Are warranties worth buying?

hethmar

Picking up the small van we have bought for son this evening. The garage have serviced it and changed cam belt and water pump. They are offering a 12 month warranty (4 star plan) with a company called VGS for £80.

Now Ive tried to understand what this covers and it seems a lot but then it also excludes wear and tear and surely most engine component break downs are going to be due to wear and tear? Or am I wrong please?

EdGasket

See:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2676349

and then decide whether car warranties are worth it. Although that thread is about AA warranties; most are as bad imho.

forgotmyname

Lots only cover major work, that requires engine removal. But if they can blame it on wear and tear they will.

So many parts are not covered it will leave you wondering if anything is actually covered.