SL/R230: need extended warranty that covers ABC
10-18-2009, 04:38 PM
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need extended warranty that covers ABC
looking for a 3rd party extended warrranty that covers the abc, struts, etc. i been searching and searching for about a month now and iam getting so many different reviews. Anyone have advice on a company that they actually used for while with a claim for the ABC.
10-18-2009, 04:41 PM
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His wifes head hard into the headboard nightly!!
covered my rear strut, tranny mount, EIS,rear sam, alarm sirem, sos issue ++ bill etc. they covered 7hr diagnosis time on my eis/battery problem, most give 0!!
search this topic for lots of info in previous threads as common question.
10-18-2009, 08:20 PM
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I got their top pkg, no deductible. They have been great. I goto MB dealer for work and end up paying alittle as I think MB charges more than national average and what they allow. But INDS has always worked with MB and myself and all parties leave happy. Good luck.
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10-19-2009, 02:12 AM
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I've done search as well, one issue is some info is up to date others is not. Although I agree this question is repeated its good to hear up to date stories of which company may be better currently.
I'm in the same boat to come March '10, so I'll be researching as well.
I'm in the same boat to come March '10, so I'll be researching as well.
10-19-2009, 01:21 PM
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Just an FYI..
When shopping around for a third party warranty, make sure to ask if what is the maximum hourly labor charge the warranty covers. From my experience very few if any, will agree to dealership hourly charges.
Most 3rd party max out at $50.00/per hour. This is substantially lower than $125 which dealers charge. The difference would out of your pocket, and this can amount to a lot of $$$$ in the long run, if you car will be fixed routinely.
When shopping around for a third party warranty, make sure to ask if what is the maximum hourly labor charge the warranty covers. From my experience very few if any, will agree to dealership hourly charges.
Most 3rd party max out at $50.00/per hour. This is substantially lower than $125 which dealers charge. The difference would out of your pocket, and this can amount to a lot of $$$$ in the long run, if you car will be fixed routinely.
10-20-2009, 04:54 PM
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Anyone heard of any complaints with INDS or chrysler service contracts.
PS....i did use the search but still dont feel 100% with any company yet.
PS....i did use the search but still dont feel 100% with any company yet.
10-20-2009, 05:49 PM
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http://www.themillenniumclub.net/pro...otection-plan/
there are literally hundreds of 3rd party companies out there. But key thing is to your homework. I got Millennium Automotive Platinum coverage (everything covered) from the indy dealer when i bought my car. Dealer sold Benz, Ferraris, Porsches, so he would only sell the best warranty possible to keep his clients happy. I asked MB service advisors about this one, and they said this was one of the top in the country. I have had two ABC related issues, and warranty came through both times work done at MB dealership.
I paid 4500 for 100,000miles or 2012, and it had paid for itself.
there are literally hundreds of 3rd party companies out there. But key thing is to your homework. I got Millennium Automotive Platinum coverage (everything covered) from the indy dealer when i bought my car. Dealer sold Benz, Ferraris, Porsches, so he would only sell the best warranty possible to keep his clients happy. I asked MB service advisors about this one, and they said this was one of the top in the country. I have had two ABC related issues, and warranty came through both times work done at MB dealership.
I paid 4500 for 100,000miles or 2012, and it had paid for itself.
10-20-2009, 08:21 PM
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Check out the thread I posted about MasterTech Warranty...
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10-20-2009, 08:58 PM
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I work at a Lexus dealership and I believe we offer Ryan warranties, and depending on the year you can probably get 4yr 50k warranty for a fairly reasonable price, I'll check what it does and doesn't cover.
10-23-2009, 12:25 PM
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it looks like our warranties cover the system but not the shock itself, I'm trying to get some confirmation on this before I go advertising it to everyone, but it should be cheaper than 5k by quite a bit
10-23-2009, 01:04 PM
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Looks like at this point iam leaning towards Warranty Direct (INDS) or chrysler service contracts. Checked BBB on warranty direct and it was A+. Millenium was F. Any other input or recomendations would be great.
10-23-2009, 03:22 PM
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His wifes head hard into the headboard nightly!!
Inds covets my entire rear driver strut. I paid about 250$ due to labor time dispute. It was a 4200 or 4700$ bill cdn. So 200-300 out of pocket is fine. Great compnay to me so far.
Paid under 4k for the warranty with tax cdn$$. So a good investment on my part..... The sl500 was a poor investment! Lol. But ya it was. i regret it 110% a dealer offered me 23k cdn on a trade in!! What a joke. I'm stuck with it. Just keep sinking $. Sl500 is worse $ pit than a boat.
Paid under 4k for the warranty with tax cdn$$. So a good investment on my part..... The sl500 was a poor investment! Lol. But ya it was. i regret it 110% a dealer offered me 23k cdn on a trade in!! What a joke. I'm stuck with it. Just keep sinking $. Sl500 is worse $ pit than a boat.
10-23-2009, 07:29 PM
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I think you got the wrong company when researching, but Millenium is not ranked w/ an 'F' as u state.
See here
http://www.bbb.org/oklahoma-city/bus...ty-ok-90005802
Millennium are the authorized Smart Car OEM warranty company
See here
http://www.bbb.org/oklahoma-city/bus...ty-ok-90005802
Millennium are the authorized Smart Car OEM warranty company
