Member Since: 27 Mar 2011
Location: Gtr Manchester
Posts: 106
Having just recently bought my first D3 I wanted it covered by a warranty. Thanks to this forum I opted for WD and got an online quote for £870. I didn't buy it and left it. A couple of days later they rang me and after a bit of friendly banter I got a new quote of £685 and an upgrade to Luxury Cover.
The guy I spoke to was quite open and stated that the online quote is basically a generic quote. He said if contacted direct they will always come up with an individual quote.
1st Apr 2011 12:45 pm
Hijack
Member Since: 19 Jul 2006
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 381
Having a bit of discussion with WD at the moment...
Two weeks ago got orange "Check Engine" light and no power below 2.5k revs. You guessed - EGR problem.
The LR garage (Lancaster in Reading) said that both EGRs open and not closing at all, so need to be changed.
Great, methinks, will get this sorted in no time, with only £50 excess to pay.
No, no, no WD says. This are two failures and two claims so my excess is going to be £100
Are they taking the pi ???
This way they can split any failure down to single nut and not pay anything. Or any other multiple item fails eg. injectors then again they split that into 6(!!!) claims???
I thought that they knew that car they give warranty for has two EGRs etc, hence the premium is higher etc.D3 XS Manual - gone
6th Apr 2011 9:19 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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Just received the nice cheque from WD or my turbo, woooohooooooo!! just in time for holiday.
7th Apr 2011 9:03 am
John C
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Location: East Yorkshire
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2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
7th Apr 2011 9:06 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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It means steak & all the trimmings rather than fish & chips! Happy Days.
7th Apr 2011 9:12 am
disconewbie79
Member Since: 10 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 82
Warranty Direct independent or worth stumping the extra
Hi I have just got my mits on an 05 disco3 and I now need a warranty. I think I will go with Warranty Direct but was wondering if anyone had opinions on whether to just go for independent dealer cover or stump up the extra for franchised dealer cover? I live between sheffield and chesterfield and was wondering if anyone could recommend good garages for the seemingly inevitable automotive mental breakdown that will be coming my way? Thanks
10th Apr 2011 1:46 pm
disconewbie79
Member Since: 10 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 82
What did you say KevG???
I am thinking of going with Warranty direct for my cover and they qupted me for £804 for franchised dealer cover with secure care cover. what did you say to upgrade and reduce price??? any info greatly appreciated!!!
10th Apr 2011 1:54 pm
KevG
Member Since: 27 Mar 2011
Location: Gtr Manchester
Posts: 106
@ disconewbie79
If you go with WD give them a bell 08007317001 ask for XT 231 Russell Bailey he was very good with me
10th Apr 2011 1:54 pm
disconewbie79
Member Since: 10 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 82
sorry about 2 messages am new to this and keep pressing the wrong thing!!! thanks for the info!!
10th Apr 2011 1:56 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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I've got main stealer cover, try haggling that in. Try the "I can only afford indi rate but would love the luxury of main dealers, the othe lot do that" line.
10th Apr 2011 1:56 pm
rnlisg
Member Since: 07 Aug 2010
Location: kent
Posts: 209
warranties
my main dealer cover runs out end of july been very handy,new fuel pump and rear arb,s,gets a wash etc when it comes out and swmbo gets a nice bunch of flowers (guy salmon maidstone )the problem is i am told the extended landrover warranty is via car care,i had a bad experience with this mob so am thinking of warranty direct as with their top policy they cover wear and tear(egr,s and epb inc).they also seem to be getting good reports on the site.
sandys/steel side tubes,door trims with bright inlay,front and rear light guards,half chrome mirror caps,mud flaps,chrome finishers on boot and rear bumper step,chrome finishers round gear shift and cup holders,chrome door handle covers.d/4 grille conversion,chrome foglamp bezzells,parrot bluetooth.***sadly missed**********
10th Apr 2011 4:32 pm
disconewbie79
Member Since: 10 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 82
warranty Direct Cover update!!
I phoned up Warranty direct today after being given an online quote for franchised dealer cover of £804. This was for their secure care level of cover.
after a brief conversation they dropped the price to £683!! also upped my cover to extracare level, increased my cover from 12 to 13 months! When I still didn't seem convinced they waived the 3 month wear and tear waiting time and increased alowable mileage from 12k to 24k per annum and threw in airbags and emmisions cover!
11th Apr 2011 9:09 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Don't forget to ask for "no betterment" as well.
11th Apr 2011 9:30 pm
DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
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..and get no excess per claim either.
My quote as a benchmark was £539 no excess and no betterment and upto £200 per hour labour.SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
11th Apr 2011 9:40 pm
disconewbie79
Member Since: 10 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 82
No betterment?
Can someone explain the no betterment concept for me please? It was explained by the sales guy but they didn't mention it as an option though. Cheers
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Thanks
been very handy,new fuel pump and rear arb,s,gets a wash etc when it comes out and swmbo gets a nice bunch of flowers 
(guy salmon maidstone 
