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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Ninja on 29 October 2013, 20:02

Title: Warranty direct
Post by: Ninja on 29 October 2013, 20:02
Opinions?

Just set up my warranty in case the DSG sh*ts itself out the bonnet.

Ordered the top level of cover with Dealer cover.

£420 for 13 months. Wear and tear included after 90 days.
Title: Re: Warranty direct
Post by: MoshiMoshi on 29 October 2013, 20:03
As hilarious as I found that description of the potential DSG failure, thats BLOODY expensive! What does it cover?
Title: Re: Warranty direct
Post by: barrym381 on 29 October 2013, 20:12
Opinions?

Just set up my warranty in case the DSG sh*ts itself out the bonnet.

Ordered the top level of cover with Dealer cover.

£420 for 13 months. Wear and tear included after 90 days.
my car insurance is less than this  :laugh: and be careful what any warranty covers in the small print
Title: Re: Warranty direct
Post by: Ninja on 29 October 2013, 20:52
Well, I asked a LOT of questions. Basically, they've said it covers everything - I paid the extra £20 and got the SecureCare cover, which actually includes Auto/Semi Auto Gearbox ECU failures as well as all of the mechanicals.
Title: Re: Warranty direct
Post by: Ninja on 29 October 2013, 20:57
http://www.warrantydirect.co.uk/pdfs/6727-WD_Policy_BK_SecureCare.pdf

Title: Re: Warranty direct
Post by: Poached on 30 October 2013, 09:36
Well the level of cover decreases with age and mileage and they only contribute up to a certain hourly labour rate.

I've not heard great things about these 3rd party warranty companies even when they do cough up. I reckon they could cause delays to a repair taking place.

Probably better off sticking some money away in a savings account or chucking the repair bill on a 0% Credit card..at least it's still there if you haven't used it!

Title: Re: Warranty direct
Post by: th3_f15t on 30 October 2013, 12:38
Maybe sacrifice a small goat to the car gods in an attempt to appease them and prevent them from smiting your DSG gearbox? Although saving the pennies in a jar is probably more advisable, less messy and legal.