Land Rover Extended Warranty - Worthwhile?

[simmo1]

Hi Folks,

We have just bought a new RRS, hopefully pick it up on wednesday. When we were asking about them the dealer in Geelong said that the extended warranty was a factory product. On further examination it is a proprietry product by Allianz. Trying to work out what and what is not covered is somewhat a challenge. Remote areas of Aus are not covered. Which I guess could mean anywhere outside of a dealership city. I saw a post regarding replacement of teh front lower suspension control arm which was thought to be covered, denied by Allianz, then under further exam accepted by Allianz is the policy was purchased just before they changed their policy.

So I take it that Allianz are constantly changing their exclusions such that common (ish) failures such as suspension air compressors and control arms are not covered. What do they term as a service item I wonder. Fuel injectors?

I have tried searching here and have trowelled thru a lot of posts but I am left feeling very uneasy.

I guess if their is a failure of an expensive item, engine, transmission, ecu, 'lemon' etc it will be very worthwhile. Or is it really a way of Allianz scamming our well earned?

I would appreciate hearing any comments of actual experiences with the Extended Warranty.

Thanks Muchly, as we eagerly await pick up time.

Cheers, Simmo

[shining]

IMHO If I had bought extended warranty it would have been a waste of money 200,000 km no failures.
Read the fine print (which from your post, you are doing)

[Celtoid]

Hi mate, I'm on D4 number 2.


I'm not sure what has or hasn't changed regarding cover.


However, unless something has radically changed, I can tell you about my experiences. Hopefully that will be enough to frame questions for Brokers, etc.


At the time I bought extended cover for my D4 the following applied:




You don't need to buy it up-front. Unless they are offering you a cracking deal (hopefully my next bits will help you decide), I'd wait. In fact, I still wouldn't buy ... the LR product was, at the time, inferior! You can purchase extended warranty the day before your car runs out of factory warranty. Who knows, you may have already sold-on...it's three years after-all!



Allianz cover LR offered and after market cover for a LR product. What's the difference? .... oh about a thousand bucks if you buy the after market product. And it is a far better product, effectively covering the car like new.....which includes trim fittings, etc. The LR after market warranty does not cover that.



PM me if you need more details. The trick is to get a Broker.


Kev.

[simmo1]

Mmmmm, was thinking this was the case.

Thanks, Simmo

[nat_89]

Depending on how long you want to keep it, but i probably wouldn't bother with it. I guess depends how quick you turn your cars over, i turn mine over every year or 2 so i don't see the value in it.

[LandyAndy]

I got the extra warranty as part of the Main Event promotion.
It was part of the decision to buy.KM wise I will never test the factory warranty,hoping to do a trip over east and maybe north too with my long service leave that is due in november.I will be defering the leave for 2 years,when Im fifty and had chance to set the D4 up.Having the warranty and roadside assist current will be re-assuring.
On the other hand,another part of the decision to buy new.I have a 1999 TD5 D2,not reputed to be the most reliable vehicle on earth.Mine has been great and easy to care for.Electronics are expensive,extra warranty helps with confidence.
Andrew

[Celtoid]

I got the extra warranty as part of the Main Event promotion.
It was part of the decision to buy.KM wise I will never test the factory warranty,hoping to do a trip over east and maybe north too with my long service leave that is due in november.I will be defering the leave for 2 years,when Im fifty and had chance to set the D4 up.Having the warranty and roadside assist current will be re-assuring.
On the other hand,another part of the decision to buy new.I have a 1999 TD5 D2,not reputed to be the most reliable vehicle on earth.Mine has been great and easy to care for.Electronics are expensive,extra warranty helps with confidence.
Andrew

Hi Andy,

Do you have the specific details of the warranty that was offered as part of the Main Event deal? It may be a 'true' extension of the factory warranty .... as this event is subsidised by the factory...the brand.

Would be interesting to review.

Cheers,

Kev.

[alpick]

Don't forget the bathtub curve!

[alpick]

http://http://www.qualitydigest.com/inside/quality-insider-article/don-t-waste-money-extended-warranties.html


Cock up!

