Extended Warranty, any good ?

[Chas]

Is this extended warranty for my S class any good? (£600) pa

thanks


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for general details of cover see Policy Documents

The items under the following list are covered. Any item not specifically mentioned is not covered.

ENGINE
Cylinder head, internal bushings, oil pump, crankshaft and bearings, tappet gear, valves & guides (excluding burnt or pitted valves), pistons & rings, cylinder bores/liners, con rods, distributor drive, starter ring gear, flywheel, autodrive plate, camshaft drive belts, camshaft & cam followers, cylinder head gasket, cylinder block, crankshaft pulley, turbo/intercooler units, rear main seal, rocker assembly, push rods, timing gears, timing belts & chains.

CLUTCH
The master and slave cylinder, clutch cable and pedal assembly.

TRANSMISSION (Manual, Automatic and Overdrive)
Manual Transmission: gears, synchromesh hubs & rings, selectors, shafts, bearings, drive chains plus gearlever and bushes. Automatic Transmission: torque converters, brake bands, valve block, governor (manual & electric) oil pump and seals, drive chains, gears, input shaft oil seal, clutches, servos and modulator valve, bearings plus gearlever and bushes. Overdrive: Gears, shafts and bearings.

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE UNIT
Crown wheel and pinion, differential unit, bushes and bearings, plus external drive shafts, couplings, C.V. joints and rubber boots, hubs, drive flange and universal joints.

REAR AXLE
Crown wheel and pinion, differential unit, shafts, bearings, C.V. joints and rubber boots, oil seal and rear hub, & drive flange.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
Front differential, inter-axle differential and lock, rear differential and lock, bearings and shafts, couplings, C.V. joints and rubber boots, hubs and drive flange.

PROPSHAFT
Propshaft, universal joints, centre bearings and oil seals.

SUSPENSION
Shock absorbers, upper and lower wishbones, bushes, springs, spheres, displacer units and wheel bearings, self levelling suspension unit, reservoir, pump and regulator valve.

BRAKING SYSTEM
Master cylinder; brake servo unit, diesel vacuum pump, callipers, wheel cylinders, pressure regulator, ABS pump and control unit. ABS pressure reducing and proportioning valves, handbrake control cables and linkages, brake pedal assembly, self-adjusting mechanisms, abs sensors.

COOLING SYSTEM
Radiator, thermostat, water pump, heater matrix, engine oil cooler, viscous fan, thermostat housing, temperature gauge, electronic control units and control linkages.

STEERING
Rack and pinion, steering box, idler box, column shaft, couplings, steering column tilt mechanism, power steering unit including pump, pressure pipes and reservoir.

FUEL SYSTEM
Mechanical and electrical fuel pumps, airflow meter, injectors (including injector cooling system), overrun cut-off valve, pressure regulator, sensors, throttle body, fuel gauge and tank sender unit.

DIESEL INJECTION SYSTEM
D.I.S. unit and controls, injection pump, injectors, glow plugs, electromagnetic cut-off.

ELECTRONIC IGNITION
Ignition ECU and Ignition Coil where fitted as standard by the manufacturer.

AIR CONDITIONING
Air conditioning compressor pump, condenser, electronic control unit, sensors, magnetic clutch and valves, evaporator and reservoir, fan control and sensors.

ELECTRICS
Internal failure of the starter motor, alternator, regulator, distributor, windscreen wiper motor and tailgate wiper motor, heating fan motor, cooling fan motor, horn, central locking solenoids and motors, electric window motors and sunroof motors, electric door mirror motors and aerial motors, front and rear windscreen washer motors, headlamp adjuster motors, cruise control unit, relays and wiring looms, rev counter, radiator cooling fan, indicator flasher unit.

CASINGS
Casings are covered provided they have been damaged as a result of failure of an insured part or by the consequential damage of an insured part failing.

OIL LEAKS
Notwithstanding exclusion 11 of the policy, this covers seal or gasket replacement that necessitates the removal of the engine, gearbox/drive unit and drive shafts or differential unit to carry out repairs.

BODYWORK
Tailgate suspension struts.

Only the components originally fitted as standard by the manufacturer are covered unless agreed in writing by us.

CLAIMS: 0870 750 0125
Fax: 0870 750 0126
Administration: 0870 750 0127
Email: info@warrantydirect.co.uk
Website: www.warrantydirect.co.uk


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[Shambolic]

Have a look on here for the MB service contract and see how they compare, as this covers the cost of servicing and breakdowns, obviously better when car is out of warranty!!

 

[Chas]

Thanks will do

ps

my car is 2001 S class 320 .

 

[Schtum]

I swapped my E/W with Warranty direct from my previous car to the Benz and it was FOC.

Can't hurt can it? Not that Mercedes Benz ever develop faults of course.

1 month of E ownership and you don't hear me complaining. I love it. Best car I have ever owned.

Space, Pace, Grace & Practicallity.

 

[Blobcat]

There have been quite a few postings on warranties. It is much beeter to have a list of what is not covered than a list of what is. This is beacuse the part which fails will either not be listed or be listed in such a way that it isn't covered.
The only warranty I would have would be the one from MB.

 

[hawk20]

Thanks will do

ps

my car is 2001 S class 320 .

Useful if you put that in your signature (as I do below) as helps those seeking to help with your query.

Service Plus would be brilliant as some have mentioned as it is virtually a guarantee and cover MOT's, servicing, etc etc. BUT IT IS only offered up to the 6th anniversary of first registration or 120,000 miles whichever comes first. Provided your miles are less than 120k, it would cover you till whichever month in 2007 was the month of first registration. What month was that and what miles have you done? And what miles will you most likely do in the year ahead?

 

[jberks]

Looks like warranty direct to me. As above, it only details what is covered and whilst it looks comprehensive, it isn't. I paid £600 for a proper MB style (lists half a dozen items not covered, everything else is) warranty on my E so it shouldn't be much different for an S. Speak to your dealer.

 

[Chas]

Useful if you put that in your signature (as I do below) as helps those seeking to help with your query.

Service Plus would be brilliant as some have mentioned as it is virtually a guarantee and cover MOT's, servicing, etc etc. BUT IT IS only offered up to the 6th anniversary of first registration or 120,000 miles whichever comes first. Provided your miles are less than 120k, it would cover you till whichever month in 2007 was the month of first registration. What month was that and what miles have you done? And what miles will you most likely do in the year ahead?

S320 2001-July, 68k, 6k pa

thanks

 

[syd harris]

MB Warranty

Doeas anybody know the website for MB warranties?

 

[Chas]

Doeas anybody know the website for MB warranties?

Tel 0845 641 9778 (extended warranty)

Service contract

http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/con...after_sales/maintenance/service_contract.html

 

[hawk20]

Tel 0845 641 9778 (extended warranty)

Service contract

http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/con...after_sales/maintenance/service_contract.html

How did you get hold of that number Chas? I cannot find it referred to on their website and no mention that the warranty can be extended. I am surprised they don't publicise it.

 

[Chas]

How did you get hold of that number Chas? I cannot find it referred to on their website and no mention that the warranty can be extended. I am surprised they don't publicise it.

MB contract people gave it to me, but best to speak to local MB dealer. Its about £1200 +initial multipoint check

good luck

Chas

 

[OmniCognateNeutronRangler]

you need to shop around on the multipoint check. It's the same as Service Plus in that respect. That needs the check first too. Some dealers charge for it (takes about 2 hours) some don't. The MB contracts people themselves told me to shop around.

Tony Perslow in Guildford did the check for free.