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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Chrysler warranty suspension

Old Jun 27, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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Chrysler warranty suspension

Just my luck. I went to buy my Chrysler warranty today and found out they have suspended warranties for Benz's.

I've done the forum search for other warranty companies.

I'd like some type of feedback from our forum members.

Who has no warranty and what model/year is your Benz?

Who has a company other than Chrysler and what are the terms/cost?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 12:37 AM
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How long is it suspended for?
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 01:04 AM
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An unknown amount of time. It MAY be dropped completely.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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Wow that sucks.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Try genral electric.. GE they have a very good warranty.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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So does this mean if you currently purchased a Chrysler warranty for you MB its no longer valid???
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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I think if you bought before 5-20-10 you're ok.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Your existing warranty is still valid.
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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This is bad news for me, my 2007 SL55 needs an extended warranty in January of 2011. What is the next best choice from someone who has recently bought a non Chrylser warranty. Thanks
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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looks like there is some controversy surrounding the CSC for MB. Som say it's still available others not....I think it depends now more so than ever on car model, and year, and shape then previously perhaps and if the car has orig mfg warrantly or CPO or not.

Do some diggin in the W211 forums, a few massive threads on there regarding CSC...
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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I called Fidelity for a quote and they won't cover an SL55. Spoke with Michael Case and they are not writing them now and may not again, he suggested calling Chrysler direct, maxcare 2 year around 3700, I need longer than 2 years. Any ideas?
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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I spoke with Michael on Saturday. Chrysler has suspended selling warranties for MB's. They may or may not sell them again. He said it may be 2 months before a final discussion is made.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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What warranty did you finally go with? Cost?
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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Don't have a warranty. Every other warranty I looked at was either too expensive or did not have the coverage I wanted. I'm going to wait a while and see what Michael does.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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CNA offers warrantys directly through an MB dealer, but not sure if they offer longer than 24 months.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 01:26 AM
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The original owner of my car had an EasyCare product, which I believe he paid ~$3k for extra 3 years
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Someone told me you can still get the Chrysler warranty direct but he also said you have to take your MB to a Chrysler dealership first to see if they can repair it before taking to MB! No shot I would be comfortable with the Chrysler guys trying to fix my car...
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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I doubt what you heard is true. They would never take MB's at a Chrysler dealer. The techs are not trained to fix MB's nor do they have the correct Star diagnostic equipment or parts.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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I believe it is true. Below is the part of the email sent to me by someone who just purchased the warranty direct from Chrysler:

"Note also, there is one catch to the CSC coverage plan: in most cases, you will have to first take your car to a Chrysler dealer to see if they can repair it. If they can't (which I'm told will be about 99% of the time), they will tell you to take it to an MB dealer for the repairs. This is OK in my case, since the two dealerships are only 2 blocks apart.
Good luck again."


I am not saying the Chrysler guys would necessarily try and fix it but you seem to have to go through the motions. It's kind of like an HMO where you have to see your primary care doctor first before you can go to a specialist.
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Originally Posted by azbenzguy
Just my luck. I went to buy my Chrysler warranty today and found out they have suspended warranties for Benz's.

I've done the forum search for other warranty companies.

I'd like some type of feedback from our forum members.

Who has no warranty and what model/year is your Benz?

Who has a company other than Chrysler and what are the terms/cost?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I have an '03 SL55 and have no warranty
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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Does anyone have any experience with Easy Care or Car Chex warranties?
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 05:09 PM
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I have an 03 SL55 with no warranty also.. Just make sure you check previous records before buying one of these cars for the ABC problem and other problems that were reoccurring while it was under warranty. Most of the small stuff that goes on these cars can be fixed by anyone who can change brakes on a car and has internet access to all the DIY on these boards.
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