[alpick]

Try again

Don (http://www.qualitydigest.com/inside/quality-insider-article/don-t-waste-money-extended-warranties.html)

[Celtoid]

RE the value in extending the warranty...

How long is a piece of string?

Some people will never use it, some will. It's just like any other insurance policy.

I only used it once ... When I had a small oil leak from the oil pump .... But by the time this was discovered, the oil had trashed all the timing belts and some suspension parts. Total cost inc labour ... ~$3.5K!

I got my money back.

[lpj]

Mine is an MY12 SE 3.0 with 55K on the clock. I’ve been off road once in anger. OK, twice if you count my back block! The rest of the time it trundles along the eastern freeway from Warrandyte to the CBD.

So far, under warranty I have had replaced:

Brake switch ($30??)
Starter motor (UK cost GBP 277 so probably a grand here) est $1300
Ring gear (no idea but it took them a while, say another grand parts) est $1500
Lower control arms front end (or something like that- ill check my paperwork) est $500
Oil return pipe turbo (estimate $300)

Total estimate: $3,300

Based on that rate of replacement, I don’t regret shelling out for the extended warranty with Allianz.

[101RRS]

Mine is an MY12 SE 3.0 with 55K on the clock. I’ve been off road once in anger. OK, twice if you count my back block! The rest of the time it trundles along the eastern freeway from Warrandyte to the CBD.

So far, under warranty I have had replaced:

Brake switch ($30??)
Starter motor (UK cost GBP 277 so probably a grand here) est $1300
Ring gear (no idea but it took them a while, say another grand parts) est $1500
Lower control arms front end (or something like that- ill check my paperwork) est $500
Oil return pipe turbo (estimate $300)

Total estimate: $3,300

Based on that rate of replacement, I don’t regret shelling out for the extended warranty with Allianz.

Surely if your car is a 2012 model then it is still under LR warranty so why is it claimed under the extended warranty :confused:

[the_preacher1973]

Surely if your car is a 2012 model then it is still under LR warranty so why is it claimed under the extended warranty :confused:

It's not. But "based on that rate of replacement" he feels he will get value from it in the future.

[lpj]

It's not. But "based on that rate of replacement" he feels he will get value from it in the future. Your right preacher. I was probably being a little cryptic. I meant based on what has needed replacing so far.

[LandyAndy]

Mine is an MY12 SE 3.0 with 55K on the clock. I’ve been off road once in anger. OK, twice if you count my back block! The rest of the time it trundles along the eastern freeway from Warrandyte to the CBD.

So far, under warranty I have had replaced:

Brake switch ($30??)
Starter motor (UK cost GBP 277 so probably a grand here) est $1300
Ring gear (no idea but it took them a while, say another grand parts) est $1500
Lower control arms front end (or something like that- ill check my paperwork) est $500
Oil return pipe turbo (estimate $300)

Total estimate: $3,300

Based on that rate of replacement, I don’t regret shelling out for the extended warranty with Allianz.

To do the ring gear is a body off job job I would have thought,add another $1500 or so.
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

Hi Andy,

Do you have the specific details of the warranty that was offered as part of the Main Event deal? It may be a 'true' extension of the factory warranty .... as this event is subsidised by the factory...the brand.

Would be interesting to review.

Cheers,

Kev.

Must look into that.
I recieved little paperwork on the day.Expected that I would get it in the mail.
The only reciept I have was by email,mind you the whole deal was done on the mobile phone and via emails;);););)
Andrew

[Celtoid]

Your right preacher. I was probably being a little cryptic. I meant based on what has needed replacing so far.


Still a bit of string....


I had a run of issues with mine when I first got it ... then good for years until the one oil leak about a year or so into the extended warranty.


But it's insurance....

[LandyAndy]

They did offer me an Allianze insurance deal,told them I hadnt arranged insurance yet but would be before taking delivery.SGIO were almost $400 cheaper;););););)
They were surprised as I did the deal on the phone in front of them,told them I have 8 policys and over 25 years with SGIO,they did say they couldnt compete with that.
Andrew

[lpj]

To do the ring gear is a body off job job I would have thought,add another $1500 or so. Andrew Eek. Didn't know that! There is a rattle that needs to be looked at so it will have to go back. Maybe it's good I wasn't aware of it. Not too keen on the idea of the body off. I know it's run of the mill but the thought is still unpleasant!

