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Model specific boards => Golf mk8 => Topic started by: Yorkshire gti on 08 February 2024, 19:45
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Car booked in for latest recall at end of the month.
In May it will need MOT etc. VW advise end of warranty check.
What are those of you with similar time scales thinking of re extended warranty, service plans please?
Car has done 10,000 miles and has had the usual recalls plus new steering wheel, front struts replaced early on due to creaking noises.
I aim to keep her another 2.5 years and then go for a non performance car. I love my gti’s but I’m retired now and bit more sedate in my driving practices 😂
I have had no bongs since steering wheel was replaced but I am a bit apprehensive of the cover provided by extended VW warranty of inherent design faults/recalls possibly not being covered?
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Can’t comment on warranty but…..don’t give up the GTIs!
I didn’t get my first until I did retire and I’m now on my 4th.
No intention of thinking my age here!
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I was retired for a year and then got pulled back into work by a mate, GTI is going nowhere.
With respect to a warranty, I didn’t bother extending after 3 years, mostly because of nightmare ‘not covered sir’ conversations with JLR a few years back and also the GTI had been flawless over the first three years. However, given some of the posts on here re. MK8 software gremlins, I think I’d extend if it was mine as long as the known points are copper bottom covered?
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Car booked in for latest recall at end of the month.
In May it will need MOT etc. VW advise end of warranty check.
What are those of you with similar time scales thinking of re extended warranty, service plans please?
Car has done 10,000 miles and has had the usual recalls plus new steering wheel, front struts replaced early on due to creaking noises.
I aim to keep her another 2.5 years and then go for a non performance car. I love my gti’s but I’m retired now and bit more sedate in my driving practices 😂
I have had no bongs since steering wheel was replaced but I am a bit apprehensive of the cover provided by extended VW warranty of inherent design faults/recalls possibly not being covered?
This is the best thing to do
https://www.insurewithvolkswagen.co.uk/extended-warranty
Had this on my last 3 GTI worth paying for the no excess option also cheaper and way more comprehensive (full component cover option) than most aftermarket warranty companies too.
You must take it out BEFORE your existing 3 years warranty expires though.
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@Yorkshire gti; if you’re planning on keeping your car for 2+ years beyond the original factory warranty, then you might want to consider VW’s All In product (2 yrs warranty, 2 yrs servicing, 2 yrs roadside assistance cover and 2 yrs MOT’s). Depends where you plan on getting your car serviced in future; if you’re planning on using a VW independent specialist, then probably not worth going for the All In product.
As with any extended warranty, always worth studying to small print and T&C’s to make sure you’re happy with the scope of cover provided to ensure it meets your needs.
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This is the best thing to do
https://www.insurewithvolkswagen.co.uk/extended-warranty
Had this on my last 3 GTI worth paying for the no excess option also cheaper and way more comprehensive (full component cover option) than most aftermarket warranty companies too.
You must take it out BEFORE your existing 3 years warranty expires though.
Thanks Davo. I will be extending my 3 year lease for a further 12 months when it ends in June. I won't have any right to buy or extend after that so the 2 year "All In" cover is not an option. I'll have to go with this VW 12 month extended warranty and will make sure I do it before the car is three years old.
I've had a quick look at it and it states that it covers:
"The costs of repairing or replacing the factory-fitted mechanical and electrical components of your vehicle that have suffered sudden failure during the period of cover subject to the maximum claim limit and the terms and conditions of this policy.
We will also pay for the costs of repairing or replacing the covered factory fitted mechanical and electrical components of your vehicle that have suffered sudden failure as a result of water ingress.
We will also pay for the costs of consequential failure of a covered component subject to the maximum claims limit and the terms and conditions of this policy."
The obvious exclusion is perishable items but I'd say a steering wheel and infotainment system aren't meant to be perishable.
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Thank you all for the useful advice and links. I will read further.
Re age doesn’t matter I do agree but most of my driving these days is ferrying grandchildren around.
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Having similar thoughts myself. Mine is 3 years in April on a 4yr PCP deal. There is a deal that gives you 2 years warranty and 2 years servicing that look interesting.
Only question is whether I keep it beyond the PCP period as that involves paying the lump sum off. They're keen to get me in to discuss 'options' at the moment so might see what they say. New prices are silly so might be better off sticking with what I have.
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VW's 3 year warranty for new cars, like most other manufacturers, has the added benefit of Europe wide (possibly Worldwide?) roadside assistance and recovery (RA & R).
If I buy a one year additional VW warranty, I don't think it includes RA & R. Or does it?
I'm asking because I'm planning a two week drive in Europe just after the car is 3 years old and RA & R cover bought separately is about £85 from the AA.
Another option might be to get it included in next years insurance.
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VW's 3 year warranty for new cars, like most other manufacturers, has the added benefit of Europe wide (possibly Worldwide?) roadside assistance and recovery (RA & R).
If I buy a one year additional VW warranty, I don't think it includes RA & R. Or does it?
I'm asking because I'm planning a two week drive in Europe just after the car is 3 years old and RA & R cover bought separately is about £85 from the AA.
