- extended warranty?
- Posted by CT
Hi,
I have a toyota camry that is entering close to ending its warranty
period, 36k miles.
I have heard about extended warranties. Do they work? Do many people
get them? and how much do they cost on average.
Thanks.
CT
- Posted by Charks
CT wrote:
Much on a Camry is warranteed for FIVE years.
- Posted by Wolfgang
You mean NOT Much? The warranty is 3 year or 36000 miles in the US --- save
for rust thru and some emissions.
Basic Coverage: Components other than normal wear and maintenance items are
covered for 3 years/36,000 miles from the date of first use.
Powertrain Coverage: Your engine, transmission/transaxle, front-wheel drive,
rear-wheel drive, seatbelts and air bags are covered for 5 years/60,000
miles from the date of first use.
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- Posted by CT
so whats the final opinion guys?
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- Posted by ZZonka Tonka
Extended warranties? Kind of like trying to win money by gambling at Vegas? The winners didn't build
all those casinos. You may or may not come out ahead by spending money on an extended warranty but the
odds are you won't.
I think it best to save your money on the extended warranty and spend it on regular maintenance and
most of all to drive reasonable. Along the same lines I'd rather have a 15 dollar air pump in the
trunk, working flashlight, a small tool kit and a set of jumper cables then an AAA membership.
CT wrote:
- Posted by Charks
ZZonka Tonka wrote:
I certainly agree with you on the extended warranty, however they would have
to pry my CAA (AAA in Canada) membership from my cold dead hands, I like it
so much. Towing/emergency road service is but one of the services offered by
the CAA in Canada. All the maps I want are included for free, plus tour
books, accommodation guides whatever. Big buck if I had to pay for them.
ALso, the membership goes with ME, not the car, so if I am in someone ELSE's
vehicle and there are troubles, VOILA, a call on the cell and free road
service. Yeah, my OWN vehicle is well maintained but not other peoples, as a
rule.
