Car Warranties

martynelmy

Jvic28 wrote: »

There are advantages I'm sure but whether it whether you'll ever actually need to use the warranty. It's a bit of a gamble. Personally I wouldn't bother and save the money but you just never know. How old is the car you're buying?

I'm sure there would be plenty that would be covered which can be easily argued that are not wear and tear.

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2005 Honda Accord Estate, 2.2 diesel, 65,000 miles

Jvic28

martynelmy wrote: »

2005 Honda Accord Estate, 2.2 diesel, 65,000 miles

Ok. I was just checking there wouldn't be a manufacturers warranty remaining and that the warranty would cover you anyway (it does as you have to have under 75,000 miles when purchased, if it's the warranty I think it is).

The decision is up to you at the end of the day. Also, make sure the car has been fully serviced and remember you will have to continue to service it for the warranty to remain valid (not sure but i should imagine that is the case)

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markelock

how likely is it to break down? over that number of years? have a look at parkers.co.uk or honda forums. my guess is you're better off putting it towards your car tax, MOT, and servicing costs to keep it running smoothly

anewman

Jvic28 wrote: »

I'm sure there would be plenty that would be covered which can be easily argued that are not wear and tear.

Sorry I cannot think of a single thing that could not be argued to be wear and tear. Everything in a car is subject to movement and use.

There are some things that should be expected to not fail, but in all likelihood it's very easy to argue they were subjected to wear and tear.

Jvic28

I was thinking along the lines of electrical faults which can be expensive and can be quite difficult to argue that they are wear and tear. I agree with Marelock. Have a look around the net for common faults and think about whether the warranty would cover the fault. If you can't find any common faults that the warranty would cover I wouldn't bother. Save the money just in case, and then at the end of the year (or however long you choose), if nothing goes wrong you have the money there as a bonus. If not you can use this money towards the cost of repair.

However, not sure about this warranty, but with some I have dealt with they take the garages word for it. If the garage says it's a failure and not wear and tear then they cover it. This isn't black and white though and I don't think warranty companies are very consistant.

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martynelmy

Jvic28 wrote: »

However, not sure about this warranty, but with some I have dealt with they take the garages word for it. If the garage says it's a failure and not wear and tear then they cover it. This isn't black and white though and I don't think warranty companies are very consistant.

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Thanks again (all of you) for your interest, in this case I am buying from a Car Supermarrket who sell 'sold as seen' hence the temptation to buy 'their' warranty / insurance. On reflection, I am going to keep the money in my pocket alongside my crossed fingers.

Inactive

martynelmy wrote: »

2005 Honda Accord Estate, 2.2 diesel, 65,000 miles

Don't bother with a warranty on a Honda Accord, it will last forever and a day, one of the best cars made, from a reliablity angle.:T

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martynelmy wrote: »

Thanks again (all of you) for your interest, in this case I am buying from a Car Supermarrket who sell 'sold as seen' hence the temptation to buy 'their' warranty / insurance. On reflection, I am going to keep the money in my pocket alongside my crossed fingers.

A wise decision.:T

Jvic28

I'm pretty sure that there is no such thing really. If you are buying from a supermarket they have to be selling you a car that is fit for the purpose and sold as seen only really means sold as advertised. Any faults must be noted and if there is a failure you do have the right to go back to the supermarket for them to repair it. Worth looking into. Out of curiosity, which supermarket is it?

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Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers!

martynelmy wrote: »

Thanks again (all of you) for your interest, in this case I am buying from a Car Supermarrket who sell 'sold as seen' hence the temptation to buy 'their' warranty / insurance. On reflection, I am going to keep the money in my pocket alongside my crossed fingers.

A trader cannot sell 'sold as seen' to the general public.