Servicing/warranty dilemma
Discussion
Just thought I'd see if there were any rational thoughts out there, as I'm struggling with my own.
I've got a 2005 V8V with full dealer service history. I purchased the car last May and it was last serviced towards the end of last February.
I took the decision to carry on with the extended warranty when it expired at the end of June, although while going through the process, learned that it dropped down a level of cover due to the age of the car.
While my local dealer is very nice, the level of service and communication when I have dealt with them has been far from satisfactory - I don't get the feeling that I'm their target demographic.
The quandary is whether I continue with the dealer service in this instance to take advantage of the 4 months worth of (lesser) cover, or whether I'd forfeit this and go Indy where, arguably, It's possible I'll get a better and more thorough service (also cheaper!). Also, any views on whether it's a better option to bank what I'd spend on the warranty (£1500ish) for potential maintenance bills.
I guess the main question, going forward, is whether there's any real value with main dealer servicing & warranty going forward with a car of this age.
Also interested in views on quality/thoroughness and pricing for main dealer vs indy.
Thanks
Ed
I've got a 2005 V8V with full dealer service history. I purchased the car last May and it was last serviced towards the end of last February.
I took the decision to carry on with the extended warranty when it expired at the end of June, although while going through the process, learned that it dropped down a level of cover due to the age of the car.
While my local dealer is very nice, the level of service and communication when I have dealt with them has been far from satisfactory - I don't get the feeling that I'm their target demographic.
The quandary is whether I continue with the dealer service in this instance to take advantage of the 4 months worth of (lesser) cover, or whether I'd forfeit this and go Indy where, arguably, It's possible I'll get a better and more thorough service (also cheaper!). Also, any views on whether it's a better option to bank what I'd spend on the warranty (£1500ish) for potential maintenance bills.
I guess the main question, going forward, is whether there's any real value with main dealer servicing & warranty going forward with a car of this age.
Also interested in views on quality/thoroughness and pricing for main dealer vs indy.
Thanks
Ed
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