[lpj]

Still a bit of string.... I had a run of issues with mine when I first got it ... then good for years until the one oil leak about a year or so into the extended warranty. But it's insurance....

Agreed.

[Basil135]

Eek. Didn't know that! There is a rattle that needs to be looked at so it will have to go back. Maybe it's good I wasn't aware of it. Not too keen on the idea of the body off. I know it's run of the mill but the thought is still unpleasant!

Don't forget that these cars are designed to enable them to remove the body.

From the guys I have spoken to, and from what I have seen, it is no big deal to them these days.

Personally, I wouldn't worry about it.

[sheerluck]

Don't forget that these cars are designed to enable them to remove the body.

From the guys I have spoken to, and from what I have seen, it is no big deal to them these days.

Personally, I wouldn't worry about it.

Having done a body lift myself, I would agree that it really is no big deal, and would go so far as to say that it is a very clever design.

When I did my D3, it was only the occasional bolt or electrical connector complaining about being taken apart for the first time in 7 years that slowed us down.

[tiddy]

In my opinion, the LR/Allianz extended warranty is a another insurance, just like house & contents, albeit a bit more expensive.

As a few have mentioned here, the cost of it has been covered by repairs made so far, yet there are certainly heaps of people who have paid for the cover and have never had to make a claim. It really is a personal choice, when we hot our car this year, we were offered the extended warranty at $1500 off the regular price if we purchased prior to delivery, tempting, but we didn't do it.

I don't know if we will purchase it before the warranty expires, but we have plenty of time to think about it.

[Meken]

I think it adds value at sale time if you are selling near the end of factory warranty or in extended warranty ( especially with those pesky big end bearings in the diesel that rotate and starve the engine of oil) .

[Celtoid]

I think it adds value at sale time if you are selling near the end of factory warranty or in extended warranty ( especially with those pesky big end bearings in the diesel that rotate and starve the engine of oil) .


100% agree.


But it doesn't need to be a specific concern when selling the car. Having a car in warranty or extended warranty instantly negates the first question some bold buyers ask .... "Is there anything wrong with it?"

It also allows you to ensure nothing is wrong with the car when you sell it.

[simmo1]

Extended warranties are only transferrable in a private sale, not trading in to a dealer. Also as advised here it is worthwhile looking elsewhere for extended warranty. The LR product has quite a few limitations and really isn't extended warranty. Allianz offers 2 products, the dearer one appears to be very similar to the normal factory warranty and costs much the same as the lesser LR extended warranty. It looks like dealing with Allianz directly might be much better value, and service, than the LR product.
Simmo

[Grumbles]

It's a few years ago now but I had a Swan Insurance extended manufacturers warranty on a non Land Rover fourby. Over three years that $1200 policy paid out some +$20G and all without one hassle or even a question.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Like everyone insurance can be soooo confusing.

The Allianz/Land Rover Extended Warranty offered by my dealer is $3,995.00 but my Leasing Company is unwilling to pay that amount as it is not within the lease agreement.

They are offering an alternative policy from Australian Warranty Network at $1,305 but I am assuming that this policy excludes Land Rover Assist (although I'd probably go back to NRMA Premium care as I've been a member for ever.)

Triple the cost is a significant impost, particularly when I'll have to front that out of my own pocket.

Has anyone used AWN?

[seano87]

Like everyone insurance can be soooo confusing.

The Allianz/Land Rover Extended Warranty offered by my dealer is $3,995.00 but my Leasing Company is unwilling to pay that ammount as it is not within the lease agreement.

They are offering an alternative policy from Australian Warranty Network at $1,305 but I am assuming that this policy excludes Land Rover Assist (although I'd probably go back to NRMA Premium care as I've been a member for ever.)

Triple the cost is a significant impost, particularly when I'll have to front that out of my own pocket.

Has anyone used AWN?

The AWN product also doesn't include anything that you'd typically expect from a warranty. Plus some stupid conditions.