Another option might be to get it included in next years insurance.
Isn’t it just one year roadside / Euro assistance with a new VW? That’s all I’ve ever got when I’ve bought a new VW.
Just checked VW’s website which seems to confirm just 1 year’s cover for UK roadside assistance and Euro assistance.
https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/owners-and-services/servicing-and-parts/breakdown-and-repairs.html#:~:text=All%20new%20Volkswagen%20passenger%20vehicles,range%20and%20Touareg).
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Cheers SRGTD. So VW are even meaner than I thought.
I'll have to get AA or RAC cover then and add it to the holiday cost.
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How I wish I'd gone for the extended warranty!
Mine expired end of February.
2 weeks later, the bongs started again, worse than ever before, took it to the dealer and the replacement steering wheel has now failed again and needs another replacement at £545.00.
Because the part has previously been replaced, VW UK are doing a 70% 'goodwill contribution' with my dealer chipping in the remainder.
Fast forward another week and I'm getting 2 new front tyres fitted at a tyre centre then the fitter comes back in to reception and tells me I have a coolant leak at the water pump.
So I find my nearest VW dealership (working away from home) and they diagnose a leaking water pump/thermostat assembly.
That is being fitted tomorrow for the princely sum of £1150.
That warranty looks good value now and I'm kicking myself for not taking the option...
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How I wish I'd gone for the extended warranty!
Mine expired end of February.
2 weeks later, the bongs started again, worse than ever before, took it to the dealer and the replacement steering wheel has now failed again and needs another replacement at £545.00.
Because the part has previously been replaced, VW UK are doing a 70% 'goodwill contribution' with my dealer chipping in the remainder.
Fast forward another week and I'm getting 2 new front tyres fitted at a tyre centre then the fitter comes back in to reception and tells me I have a coolant leak at the water pump.
So I find my nearest VW dealership (working away from home) and they diagnose a leaking water pump/thermostat assembly.
That is being fitted tomorrow for the princely sum of £1150.
That warranty looks good value now and I'm kicking myself for not taking the option...
I thought the faulty/leaking thermostat housings were a thing of the past?! Surely they’re not still using the same part?
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I don't know if the thermostat/water pump part has changed but the dealer did say that the new steering wheel replacements are updated and that is part of the reason for the 'good will' payment.
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I have taken that "all in deal" to extend my warranty.
Water pump is a big concern, but thats not a VW issue really. Water and metal, its always going to break at some point even if you don't drive the damned thing much.
My son's Mini has just needed a new one too... also eye watering expensive btw.
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A sensible move, Fred.
Awesome GTI quoted £850 for the genuine VW part including labour-I know I'm being shafted by the dealer but I don't want to drive the car any distance with a coolant leak.
The dealer down here quoted me for the 2 front tyres (Bridgestone Potenza Sport 235/35ZR19) and it worked out at £100 extra per tyre compared to the independent tyre centre that I used for identical tyres!
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Firstly, well done for bringing this to everyone’s attention Salamanca as it’s a good warning to all and a reminder not to take any sort of reliability for granted.
Secondly there’s no darned way a major component failing a month outside of warranty (water pump) could be described as ‘fit for purpose’. VW should be picking up that bill.
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Johnsons VW who now own all trust group dealers have put up labour rates to £140 per hour now.
Extended warranty is a no brainer imo.
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We bought a 2019 R last Sept through VW approved, so have till Sept 2025 with all in warranty, but car will be over 6 years then and so we will not be able to take out the All In option, but think you can take warranty out till 10 years on an annual basis and given the car type and figures quoted here for repairs, this will be definitely something doing Sept 2025.
EDIT: It seems mileage based, so doubt this car goes over 80,000 miles in next ten years, and has FVWSH and will continue to be, so should be able to cover year on year till its at least 10-12 years old.
To be eligible to benefit from this cover, you must confirm the following statements are correct:
You don't live in the Isle of Man or the Channel Isles
You are not in the motor trade or deal with the buying, selling or repairing of motor vehicles
Your vehicle must not be used for hire or reward, public services (e.g. emergency services), professional instruction, competition or off-road use, motor rally, speed or duration tests or any practice for these events
Your vehicle has not done more than 100,000 miles
Your vehicle was not manufactured by anyone other than Volkswagen
Your vehicle is not a kit car, grey import or powered by fuel cell(s) or LPG
Your vehicle has not been modified from the manufacturers' specification (manufacturer fitted optional extras are not classed as being a modification)
You must make sure your vehicle is serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's schedule
Your vehicle is not a pre-series or special series vehicle (limited editions with less than 200 vehicles produced)
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Johnsons VW who now own all trust group dealers have put up labour rates to £140 per hour now.
Extended warranty is a no brainer imo.
My local VW (Marshalls) is currently £156 per hour... :sick:
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Johnsons VW who now own all trust group dealers have put up labour rates to £140 per hour now.
Extended warranty is a no brainer imo.
My local VW (Marshalls) is currently £156 per hour... :sick:
Madness at that rate and mostly sh!t service! :grin: