normsmith 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2010 My car's manufacturer's warranty has expired and I'm looking at getting some extended warranty. AA is charging 2k for 3 years plus a $140 inspection fee. Any alternatives? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wom 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2010 2 I can think of off the top of my head ... Protecta and Autosure Autosure is reinsured through Vero and is the one I have my car covered with they have been very good with the claims I've had to put through Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) 2 I can think of off the top of my head ... Protecta and Autosure Autosure is reinsured through Vero and is the one I have my car covered with they have been very good with the claims I've had to put through AA is Autosure (Vero) Most of the others you can only get now if you buy a car from a car dealer Edited January 18, 2010 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted January 18, 2010 AA is charging 2k for 3 years plus a $140 inspection fee. Any alternatives? Thanks That is blatant theft on the part of AA if that is correct, however what excess have you opted for? Most Euros have a minimum of $500.00 excess and if AA want $2k for 3 years then that would have to be zero excess. Go to the franchise dealer you bought the car from and see if they can arrange a warranty for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normsmith 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2010 AA is Autosure (Vero) Most of the others you can only get now if you buy a car from a car dealer Hi, I just rang Autosure and they said they don't deal with the public. Just through dealers. :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 18, 2010 That is blatant theft on the part of AA if that is correct, however what excess have you opted for? Most Euros have a minimum of $500.00 excess and if AA want $2k for 3 years then that would have to be zero excess. Go to the franchise dealer you bought the car from and see if they can arrange a warranty for you. All the warranty companies have been changing their warranties and fees lately Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted January 18, 2010 All the warranty companies have been changing their warranties and fees lately Brian Yes Glenn, but they haven't more than doubled them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 18, 2010 Hi, I just rang Autosure and they said they don't deal with the public. Just through dealers. :-( You can only get an Autosure (Vero) warranty through the AA Norm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) Yes Glenn, but they haven't more than doubled them. Have you tried them Brian ?... try and get a quote on yours They have got tougher with exclusions and what is deemed to be maintanence as opposed to mechanical failure as well Edited January 18, 2010 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normsmith 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2010 That is blatant theft on the part of AA if that is correct, however what excess have you opted for? Most Euros have a minimum of $500.00 excess and if AA want $2k for 3 years then that would have to be zero excess. Go to the franchise dealer you bought the car from and see if they can arrange a warranty for you. Access is $500, so yeah $2k for 3 years with $500 access. :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normsmith 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2010 Ok, cool. Just spoke to Protecta and they offer a 3 year warranty with an access of $395 for $1200. Much more reasonable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wom 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) AA is Autosure (Vero)thank you, wasn't aware of that, would probably explain why I have AA roadside assistance as part of the warranty by the sounds of this thread and also the recent one about the mechanical warranty on the e46 m3, I think you'd almost be better off just putting the quoted premiums into a savings account Edited January 18, 2010 by Wom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 Did you call Protecta directly, Norm? I might be looking for one as well when my AA runs out in a few months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted January 20, 2010 Maybe Glenn can answer this, BMW gearboxes generally maintenance free from servicing point of view, if they break, would the insurance still look after them? What about SMG box on my 330? Does it count as manual or auto? (I wouldn't dream of explaining SMG to the insurance people) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 20, 2010 Maybe Glenn can answer this, BMW gearboxes generally maintenance free from servicing point of view, if they break, would the insurance still look after them? What about SMG box on my 330? Does it count as manual or auto? (I wouldn't dream of explaining SMG to the insurance people) If the gearbox is covered by the warranty, it doesnt matter what type of gearbox the car has. It's the insurance companies problem unless it is specificaly not covered. Don't explain.. if you get cover at a reasonable price (affordable)...go for it And gearboxes are not maintanence free Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wom 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2010 my e36 auto box was fixed under warranty no questions asked just told them the issue (jatco jerk), they said "yea we get this a lot, where do you want to take it to get fixed?" ps. don't be afraid to talk technical with the insurance company, you'd be surprised at how much they know it's better if you get to talk to someone in their claims department, they'd tend to know more about cars from dealing with a lot of different claims and mechanics all day every day whereas if you're talking to someone in a call centre they'll just have basic knowledge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites