Age old question!

[akj662]

Hi guys,

Relative newbie on this particular forum, although have been reading for some time...

I am at the moment new-ish owner of a 911 c4s - and have come accross the age old problem of warranty.

I know that this has been discussed in the past, but having read through various forums, there is no up-to-date debate on this issue and wanted to know if anybody had recent experience with companies such as waranty direct (or wise).

Warranty direct have recently started to cover 911s so they tell me, and they beleive that their cover is MORE COMPREHENSIVE than Porsche official warranty as they also cover wear and tear items (they say such as suspension). They say the only items not covered are consumables (i.e. service items and brakes, clutch, etc.) They also tell me they cover consequential loss, i.e. if an uninsured part causes an insured part to fail, they will cover it.

Naturally I am a little sceptical, based on previous stuff I have read, but they do seem to have changed their approach - or am I just falling into the hole?!??

The cost is £900 per annum, or interest free of £75/month (and can cancel at any stage). Also there is a one-off vehicle inspection at inception, with a cost of £60 (that I would have to pay). Seems a fair enough price...?

Any advice would be really greatly appreciated.

 

[PenelopePitstop]

Well can't comment on Warranty Direct as they were not offering the service last summer.... but last year when the Porsche warranty went from £900 to £1300 I was a little miffed.
After careful consideration I decided to go with Porsche ......

Approx 6 weeks after I renewed, my baby developed an engine fault......and I got a brand new engine.....to say I was pleased to have it renewed would be an immense understatement.....

Porsche were great...no issues...just replaced it....£8k was the cost the dealer quoted to me for a new one!!

Worth £1300 in my mind....anytime

PP

 

[strickers]

I would also be interested to hear peoples opinion of Warranty Direct, October this year is when my OPC cover runs out, and as the car is over 9 years old I can't renew anymore.

 

[akj662]

PP, thanks fo rthe reply...sure Porsche is the most hassle free way forward, only prob for me at the moment is that having just purchased the car recently - I have to wait until 3 months of ownership have passed! Also, Warranty direct are offering the service that would allow all work to be done by OPCs and so will cover in full all labour charges...A sound alternative perhaps?