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/...arranties.html


Cock up!

[alpick]

Try again

Don