[LandyAndy]

About to tackle Ford Australia on a paint fail.
I doubt I will have any luck but Im going to try.
Perhaps if the vehicle originally had a extended warranty it may have made the argument easier.
2006 Ford Territory Ghia turbo.Currently has 57000km,we are the second owner,all services by the selling dealer done ahead of the km due to time,vehicle sheded most of its life.
Car looks as brand new,except the roof bonnet.During the Xmas holidays we had a couple of 40degC days,after it looked like somebody polished the bonnet/rooftop/doortops with wire wool.Ther has been a clearcoat failure.
If Ford dont cough up will be hitting up the insurance company.
Approached the local quasi Ford dealer(they also sell Nissan/Mitsubishi) today,they wernt interested in chasing it up.They suggested I contact the selling/servicing dealer.Told them I want a 60000km service plus transmission service done but Im not interested either,will see the the selling servicing dealer,being a true ford dealer they may be better people to deal with:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:.
Andrew

[PeterOZ]

Good luck with that!

Given its age not even implied warranty will cover you. Insurance probably not either as it is not crash related.

[sniegy]

Like everyone insurance can be soooo confusing.

The Allianz/Land Rover Extended Warranty offered by my dealer is $3,995.00 but my Leasing Company is unwilling to pay that amount as it is not within the lease agreement.

They are offering an alternative policy from Australian Warranty Network at $1,305 but I am assuming that this policy excludes Land Rover Assist (although I'd probably go back to NRMA Premium care as I've been a member for ever.)

Triple the cost is a significant impost, particularly when I'll have to front that out of my own pocket.

Has anyone used AWN?
AWN - STAY AWAY !!!:censored:

[SBD4]

There has been some discussion regarding AWN previously:

Here is one:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/96485-buy-extended-warranty-not-post1537432.html

[PeterOZ]

I had the $3995 warranty through my dealer. Only came close to making one claim for the compressor but dealer covered it themselves.

In hindsight was it value for money? Probably not but gave small measure of peace of mind.

It has expired now.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Surely if your car is a 2012 model then it is still under LR warranty so why is it claimed under the extended warranty :confused:It's not. But "based on that rate of replacement" he feels he will get value from it in the future.My car is also a MY12 and the original 3 year warranty ends next week. Some may remember an event with my car on Mt Ousley Road to which I am ever so grateful I had a new car warranty and everything was repaired without trouble or angst. Future costs of a similar value are scary to me until I own the vehicle and have that part of my disposable income available to me once again.

The AWM limits on the replaced components most certainly would not have covered that warranty claim.

Is $77 per week value for piece of mind?

[PeterOZ]

will depend on the terms of the warranty and the underwriters. they are markets as genuine LR warranty same as the new car warranty but I am led to beleive that getting claims approved is a nightmare and most are rejected leading to litigation. he who has deepest pockets and more layers wins.

Perhaps the newer offerings from LR dealers are better and you are actually protected?

Lotz-A-Landies assume you have had end of warrnty checks done by your state moroting body RACQ, NRMA, RACV and an indie Landie specialist as well as the dealer?

I did all of that when I was coming off lease and off warranty, had many, many items attended to as part of that including fuel pumps and transmission steel tray and service.


cheers
me
:cool:

[Celtoid]

will depend on the terms of the warranty and the underwriters. they are markets as genuine LR warranty same as the new car warranty but I am led to beleive that getting claims approved is a nightmare and most are rejected leading to litigation. he who has deepest pockets and more layers wins.

Perhaps the newer offerings from LR dealers are better and you are actually protected?

Lotz-A-Landies assume you have had end of warrnty checks done by your state moroting body RACQ, NRMA, RACV and an indie Landie specialist as well as the dealer?

I did all of that when I was coming off lease and off warranty, had many, many items attended to as part of that including fuel pumps and transmission steel tray and service.


cheers
me
:cool:


Make a few calls ....


Read this thread from start to finish ....


Get the right deal ... which used to be Allianz not LR .... all is good,


All this other stuff is just noise ....


Seriously folks ...

[Ben_Vapid]

Hey guys,

My factory warranty has expired and i'm looking at options. It's still not clear to me what others went with as options to an extended warranty? Has anyone purchased an extended warranty through platinum car finance? I've read old threads where they just resold the allianz option.

