Are the EXTENDED WARRANTY'S worth it ?

[chris1h]

as above. just got the letter from vw. worth it? 

[chris1h]

    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?

[Rgdogg]

I have extended warranty and got the revised tensioner replaced under warranty from Vw Crosshills

[chris1h]

I have extended warranty and got the revised tensioner replaced under warranty from Vw Crosshills

for free?

[Rgdogg]

I chose the warranty with £100 excess, so that's all I paid

[chris1h]

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

[Rgdogg]

Yeah it should be covered, if yours is 2011 model I wouldn't be overly concerned about the tensioner.

[Booth11]

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.

[Rgdogg]

Like booth says its piece of mind and if you have dsg it's definitely worth having just in case.

[chris1h]

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