Dealership strongly recommending warranty to extend to 5 years, Bogus or good ?

Hey guys, Iworked at a GM in the detail department at the dealership and we used a small bottle of sealent for the paint. Trust me dont go with their "paint protection" its not worth the money! My advice go to you local auto store grab a bottle of meguiares NXT 2.0 or the meguiares Ultimate wax take an hour on the weekend wax your car, do that every year or even twice a year if you want and you will never have a paint issue. I know there is lots of other waxes out there but I have been using meguiares for 20 plus years without an issue.

 

My wife was convinced to buy the 8 year warranty on her Corolla when she bought it. (We had just started going out at the time, so I didn't feel like I could tell her to not do it. )

It was a total waste of money. The car just needed oil changes, brake pads, etc in 107k miles with no problems.

It's a Toyota, save your money.

 

I got mine for 6 years / 100K. I think it was about $2,000. My main concern was the navi system and the A/C system (which failed a couple times in my previous Prius).

 

Extended Warranty?
I personally would not....if you are totally aware of exactly what coverage you are getting and what price you are paying and still want to get it? Go Ahead....as said, it's up to you. Don't let yourself get bullied. That's a lot of money to spend, you can think about....for weeks....months...even years, despite what they say.

Paint Protection?

Personal experience. About 3 years ago, I bought a new Honda Fit....no extra "paint protection". About a year ago? Maybe less...my Dad bought a Toyota Rav 4. He told me how the dealership had talked him into buying this one time, lifetime "paint protection" that was suppose to be so wonderful he would never have to use wax or sealant ever....

IMO....total BS. Just a money grab. There is no paint protection outside of maybe a Clear Bra-3M type of film, that really offers any significant benefit.

In less than 12 months...my Honda Fit which I do occasionally wax and use "quik wax" products...looks great. My Dads "Paint Protected" Rav 4? .....looks like it needs a good waxing.

I have a 3M clear bra on the front of my Honda Fit....I would marginally recommend it. Hard to prove a negative, or what you aren't seeing but I think it has kept my front end from picking up the usual chips and dings. 2+ years and it looks pretty good. So I think I have seen benefit.

But if we are talking about a 1 time application of sometype of product? I think you can simply use commercially available products yourself and your vehicle is likely to be as well protected or better protected, and probably look better. YOU also will be in control of application and frequency...and know exactly what your vehicle has on it's exterior.

 

BS

What expensive part is not covered out to ~ 75k miles ? While true that the bumper-bumper warranty ends at 36 months/36k miles, that is hardly the end of warranty coverage.

 

Save your money. $20 a month for paintless dent repair is a rip off.

 

Its Stealership BS


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