[Meken]

If your factory warranty has expired you might be out of options - you won't get the Allianz / LR one

[Celtoid]

If your factory warranty has expired you might be out of options - you won't get the Allianz / LR one


That was my understanding of Allianz when I took out extended on my old D4. Right up to the day is OK but then it's not an option.


Other companies may have a different policy but since Allianz under-write/sell on their products to LR, I imagine LR would have the same limitations.

[Ben_Vapid]

If your factory warranty has expired you might be out of options - you won't get the Allianz / LR one

Yup seems that way, I was overseas for 7 weeks and came back and it had lapsed, they weren't interested. Even though the same dealer has serviced it from the start and it's still super low km's. Seems I have no option now but keep up the preventative maintenance and hope nothing breaks!

[dazray]

I wouldn't worry too much. Mine is an MY11 SE purchased Aug 2011 and last service they found an oil leak in the upper sump and fixed it for free one year out of warranty. I also have had it serviced at the same dealer I brought it from since new, which I think might help. Mine currently has 47,000km on the clock.

Daz

[RHS58]

Yup seems that way, I was overseas for 7 weeks and came back and it had lapsed, they weren't interested. Even though the same dealer has serviced it from the start and it's still super low km's. Seems I have no option now but keep up the preventative maintenance and hope nothing breaks!

Alternatively, you could trade for a new one with warranty?
It's only money after all.

[Ben_Vapid]

Alternatively, you could trade for a new one with warranty?
It's only money after all.

Haha i've done too many mods to mine now, i'm committed!

[Ben_Vapid]

I wouldn't worry too much. Mine is an MY11 SE purchased Aug 2011 and last service they found an oil leak in the upper sump and fixed it for free one year out of warranty. I also have had it serviced at the same dealer I brought it from since new, which I think might help. Mine currently has 47,000km on the clock.

Luckily they picked up a leak from the turbo drain pipe and replaced everything around it last year. Hopefully that was my one big issue with this car!

[l00kin4]

Digging up a bit of an older thread here. Coming up now on my last month of factory warranty and contemplating the extended warranty from LR/Allianz.

Based on a bit of digging around the forum and a quote I received a couple of years ago, the price for an extra 2 years warranty will sit somewhere between about $3500 and $4000

I know it's really just insurance which may return nothing more than peace of mind. So is that worth $150+ per month for 2 years... ?

If I'd had the car from new I think I'd be less likely to consider it but for the first 6 months and ~23k I don't really know how the vehicle was used - there was a lot of red dust in it though. The LCA bushes and battery have already been replaced under warranty but otherwise no real issues for me.

I am planning to keep my D4 for a while, beyond this period, so the benefits in resale aren't particularly relevant in my case.

Edit: I'm up to ~63k km

Opening up for thoughts from the forum....

Thanks,
David

[TuffRR]

I reckon whether or not it is worthwhile will depend on the kilometres you have on it and its general use.

Mine (MY11) has just ticked over 100,000kms and in the last 30,000, pretty much all the common things that go wrong with these have gone wrong. Some of these parts have been upgraded in the newer model years so may be less of an issue for a MY14, but in my experience the one reliable thing with Land Rovers is that parts will fail and its often the same things.

Having said that, if the extended warranty is only for 2 years then you would potentially need a lot of things to go wrong to come out in front if its going to cost $4k to extend warranty - ie catastrophic failure. There are many of the common issues that can be fixed cheaply by sourcing parts from the UK and DIYing if you are reasonably handy on the tools.

There are probably also quite a few wear and tear items coming up that wont be covered by warranty (ie shocks). I'd be more inclined to put the $4k towards some of this more preventative stuff that will keep the vehicle in good shape rather than fixing problems as they arise.

[l00kin4]

Thanks for that - good points. I'll edit the original post to include the km's. ~63k


I reckon whether or not it is worthwhile will depend on the kilometres you have on it and its general use.

Mine (MY11) has just ticked over 100,000kms and in the last 30,000, pretty much all the common things that go wrong with these have gone wrong. Some of these parts have been upgraded in the newer model years so may be less of an issue for a MY14, but in my experience the one reliable thing with Land Rovers is that parts will fail and its often the same things.

