Extended warranty

macl

Hi guys n gals,

Am about to shift my car and buy a Merc Cl55 AMG. I have been warned that they are expensive B's to fix if something goes wrong so here's the question:

It's a Private sale - would a garage be on for selling me an extended warranty on the car in any way, shape or form? I presume they'd give it the once over before they did to ensure its up to par (as I will be before I part with the cash)

Cheers

ArphaRima

I got an extended warranty for my AMV8. My terms for buying the vehicle privately were that it had to be serviced first and I see the report. As part of that service and inspection I added the warranty for 1500 quid.

Tomorrow I find out if its any good. (6 months later - leaky tailgate/dodgy battery). At 1500 quid a year it had better cover those.

It did include emergency breakdown assistance though -again getting tested tomorrow.

My theory is that I will buy a warranty for the 1st year, maybe the 2nd and then I will self-insure(ie risk it). Even minor items can cost many thousands so without knowing the history of the car it seemed like a prudent choice.
I would do the same for a Cl55 AMG, even though Mercs are far more reliable.

macl

Best of luck with that. Im expecting a quote from the local merc dealership this morning so we'll see how we go.

Anan1

macl wrote: »

It's a Private sale - would a garage be on for selling me an extended warranty on the car in any way, shape or form? I presume they'd give it the once over before they did to ensure its up to par (as I will be before I part with the cash)

Cheers

If the car's currently under warranty then you can extend, but if it's out then it's out.

EPM

fluffer wrote: »

I got an extended warranty for my AMV8

I stopped reading after that. The uncontrollable jealousy took over:p

TheBazman

Mapfre do independent warranties