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Thank you so much. What you said is entirely true. But the two hundred dollar etching job by the dealer incloses a money rebate if the car is reported stolen with the glass etching. I mean it comes with a seperate money back warranty.
Manny
JAYLO
You may do better, though, to post this in the 'Prices paid and buying experiences" thread for Hondas.
Thanks
Tires: different program, a dealership in the 'big city' has a program called "Tires 4 Ever" where they will replace your tires "free" for as long a you own your vehicle and get all maintenance (according to their schedule) done at their shop.
Loaner car: most contracts pay for a loaner in a limited way. each contract is different. Most are along the lines of paying $25.00 for a day when 8 hours of labor are billed. This would be a job like a transmission, and engine might get you paid for 2 days.
Getting a loaner car is usually also dependent upon availability. If you want a loaner, ask for it when you SCHEDULE your appointment. You'll know then whether or not you're getting one. We have free loaners for service customers, but it's first come first serve and we only have a handful of vehicles. There's not a spare car with your name on it waiting for the day you need it.
I believe Hondacare has roadside assistance, but be sure it's in the contract BEFORE you sign it. NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING. Also be sure you know the $$ they will pay per tow.
Some service contracts will tow to the shop of YOUR choice, some with tow to the NEAREST shop. Some will honor a bill from any tow service, some have their own wrecker system.
Basic lo-jack is $550 through my local Honda dealer. Add $250 for the lo-jack 'early warning system' (bascially alerts lo-jack if the car moves without the EWS dongle being in the car) If they are asking $900+ dollars for the basic setup you are getting ripped off.
If you want better than lo-jack protection, get a GPS locator (not navigation, a locator) which will allow you to track you car real-time if it is stolen. These can be had for as low as $300, however, a montly fee, or usuage fee may apply.
Warner
- Besides $100 ded what is the difference in buying today or 3 years later? Whould it be more expensive to buy 7/120 3 years from now than today?
- Is it true that new car warranty starts from the day you buy car and old from the day you purchase warranty?
- Will you be able to have the same number of years/miles covered? (let's say todays 7/120 should be 3 years later 4/xxx, not 120 but less since 3 years have passed ?)
My reasoning here that it is better to pay cash tomorrow than today.
thanks
My dillema is as follows. I bought a new '05 Ody in Feb. I'm no longer sure this is really the car I need -- it's just too big. I used to have the original Ody w/ 4 regular doors and that was a perfect size. Anyway, I'm thinking that I may sell the car in the next couple years and I'm unclear what makes the most sense with regard to an EW.
If I sell the car before the 3/36 original warranty is up could the person that I sell it to buy an EW? Or are EW only available to the original purchaser? I've searched this forum but haven't found anything one way or another.
My dillema is as follows. I bought a new '05 Ody in Feb. I'm no longer sure this is really the car I need -- it's just too big. I used to have the original Ody w/ 4 regular doors and that was a perfect size. Anyway, I'm thinking that I may sell the car in the next couple years and I'm unclear what makes the most sense with regard to an EW.
If I sell the car before the 3/36 original warranty is up could the person that I sell it to buy an EW? Or are EW only available to the original purchaser? I've searched this forum but haven't found anything one way or another.
I don't think you need to be the original owner....it's all based on mileage. One thing to think about is whether you will change your mind and get used to the larger sized vehicle and decide to keep it longer. One nice thing about the Hondacare warranties is that if you don't use it all, you DO get a partial refund when you trade the vehicle in (or you can pass it along to the new owner as a benefit which should get you more money should you decide to sell). The zero deductible warranties appear to be only available if there are less than 6,000 miles on the vehicle, however. Here is the link to a site that sells them and I would expect that they could answer any detailed questions that you may have about them. Although I didn't buy my warranty from them, I did use their price to negotiate the same deal with my dealer. (I did order some all-season floormats from them which arrived promptly and exactly as described). I hope this helps clarify.
Warner
College Hills Honda
but the dealer then offered me an extended warranty, $1330 for 8yr/120K with no deductible from high cost repairs on most major components, rental car and towing allowances, but it buddled with a exterior-telflon fortified sealant and interior protect for $1475
He sounded like the whole warranty can be canceled within 60days. but actually the protection for $1475 is not cancelable, it counted as cash accessories.
You guys have any comments?
any comments, I am thinkin of cancelling the car warranty from Honda dealer.
.....adding to Art's EW info:
...I paid circa $585 for a HC 6/80 $100 deduct EW - - 05 Accord coupe 6M - - using www.hondacura.com (Ray Laks Honda)
season's best, ez.....