Having said that, if the extended warranty is only for 2 years then you would potentially need a lot of things to go wrong to come out in front if its going to cost $4k to extend warranty - ie catastrophic failure. There are many of the common issues that can be fixed cheaply by sourcing parts from the UK and DIYing if you are reasonably handy on the tools.

There are probably also quite a few wear and tear items coming up that wont be covered by warranty (ie shocks). I'd be more inclined to put the $4k towards some of this more preventative stuff that will keep the vehicle in good shape rather than fixing problems as they arise.

[eddomak]

Having said that, if the extended warranty is only for 2 years then you would potentially need a lot of things to go wrong to come out in front if its going to cost $4k to extend warranty - ie catastrophic failure. There are many of the common issues that can be fixed cheaply by sourcing parts from the UK and DIYing if you are reasonably handy on the tools.


I purchased the 3 year extended warranty via Allianz in 2010 and it was very worth it for me because of the pricing and then packaging it into a lease agreement. I think in the end I paid the equivalent of $1100 out of pocket. I have managed to recoup significantly more than I paid as my LCA was done under extended warranty (in the last year of it), and some other things as well. But if I had paid $4K for only 2 years then I would definitely have been out of pocket. It would have been nice if the extended warranty had also covered my 2nd battery replacement, but someone it didn't.

[Garfield]

My 2016 D4 is coming up to 15 months old and I average about 25,000 km per year. I took out the extra 2 year warranty when I bought the vehicle new and it cost me around $3,000 for memory.

I guess my take on it was if there happened to be an expensive break down ( not wear and tear ) - I'm covered. also I can sell and up grade the vehicle at 4.5 years old with 6 months warranty left. Also I have seen and heard of a number of repairs required on D4's that cost well and truly in excess of $3,000. So whether my D4 fails or not, its a numbers game and I guess its whether you want to take the risk or not.

p.s. This D4 is my first LR and unfortunately in the past I'd heard a lot of horror stories about failures, electrical faults and how expensive they can be to repair. The old saying - insurance is a waste of money until you need it.

[DiscoJeffster]

Mine had the drivers intake manifold replaced at the same time as the secondary turbine actuator to resolve some restricted performance errors. $4700 later.

[l00kin4]

My 2016 D4 is coming up to 15 months old and I average about 25,000 km per year. I took out the extra 2 year warranty when I bought the vehicle new and it cost me around $3,000 for memory.

I guess my take on it was if there happened to be an expensive break down ( not wear and tear ) - I'm covered. also I can sell and up grade the vehicle at 4.5 years old with 6 months warranty left. Also I have seen and heard of a number of repairs required on D4's that cost well and truly in excess of $3,000. So whether my D4 fails or not, its a numbers game and I guess its whether you want to take the risk or not.

p.s. This D4 is my first LR and unfortunately in the past I'd heard a lot of horror stories about failures, electrical faults and how expensive they can be to repair. The old saying - insurance is a waste of money until you need it.
Thanks for that. My first LR too and I must admit I was also slightly spooked by some of the horror stories. I was actually going to buy a slightly older D4 but read somewhere that they got a bit more reliable from MY12 onwards. After time spent on this forum I'm less convinced about this now and still very happy with my D4. I clock up about half the kms you do but do still worry slightly about a big $ repair being needed like DiscoJeffster. Maybe a definite $4k is better than a possible much bigger repair bill. I'll get some quotes and make a decision
David

[cjc_td5]

My warranty runs out at the end of May 2017 and I have taken the extended warranty. Was $4,200 as I have already done 93,000km so had to take the 200,000km option. Yes my D4 has been faultless in its first three years and I don't see why that should change, but it is more for peace of mind and also I have the opportunity to offset a fair proportion of the cost through my business....

Chris

[l00kin4]

Mine had the drivers intake manifold replaced at the same time as the secondary turbine actuator to resolve some restricted performance errors. $4700 later.

Thanks - at what age / km's was that ?

David

[DiscoJeffster]

Thanks - at what age / km's was that ?

David

At five years of age and 160,000km. Previous owner but I have the service records for it.

