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all they require is a call in for authorization prior to repair being done.
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my indie usually requires a little "hand holding" in order to call in, but the one time he did the repair without calling i explained the situation to them and they paid in full.
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Given my usage rate, I'll be over miles in two years....is it worth getting the extended warranty or should I just buy a little piggy bank and set the money aside??
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my indie usually requires a little "hand holding" in order to call in, but the one time he did the repair without calling i explained the situation to them and they paid in full.
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Given my usage rate, I'll be over miles in two years....is it worth getting the extended warranty or should I just buy a little piggy bank and set the money aside??
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I've search past posts, but am still wavering on whether or not I should purchase an extended warranty for my 99 996?
Here's my situation:
-I drive about 120 miles a day, so mileage coverage will be more of a concern than years covered
-Just had car PPI's and fixed all known problems on car (ie leaky cam seal, MAF) under existing extended warranty (good for another 9 months)
-I am mechanicall inclined, but mostly DIY mods/projects
Warranty America (through AAAutowarranty.com) is offering a 5year/100K mile warrranty for about $2800.
Given my usage rate, I'll be over miles in two years....is it worth getting the extended warranty or should I just buy a little piggy bank and set the money aside??
Something also to consider...
During my recent warranty claim, it took the service guy many hours on the phone to get the authorization, do additional paperwork, and get final payment(I was there to witness). He said those "extra" hours dealing with warranty companies are usually billed to the customer as "admin fees"! I don't blame them though....the voicemail hell they have to go through is unbelievable....and if you mess up, you hae to start all over...
...i've been with warrantybynet.com for the past two years and have had no issues what so ever to date.
i went with 5 years 100,000 miles--cost me about $2,000 for my '99 C4with about 30K on it at the time.
no major problems with the car--but a few small things have added up to more than the $2 grrr. all they require is a call in for authorization prior to repair being done. i've used it at both my indie and the dealer.
my indie usually requires a little "hand holding" in order to call in, but the one time he did the repair without calling i explained the situation to them and they paid in full.
