Ultima warranty!

[Stig]

Preparing for the drive up to the factory at the weekend, I thought it best to dig out my AA membership card. Alas, I couldn't find it, but was sure I was covered 'cos they clobber me with direct debit every year.

So, gave them a ring today to check that they had the right details. Despite insuring me for house & contents too, my breakdown cover details referred to my old address with the consequence that for the last 2 years (has it been that long!) my membership card has been sent there.

Anyway, to cut a long story shorter, during my phone conversation with them to update my details, the nice man at the AA asked how old the car was and being told it was new he asked if it was warrantied. I explained that being a 'specialist' car, it was not (with the possible exception of the engine). He then gave me details of their vehicle warranty which, for 48 quid, insures you for 3 claims a year of up to 500 quid each. So basically, if your gearbox lets go they'll pay the 1st 500 notes for the repair/replacement.

Given the high performance nature of the car and the increased risk of failure of the major components (engine,trans, suspension, electrics etc. are all covered), 48 quid didn't seem too bad, so I went for it.

Maybe worth giving them a call if you fancy the same damage limitation. That said, 500 quid wouldn't scratch the surface for a full engine rebuild, but for the cost of a fillup with Optimax, every little helps eh!

[Crazy of Cookham]

Thanks CJ.

Will give it a try. Bought my car from company recently to avoid the wonderful new car tax. However ever since I hear every rattle bump etc etc. So sad I even turn off the radio. Anyway soon to fire-up Ultima and then at least I won't hear anything. Any chance you can fit a towring to the beast so you can tow me home if I brakedown or should we call GT.

Cheers

[Stig]

I can tow you with the Trooper Bri, but fear the Ultima would just rip the front of your motor off

[J-K]

I know a few people who have the said insurance and I am told it is very good, all they had to do was send a copy of the reciept and hey presto they had a cheque for £500 a few days later, I am also told they will agree to pay the garage direct if prefered.
Sounds good to me..

[bluesatin]

Stig

Do they ask about the builder of the car and mention return to approved garage for expensive fix?.

Crazy

If you are refering to me for a tow please be aware i lived in France and no all the scams for autoroute money making machine. I already think you have a puncture in your tyre. and that will cost €1,000 plus the tow charge.

Regards

Concerned of Marlow

[Stig]

Blue,

Yup, despite telling them that I had built the car using only 2 and a half tubes of sikaflex and some gaffer tape, they were perfectly happy to warranty it.

There's no stipulation of 'approved' garages, just send a receipt in and they'll cough.

[bluesatin]

Stig

Do you want to set up the virtual Ultima garage. Ultima Tuck Body Shop- Factory approved (well sort of) body and mechanical services using factory trained technicians using the latest in sikafix, P38 and chemical metal.

A bit of headed paper and we are on the way to the money!

[ultimapaul]

bluesatin said: Stig

Do you want to set up the virtual Ultima garage. Ultima Tuck Body Shop- Factory approved (well sort of) body and mechanical services using factory trained technicians using the latest in sikafix, P38 and chemical metal.

A bit of headed paper and we are on the way to the money!

Can I be in charge of STUD removal? ...... each one will cost £499:99. Funny that!

[stig]

I think we're onto something here!