[eddomak]

...in the past I'd heard a lot of horror stories about failures, electrical faults and how expensive they can be to repair. The old saying - insurance is a waste of money until you need it.

I had a Freelander 1 in the past and had sworn off LR's after a new head gasket at 27,500kms at the 2 year mark, and new engine at 37,500kms 1 year later and out of warranty. Fortunately LR paid for the engine and parts, but I was still left with a $5K bill for all the downstream problems (heater matrix thing).

As you can imagine, I only bought another LR after a LOT of research and with the additional assurance of an extended warranty. I thought to myself it would also give some reassurance to someone (who also may be wary of LR reliability) if I was to sell it.

[PJR]

I really tossed up whether to spend the money for the extended warranty on my first 2011 D4, as the factory warranty was coming to an end.
So glad I did!
First claim was for the EAS compressor 6 months out from end of factory warranty. Following that I had the alternator, battery, starter motor, rear diff, front pump seal and front flange assembly on transfer case, lower control arm bushes, rear drive shaft.
I purchased warranty through Landrover and never had an issue with claims so happy from that perspective.
I have since purchased a 2016 TDV6 and paid for the extended warranty on purchase without a second thought.
Love the cars but you need to be conscious of potential issues and the cots of subsequent repairs.
Call it peace of mind!

[AndrewM]

... First claim was for the EAS compressor 6 months out from end of factory warranty. Following that I had the alternator, battery, starter motor, rear diff, front pump seal and front flange assembly on transfer case, lower control arm bushes, rear drive shaft. ...

And after all that you replaced it with a ... wait for it ... Land Rover D4! Gotta love the seductive hypnotic power of that Land Rover grin [bigsmile]

[l00kin4]

4 weeks into my extended warranty and just had the door latches front and rear on driver's side replaced. Invoice to Allianz $948.40

So far the extension seems like a good idea! We'll see what happens in the next 23 months...

David

[LRD414]

4 weeks into my extended warranty and just had the door latches front and rear on driver's side replaced.
What went wrong?

Scott

[l00kin4]

What went wrong?

Scott

Hi Scott,

First symptom was that the rear driver's side door started not unlocking, by any method (it worked about 1 time in 10). The next day the same rear latch also started not locking properly, so the car wouldn't lock.

When I took it in to get fixed they first replaced the rear latch mechanism. The new replacement latch was faulty, so they replaced the replacement. Then in the process of testing it they determined that the front door latch was also faulty and replaced that too. (Glad I didn't wait in the service dept for the job to be finished - dropped it off at ~7:30 and got it back at almost 5:30! although I don't think they started it until late morning)

All working nicely again now although there is a small loose rattle in the driver's door near the window switch mechanism, so it will be going back in again. [bighmmm]

David

[DiscoJeffster]

Seems to be very common issue. Mine's had two replaced as well. The motors that drive the lock mechanism get gummed up and stop working. They can be stripped and cleaned to fix. Alternatively the motors are available. I bought half a dozen for a few $$& on AliExpress and they're sitting in my cupboard for next time.

[l00kin4]

Seems to be very common issue. Mine's had two replaced as well. The motors that drive the lock mechanism get gummed up and stop working. They can be stripped and cleaned to fix. Alternatively the motors are available. I bought half a dozen for a few $$& on AliExpress and they're sitting in my cupboard for next time.
I thought that must have been the case as when I booked it in and delivered it for repair there was pretty much no query about the issue at all from the service guys at the dealership and they knew they had the parts in stock without checking...

[PerthDisco]

I think it is very unlikely (95%) you will exceed the cost of the additional warranty. I didn't and the (very well) known faults are relatively few and easy to allow for on a preventative basis with that cash. It's a money making business that I reckon is very profitable. I may be speaking more so for the 2.7D engine as turbo and manifold issues don't seem to affect these.

Other than on this forum Where problems surface I never hear in day to day life anyone who has a major complaint.

I can totally appreciate the peace of mind factor though. (A good Indy helps also)

[ATH]

"A good indy helps". Yes I couldn't agree more with that comment. I'll be relying heavily on the 2 in Perth I use for advice/work etc. as from past experience they're better than any thing you'll get from the stealers.
AlanH.