MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: mrbeck on February 28, 2011, 05:12:15 pm

Title: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
Post by: mrbeck on February 28, 2011, 05:12:15 pm: Its very nearly my Golf's third birthday, and I've been looking into a VW extended warranty. For a fully comprehensive policy, with Roadside Assistance and no mileage limit or excess I have been quoted £238.00. I'm just wondering is it worth it? My car has been in for warranty work 3 times in the last year, so I'm thinking that extending the warranty might be a good idea. What do you reckon?
Title: Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
Post by: Britishlion on February 28, 2011, 05:21:04 pm: I would say defo yes !

We pay £440 with Warranty Direct to have main dealer cover so that is a bargain !

Plus these GTI's are tender beasts, they go wrong all the time !
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Title: Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
Post by: mrbeck on February 28, 2011, 05:27:04 pm: Sadly I have a GT Sport TSI 170 rather than a GTI but I was still surprised with the low quote they offered. Warranty Direct wanted best part of £100 more!
Title: Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
Post by: Britishlion on February 28, 2011, 05:37:06 pm: Hmmmm, Not sure about the reliability of the TDI but their are lots of people on here who will and will be along shortly :happy2:
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Title: Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
Post by: Nasir on February 28, 2011, 05:49:40 pm: Quote from: mrbeck on February 28, 2011, 05:27:04 pm
Sadly I have a GT Sport TSI 170 rather than a GTI but I was still surprised with the low quote they offered. Warranty Direct wanted best part of £100 more!

I would definitely take out a warranty on the TSI
Title: Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
Post by: mrbeck on February 28, 2011, 05:54:58 pm: Gotta say that I am veering towards it, especially seeing as my car is currently with the dealers for a new turbo.
Title: Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
Post by: VC on February 28, 2011, 06:03:05 pm: win. buy it.
Title: Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
Post by: TagnuT on February 28, 2011, 06:15:14 pm: Good price :smiley:
Title: Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
Post by: Nasir on February 28, 2011, 06:18:21 pm: Don't forget, the TSI hasn't proven to be the most reliable engine as you know.
Title: Re: Extended Warranty - is it worth it?
Post by: Beddie on February 28, 2011, 10:50:59 pm: I extended mine back in january, £359 for the Comprehensive cover including VW assistance breakdown and unlimited mileage :happy2: