Thread: D4 protectant pack from LR - necessary?

You know I had never really taken much notice of the sales staff trying to sell protection packs at the time of purchase but your right, they are always sexy young things in tight clothes and always flirty. These dealer Tactics are plain unfair.

Originally Posted by brad72

Meant to say about the extended warranty. $2400 from my local dealer for the allianz 3 year 60,000km mirrored manufacturers warranty. Even if I sell after 5 years there will be 2 years warranty left, as long as i sell privately. Good selling point in my books

I've just received news that my D4 is going to build this month and should arrive in June - it's bloody worse than being an expectant dad! Brad72, do you know if this Allianz extended warranty is available at all dealers or can we purchase it directly from Allianz???

Ron

Originally Posted by Watpub

do you know if this Allianz extended warranty is available at all dealers or can we purchase it directly from Allianz???

Ron

You can purchase it from anyone at all who sells this in their range of Allianz products. There is a slight difference between buying it when your vehicle is "new" (I don't know if this needs to be under a certain number of kilometers) or "old" (anytime prior to factory warranty expiring).

I purchased mine from my leasing broker even though the dealer was another party entirely.

I purchased mine from the lease guy (Luke) at Southern Cross land rover here in Toowoomba. He is currently doing a special for AURLO members.

Originally Posted by brad72

You know I had never really taken much notice of the sales staff trying to sell protection packs at the time of purchase but your right, they are always sexy young things in tight clothes and always flirty. These dealer Tactics are plain unfair.

Brad72, you are clearly not aware that I'm female

Much embarrassed my wife when we were buying the D3.
We were sitting around waiting for the salesman to get info on colors & stuff when a youngish lady came over to introduce herself & mentioned she sold the tint, interior/exterior protection.
"Oh, your the Ming Mole?" said I.
Wife went very red, told me I was rude & probably hit me.
The Ming Mole just laughed & said it was a different brand & better.
Probably because she felt guilty the wife talked me into buying the whole kit with all the extras. X-Factor is the brand I think.
Must say that with 5 kids 7 or younger it does seem to make cleaning up spills, muddy foot marks & greasy finger prints easier.
Not so impressed with the exterior protection. Got a couple of small stains that will not come off.
Also I like waxing cars & watching the shine come up. I kinda miss doing that.
Jonesfam

Originally Posted by misheemee

Brad72, you are clearly not aware that I'm female

No, i didn't, so unlike me to dig myself into a big hole

Does anyone really know whether these sales-day protectorants and the like actually work?

A couple of years ago I bought a 350z (mid life crisis job ) and got conned with the guilt trip line about having to spend a little more on my "investment" and make sure it was protected. To be honest I still waxed it (and found I had to!) and when I sold it a few months ago the blackish wear and tear stains on the beige leather seat wouldn't budge.

So do these things actually do anything, or are we just paying while they park the car in the workshop for a couple of hours???

To be honest I'm happier spending about 50 bucks buying decent brand name products and doing the job myself - can't wait till my D4 arrives and I give her first wax job! It's a bit like that add where the guy stands back and looks at his Colourbond roof. (Hmm, thinking aloud maybe we should start another thread and find out what products other people use and how they find them).

Ron