a website vwextendedwarranty.com.au and they quoted me on Allianz product, which i believe is the VW preferred that gives 100% manufacturer extended warranty with no claim limit..quote was $1413...for 3 year extended...winner so far but i will shop around based on some of the posts from others

Hope that helps!

[watevs]

Thanks for that veedub . Appreciate it

[calebo]

Just came back from the dealer today with my new 90tsi (with sunroof & park assist).
Dealer manage to convinced me to purchase extended warranty (3yrs) for $995 as well as comprehensive with volkswagen insurance for $1,300 (excess $650, age 30 & 27).

But after coming home, I did a quote online and came to around $800 with NRMA. Allianz and AMMI quoted well above $1,300.

Thoughts?

[NickZ]

Just came back from the dealer today with my new 90tsi (with sunroof & park assist).
Dealer manage to convinced me to purchase extended warranty (3yrs) for $995 as well as comprehensive with volkswagen insurance for $1,300 (excess $650, age 30 & 27).

But after coming home, I did a quote online and came to around $800 with NRMA. Allianz and AMMI quoted well above $1,300.

Thoughts?

If the $995 is the full extended warranty (underwriten by allianz with no limits in terms of claim) then that is a good deal.

Given NRMA is $800 you got ripped on the insurance. The good news typically with insurance (you would need to check your policy details to make sure) is that it comes with a 14 day cooling off period so you can just ring the dealer back and cancel them if you don't want them anymore.

[watevs]

hey people

Considering purchasing a MKV GTI this weekend, it comes with 3 years Inchcape protected warranty up to 175000km,...has anyone had any experience with this type of warranty? What i would like to know is....

Is this type of warranty any good?
any pro's and cons people have had with this type of warranty.

The main thing im worried about is to pay around 27k for a car and 6 months down the track have to fork out another 5k or so to fix the DSG gearbox or anything for that matter.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.


many thanks

[yowie]

My understanding is that that company is across a few dealerships, so wont be the insuring party, just an agent. I have used them, and they were fine, but am yet to claim anything. If its Allianz, that's the VW preferred.
I am interested in how it got up to 175,000kms? Mine was up to 160,000km or 3 years whichever.

[NickZ]

hey people

Considering purchasing a MKV GTI this weekend, it comes with 3 years Inchcape protected warranty up to 175000km,...has anyone had any experience with this type of warranty? What i would like to know is....

Is this type of warranty any good?
any pro's and cons people have had with this type of warranty.

The main thing im worried about is to pay around 27k for a car and 6 months down the track have to fork out another 5k or so to fix the DSG gearbox or anything for that matter.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.


many thanks

Read your policy documents closely - you want to look out for:

1. Minimum servicing requirements - do you have to take it to the dealer or can you service it any licenced mechanic in accordance with the logbook? Some warranties will lock you in to servicing every six months despite the logbook stating 12 months and it must be at an inchcape dealer.
2. What is covered (more importantly what isn't) - is key components such as dsg or drivetrain covered?
3. Is there an 'excess' or is there a maximum amount per claim or amount that can be claimed under the policy?

Inchcape dealers (particularly Subaru) always throw in an extra 3 year warranty with new cars as a selling point but when you read the policy document closely it is pretty much worthless and is just a way to lock you in the servicing. The Allianz one spoken about is pretty thorough, you only have to service in accordance with logbook at any licenced mechanic, does not have excess or maximum claims and the exclusions in the policy are minimal / stock standard items such as tyres, batteries, etc.

Given it is a MKV and hence a used car, I imagine there are a lot of limitations but I could be wrong.

[watevs]

I went to a dealer and asked what the actually 3 year inchap warranty covers like is their a claim limit.
Their reply was, you have a limit of $2k NOt per claim, but 2k in total claims over 3 years. Which i personally think is bull**** and worthless.

Read your policy documents closely - you want to look out for:

1. Minimum servicing requirements - do you have to take it to the dealer or can you service it any licenced mechanic in accordance with the logbook? Some warranties will lock you in to servicing every six months despite the logbook stating 12 months and it must be at an inchcape dealer.
2. What is covered (more importantly what isn't) - is key components such as dsg or drivetrain covered?
3. Is there an 'excess' or is there a maximum amount per claim or amount that can be claimed under the policy?

Inchcape dealers (particularly Subaru) always throw in an extra 3 year warranty with new cars as a selling point but when you read the policy document closely it is pretty much worthless and is just a way to lock you in the servicing. The Allianz one spoken about is pretty thorough, you only have to service in accordance with logbook at any licenced mechanic, does not have excess or maximum claims and the exclusions in the policy are minimal / stock standard items such as tyres, batteries, etc.

Given it is a MKV and hence a used car, I imagine there are a lot of limitations but I could be wrong.

[Stevie1]

Hey Watevs, that sounds like an extended used car warranty, not extended new car warranty.

[VeeDub23]

Hi

Been doing some shopping around for this today using most of the contacts and deals listed in this forum as a guide. Just waiting on one final price and ill update again. Just wanted to point out the following, which most dealers will not unless you specifically ask.

3 main types of warranties

VW warranty(underwritten by Allianz); Full bumper to bumper warranty. Warranty items replaced with genuine VW parts. Also includes VW roadside assist.

Allianz 'New Car Extended Warranty'; Full Bumper to Bumper warranty. Replacement items may be repaired or of 'Comparable' quality. Does not include roadside assist.(although minor towing (up tp $150) is incldued)


Allianz 'Assured" Warranty. As per previous but also excludes(from the PDS)
- Wheels, tyres, paintwork, panel and body work
and their components, including but not limited
to; handles and hinges, sunroof panels, antenna,
lamps and lamp units, weatherstrips and seals,
components made of glass and/or trim or decorative
components.
- Interior trim components including, but not limited to; seats and seat mechanisms, seat belts, carpets,
cup holders and ashtrays, components made of
glass and/or decorative components.

I have been told buy a dealership that they no longer sell the Allianz products because they have too many issues when trying to claim.

I guess, as with everything, you get what you pay for!

[alebonau]

so from a vw dealership vw warranty is only option ?

what is the going rate for a mk6 golf gti ?