Extended warranty

[Adi29]

I looked at their PDS a few months back and gave them the flick...too many clauses giving them an out...many more than you found.

Yeah I agree. There's no point saving a bit of money on the policy if they never pay out. Might as well chuck 2 grand down the toilet.

[SilvrFoxX]

If you read any insurance policy it has clauses and wording to narrow the definitions. Even the factory warranty from new has them. I don't subscribe the to the extended dealer warranty but have bought the VW extended factory warranty underwritten by Allianz. The only reason they won't pay out is if you have breached their requirement and if you keep taking it to the same dealer then they will look after you anyway.

The reverse is true, don't take it out and you are on your own at least if you have got it then you have a good foundation for getting stuff fixed..

[salrom]

I just paid $2990 for a 2y extended warranty did not hagel as I had already bought the car and was rushed through from person to person at the dealership. worst dealer ever.

[SilvrFoxX]

Not too bad, I got it for $2500..

[Adi29]

I'm thinking of going with the Allianz extended new car warranty. It's pretty much the same PDS as the VW branded one and it's for 3 years for about 2900 dollars. The only difference as far as I can see is that they will replace parts with 'similar parts' rather than specifically OEM

[SilvrFoxX]

Thats not bad.. mine is for 2 years and includes 2 years VW road side service

[jeep15cba]

Was looking into this before buying a 2nd GTD, found website that provides 3 options from $1700 to $3000. All required regular servicing by qualified mechanic only following log book but didn't have to be VW. Different T & C's for the 3 different under writers.

[Hajo]

Skoda Octavia 90 TSI MY13 extended warranty options

Hi there,
Got bundled with a 2 year Skoda Extended New Car Warranty Insurance (underwritten by Allianz) for $1900, when I bought my low km 2012 MY13 Skoda Octavia 90 TSi DSG liftback a few weeks ago. It will only kick in in 2 years time when the factory warranty expires. Just wondering if it is worthwhile going ahead with this (can still cancel in cool off period) or to rather buy it (or not!) just before the factory warranty expires. May decide to keep the car past factory warranty or upgrade at that stage. Just not sure if premiums will be similar (or much higher) in 2 years time, but the crystal ball is a bit cloudy on that question! Also not aware of premium variation between dealerships, but these can vary too apparently.

Also not even sure if the extended warranty will be worth the cost (it is insurance in the end, not a maintenance plan...), as surely reliability issues (engine and especially DSG) should have been sorted out by now? Or is that wishful thinking? Keen to hear your thoughts on this!
Thanks.

[wai]

It's a judgement call.

It's not an extended warranty, but an insurance policy, so you need to check out the exclusions.

No insurer is going to give you a cheap policy on a vehicle that is going to require on-going repairs. They would go broke.

Just check for exclusions on the bits you think are going to require repairs, and remember, there are statutory warranties that no manufacturer can exclude.

[Hajo]

Hi Wai, thanks for that. Have decided to cancel policy and see how things go until factory warranty is nearly up and will then decide to take this out or not. Hey, maybe by then Skoda will have extended the warranty on the DSG boxes to 5 years...!

[romeoondrox]

Hi,

My factory warranty ran out this month. I spoke to the VW dealer up in Liverpool, NSW as I used to get my car serviced through them and also got the major service done like 6 months ago. They offered me extended 3 year warranty for $3000(post negotiation) but I had to get my car serviced through them for next 3 years. I had no issues as per my company policy I have to maintain the logbook from an authorised VW dealer.

I didn't opt for it as I had to move interstate but I have heard this from a lot of guys that most of them are offering it at a cheaper price. I just have to find someone in VIC now who could match that deal.

[vwryogi]

JAN 2015 update,
got email through from VW re; extended warranty.

for the 'new vehicle extended warranty insurance' of cat 4 cars, 24mth/unlimited km = $4,350.00
for the 'Allianz assured ext. warranty insurance' of cat 4 cars, 24mth/100,000km (200,000km) = $2,980.00 ($3,530.00)

VOLKSWAGEN NEW VEHICLE EXTENDED WARRANTY
ü Extension of the Volkswagen warranty- no claim limit
ü Cover for towing, emergency accommodation, travel expenses, locksmith services, rental car
ü Naturally we would love to keep your service business, but if this is not practical, this product offers you your choice of service centres
ü Transferable to next owner if you sell it privately or you can obtain a pro rata refund if you trade your car in to a dealer.

ALLIANZ ASSURED WARRANTY
ü Allianz Assured Warranty will provide cover for repair or replacement parts of your vehicle
ü Towing, rental cars, travel and locksmith services.
ü Not everything is covered by Allianz Assured Extended Warranty Insurance excludes paint, panel, trim and exhaust.
ü Transferable to next owner if you sell it privately or you can obtain a pro rata refund if you trade your car in to a dealer.

[MIRSAD]

JAN 2015 update,
got email through from VW re; extended warranty.

for the 'new vehicle extended warranty insurance' of cat 4 cars, 24mth/unlimited km = $4,350.00
for the 'Allianz assured ext. warranty insurance' of cat 4 cars, 24mth/100,000km (200,000km) = $2,980.00 ($3,530.00)
....

For same insurance but better deals contact Kerry (from Extended New Car Warranty | New Car Extended Warranty | Private Sale Car Warranty | Used Car Warranty | Motor Vehicle Car Warranty/ Extended Car Warranty ) on 1300 85 11 20 or email kerry@leaseworks.com.au

[vwryogi]

For same insurance but better deals contact Kerry (from Extended New Car Warranty | New Car Extended Warranty | Private Sale Car Warranty | Used Car Warranty | Motor Vehicle Car Warranty/ Extended Car Warranty ) on 1300 85 11 20 or email kerry@leaseworks.com.au

thanks for this,

[SChan]

Hi,
My manufacturer’s warranty runs out in 2 months so decided to get few quotes. Following is what I have been quoted so far:
Swann:
Swann Warranty Assist: (100,000klm limit)
3 year - Discounted price $1,990

Swann Warranty Assist: (200,000klm limit)
3 year - Discounted price $2,330
4 year - Discounted price $2,980

Swann 5 Star Drivesure: (200,000 klm limit)
4 year - $2,695

Allianz:
Allianz New Vehicle Warranty (25,000 extra klms per year)
3 year - Discounted price $4,040

Assured from Allianz: (200,000 klm limit)
3 year - $2,795

VSG from TWG:
36 months Unlimited Extended VSC from TWG for $2175

Does anyone have any experience with Swann extended warranty? Also, what’s the difference between Swanns “Warrantyassist” and “5 Star Drivesure”?
Thanks in advance.