jlglr4
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Sorry to hear it really was a seized engine. I was really hoping for a better outcome.
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So since my 2013 bit the dust, I am shopping for another one but looking to supplement it with an extended warranty this time, to prevent future unpleasantries with engines seizing, etc. What are the best options out there for a 2012-2013, assuming I can even get coverage for something that old? I do my own maintenance so something that would cover catastrophic failures(such as an engine seizing, etc) would be plenty. Having never had a warranty before, sorry if this is a dumb question. Thanks in advance!
Just keep it short and to the pointWarranties are sold just like life insurance- the newer, lesser the mileage the cheaper it is. Some extended warranties will not off "full" coverage to older, high mileage vehicles. * Do not purchase the warranties sold on T.V. pitched by high paid actors. These are not good and many shops refuse to accept them. They often try to reduce the labor cost to the shop and will pay for only the cheapest part available to fix the car.(China) Instances where a transmission or engine has failed, in the fine print they can send a used LKQ(like kind and quality) which means they find one from a salvage yard with similar mileage to your vehicle. And...you had better be able to send in receipts for oil changes, trans services, differential services or whatever failed maintenance records or it will be denied up front. Many shops refuse to installed used parts as the used one may not be much better than what came out. Again, it's in the fine print. The reason why they are less expensive.
Keep in mind they are fixing the car to last until the end of their warranty period, not the long haul, the way we are thinking. Example-If the used trans fails again in 2 years and the warranty has expired, then you have to replace it with the cost entirely on you.
I would highly recommend calling the JLR dealer and find out who they use.
Also call other dealerships of other brands for pricing. Be prepared for a high quote. The reputable extended warranty companies know that LR, Jag, Benz, BMW,etc are expensive to repair. But they will authorize proper repairs using oem parts most of the time.
Those warranty companies will be familiar with the repair costs and not try to shortchange the repair shop. Even if you take your car to a good independent shop, they will likely accept the warranty.
Extended warranties are a prime example of you get what you pay for.
Nothing is worse than paying a few grand for a warranty that sucks. Do your homework and know it won't be cheap. But, with the costs of complete eng/trans repairs that can easily exceed 10k, it's worth having a warranty.