I have some questions. Does the warranty requires regular oil change at the dealer (expensive) and 30K, 45K, 60K, 75K, 90K (timing belt change) at the dealer (expensive) ? Transmission service at dealer (expensive) ?
Also, let's say a water hose broke at 80K mile, and the engine becomes overheated, will they fault you for wear and tears and say you didn't maintain the car properly ? Thanks. Meaning you will have to take on all reccommended service by the dealership ?
If a water hose pops at 80k miles and you've never replaced the hoses, you might have a fight on your hands.
Some service contracts don't cover overheating of any kind, many don't cover hoses.
You do not have to do DEALER-recommended maintenance. Many dealers have engine flush, brake service, transmission flush, and other services that are not recommended by manufacturers. Your owner's manual will tell you what needs to be done.
Come home tonight and start Googling around for "honda extended warranties" and find myself here. Lo and behold, various posters are extolling the virtues of the "Bernardi warranties" -- so I check out their website (which I hadn't done, even though we bought our Odyssey there) and find a "Honda Care" discount coupon for 30% off!! Then I check out HondaWarrantyInfo.com (a Bernardi site) and get a quote of $1,181 for the exact same warranty (I think) that they were ready to sell me for $1,500 just three hours ago...
Should make for an interesting conversation when I call them back tomorrow... ;-)
and purchsed the CNA extended warranty for 7yr/100k
(the Preferred-auto with Special Sports Option coverage).
This is almost the same coverage as Honda Care but $300
less. It includes towing, rental, etc.
Any experiences with CNA? Did I make the correct choice or not.
I spoke to a few friends who bought Honda's at the same dealer and
they purchsed the CNA plan as well, since it was cheaper
and had the same coverage...
Comments please?
Please be bold and post what you paid for this CNA warranty including the deductible per warranted repair so we can scrutinize further. While coverages may be similar there are minor differences between what CNA considers a covered repair and Hondacare. Think, "We'll stand behind it because we built it" versus "hey, we don't build cars, we sell warranties for profit, what did you expect?"
I had a CNA warranty on another vehicle (Volvo) and the next day the Service Manager talked me out of it and into OEM because some repairs left out of pocket residue and I chose a zero deductible. After just one recent customer brake repair it turned out CNA was $300 less of a bargain (closing the $600 savings gap). In the long haul (7yr/100K) it was almost assured to be more expensive than OEM i.e.- save now pay later. Usually aftermarket warranties give dealers a higher percentage of profit versus OEM and that could explain the good salesmanship for the preferred super sport turbo extra warm fuzzy option package you chose.
If you compare the low price for Hondacare from say Bernardi, you probably will beat the CNA easily and your dealer might hesitantly match Bernardi without you losing any/much money if you file for a refund in the first 30 days. Check another dealer or CNA directly if you don't like the refund answers you get from your dealer as no one likes to give money back after payday.
Note that Hondacare is simply an extension of the OEM 3/36 warranty (longer on '06 powertrain) with towing, trip planning, and rental car added from day one of purchase. CNA coverage probably won't kick in until original warranty expiration I believe. That means you might have out of pocket rental car expenses for overnight repairs for the first 3/36 vs. Hondacare paying it all (let the rip-offs begin?).
Fortunately or unfortunately, I'm in FL where the state gets involved in extended warranty pricing so there is no haggling. Here you will pay the same for identical coverage statewide and you can't buy an EW out of state and use it in FL. We chose $7/100K/ZD for our '06 Touring Ody and had to pay $1440 for it. The insurance commish's concept is that no one will be gouged, not a bad idea for the novice, stinks for the educated consumer. In the other 49 states I believe our Hondacare coverage would have been at least $300 less, bummer.
Good luck as no matter what you choose to keep the most important factor is surely peace of mind.
BTW: Honda Care can be cancelled within 60 days without penalty.
I second Art's comment: that was a good post.....
FWIW: hondacura.com (Ray Laks Honda, upstate NY) laid a 6yr/80k/100D on me for $583.50 OTD........
..there are bargains out there....
best, ez..
I read the warranties and the fine print and it was read by my insurance broker brother in-law.
Honda Care here in St. Louis/Stephen Vincel was 300 more.
And Honda Care is not backed by Honda the manafacturer.
They are separate entities.
repair cost = deductible
$1-200 = $0
201-400 = 25
401-700 = 50
701-1000 = 75
1001 and over = 100
The one thing I'm not sure of is if the CNA is only for beyon the 3/36 factory warrnaty. I will find out.
Either way I think I have piece of mind with a reputable
insurer. Extended warra nties are simple insurance policies. I repeat Honda Care is not back by Honda the manafacturer.
