Mechanical Warranties: Dealer or Independent ?

[SH20]

I considered buying a warranty for my car by using after market websites only to find the quotes obtained were significantly more expensive than my dealer's quote. Bought a 2005 Bentley Arnage from a dealer in April 2011 who applied a 12 month Bentley warranty as part of the deal. The warranty was extensive and covered virtually everything without an excess and without a claim limit. I had need to make two claims in 12 months, neither above £1000 and both claims handled by the dealer, I didn't have to lift a finger in the process but when it came to renew the policy I was quoted £2100. Had a look at independent suppliers of after market warranties and the cheapest for the same cover was £3000 and that was with a ceiling of £10K for a claim. I wonder if we are simply conditioned in this country to believe a dealer couldn't possibly be cheaper. Does any one agree?. (New Piston Head member as of today)

[CBR JGWRR]

Sometimes.

I made a bit of money accidentally by over ording spares, and selling them on a normal market rates...

(About a tenner, not much)

[fozzymandeus]

If the dealer is willing to continue to offer that warranty under similar conditions, grab it with both hands.

My experiences of aftermarket warranty companies are not good.

Edited because I don't know how to pluralise, or so it would seem.