Should I renew the Vaillant Repair and Care plan?

Gary_Laurus

Hi all ,

It's time to decide whether to renew the Vaillant Repair and Care plan.

Unlike the first 6 months, This time the £350+ fee can be paid monthly (£30ish per month)

Would it be a good idea to renew?

Do I need to renew? OR

Can I just not renew it for now, and wait until there is an issue with the boiler and then signup for a new care plan with them?

Is that allowed? 

Would be very grateful for your advice.

Summary

Vaillant for their Repair and Care plan

13.5 years old boiler

Vaillant Ecotec 831 

Previous issues: Leak etc 

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/78056731#Comment_78056731

tacpot12

I took the second approach - I didn't renew and plan to take out a new policy if the boiler goes wrong again. I am also saving for a new boiler now as mine is 16 years old and probably won't last more than five years longer even with all the new parts it had via the Repair and Care plan. 

I can't se why they wouldn't let you  take out the policy again - its £350 for what might be £200 or £500 fix for them. Some they win, some they lose. 

Reed_Richards

I had an 8 year old oil boiler that went wrong at least once a year but the manufacturer care plan was less than £250 per year.  So £350+ seems a bit steep in that context.  

Gary_Laurus

tacpot12 said:

I took the second approach - I didn't renew and plan to take out a new policy if the boiler goes wrong again. I am also saving for a new boiler now as mine is 16 years old and probably won't last more than five years longer even with all the new parts it had via the Repair and Care plan. 

I can't se why they wouldn't let you  take out the policy again - its £350 for what might be £200 or £500 fix for them. Some they win, some they lose. 

Thanks , hopefully they won't find an excuse to deny a new policy if the boiler goes wrong again there is not 30 days waiting period between a new policy and a boiler breakdown right?

Gary_Laurus

Reed_Richards said:

I had an 8 year old oil boiler that went wrong at least once a year but the manufacturer care plan was less than £250 per year.  So £350+ seems a bit steep in that context.  

Thanks ,  
"Vaillant Maintenance and Support Plans are only suitable for domestic boilers under 8-years-old that are in good working order"
So that's not an option