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Just hate it when people can't take "personal responsibility" for their actions and automatically blame the dealer for "tricking" or "screwing" them on a personal decision. Not all dealers are bad, most are actually pretty good as my experience of buying two cars within the last five months has shown. I read every paper and understood what I was buying or not buying. And trust me, I'm just an average guy with average intelligence.
Sorry for the rant but dealers aren't always the bad guys folks!!!
The Sandman
I just wished they were more clear cut with everything. At first they wanted to sell the extended warranty for about $2000. I asked if they could go any lower and said that would go down to $1469 if I also bought the Honda Care Sentinel plan for $495. I was told I would get a full refund if I did not use the extended warranty.
Now I am having second thoughts and am about to cancel to get the warranty cheaper online.
The Sandman
Thanks so much for providing this information!
By the way. I've read that most compamies selling these policies 5+ years ago, are no longer in business. Will this company be. Think AIG.
The question is: if we're going to be at 120k miles in roughly another 3 years, does anyone think it's really worth it to purchase the EW? I don't, but am wondering if I'm missing something. Thanks.
You can only get the 8 year 120k mile warranty before the vehicle reaches the 6,000 mile mark.
Between 6,000 miles and 36,000 miles, the warranties are sold in terms that begin when the warranty is purchased (as opposed to when the vehicle was placed in service as the 8 year, 120k warranty would have been)
For example, If you go to myhondawarranty.com and put in 27,000 miles on a 2008 pilot, the maximum warranty you can currently buy is a 5 year 84,000 mile warranty. But that mileage is added on to your existing mileage. So mileage wise you'll be covered until 111,000 miles. (27k + 84k)
Only you can decide if that additional 84,000 miles of coverage is worth the cost.
what are your thoughts - are the warranties needed?
I would cancel it and buy it through one of the online resellers if I were you. I am in MA where Bernardi Honda is located, they are one of the online sellers and I can tell you that they are a legitimate dealer. I ended up at another dealership b/c of price, but they honored the Bernardi price on the warranty.
Hope that helps.
That's just the way that I look at it...hope that helps.
Well, the price of the warranty will be higher then and the coverage will be less than you can get when new. Warranties sold with the first 6,000 miles of vehicle usage get you the maximum value. And you get free roadside assistance from the time you purchase the warranty which is like a $50/year value compared to AAA.
I am about to buy a 2006 EX-L Honda pilot.It has only 25000 miles on it.
I have two questions about the vehicle.
1) It is more than 36 months old so what options do I have to buy extended warranty.The dealer quoted me $ 2300 for 7 year 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty.The vehicle does come with 7 year 100,000 power train warranty.
2) One of the door is missing the Vin number does that mean the vehicle was in an accident.I checked the car fa it is clear.
thank you very mcuh
regards
Ranjit Mulay
The online dealers do not sell genuine Honda Care warranties for vehicles that are more than 36 months old. Check out the company who is providing the warranty your dealership is offering very closely. Some people have difficulty with the third party companies.
I am in sacramento area, I would like to find out how to go about getting Extended warrantry from Honda (not third Party). I would appreciate your help
I am in sacramento area, I would like to find out how to go about getting Extended warrantry from Honda (not third Party). I would appreciate your help
Some online dealers don't sell to California. However, this College Hills Honda does not say anything about restrictions to sales in California.
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/hondacare/warranty.htm
Thanks,
mkielm
Thanks.
Thanks so much for providing this information!
I (for one) appreciate your thanks, and it sounds like you saved a considerable amount of money, but I think you could have done even better. How much was the zero-deductible warranty? I love Saccucci Honda, but the last time I looked at their site their zero-deductible warranty only cost $100 more than their $100-deductible warranty. Thus, I consider Saccucci's pricing structure to be something of an intelligence test and/or a gentle trap for the unwary.
Let's do the math: You go in for a covered repair and it costs you $100. Now you're at break-even with the cost of the zero-deductible warranty. Later you go in for another covered repair and pay another $100, and now you're $100 behind. Every time you go in for a covered repair you fall behind an additional $100. Not only is it costing you a lot more, but you now have a disincentive to getting your car repaired and you are more likely to "accept" the problems without getting them fixed.
With that sort of pricing structure I can see no real justification for choosing the $100-deductible warranty over the zero-deductible warranty, since the only way you can possibly come out ahead is to never use the warranty at all.
Yesterday, they offered me the EW for $1500 which would cover the 68K miles/44 months remaining before 7 years and 100K miles. I turned them down. Today, they lowered it to $1000. Is it worth it? The car is in good shape but stuff happens. Need some advice before tomorrow please.
The EW covers stuff that breaks, bumper to bumper. For example, the AC or electrical issues. Do I feel lucky about this car to not have $1000 of repairs in the next 3.5 years? I don't know, this is my first Honda. If I don't decide tomorrow, I still have until the end of the certification period (12k/12 months) to get one. Just wanted opinions on the cost and whether it made sense.
Bottom line always ask and then let them show it to you in the agreement where it says it, nobody ever seems to give a straight answer when you ask that question, again no matter what kind of warranty you get.
good luck.
1) Does the Honda Care just potentially extend the exact same 4/48,000 coverage to, say 7/100,000 (if I buy that plan) or
2) Does the Honda Care plan actually cover different things that would not be covered for the first 4/48,000? (This is what the finance guy led me to believe and of course tried to scare me into multiple expensive scenarios that wouldn't be covered without Honda Care. Since he already told me the time of purchase was the ONLY time I could buy Honda Care, I am now viewing everything he said with a large amount of skepticism.)
I've already got the 7/100,000 powertrain through Honda certification, but I'm confused about the "bumper to bumper" (or "limited factory warranty" as the finance guy called it) part. I still have some time to buy a "new" Honda Care, if it's worth it in this case. Thanks in advance for any advice and opinions!
Well if you can get the coverage list from the 4/48K warranty, you can compare the items to the 7/100 which are posted online such as here:
http://www.hondacareextendedwarranty.com/contract.php
Last I checked, this website sells to California residents:
http://www.curryhondacare.com/
Request a quote online and enter your email address. They usually email you a coupon for an additional discount. Once you receive the coupon, you'll know your final price.
That's the best online deal I know for CA residents.
Honda Motor will not render these invalid in the near future, nor will I have issues from the dealer I choose to have it serviced at?
Looking to purchase an Oddy tonight, & would like to purchase the extended warranty shortly thereafter.
Thanks for any additional/updated info!
Nothing is happening on the legal front. The gears are still slowly turning.
Also it is worth noting that both Bernardi and Curry refuse to contribute to our legal fund. -Gardiner
:shades:
i'll check them and find out if the still do..
Well since the one guy who said YES works for Saccucci Honda, I'd take his word over another random guy that says no. Furthermore, the Honda Care contract comes in black and white from the corporate office in California. You have time to review the document and get a full refund if you don't like it.
we got SVC contrast 100,000 miles - 8 years for 2499
+ tired and wheel for 695 - five years
we have 60 days to cancel ...
Is this reasonable? Was I taken? Should I cancel and ask for a new price?
ANY THOUGHTS?
Scott
In short, I would give your current dealer a chance to match it before going further. The power is completely in your hands now, they really have none since you can simply cancel and they get nothing.
AWD EXL w/RES should be 30,800 ++
Also, what state do you live where you can get an 4WD/EXL/RES for 30,800??
It is same Honda care warranty, no difference in refundable.
Click my name to email me if you want further info.