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Hi, I purchased an extended warranty through National Warranty Insurance Company.I have read about other warranties such as Warranty Gold and Smart Choice. I have Triad Advantage, does anybody else have this warranty? I have tried contacting them through the phone and through their website www.thetriadadvantage.com with no luck. I paid $1200.00 for this warranty and now the car dealership that I bought my van from said that I have to foot the bill and submit my repair bill to a company that I can't even get a hold of in hopes og getting reimbursed, I would think the dealer would be responsible for the cost and that they would have to try to get reimbursed, they are the ones who sold me the warranty!thanks for any comments on this. John K.
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Don't know how many times I've gone over this one: "now the car dealership that I bought my van from said that I have to foot the bill and submit my repair bill to a company that I can't even get a hold of in hopes og getting reimbursed" Yes, that's correct. "I would think the dealer would be responsible for the cost and that they would have to try to get reimbursed, they are the ones who sold me the warranty!" Sorry, and not to be unsympathetic, but you're on your own. |
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Yeah, there's probably a line in the contract that puts responsibility on NWIC and off the dealer. On this board, I've read of a couple of dealers that are footing bills for customers, or doing a 50/50 split, but they are under no Legal obligation to do so. I'd say you're stuck with a very expensive piece of paper. Now: next time someone says 'give me $1200 and sign this contract and I'll fix whatever breaks on your car for the next four years,I promise', RUN. |
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Stick with the manufactorers warranty or you'll be taken for a ride everytime ! A very costly ride. Been burned by Warranty Gold and not to happen again. Ray T. |
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Replying to: angellove (Jan 15, 2004 9:34 am) I have been in the business for 35 years. I can tell you that how long a warranty company has been in business, and if they pay claims mean a lot more then who the Insurance Company back them up means. Warranty Gold was rated A+ from AM Best a week before they went Bankrupt. |
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Replying to: angellove (Feb 24, 2004 5:39 am) By the way, be careful of the "rust or corrosion" and "salt" exclusion at Section D--no coverage per the salesman (sounded real flip) I talked to. After researching various warranty cos, my take is they are not worth the money and the only people who will buy them are ignorant consumers who haven't done their homework. A shame because many can't afford the added expense. Conclusion: When buying a vehicle, obtain the best manufacturer "bumper to bumper" available! American automobile manufacturers will have to improve their warranties if they want anyone to buy their vehicles. I also wonder if there is some tie in with the Better Business Bureau the way these companies tout their records--something fishy. |
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| The Auto Club is run by the same guy who drove Warranty gold into the ground and now 1 source auto warranty is no longer backed by Primeguard RRG. What is happening to this industry! Warranty Direct's RRG is unrated and looks like they are in trouble as well. Better look out for all the players out there | |
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Replying to: jck1962 (Apr 22, 2004 6:00 pm) |
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Replying to: jck1962 (Apr 22, 2004 6:00 pm)
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