Thread: Land Rover Extended Warranty - Worthwhile?

Originally Posted by lpj

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.

Originally Posted by Basil135

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.

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.

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) .

Originally Posted by 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) .

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.

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

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.

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?