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Best Aftermarket Warranty?

Old Jun 7, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Best Aftermarket Warranty?

What is the best aftermarket warranty for our cars. Since im alitle over 100k i know something is bound to fail on these cars so which company offers the best warranty???
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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very few companies will warranty a car with over 100k miles. Just a losing proposition for them, especially with something like a benz.

I use the chrysler service contract, but I don't think they warranty any car over 60k.

good luck.

Try fidelity.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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I have had VERY good dealings with Easycare on my AMG. I do not know what they will want to charge you with that milage, but good luck. I bought the zero deductable, and haven't ever had to pay a penny at MB dealers

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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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how about US Fidelis. I see there commercials on TV in NY and NJ so they must be a pretty big and good company to tv advertise im guessing. any input from you guys??



thanks
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Hercules86
how about US Fidelis. I see there commercials on TV in NY and NJ so they must be a pretty big and good company to tv advertise im guessing. any input from you guys??



thanks
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Hercules86
What is the best aftermarket warranty for our cars. Since im alitle over 100k i know something is bound to fail on these cars so which company offers the best warranty???
I Just Got Extended Warranty For My W 220 05 S 500 51,000 Miles On it With MERCURY Ins
The Premium Value Platinum Coverage For 48 Mo or 100,000 Miles
For $3,996.00 $100.00 Deducible And I Hope I Never Have To Use it

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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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thats a lot. Chrysler warranty is much cheaper.
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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thats a lot. Chrysler warranty is much cheaper.
By How Much Cheaper ???
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Originally Posted by Oliverk
I use the chrysler service contract
Glad to see I'm in good company. Paid $3195 (w/$200 deductible) for a 5yr/70,000 mile one on my 2004 S600 and that was for the top of the line, Maximum Care. I was surprised how reasonable it was given the complexity of the vehicle.

I think they'll allow you to buy as long as you don't have more than 70,000 miles on it.

US Fidelis and that lot you see on TV are probably not the best to go with. They're looking at covering Camrys not 5 litre V8 Benzs. You don't want to find out the hard way that your $5000 repair isn't covered.

The Chrysler Factory Plans ones came recommended by a CL65 owner on here.
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Lots of contributors have reported good results and coverage with Mercury.
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Hercules86
how about US Fidelis. I see there commercials on TV in NY and NJ so they must be a pretty big and good company to tv advertise im guessing. any input from you guys??



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US Fidelis corp. offices are 15 min from my home here in Saint Louis, they just laid off 100 employees and are on the verge of shutting down. They are currently being investigated in 40 states for bad business practices and thousands of complaints. I would highly suggest someone else.

Check out this article http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/the...fidelis-today/
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Harley03joe
I Just Got Extended Warranty For My W 220 05 S 500 51,000 Miles On it With MERCURY Ins
The Premium Value Platinum Coverage For 48 Mo or 100,000 Miles
For $3,996.00 $100.00 Deducible And I Hope I Never Have To Use it

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Lol Chrysler Warranty is the top tier for MB's if you payed more go get your $$ back. I think you can still cancel if you haven't filed a claim.

Find out how much Chrysler one is?
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Gondon
Lol Chrysler Warranty is the top tier for MB's if you payed more go get your $$ back. I think you can still cancel if you haven't filed a claim.

Find out how much Chrysler one is?
Well Im Happy With Mercury And They Already Paid For My Tire Air TPMSs
On The Rim. Only Cost Me $100.00 deductible And I Got A Free Lowner Car, No Problems,, So I'm Happy, And The Policy Is Already Paid For
So I Think I'll Stay With Mercury
But That You For Your Info
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Skylaw
Lots of contributors have reported good results and coverage with Mercury.
Well There Right Sky Mercury Is Very Good So Far
I Have Had No Problems With Them They Pay Right Away No Questions Asked
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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go with the Chrysler warranty if you have under 80k miles *(they give an additional discount if you are under 60k miles).

If you have higher miles *up to 200,000 ! try getcertus.com They have an interesting warranty that is paid month by month...as long as you pay the monthly fee, you are covered and the total aggregate coverage increases by $350 per month. And if you are unhappy with it , say a year down the line, you simply stop paying for it. No large upfront outlay

They quoted me $54.99 per month for a high mileage s430
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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U.S. Fidelis is a compete scam- they are legal experts in denying claims, and are actually more in the business of selling overpriced "life extension" items for your car; i.e. bs PTFE additives, snake oil, etc. Basically, unless your car meets very specific requirments, they will not sell you a warranty, but will try to sell you a ridiculous package of additives.

If you do end up buying one, like one of my associates, they will weasel out of the claim almost every time. The Federal government is currently investigating them for basically being a pyramid scam. Do research on 'em...
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Oliverk
thats a lot. Chrysler warranty is much cheaper.

+1

I have Chrysler warranty and i have no problem with them; i had aftermarket warranty on both of my 7 series bimmer in the past including mercury (hard to deal with sometimes) by far Chrysler is the most reasonably prices and the best i had so far.

My warranty is up to 124k miles, got it at 54K miles.
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Lol Chrysler Warranty is the top tier for MB's if you payed more go get your $$ back. I think you can still cancel if you haven't filed a claim.

Find out how much Chrysler one is?

I paid $2480 for a 70K miles Maximum care warranty; also the payment can be spread over a year interest free and the warranty is transferable if you decide to sell.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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I paid $2480 for a 70K miles Maximum care warranty; also the payment can be spread over a year interest free and the warranty is transferable if you decide to sell.
Maybe it was just the place I bought it from (in post up thread) but the 1yr interest free option required paying a $165 admin fee. That's basically just over 5% interest. Cheap borrowing but not interest free.
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 03:10 AM
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I paid $2480 for a 70K miles Maximum care warranty; also the payment can be spread over a year interest free and the warranty is transferable if you decide to sell.
From Who ?????
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Originally Posted by jfendis430
US Fidelis corp. offices are 15 min from my home here in Saint Louis, they just laid off 100 employees and are on the verge of shutting down. They are currently being investigated in 40 states for bad business practices and thousands of complaints. I would highly suggest someone else.

Check out this article http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/the...fidelis-today/
The irony in this is "fidelis" in Latin means faithful.
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 06:50 AM
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From Who ?????
70K Maximum Care sounds like the Chrysler warranty. I got mine from www.chryslerfactoryplans.com for $3195 for 5yrs/70k miles on an '04 S600.
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Oliverk
very few companies will warranty a car with over 100k miles. Just a losing proposition for them, especially with something like a benz.

I use the chrysler service contract, but I don't think they warranty any car over 60k.

good luck.

Try fidelity.
Have they covered items not actually listed on their policy? Their web site sample describes their policy as exclusionary, but reads like a typical inclusionary. Would you buy their warranty again? In short, have you been happy with them? Any noteworthy or major repairs they didn't cover?
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it is exclusionary. everything is covered unless listed as noncovered.
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If You Don't Want Problems Do Like I Did
Go With Mercury

I Just Got Extended Warranty For My W 220 05 S 500 51,000 Miles On it With MERCURY Ins
The Premium Value Platinum Coverage For 48 Mo or 100,000 Miles
For $3,996.00 $100.00 Deducible And I Hope I Never Have To Use it
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