Extended warranty suggestions.

[Alicia Rea]

I need suggestions on who to purchase an extended warranty with. Trying to figure out which ones are legit. Big price difference between mopar and chryslarwarrantydirect.

 

[huntergreen]

Any FCA warranty should be fine. Stay away from aftermarket warranties, even if it is sold by the dealership.

 

[mtofell]

Any FCA warranty should be fine. Stay away from aftermarket warranties, even if it is sold by the dealership.

Yep, factory backed or nothing. Aftermarket usually aren't worth the paper they are written on. Loaded with exclusion and exceptions. You'll sometimes hear success stories with aftermarket but horror stories outnumber them at least 10:1.

Shop around the FCA dealers and you can buy from any of them. Many folks use the price from a dealer found online to negotiate with their local dealer because they feel better buying local. It really makes no difference but whatever makes you feel okay with it. Just be sure to buy factory and not aftermarket.

 

[Tazzerblue]

what dealers online price them? I know of a Ford dealer in TX that prices there extended warranty very good..

 

[KSH]

There is a guy named Rodney that had great pricing Chrysler warranty direct

888 352 6013

I got a warranty for my prior 1500 eco d

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[patchelect]

I bought my CPO in June and sprang for the bumper to bumper lifetime from Mopar. My intention is to keep the truck for a long time as my two previous trucks were with me for 15-17 years each. The cost was in the $22-2400 range, but I figured it could be worth it if anything goes south on me. Too many electronic gizmos to break the bank in a heartbeat. I would never take anything not factory backed in a warranty because as has been mentioned, they aren't worth the paper they are printed on. When you actually need it, you find out the fine print excludes whatever it was you wanted covered or there is a hidden deductible that negates the coverage in the first place.

 

[damnimcooltom]

Check with Luke at Steve White Motors in North Carolina. He has given me great quotes for Chrysler warranties. Tell him I told you about him on the online forum.

 

[Roy]

I would suggest Clay Robbins @ Robbins Motors in Manhattan, Ks. I got mine through him as have a lot of people on this forum. Very easy guy to work with. (785) 537-0357

 

[Yobuck139]

I got mine from Clay also. Easy to deal with and best price I could find.

 

[Addicted2fishing]

My wife drives an Infiniti SUV and she bought it used. The extended warranty offered was a lot of money so she went to Nissan and bought one for $1000 less than Infiniti and she’s had to use it multiple times already. Good thing she bought it.




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[chrisbh17]

Timely thread because Im starting to consider it for my '17. It's pretty easy to find decent prices on any of the warranties, but its harder to find specifics ON the warranty.

Like.....how easily it can be voided because of modifications. Im not talking stuff like tuning, but something like adding leather seats, maybe a couple Mopar performance goodies, etc.

Also, what about maintenance? I dont let dealers touch my vehicles, I can do oil changes and brake jobs just fine by myself. Can FCA use that to void the warranty later on?

 

[JRam5.7]

Ive 4700 mi on my '17, I keep getting a solicitation from Mopar Vehicle Protection for an extended service plan or Lifetime Maximum Care Protection plan (FCA US LLC). Save $150 if you "act now"...

 

[chrisbh17]

Ive 4700 mi on my '17, I keep getting a solicitation from Mopar Vehicle Protection for an extended service plan or Lifetime Maximum Care Protection plan (FCA US LLC). Save $150 if you "act now"...

I think thats because after 12 months or 12K miles, they tack another 150.00 onto the price.

 

[neilnoff]

I would suggest Clay Robbins @ Robbins Motors in Manhattan, Ks. I got mine through him as have a lot of people on this forum. Very easy guy to work with. (785) 537-0357

Ditto on Clay. I bought the Lifetime Care from him a few week ago for around $2700. Already have the policy and warranty card. Hope I never use it, but if something goes south I'll be happy.

 

[chrisbh17]

Has anyone gotten an electronic copy of the warranty details? Not just the brochure we can find on the internet.

Curious as to how it reads, especially in regards to maintenance requirements and modifications.

