How warranties actually work.

[SLOW_V]

Extended warranty is always a gimmick. In order for some warranty to not be enforce, you will have to follow schedule suggested manufactures service. I don't buy the Morries buy happy service and free warranty statement. Always read the fine print. Do you realized their free oil changes, there is a upfront fee for it.

The only time I service my car is for the cheap oil changes Luther charges. Mostly, ending getting that service twice a year free from them with their coupons.

You should write up an article how to get free oil change or service from other dealers...

[Trogdor]

Originally Posted by SLOW_V

Extended warranty is always a gimmick

Depends on the company. You can ask a handful of people and they will tell you they had a shit experience with them.

If you ask me, I had about $3,400 worth of repairs covered on my wife's old Rav 4 including; a transfer case and a throttle body. Certainly made up for the $1900 initial cost.

Or if you ask Tom (Evoacha) on EvoMN he swears by them.

All depends on the company providing the warranty.

[Perkul8r]

When I bought my used 01 nissan altima, I did get the extended warranty. It was offered through the nissan dealership back home.

I never thought I would need it. However. Two days before the warranty was up, the intake manifold gasket had gone to hell. I wasn't able to get up to the dealership for another week. They still covered it when i got there.

I couldnt believe it. They even covered the rental car for the day. So in this instance, it was a good thing.