All I have to say is "Don't do it!". I've had several issues in the past that
turned out pretty costly due to the 3rd party. Case in point: When my steering
gear was diagnosed as the culprit of a ps leak - the dealership's mechanic
(backed fully by the dealership -and- Chrysler) opted for a Mopar original part
ONLY. His opinion was that only a Mopar original part would be of high-enough
quality and since this was a safety item - he refused to use anything else. It
was a $700+ part. The 3rd party warranty company insisted on using a $200 reman
part as they showed me how their warranty paperwork/contract (that I signed)
enabled them that option. My truck was up on the rack w/the power steering pump
assembly removed and we were at a stand-off. I asked Chrysler customer support
to mediate and they sided w/the dealership. "You should have bought a Chrysler
warranty" they said. I ended up going w/the $700 part (my only option really as
that is the only way it was going back together) and had the 3rd party warranty
company pay the $200 and I paid the rest (total $900+).
Buyer beware - latr,
Shane
"Kevin (MAGNUM S/T) Hoegen" wrote:
> OH BOY! I just had a huge and upsetting awakening regarding "3rd party"
> aftermarket warranties. I don't have your, so I can say how they are, but
> mine was a complete waste of money.
> Long story short, I ended up paying over 1k for a new clutch and master
> slave clutch cylinder cause my warranty "doesn't cover anything with the
> word clutch in it!"....next time I stick with the real thing :-(
>
> If you don't have your original paperwork, you should be able to contact
> your lender and get a copy, so you can read the fine print. SOmetimes with
> 3rd party warranty you need to get approval BEFORE you get the work done.
>
> Good luck
>
> --
> Kevin Hoegen
> 99 Solar Yellow MAGNUM S/T CC
> http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen
> Flowmaster 3-chamber Dual outlet
> Stillen RP w/Dual Hooker Euro tips
> Quick-D TB/K&N Intake
> 180 RS T-stat/Taylor wires/Autolite plugs
> Centerforce II clutch
> SpeedTweaks IAT adjuster...etc....etc
> (add your link to my site: http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen/links.html )
>
> <JakeandReggie@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:144.23c5257.28e43a2e@aol.com...
> > I bought my 97 Dak with the extended aftermarket warranty from Warrantech,
> > anyone heard of 'em? I'm about to take the Dak in to get the intermediate
> > shaft replaced and am wondering if this will be done under the warranty?
> > Anyone know of a web site on these guys? Thanks for any help.
> >
> > Jake
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