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AAA warranty by greasykid1
Jun 22, 2007 (9:29 am)
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Yes AAA! Called their national headquarters in Heathrow Fl.They gave me an 800# to call. This is part of their "Member Care" program. At this number there is a provider with more that 1 warranty co. available. They said that they would recommend the co. that was had the best policy for my particular car as they could quote from more than 1 provider.
The best time to buy a policy is before 12,000 mi. as after that price goes up and coverage goes down.
My warranty co. is Interstate National Dealer Services. 800 942-0400 Have 7 yr'100,000 mi coverage 0 deducts. Including extra electronics coverage (my car is loaded with $15,000 of extras,mostly electronics)....$2909. This takes me to Jan 2014. As my car was 2 1/2 yrs old at the time I have an additional 5 1/2 yrs after MB warranty runs out.
You also can get 12 months to pay at no interest. If you call ask them what they have in the way of promotions.
I have to rely on AAA that they know what they are endorsing.
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Re: AAA warranty [greasykid1] by jipster
Jun 22, 2007 (9:36 am)
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Replying to: greasykid1 (Jun 22, 2007 9:29 am)

Does AAA offer an backup if the warranty co. goes bankrupt?
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Re: AAA warranty [jipster] by dwynne
Jun 22, 2007 (10:45 am)
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Replying to: jipster (Jun 22, 2007 9:36 am)

Does AAA offer an backup if the warranty co. goes bankrupt?
 
If not, stay away - far, far away.
 
Dennis
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Re: AAA warranty [dwynne] by nortsr1
Jun 23, 2007 (2:41 am)
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Replying to: dwynne (Jun 22, 2007 10:45 am)

I agree with you Dwynne! Go with the OEM Factory warranty. There are too many horror stories of bankrupt warranty companies where people THINK they are getting a better deal by saving a few bucks!!! Not only that, half the shops won't even bother to honor those OTHER warranties.
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Warranty Gold (was that the name?) [nortsr1] by joe131
Jun 23, 2007 (3:16 pm)
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Replying to: nortsr1 (Jun 23, 2007 2:41 am)

I had very good luck collecting repair money both before and after the extended warranty company went bankrupt. The state has a fund set so claims can be paid even if insurance companies go bust.
Two Ford dealers honored the warranty several times. I was never refused on a claim.
Over $10,000 was paid out in total.
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Re: Warranty Gold (was that the name?) [joe131] by nortsr1
Jun 24, 2007 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: joe131 (Jun 23, 2007 3:16 pm)

That's a good post,joe131; however, who wants to go thru that hassle. I have never heard of an OEM factory warranty going bankrupt and then having to go to the STATE to get repairs!!!!
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Re: Warranty Gold (was that the name?) [nortsr1] by joe131
Jun 24, 2007 (9:26 am)
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Replying to: nortsr1 (Jun 24, 2007 5:30 am)

No, no hassle. It was seamless from my side. The dealership knew how to file for payment. No effort needed on my part.
The warranty was not OEM. It was from an aftermarket 3rd party company purchased at a credit union about a year after I bought the new car.
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Re: Warranty Gold (was that the name?) [joe131] by nortsr1
Jun 24, 2007 (12:07 pm)
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Replying to: joe131 (Jun 24, 2007 9:26 am)

Consider yourself blessed (or very very lucky)... as there are too many horror stories on the net about bankrupt out of business "NON OEM" 3rd party warranties.
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Re: Warranty Gold (was that the name?) [nortsr1] by joe131
Jun 24, 2007 (12:18 pm)
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Replying to: nortsr1 (Jun 24, 2007 12:07 pm)

I bet you are right. A run of good luck does not usually last very long. I don't think I'll ever buy another 3rd party contract like that. If I feel the need I'll buy a manufacturer backed warranty next time.
Some of the new car warranties are so good now I may not feel the need at all. I can just replace the car when the warranty is about over.
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Re: AAA warranty [jipster] by greasykid1
Jun 26, 2007 (10:57 am)
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Replying to: jipster (Jun 22, 2007 9:36 am)

Yes there is a reinsurer. I checked with MB re an extended warranty before I bought this one and was told there was NO factory EW. Only when you buy the car can you buy one and the price was VERY HIGH for a short time. Only an aftermarket through the dealer and the price on that was MUCH higher and for a SHORTER time.
I plan to keep this car indefinately so this was my best alternative after I checked out many other sources. So far no problems with the car----it will soon be 3 yrs old.
Great car!

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