Thread: 03 D2 TD5 3 year warranty

Originally Posted by wilsonlew

Looking at the above for $37k and found a couple of oil leaks.The dealer(a big group)said for $1k more he'll throw in the 3 year warranty (instead of usual 3 month)Is this a fair deal to you fellas?
Ta
regards wilsonlew

Well he's not "throwing it in" but yes $1k is about right for a 3 year warranty....I assume it is with All States Warranty or similar? As a guide, I had a quote recently for $1500 for 3 year cover.

I would recomend to anyone taking out this extended warranty and for as long as you can. I took one out for 2 years and it paid for close on $4k worth of repairs on my D2 from broken radiator, clutch master slave cylinder, injector loom, window motor and a couple of other bits and pieces.....you don't have to have too mnay things go wrong in a D2 for it to cost upwards of $1k so money definitely well spent I would say......and piece of mind.

My 10c, Mick

Originally Posted by wilsonlew

Looking at the above for $37k and found a couple of oil leaks.The dealer(a big group)said for $1k more he'll throw in the 3 year warranty (instead of usual 3 month)Is this a fair deal to you fellas?
Ta
regards wilsonlew

Read the fine print of the 3 yr warranty.
I can't see it being a factory extended warranty so it will probably be something like AWG.
If it's not factory, you'll have to get the car serviced (usually by a dealer) right on the specified Km/time or this can void the warranty.
Most aftermarket warranties don't cover certain items - like oil leaks. Some only cover major component failures so check the warranty conditions thoroughly.

Is the car still under new car warranty ?
If in doubt, PM me the VIN (just the last 6 numbers) & I'll check for you.

I would have thought ANY oil leaks would prevent the vehicle getting a roadworthy certificate (if you are in QLD).

Originally Posted by solmanic

I would have thought ANY oil leaks would prevent the vehicle getting a roadworthy certificate (if you are in QLD).

AFAIK, they affect roadworthiness here in NSW only if they drip.

Some warranties don't cover seals/gaskets - some do but some don't.
It's all in the fine print.

Originally Posted by Scouse

AFAIK, they affect roadworthiness here in NSW only if they drip.

Judging by the harshness of many inspectors here in QLD they must assume all oil leaks drip... eventually.

Dont most of those warranties only cover you up to a certain $ value, if its not a factory extended warranty. Matt

Yes, and it's not very much. Also don't cover anything caused by overheating, such as head gaskets.

I bought the ASWN one when my factory warranty ran out. At the time if you bought it off LR then they would double the coverage value, otherwise it wouldn't have been worth it. When my fuel pump went they would only cover $1000 of the $1300 it cost to replace (inc labour). Still better than paying $1300 but without the double cover they would have only paid $500. So far it has just about paid for itself.

Originally Posted by Scouse

AFAIK, they affect roadworthiness here in NSW only if they drip.

that is correct.....if it drips on the ground while being inspected for a pink slip it will fail....

it could be saturated with all different oils......but as long as nothing drips off during the few minutes it takes
for the inspection......it will pass......in nsw....