Drp297
Member Since: 23 Apr 2019
Location: Wales
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I'm close to buying a 2014 D4 XS with 98k miles, and a full service history.
Reading through here I'm wondering what people's views on 3rd party warranties. Warranties direct quoted 560 for a 1 year warranty. I appreciate it's a bit of a gamble like any insurance, but thought I'd canvas opinion
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24th Apr 2019 9:27 am |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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My personal view, for what that is worth, is I'd rather spend £560 and have an opportunity to have an argument over payment of a potential many £K than have zero recourse
WD appear to have the better reputation than most Now Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
Ex D3 and D4
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24th Apr 2019 9:31 am |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
Posts: 10695
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Drp297 - Welcome
Like Adam I'd opt for a WD warrantee. I suggest you dedicate a lump of time to reading up here on the options.
I seem to think that the level of cover offered for a new policy decreases a 100k miles, so it might be worth taking a 2 or 3 year warranty.
IIRC the warranty doesn't start immediately unless the car is still under warranty?
Look carefully at the service history on-line, and get the original invoices.
Good luck.
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24th Apr 2019 9:36 am |
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