Extended Warranty

bobby2000 · Mar 3rd, 2020, 17:37

What do people think about extended warranties.
I've just got a quote from dealer, on a extended warranty, 1 year @ £485. 2 year's @ £895.
Any thoughts and do you think they are worth it?

Paul Wildsmith · Mar 3rd, 2020, 18:49

Just bought a year for my S90. Its insurance, so worth it when you need it. Depends, "are you feeling lucky?"

Though, in my experience, Volvo have contributed significantly to a repair out of warranty (perhaps only a few months or so) - example: had 90% off a replacement alternator on my C70 many years ago. May also depend on having had full dealer service history, and a dealer prepared to work with Volvo to get such a discount.

Whippy · Mar 3rd, 2020, 19:11

It's insurance, if you never need it it's money wasted, but, if anything goes wrong it's cheap at twice the price.

James77 · Mar 3rd, 2020, 19:27

Is it a volvo or third party warranty? And is as comprehensive as the 3 year manufacturer warranty?

If you're car has been reliable I wonder if it's worth the money then again if the VCM goes (and it's covered) that's a massive saving.

I suppose worst case if you don't go for it if the car starts playing up just chop it in?

I'm in 2 minds like you.

Paul Wildsmith · Mar 3rd, 2020, 19:36

Car Plan

Looking at the policy, it says not as comprehensive as Volvo 3 year, but it looks fairly good to me.

Thorium · Mar 3rd, 2020, 20:07

It really depends on how lucky you're feeling. The extended warranty sold by Volvo is third party, but the Dealer communicates directly with the warranty provider so no hassle to you as the owner. Obviously you can get cheaper alternatives, but you'll be the one talking to the warranty provider.

I'm glad I paid for the Volvo extended warranty, as last year my XC60 D4 (four years old, 65,000 miles) suffered coolant loss which turned out to be head gasket related. Bill would have been £2500, so the price of the warranty was more than worth it for me.

Rustyfrog · Mar 3rd, 2020, 20:50

My V90 is now three years old. Its just had its third service and first MOT last week at my local Volvo dealer.
Should I have been offered a chance to purchase an extension to the warranty, or is it you have something you have to research and purchase yourself?

James77 · Mar 3rd, 2020, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rustyfrog

My V90 is now three years old. Its just had its third service and first MOT last week at my local Volvo dealer.
Should I have been offered a chance to purchase an extension to the warranty, or is it you have something you have to research and purchase yourself?

Think you need to enquire directly with the dealer then buy through them

Rustyfrog · Mar 3rd, 2020, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by James77

Think you need to enquire directly with the dealer then buy through them

Thanks James77.
In these days when "up selling" is the name of the game, I would have thought the dealer might have mentioned it.
I will give them a ring and see what sort of price is offered.

Paul Wildsmith · Mar 3rd, 2020, 21:11

its all on line:

https://volvoextendedwarranty.motor-...icle-details-1

And don't forget your volvo oncall subscription as well, if you have it:

https://www.volvocars.com/uk/volvo-o.../subscription/

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Mar 3rd, 2020, 18:49	#2
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 10:32 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	Just bought a year for my S90. Its insurance, so worth it when you need it. Depends, "are you feeling lucky?" Though, in my experience, Volvo have contributed significantly to a repair out of warranty (perhaps only a few months or so) - example: had 90% off a replacement alternator on my C70 many years ago. May also depend on having had full dealer service history, and a dealer prepared to work with Volvo to get such a discount. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

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Mar 3rd, 2020, 19:27	#4
James77 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:17 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Fleet	Is it a volvo or third party warranty? And is as comprehensive as the 3 year manufacturer warranty? If you're car has been reliable I wonder if it's worth the money then again if the VCM goes (and it's covered) that's a massive saving. I suppose worst case if you don't go for it if the car starts playing up just chop it in? I'm in 2 minds like you. __________________ MY19 Volvo XC60 T5 AWD, Fusion Red, Blonde Leather, Dark Tints, 19inch wheels on summers, 18inch ALUTEC on winters.

Mar 3rd, 2020, 19:36	#5
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 10:32 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	Car Plan Looking at the policy, it says not as comprehensive as Volvo 3 year, but it looks fairly good to me. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Mar 3rd, 2020, 20:07	#6
Thorium Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:54 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Belper	It really depends on how lucky you're feeling. The extended warranty sold by Volvo is third party, but the Dealer communicates directly with the warranty provider so no hassle to you as the owner. Obviously you can get cheaper alternatives, but you'll be the one talking to the warranty provider. I'm glad I paid for the Volvo extended warranty, as last year my XC60 D4 (four years old, 65,000 miles) suffered coolant loss which turned out to be head gasket related. Bill would have been £2500, so the price of the warranty was more than worth it for me.

Mar 3rd, 2020, 20:50	#7
Rustyfrog Grumpy Pond Dweller Last Online: Mar 12th, 2024 15:01 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chorley	My V90 is now three years old. Its just had its third service and first MOT last week at my local Volvo dealer. Should I have been offered a chance to purchase an extension to the warranty, or is it you have something you have to research and purchase yourself? __________________ 2022 '72 XC40 B4 Ultimate Dark. Sage Green, Blonde Interior. Google Maps. ex V90, S60x2, V40 + loads of other mnfrs. over the years .................................................. .. I thought that growing old would take a little longer

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Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 10:32 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	its all on line: https://volvoextendedwarranty.motor-...icle-details-1 And don't forget your volvo oncall subscription as well, if you have it: https://www.volvocars.com/uk/volvo-o.../subscription/ __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

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