CLK-Class (W209) 2003 on: CLK 270 CDI, CLK 200K, CLK 200 CGI, CLK 240, CLK 320, CLK 350, CLK 500, CLK 550 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

Extended Warranty Recomendations

Old Aug 7, 2007 | 12:37 PM
  #1  
sah3874's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
2004 CLK Cabriolet
Extended Warranty Recomendations

Does anyone have any recomendations on extended warranties?
What companies are the best to go with?

Last edited by sah3874; Aug 7, 2007 at 12:39 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 12:56 PM
  #2  
LetsJet's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 594
Likes: 3
From: Haleiwa on my mind
355 F1 Spider & ......V12 w220.176
If you are in warranty, give this guy a call.....


chryslerservicecontracts.com- michael 866-278-8823

Tell him LetsJet from MBworld sent you and he should work you up a very gd deal. I make no money from this, he just helped me when I needed an ext. contract. This is with Chrysler so it's as close to a manufacturers warranty as you can get, IMO.......... Get Max Care...

Good luck and report back
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2007 | 12:19 AM
  #3  
pcohen15's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Scottsdale, AZ
2004 CLK 500 Cabriolet
You could also talk with Continental Warranty, ask for Don Chase at 888-244-0925, ext. 2620. I did a "Comprehensive Plan" with these folks and it's as close to a MB new car warranty as you can get. They were very straight to deal with, no BS. They were also recommended by several others in this forum and other MB online sites.

I checked them out with the SA at my local MB dealer who had good words about them. Their pricing is competitive for this kind of package.

Good luck.
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2007 | 10:07 AM
  #4  
SA_CLK_500's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
2005 CLK 500
Use Caution

I purchased a warranty for my Lexus from Warranty Gold.

Thay went bankrupt. The reinsurrer was incorporated in the Cayman Islands and all the money to pay claims vanished.

No coverage. The price of the warranty was a total loss.

This is from another web page:


Warranty Gold has defaulted on all contracts written before June, 2003, due to the bankruptcy filing of their administrator, National Warranty Insurance Company. This failure to pay for claims is a breech of contract, and failure to render services as agreed to in the contracts. They also have claimed that all funds are insured to protect policyholders, while claiming they don't have the funds to pay for claims.

Even after diagnosis by an approved repair facility, Warranty Gold is refusing to pay for repairs, as required by the contracts. On their Web site, Warranty Gold states:

Warranty Gold has put the processes into place to secure the investment that each of our customers make in our products. We have established a 'Trust Reserve Account' ("TRA") which is managed by our administrator to pay your claims for the life of your contract. Our administrator is insured to adequately cover all claims today and tomorrow. The insurer and the reinsurer are rated by A.M. Best. Your Warranty Gold service contract is absolutely reliable and secure.

Ha Ha.

I will never buy another extended warranty unless it is issued by the manufacturer.
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 12:54 AM
  #5  
simonpark1977's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
'07 CLK550 Coupe
I also lost money.
I would never buy an extended warranty from a third party.
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 03:11 AM
  #6  
pcohen15's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Scottsdale, AZ
2004 CLK 500 Cabriolet
The Continental Warranty that I referenced below is paid monthly. If anything ever happened to the company, my payments would stop. The deposit on the program was 10%, so I'd be out that, but otherwise OK. As with most things these days, it's buyer beware.
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 01:00 PM
  #7  
tw88's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
I just gave Continental Warranty a call after seeing them mentioned here and got totally turned off by their tactics. It was a rambling, high pressure, must put a deposit down immediately type of call. They quoted me a price for "their best" bumper to bumper coverage and then when I asked if the electronics were covered the price went up by $700 all of a sudden. Rep practically hung up on me when I insisted I would not be committing to anything on this call.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 08:33 AM
  #8  
dak911's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 21
Likes: 2
From: South Florida
BMW 530 xiT
Warrantee

Having just purchased an 11,400 mile 04 CLK 320, it's factory warantee is over so I bought one from AAA (the auto club) I have "heard" that they are very good, its from Mercury Insurance co...we will see...
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:09 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE