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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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Extended Warranties

I am a "Newbie" and may have missed information on this topic. I would like information concerning extended warranties. Many of the companies expect the consumer to use after market parts and cheap labor. I purchased a contract from Master Tech, $ 2,355 for two years, and they refused my first claim due to a "pre-existing" condition. I dropped them fast. Positive and negative comments will be appreciated. Thank you.
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BENZGR
I am a "Newbie" and may have missed information on this topic. I would like information concerning extended warranties. Many of the companies expect the consumer to use after market parts and cheap labor. I purchased a contract from Master Tech, $ 2,355 for two years, and they refused my first claim due to a "pre-existing" condition. I dropped them fast. Positive and negative comments will be appreciated. Thank you.
If u do a search on extended warranties there are tons of posts.

I personal use Millennium Automotive. So far so good. Cost was $4K.
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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His wifes head hard into the headboard nightly!!
INDS just uner 4k CDN$, its a US/CDN company..no issues so far..cover suspension etc. also cover diagnosis(reasonalble amounts)
I can they they #'s are lower for times than the MB dealer bu they have been great and worked with me..i dont mind paying 200-300$ on a 3800$ strut bill, when spiltting difference on hour disputes from their national books and my MB dealer. Great customer service, quick and reasonable.
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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Thanks for the responses. I have checked this forum and other locations and found a lot of information concerning extended warranties. INDS has a very good reputation and I am seriously considering buying a policy.
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Chrysler has some great deals on warranties for our cars, and from what I have heard, they have been very good to work with.
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Thanks, makes sense I'll check it out. Happy Trails.
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