 

[RBAT]

I got an 8/60 Max Care from Tom Winkels at Hayes Jeep in Kalamazoo, MI. Phone 269-488-2080 or [email protected]. I went back in two months and upgraded to 8/75 for the difference in price that was quoted at the time of purchase. Great guy to deal with and he had the best price I could find.

My selling dealer does not offer Chrysler plans so I called them before I bought this from Tom to be sure they would honor it. "Certainly" was the answer.

 

[RBAT]

Has anyone gotten an electronic copy of the warranty details? Not just the brochure we can find on the internet.

Curious as to how it reads, especially in regards to maintenance requirements and modifications.

Attached is a PDF copy of my contract. Page 1 with name and VIN is left off. Also pages 8 through 10 which detail plan transfer, cancellation and refund. Worth note is a change in definitions on page 2 that were changed since I bought the 8/60 plan in November. Use of the vehicle for Uber and Lyft are classified as taxi service and the definition of commercial use is expanded to include delivery, yard work, snow removal, etc. Didn't affect me but it is a recent change.

 

[chrisbh17]

Attached is a PDF copy of my contract. Page 1 with name and VIN is left off. Also pages 8 through 10 which detail plan transfer, cancellation and refund. Worth note is a change in definitions on page 2 that were changed since I bought the 8/60 plan in November. Use of the vehicle for Uber and Lyft are classified as taxi service and the definition of commercial use is expanded to include delivery, yard work, snow removal, etc. Didn't affect me but it is a recent change.

Thanks for this!

What I find interesting is that I didnt see the TIPM specifically called out as covered......

I also like this one:

"Repair or replacement of any covered component when it has been determined that the condition existed prior to purchasing the Plan;"

So, if I told the dealer my truck vibrates under acceleration at 2K RPM, then something breaks 7 years from now, can they claim "sorry it existed before you bought the plan, tough nuts"?

Also..."It is your responsibility to properly operate, care for and maintain the Vehicle as prescribed in the owner’s manual supplied by the manufacturer. If you fail to properly operate, care for and maintain the Vehicle as prescribed in the owner’s manual supplied by the manufacturer, we may deny your claim under the Plan"

Does that mean Im forced to pay for the overpriced "X yrs/Y miles" services?

 

[RBAT]

Thanks for this!

What I find interesting is that I didnt see the TIPM specifically called out as covered......

Max Care is an exclusionary warranty meaning that it lists what is NOT covered. From the sales brochure: WHAT’S NOT COVERED UNDER OUR MAXIMUM CARE PLANS The only parts and labor not covered: • Maintenance Services and items used in such services • Catalytic Converter and Particulate Filter • Glass, Plastic Lenses and Light Bulbs • Body and Paint items (including Soft Trim) • Snowplows, Winches and Trailer Hitches • Wear items (such as Tires, Manual Clutch Assembly, Brake Pads, Shoes, Rotors, Drums, Belts and Wipers)


I also like this one:

"Repair or replacement of any covered component when it has been determined that the condition existed prior to purchasing the Plan;"

So, if I told the dealer my truck vibrates under acceleration at 2K RPM, then something breaks 7 years from now, can they claim "sorry it existed before you bought the plan, tough nuts"?

This is why I always purchase this coverage shortly after I buy a vehicle. The plan is in effect from the start and whatever happens is FCA's problem either way. I think this provision is more applicable to a situation like my neighbor has: 2014 Chrysler 200 with a check engine light. Basic warranty expired. Dealer says he needs an oil pressure sending unit replaced at a cost of $300. He can not buy Max Care now and have that repair covered.

Also..."It is your responsibility to properly operate, care for and maintain the Vehicle as prescribed in the owner’s manual supplied by the manufacturer. If you fail to properly operate, care for and maintain the Vehicle as prescribed in the owner’s manual supplied by the manufacturer, we may deny your claim under the Plan"

Does that mean Im forced to pay for the overpriced "X yrs/Y miles" services?

Just like your factory warranty, you have to follow the required maintenence schedule for the vehicle. You are not required to have this maintenence performed at the dealer but you have to be able to document that it has been performed. Whether they can say that the transmission died because you failed to change the cabin air filter regularly is another question but this is the same situation as the 3/36 coverage.

 

[RBAT]

Sorry. That reply did not format exactly like I expected but I think you can sort it out.