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Offline mrbeck

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Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
« on: February 28, 2011, 05:12:15 pm »
Its very nearly my Golf's third birthday, and I've been looking into a VW extended warranty.  For a fully comprehensive policy, with Roadside Assistance and no mileage limit or excess I have been quoted £238.00.  I'm just wondering is it worth it?  My car has been in for warranty work 3 times in the last year, so I'm thinking that extending the warranty might be a good idea.  What do you reckon?
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Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2011, 05:21:04 pm »
I would say defo yes !


We pay £440 with Warranty Direct to have main dealer cover so that is a bargain !

Plus these GTI's are tender beasts, they go wrong all the time !
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Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2011, 05:27:04 pm »
Sadly I have a GT Sport TSI 170 rather than a GTI but I was still surprised with the low quote they offered.  Warranty Direct wanted best part of £100 more!
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Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2011, 05:37:06 pm »
Hmmmm, Not sure about the reliability of the TDI but their are lots of people on here who will and will be along shortly  :happy2:
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Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2011, 05:49:40 pm »
Quote from: mrbeck on February 28, 2011, 05:27:04 pm
Sadly I have a GT Sport TSI 170 rather than a GTI but I was still surprised with the low quote they offered.  Warranty Direct wanted best part of £100 more!

I would definitely take out a warranty on the TSI
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Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2011, 05:54:58 pm »
Gotta say that I am veering towards it, especially seeing as my car is currently with the dealers for a new turbo.
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Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2011, 06:03:05 pm »
win. buy it.

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Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2011, 06:15:14 pm »
Good price  :smiley:
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Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2011, 06:18:21 pm »
Don't forget, the TSI hasn't proven to be the most reliable engine as you know.
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Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2011, 10:50:59 pm »
I extended mine back in january, £359 for the Comprehensive cover including VW assistance breakdown and unlimited mileage  :happy2:
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