I disagree...
I had Warranty USA as a Warranty Coverage company and they screwed me on a
Timing Chain TSB. They wouldn't honor the warranty (although I already
spent $1200 on it) because I didn't have a "legitimate" oil change record.
(I do my own every 3K miles but they wanted records from Jiffy Lube, Oil
Changers, etc.) I contacted a legal service and finally got my money back
from them. I'm out the money on the timing chain work though.
- Bernd
----- Original Message -----
From: "Erols" <slakie@erols.com>
To: "DML" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2000 10:44 AM
Subject: DML: Extended Warranty (was Intro and 5 speed questions)
> I have to disagree with Andrew on the advice he provided on extended
> warranties from independent companies. I do believe you have to select a
> good reliable independent company such as a Warranty Gold or Warranty
Direct
> which have been around some 20 odd years rather than a fly by night
outfit.
> The reasons for going with a reliable independent are:
> (1) COST - The quote I received in the mail from DC for a 7 year 100K
> warranty on my 2000 Dak was $2990 (I realize they wheel and deal on that).
> Similar coverage from the above mentioned companies was approximately
$1250.
> (2) VERSATILTY - With the independent companies you can go to the dealer
or
> the repair shop of your choice. If their is a rotten dealer in your area
> (as appears to be the case with many DMLers) you are not stuck having to
go
> to them.
> (3) DURATION OF COVERAGE - Some of the independent companies (Warranty
> Direct I know for sure) begin your coverage as of the day you sign your
> contract, not the day your vehicle was put in service. When you get a 7
> year Extended Warranty from DC what you are basically getting is 4 years
> added on to your basic warranty. When my Dak is either 1 or 2 years old
and
> I sign up for a 7 year warranty my Dak will be covered for a total of
either
> 8 or 9 years, and it is much more likely that problems would surface
during
> that time. I realize that total mileage would also be a consideration
here.
>
> Ron
> Springfield, VA
>
>
>
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