Please take a look at the following link:
http://www.hondafinancialservices.com/planning/honda.asp
I had two third policy warranties from the same company, Warranty Gold. When WG went belly-up I was stuck with worthless paper and was out 18 months of a five year policy and $520 down payment on the second's down payment. Total loss to me: $1,600. Now I am certain CNA is much better backed than was WG but I learned my lesson.
Can you CNA be used at any Honda dealer or only the selling dealer? Having a factory EW makes repairs seamless. A third party warranty usually requires preapproval from the insurer prior to repairs. Sometimes a tear down is required before approval.
Speaking as an experienced third party EW owner I can say I will NEVER buy another. Factory backed EW is the only way to go.
CNA is large and reputable and used by hundreds of dealers nationally
for decades.
Repairs can be done at any Honda dealer with CNA..
Third party warranties, and even Honda Care, require approval before repairs. No one, not even Honda Care, will pay if you have not followed the maintanence schedule. If you have not done the required
scheduled transmission service not even Honda Care will help you if your tranny falters.
Remember, ALL extended warranties are "Insurance policies" period.
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0UDO/is_12_16/ai_98956238
That survey was aimed at dealers, not customers. It has nothing to do with CUSTOMER satisfaction. Of course dealers like aftermarket service contracts-there's more $$$ in it for the them. It's right up there with rust protection.
I can just about guarantee sales/finance people answered those surveys. The service department cringes when a customer says 'I have an extended warranty!'
Sales departments love service contracts. They sell 'em and that's it.
It's my job (service department) to deal with the service contract companies. I get the 10 minute wait on hold, I get the 20 questions before I find out if the repairs are covered, I get the funsy job of telling the customer "sorry, that isn't covered", I get to explain that there's no such thing as a 'bumper to bumper extended warranty'.
I'm no fan of service contracts to begin with, but I'd much rather have a 2 minute call to GMPP than wasting time haggling with an aftermarket service contract company and the back-and-forth fax party that comes before I get paid.
Of course dealers like aftermarket EW's better than OEM, they're a cash cow, don't bite the hand that feeds you (insert your cliche' here).
Perhaps you are a dealer of just play golf with one? That survey has a strong aroma of green Treasury ink. Any educated consumer would evaluate the choices with more of a 'what's in it for me' attitude. I congratulate you on making an EW purchase that you are happy with. Just like Warranty Gold, CNA could go belly up as it's happened to larger corporations in recent history. I seriously doubt that Hondacare backed by Honda (even under another division) will go under as long as they keep building fine automobiles. If you're so sure of this, please post a similar link to a survey that shows CONSUMERS where more satisfied with aftermarket warranties than the manufacter's, this I gotta' see. JD Powers won't help you out on this one...
Respectfully,
Davant out
Change the oil when the light tells you to is about it. Every thing else is just visual inspections usually. I don't think Honda calls for a tranny service (changing fluid) for instance.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Any suggestion exactly what should i do such that later on if i need to apply my warranty my request will not be denied.
Thanks
the, for example, 7.5K, 15K, 30K, 60K, 75K, 100k
servicing as laid out the owners manuual for your car
or you will void warranty for any particular item.
If you do not have the item serviced close to the required mileage,
and that item falters, the warranty will not cover it.
If, for example, your car is required in the maintenance schedule to have a transmission service (fluids, etc) at 75K, it must be done.
If you don't an the tranny fails at 90K, there is no way the extended
will cover it.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I change my oil (who am I kidding? The dealer changes my oil..lol) every 5K, but I stay on the recommended schedule for everything else.. Almost 58K on my '02..
regards,
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One at least was recently offering plans for the Odyssey 9which should cost more than the Accord) of ~$1,100 for a 7 year, 100K, 0 deductible policy. Obviously a 6/80 will be less.
The maintenance schedule on the Accord is pretty basic. Not much to do in 6 years other than oil changes. The Accord is also one of the most reliable cars made, and the VP is a more basic model, so an ESC is prebably not really worth it.
And, for 2006, the powertrain warranty (aka the expensive stuff) is 5 years/60(?)K, so you are really buying a very limited window of extra coverage.
In any case, make sure it is Honda Care and not aftermarket. Then, do some digging on the boards to get a better deal (lower price/longer term). You have a certain amount of time to cancel the contract you got and get a new one.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
....not sure where in NY y'all hail from BUT:
..a 6year/80k HC EW from Ray Laks Honda in upstate NY(www.hondacura.com) cost me just under $584......
...if you paid 3 times the $584, that's no 'deal'....
...consider canceling the $1800+ and repurchasing.....
best, ez..
-Nick