Car Warranty
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2016 AMG GTS —- 2018 GT C Roadster 2021 AMG GT
Car Warranty
The CPO is expiring on my 2018 GTR soon. I’ve read most of the articles on this site about the warranty and I’m comfortable with coverages and slightly less comfortable with costs ( cost varies between $5-$6k for 2 or 3 years of coverage including MB and third party). My question is given the build quality and repair history in this model is a warranty necessary. I’ve had two major repairs, convertible top wouldn’t close all the wat and the rear spoiler stoped working required replacement of the motor and trunk lid.
Any feedback will be appreciated.
Any feedback will be appreciated.
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2016 AMG GTS —- 2018 GT C Roadster 2021 AMG GT
Originally Posted by thebishman;[url=tel:8679362
8679362[/url]]Getting an additional 3 years of MB warranty coverage would be worth the cost to me.
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I love warranties and have utilized them on many occasions. Compared to the price of the car, and the cost of a major or several minor repairs, the warranty seems fair to me. Also depends on how you use it. Mine is a daily driver. Peace of mind is worth it for me.
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My warranty expires in August. I’m on the fence if I want to extend it. I have mixed feelings. First I’d like to do a tune. Is it worth it then? Also in the past with cars I’ve head I always end up gravitating towards local mechanics who I know and trust (several shops in this area specialize in MB and AMG and are very knowledgeable)
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My warranty expires in August. I’m on the fence if I want to extend it. I have mixed feelings. First I’d like to do a tune. Is it worth it then? Also in the past with cars I’ve head I always end up gravitating towards local mechanics who I know and trust (several shops in this area specialize in MB and AMG and are very knowledgeable)
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Unless you’re going to utilise the services of an Independent garage that you trust to work on the car post OEM new car warranty, if you’re going to tune it I doubt it’s worth it since an official dealer would probably pick up the ECU tune which would void the MB extended warranty, and probably most decent aftermarket ones also I’m guessing.
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Only had to use them once, in the 3 years I had the warranty on my GTS, and it's was super simple. My Indy shop said they were one of the easiest they had worked with, as well.
I believe it cost me around $3k for 3yr/30k miles Platinum, with $100 deductible.
I believe it cost me around $3k for 3yr/30k miles Platinum, with $100 deductible.
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Our provider Freedom Warranty offers warranty coverage for those in Canada! You can reach me at (855) 924-1333 or tgibson@highline-autos.com for quotes, questions, and example contracts.
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Fidelity is great, we offer their polices and they have best name and reputation in the business. Their pricing can get expensive on vehicles over 30k miles... but besides that there is nothing better. Our other provider, Freedom Warranty offers the same great claims acceptance and customer service, and much better pricing on the higher milage vehicles.
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The CPO is expiring on my 2018 GTR soon. I’ve read most of the articles on this site about the warranty and I’m comfortable with coverages and slightly less comfortable with costs ( cost varies between $5-$6k for 2 or 3 years of coverage including MB and third party). My question is given the build quality and repair history in this model is a warranty necessary. I’ve had two major repairs, convertible top wouldn’t close all the wat and the rear spoiler stoped working required replacement of the motor and trunk lid.
Any feedback will be appreciated.
Any feedback will be appreciated.
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I bought a 5 year fidelity platinum warranty when I bought my GT C in June. So glad I did. Car had 18k miles, passed an independent MB PPI with flying colors. Transmission failed 1 month later. 20k to replace. My local MB dealer was great and they worked with Fidelity w/o any problems. Warranty paid for itself 4 times over already and I have 4.5 years left.
no brainer on these cars.
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I bought a 5 year fidelity platinum warranty when I bought my GT C in June. So glad I did. Car had 18k miles, passed an independent MB PPI with flying colors. Transmission failed 1 month later. 20k to replace. My local MB dealer was great and they worked with Fidelity w/o any problems. Warranty paid for itself 4 times over already and I have 4.5 years left.
no brainer on these cars.
no brainer on these cars.
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The CPO is expiring on my 2018 GTR soon. I’ve read most of the articles on this site about the warranty and I’m comfortable with coverages and slightly less comfortable with costs ( cost varies between $5-$6k for 2 or 3 years of coverage including MB and third party). My question is given the build quality and repair history in this model is a warranty necessary. I’ve had two major repairs, convertible top wouldn’t close all the wat and the rear spoiler stoped working required replacement of the motor and trunk lid.
Any feedback will be appreciated.
Any feedback will be appreciated.
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2016 AMG GTS —- 2018 GT C Roadster 2021 AMG GT
Originally Posted by Skilly;[url=tel:8681013
8681013[/url]]Do you have a lot of miles? The factory warranty is 4yrs/50K miles. A CPO warranty would kick in another 2 years after the original expires.
