Hi fellas,

I have a 2002 CLK 430 and I live around Seattle area. My car warranty is almost due and I have been shopping around for extended warranty companies. I came across 3 companies and they are:
1. Ultimate Warranty Corp
2. Nationwide Premier
3. American Guardian

I listed from the cheapest to the most expensive one. The last 2 companies were recommended by Mercedes Benz dealer and that's probably why they are damn expensive. Just for comparison, if I go for an extra 5 year / 100,000 odometer miles, I have to pay $2,195, $3,395, $3,699 for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd company respectively. The coverages vary within each company and the way they word the policy is really tricky. I was wondering if anyone has ever dealt with any of these three companies or if you could recommend a good and reliable extended warranty company. I really appreaciate any helps.


Thanks,

Solihin

Be Careful... The companies you listed appear to be "mom and pop" warranty companies. I have heard horror stories about many of these companies...

1) not paying repair bills
2) going out of business leaving the customer holding the bag

(For Example do a google search on "Warranty Gold" - many people lost on this warranty company)

I would hate to hear about that happening to a MBWorld memeber. That being said, I would point you in the direction of more reputable warranty companies.

1) Warranty Direct
2) 1sourceWarranty

I have personally use both of these companies and have never had any issues using them. They have the backing and do not maintain money offshore like some of these not so reputable companies.

My suggestion, Take a look into these two companies before making your final decision.

Good luck!

I'm in Seattle, too, and have an extended warranty through United Car Care (purchased via non-MB dealer). I have used it several times with no problem. Would recommend. About $2,300 for 5 years/50K.

a little late now to recommend this... but i guess its good for others reading this thread where it 'may' apply...

but, if you think you are going to keep your car past the warranty period, do yourself a favor and just buy the Mercedes Factory limited ext warranty.... you have to do this within the 1st of ownership and must be the original owner/buyer of the car...

and, if you change your mind about keeping the car.... no worries there either... you can request a refund for the unused portion of the extended warranty.. if your factory limited warranty is still in play, then you get a FULL refund... how sweet is that...

good luck, but, i like warranty direct as well for aftermarket warranty

Someone in my firm has a 01 430 he bought in 2004. He purchased the Fidelity Extended Warranty from the dealership (in Tampa Florida on North Dale Mabry Highway).

He has submitted it for repairs twice and has been very satisfied with them so far.

Make sure you get the highest level (Platinum/Gold) or whatever the highest tier package is offerred to ensure you cover all the MB options not found on a regular automobile.

And make sure you do it as soon as poosible because the more mileage accumulated on the car when you sign up ... the higher your premium will cost you.

Has anyone actually used the Daimlerchrysler extended warranty that Lisa Lehrbaum from Courtesy Motors offers?
Her prices seem to be the best and the coverage seems to be excellent.

Also, anyone have experience with the Millennium Automotive Protection Plan. My local MB dealership is offering this.

Thanks for your assistance in advance!

yup, i just got my car back from the dealer. They replaced the cluster and the seatbelt assy, and they gave me a rental car (SS230). All under the extended warr I got from Lisa

Wow, it even covers rental?!? What a deal then! Haven't tested mine yet.

Can someone provide contact info for Lisa? Is this the extended warranty that needs to be purchased before 1 yr after the purchase date?

Thanks in advance.

Here is information. She is very hard to reach and also doesn't deal with warranty sales anymore, but she will refer you to the person.

Her number 530-230-3158.

I bought my warranty one month prior original expires, and received packet 3 month later, it does take a long time.

Good luck

Thanks for responding. I hope that the price Lisa quoted me a few months back will be honored still if I decide to get it. Their price is usually $1000 cheaper.

yea, u have to purchase the warranty before 1 year has passed from the date of the purchase. i got it on the last day and paid $1800 for 4yr/50K. It covers everything except radio/cd/nav and interior trim.

Anybody familiar with or used InterContinental Warranty Services (IWS)? It's available through my credit union. Thanks.

GGM

???? 4yr/50k??? that is the stock warranty coverage period... the extended should be an add'tl 3yr/50k = 7yr/100k coverage

Not sure right now who my aftermarket warranty is actually with but I bought it through AAA. It was about $3200 for 5yr/50,000 above my factory warranty of 5yr/60,000. It mirrors your factory warranty. You can place a claim and get your money back or if the service department calls before the repair they will pay it right there over the phone. I had the valve body replaced in my transmission and never spent a penny out of pocket at the dealer.

I meant add'tl 4yr/50k for a total of 8yr/100k

i thought the extended MB premium warranty is only an additional 3yrs?

Thanks for the info. Gave her a call, and she did get a promotion so the guys to contact are David Schaffer (last name maybe spelled wrong), and another guy Mike are selling the extended warrantys.

Lisa mentioned a 3 year/total 100,000 mile warranty and a 5 yr/addtl 50,000 warranty. I'm hoping to get the fax soon.

Here's one quote from someone else (seems high):

$3,000 = 4yr/100k mi/$100 deductible
$2,700 = 4yr/100k mi/$200 deductible

$2,800 = 3yr/100k mi/$100 deductible
$2,500 = 3yr/100k mi/$200 deductible

$3,200 = 5yr/100k mi/$100 deductible
$2,900 = 5yr/100k mi/$200 deductible

$3,400 = 6yr/100k mi/$100 deductible
$3,100 = 6yr/100k mi/$200 deductible

Is there a reason why the $200 deductible is not the way to go?

Man, too bad these guys don't cover AMG models. I picked up an extended warranty sold by the local dealer here. $2650 for 48mo/60k miles, bumper to bumper except COMAND. We'll see how it pays out...

I just got a quote for 6 year/100K $100 deductible for $2600 from

AA Auto warranty.

Quoting myself, but I got my extended warranty to pay out for a brand new climate control unit (since the hi blower button was not working). Repair was around $900 but all I had to pay was my $50 deductible (actually $40 so I'm not sure where the extra $10 came from). Oh, any found out my warranty is actually for 5 years but still 60k miles.

Funny thing is, at first the dealer told me it wasn't covered unless the a/c stopped working and they wouldn't warranty the buttons. I called the warranty company myself and they told me otherwise. My suspicion is the dealer didn't even call the warranty company at all (lazy *******s) but it's fixed now at least.

All,
I am in search of a good warranty. The MB Dealer warranty offered to me was 6 yr/100K miles for 3,737 for the same coverage I have now/when purchased. I spoke with Warranty Direct and they were slightly cheaper but when I told them that I had aftermarket wheels and was planning on installing new AM exhaust, they said my warranty would be void. I asked if it would only be portions of it and they said no. All of it. This makes no sense to me, however, it could have been the gal had no clue about her job, or it could be that they are that bad/strict. Does anyone know if any of these other warranties pose any similar issues?

Cheers,

I would highly reccomend that you buy the mercedes warranty instead of purchasing a 3rd party one. I bought one from Continental warranty that was $1000 cheaper and have regretted it ever since. Any little thing that has gone wrong has been a weeklong nightmare to get covered, and some things have not. Don't buy yourself a headache for less....