Thread: To buy an extended warranty or not?

I would definitely get the Allianz one. Have claimed the instrument pack, new compressor, front lower ball joints and bushes, recirc motor (fart noise) on aircon, various components when airbag warning light has come on, couple of seals along the drive line, new ashtray and a couple of other things that dont come to mind right now. Even payed to tow the car. Has more than payed for itself. Using this and another site I have been able to pick the issues early on and havent had any for a while. Well worth the $2000

I got the extended Warranty through Austral, 4 years as you can pass it on to the next owner, and I think if I cancel it I can get what ever is left back (don't quote me on that). But I have already had my compressor replaced and a temp gauge (or something like that) replaced no problems because of the warranty. Like any insurance you hope never to need it, but if you do then thank your lucky stars for that great decision to get it!

Originally Posted by Homer Simpson

"Extended warranty? How could I lose?"

(NB: homer had a crayon up his nose reducing his IQ at the time)

Personally - no, never ever. But then, I don't own a near new landie full of lucas (?) electrickery. At least you don't have the model that needs the body taken off to replace the turbo do you???

Whilst I still have two years left on the factory warranty, I made Dad purchase the Allianz warranty late 2008 when the warranty was due to run out on his 2005 TDV6 S. He has only made one claim so far, a new gearbox and at just over $5k to replace he has more than got his money back.

I have heard a rumour that Allianz are reviewing the Discoveries as an acceptable risk due to the high claim rates as opposed to the low number of policies sold in Australia.

I am starting to think now may be a good time to part with some cash and at least if they do happen to drop the Discoveries I am covered to the end of 2014.

Cheers

Steve

Originally Posted by WhiteD3

So, should I fork out upwards of $2k for an extended warranty or chance it?

Don't forget that it's not just the extended warranty cost , but the
continued service cost . After the New Vehicle 3 years is up , you
can save a packet by changing your own oil/filter rather than
paying some muppet $330 p/hr labour plus BS oil prices at a Dealer.
The 2 year extended cost is up in the 4 grand area really . Now, that
pays for some repairs especially if you're not a diesel or caravan
driver. The real cost of 3 years plus 2 with required services is
over 7 grand ..................

Originally Posted by strudeltoowoomba

I have heard a rumour that Allianz are reviewing the Discoveries as an acceptable risk due to the high claim rates as opposed to the low number of policies sold in Australia.



Cheers

Steve

My D2 is out of the extended Allianz extended warranty in May this year.They have been good,so has the car with very little faults,so in my case i would have been better without it,but that is what insurance is all about.

About a year & a half ago,the Allianz rep told me they were gonna drop all LR products as the Dealers were robbing them.

And with the Allianze policy,you don't have to use the dealers for servicing or repairs, i used a specialist independant LR repairer's,which they said was OK.
(MR auto Redcliffe)

Originally Posted by Neil P

Don't forget that it's not just the extended warranty cost , but the
continued service cost . After the New Vehicle 3 years is up , you
can save a packet by changing your own oil/filter rather than
paying some muppet $330 p/hr labour plus BS oil prices at a Dealer.
The 2 year extended cost is up in the 4 grand area really . Now, that
pays for some repairs especially if you're not a diesel or caravan
driver. The real cost of 3 years plus 2 with required services is
over 7 grand ..................

Just adding to this thought - you can stop using the muppets right from the start. No dealer can make you use their services and withhold warranty. Servicing needs to be done by a qualified mechanic.

Just using a LR specialist has halved by service costs - along with getting it dome right the first time.

In terms of extending warranty - I think one needs to consider the vehicle's history. I'll be taking it out on Grover as it's warranty claim list resembles the New York phone book and it is currently booked in for a new transfer case and synchro on the gearbox.

If the vehicle had been trouble free for a period I might not have bothered.

As Scallops says RIGHT TIME FIRST TIME

What i can't work out,is why this trouble with LR dealers,it gives the brand a bad reputation

I have had heaps of vans go to the local Mitsy dealer over the last 19 yrs or so,and never had any real problems,just started at toyota with our latest vans,& so far so good..

As for my experience with LR dealers,let's just say i will never go back.....
















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