Extended Warranty should I?

Are extended warranties worth the added cost?


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cnitty

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I purchased a 2017 Limited in Sept. @ 17,000 miles
My 36,000 mile warranty is up in January or 12,000.
I want to get opinions from people who experienced or have an extended warranty I can purchase one via my Credit Union $2400 or Mopar $3200.
 

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Don't buy a CU insurance policy. Stay with FCA Chrysler.

Here' where to get the best deal:

Rodney Melton, Cell 517-306-0079
Chrysler Warranty Direct
888-352-6103
chryslerwarrantydirect.com
C. R. Motor Sales
518 S. Meridian Rd.
Hudson, MI 49247

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Here are quotes for Lifetime policy on 08/09/18.
No longer available but gives an idea of pricing:
1 - $2795 Clay Robbins (https://www.robbinscdjrf.com)
2 - $3045 Chrysler Warranty Direct (https://www.chryslerwarrantydirect.com)
3 - $3110 Zeigler Auto Group (http://www.chryslerfactoryplans.com/)
4 - $3331 Chrysler Warranty (https://www.chryslerwarrantys.com)
5 - $4195 MOPAR Service Plans (1-866-224-4953)
 
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Thanks.
What is the advantage of the FCA warranty versus the CU?

Don't buy a CU insurance policy. Stay with FCA Chrysler.

Here' where to get the best deal:

Rodney Melton, Cell 517-306-0079
Chrysler Warranty Direct
888-352-6103
chryslerwarrantydirect.com
C. R. Motor Sales
518 S. Meridian Rd.
Hudson, MI 49247

2)
Here are quotes for Lifetime policy on 08/09/18.
No longer available but gives an idea of pricing:
1 - $2795 Clay Robbins (https://www.robbinscdjrf.com)
2 - $3045 Chrysler Warranty Direct (https://www.chryslerwarrantydirect.com)
3 - $3110 Zeigler Auto Group (http://www.chryslerfactoryplans.com/)
4 - $3331 Chrysler Warranty (https://www.chryslerwarrantys.com)
5 - $4195 MOPAR Service Plans (1-866-224-4953)
 

John Jensen

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There are several. The most obvious is you don't have to go through any approval process BEFORE work can be done. If you do a search on forums or google you'll get tons of negatives on a CU or other non-factory policies.
 

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The MOPAR service contract is great. I wouldn't by a third party warranty or service party contract. Buy from Clay Robbins. He will sell you the same MOPAR plan but cheaper than the dealer.
 
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Does anyone have Clay Robbins contact info?

Don't buy a CU insurance policy. Stay with FCA Chrysler.

Here' where to get the best deal:

Rodney Melton, Cell 517-306-0079
Chrysler Warranty Direct
888-352-6103
chryslerwarrantydirect.com
C. R. Motor Sales
518 S. Meridian Rd.
Hudson, MI 49247

2)
Here are quotes for Lifetime policy on 08/09/18.
No longer available but gives an idea of pricing:
1 - $2795 Clay Robbins (https://www.robbinscdjrf.com)
2 - $3045 Chrysler Warranty Direct (https://www.chryslerwarrantydirect.com)
3 - $3110 Zeigler Auto Group (http://www.chryslerfactoryplans.com/)
4 - $3331 Chrysler Warranty (https://www.chryslerwarrantys.com)
5 - $4195 MOPAR Service Plans (1-866-224-4953)
The MOPAR service contract is great. I wouldn't by a third party warranty or service party contract. Buy from Clay Robbins. He will sell you the same MOPAR plan but cheaper than the dealer.
 

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I think its in post #2
 

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Anyone know the cost per month of the FCA extended warranty? I need to look into this just in case, I rack up the miles fast.
 

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Anyone know the cost per month of the FCA extended warranty? I need to look into this just in case, I rack up the miles fast.

It depends on which plan You chose. I think it is just a flat out be time payment based on the plan you chose, though some places may offer financing.

I used one of the million emails I get about the Mopar plans and negotiated with my local dealer.
 

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There are several. The most obvious is you don't have to go through any approval process BEFORE work can be done. If you do a search on forums or google you'll get tons of negatives on a CU or other non-factory policies.

Whats wrong with an approval process? They're not there to inconvenience the customer, but to make sure repairs are done correctly and only what is needed is replaced.

I work for a warranty company and have experience in the shop as well as a former mechanic for Dodge. I deal with mechanics and advisors on a daily basis who aren't properly diagnosing vehicles or who try to replace more parts than are needed. Not only is that bad for business, but it is bad for customers too. Especially if they have deductibles with every repair.
 
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Thanks for your help I emailed back and forth with Clay Robbins about purchasing the warranty from him.
I asked to see the terms of the contract before I paid an have not heard back from him.

So I'll just try and purchase local first.


Don't buy a CU insurance policy. Stay with FCA Chrysler.

Here' where to get the best deal:

Rodney Melton, Cell 517-306-0079
Chrysler Warranty Direct
888-352-6103
chryslerwarrantydirect.com
C. R. Motor Sales
518 S. Meridian Rd.
Hudson, MI 49247

2)
Here are quotes for Lifetime policy on 08/09/18.
No longer available but gives an idea of pricing:
1 - $2795 Clay Robbins (https://www.robbinscdjrf.com)
2 - $3045 Chrysler Warranty Direct (https://www.chryslerwarrantydirect.com)
3 - $3110 Zeigler Auto Group (http://www.chryslerfactoryplans.com/)
4 - $3331 Chrysler Warranty (https://www.chryslerwarrantys.com)
5 - $4195 MOPAR Service Plans (1-866-224-4953)
 

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Ok this probably is a stupid question but how many miles are too many miles to try to get the limited warranty I wasn't told about a limited warranty went I bought my 17' I'm probably over but thought I would ask anyway appreciate it.

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Not sure what you mean by "limited" warranty.
You can get an extended warranty anytime within your factory warranty period. 3 yrs or 36,000 miles.
 

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Ok this probably is a stupid question but how many miles are too many miles to try to get the limited warranty I wasn't told about a limited warranty went I bought my 17' I'm probably over but thought I would ask anyway appreciate it.

Armallard
4 years or 48K miles to get a Mopar warranty:https://www.chryslerwarrantydirect.com/
 

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I have a CU warranty, but if I knew about the Mopar one, I would have went with it instead.
 

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My Laramie 2016 have Geico mechanical repair insurance on my truck. Two dealers by me in NY take it I pay 30 bucks every six months for it ,it covers bumper to bumper like the Mopar warranty. The only thing its for new vehicles and has to be added to your policy before it hits 5,000 miles on the speed o.
 

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MAXCARE is the way to go. The price is the same between 12k and 48k miles. In May I picked up the 7 year / unlimited mileage / $100 deductible plan when it was still available for $2700 from warranty direct. I have since had my fuel management system and master cylinder replaced. It has almost paid for itself in less than three months...
 
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