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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: chris1h on 05 March 2015, 20:46

Title: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: chris1h on 05 March 2015, 20:46
as above. just got the letter from vw. worth it?  :whistle:
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: chris1h on 05 March 2015, 20:50

    Aerial and co-axial leads
    Air cleaners
    Auxiliary belts
    Bonnet, boot and fuel flap release cables
    Brake friction material and discs/drums
    Brake pipes and brake hoses
    Clutch pressure plates, bearings and frictional material
    Core plugs
    Distributor caps
    Drive shaft and steering rack gaiters
    Electrical wiring, connection blocks, terminals and fuses
    Exhaust systems (although catalytic converters are covered for internal failure only)
    Fuel filters
    All hinges
    Hoses, hose clips and connectors

    HT leads
    Light bulbs
    Non-Volkswagen original parts (or equivalent in respect of other makes) that are not of a matching quality to Volkswagen original parts (or equivalent)
    Oil filters and gaskets
    Pollen filters
    Rotor arms
    Spark plugs
    Sunroof cables, convertible roof material and straps
    Tyres
    Wheels
    Wiper blades, arms, washer jets and hoses
    Parts requiring decarbonisation, burnt or pitted valves and valve seats




That is a list of components not covered by the highest level warranty they do. Does anyone know what the timing chain tensioner would come under?
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: Rgdogg on 05 March 2015, 21:03
I have extended warranty and got the revised tensioner replaced under warranty from Vw Crosshills
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: chris1h on 05 March 2015, 21:10
I have extended warranty and got the revised tensioner replaced under warranty from Vw Crosshills

for free?
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: Rgdogg on 05 March 2015, 21:16
I chose the warranty with £100 excess, so that's all I paid
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: chris1h on 05 March 2015, 21:18
I chose the warranty with £100 excess, so that's all I paid

ah sweet! hopefully thats the case if it goes! obviously hopefully it doesn't... was thinking about the 100 excess but knowing my luck car would be in for loads little jobs for under £100
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: Rgdogg on 05 March 2015, 21:21
Yeah it should be covered, if yours is 2011 model I wouldn't be overly concerned about the tensioner.
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 March 2015, 21:21

Worth it for the timing chain alone then.  I had extended warranty on on my last mk5, didn't have any issues but there if needed, so peace of mind.  If I was keeping this car longer than 3 years I'd definitely get one.
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: Rgdogg on 05 March 2015, 21:23
Like booth says its piece of mind and if you have dsg it's definitely worth having just in case.
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: chris1h on 05 March 2015, 21:29
Yeah it should be covered, if yours is 2011 model I wouldn't be overly concerned about the tensioner.

yeah sept 2011 model. Manual   ,you think? i know there was a revised tensioner but thought was still problems?

Worth it for the timing chain alone then.  I had extended warranty on on my last mk5, didn't have any issues but there if needed, so peace of mind.  If I was keeping this car longer than 3 years I'd definitely get one.

Yeah think it is best. carnt quite afford a r  :laugh:

Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 March 2015, 22:46
Yeah it should be covered, if yours is 2011 model I wouldn't be overly concerned about the tensioner.

yeah sept 2011 model. Manual   ,you think? i know there was a revised tensioner but thought was still problems?

Worth it for the timing chain alone then.  I had extended warranty on on my last mk5, didn't have any issues but there if needed, so peace of mind.  If I was keeping this car longer than 3 years I'd definitely get one.

Yeah think it is best. carnt quite afford a r  :laugh:

Well it's taken me 20 odd years to afford one, so not long to go now chris  :grin:
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: Mickmk6 on 05 March 2015, 23:27
You can add the pcv system to that list of things they don't cover as they wouldn't replace mine when it went at 30k miles. Crooks.
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: Poached on 06 March 2015, 08:50
From what I've read they seem a better option than aftermarket warranties but as with any policy check the small print and expect some exclusions.
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: J400uk on 07 March 2015, 17:28
They are good as long as you keep up the servicing with VW.

The company who underwrites these policies (Mondial) is also used by quite a few other manufacturers like BMW and they've got a good reputation.
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: chris1h on 10 March 2015, 19:03
You can add the pcv system to that list of things they don't cover as they wouldn't replace mine when it went at 30k miles. Crooks.

whats that mate? pcv?

They are good as long as you keep up the servicing with VW.

The company who underwrites these policies (Mondial) is also used by quite a few other manufacturers like BMW and they've got a good reputation.

yeah aslong as they dont charge a arm and a leg i probably would be...  :whistle:

Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: Snooze on 10 March 2015, 20:17
I'm thinking most ppl would say no. But those with the warranty who have had it save them a big bill would say yes!
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: Snoopy on 13 March 2015, 19:41
Pcv is positive crankcase ventilation  system. If you checkout my oil leak thread it has the self study program on how it works posted.
Title: Re: Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?
Post by: chris1h on 14 March 2015, 14:13
I'm thinking most ppl would say no. But those with the warranty who have had it save them a big bill would say yes!

£390 for the year.  compressive and £0 excess with the roadside assistance on.  :whistle: