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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Wilko2008 on 25 March 2011, 11:17

Title: Extended warranty
Post by: Wilko2008 on 25 March 2011, 11:17

Hi All
I have had my GTI since new April 08 and have been really happy with it and so far no problems!

Anyway I have been contacted about if I wish to take out the extended warranty. The best deal seems to be over 3 years as it is just under £800, but it is still a lot of money....

The question is, is it worth it?? What do you guys think? Anyone with strong feelings either way please let me know to help me make up my mind!

Thanks

Title: Re: Extended warranty
Post by: MaXXeH on 25 March 2011, 14:42

do you think ur going to spend 800 on repairs??  what can go so wrong.

Title: Re: Extended warranty
Post by: Wilko2008 on 25 March 2011, 16:26

I do hope not, but it was really if I have a problem with the DSG gearbox or ECU but I agree it is a lot of money.

From what I have seen there aren't thousands of posts on here about mechanical failure of the GTI's so.... fingers crossed?!

Title: Re: Extended warranty
Post by: Snooze on 25 March 2011, 17:36

I considered the extended warranty.  But its just too much money.  Cars pretty expensive to run anyway, so paying extra for warranty wasn't really affordable for me!

Title: Re: Extended warranty
Post by: Stitch on 30 March 2011, 07:41

My car is now 4.5 years old (had it from approx 6 months old). I've taken out the AA parts and labour warranty for £72 as a sort of warranty on the car. If it breaks down and the AA can't fix you an claim up to £500 towards the repair cost.

The RAC have a similar product with a £2k claim limit but it excludes dual mass flywheels so I went with the AA.

It's not a full warranty but will help cover any big bills.

Title: Re: Extended warranty
Post by: Wilko2008 on 31 March 2011, 13:46

Nice one Stitch, thanks for that.

Title: Re: Extended warranty
Post by: Stitch on 31 March 2011, 17:34

No prob. Lots of the lotus guys use it as a cover for HGF!