Member Since: 25 May 2017
Location: Dorset
Posts: 95
Warranty Recommendations Wanted
Having seen the disturbing number of posts about crank failure on the SDV6 (and yes I realise there are a lot more people without the problem), I'm reluctantly coming to the conclusion that I'll need a warranty on the Disco.
Any recommendations of Warranty Direct / LR Assured Warranty / Car Care Plan direct? Specifically anyone who has had the crank failure resolved under warranty without relying on goodwill from LR? What sort of excess is typical?
I bought my car from a non-franchised dealer so it doesn't have a 2-year warranty.
Thanks,
Ian.
4th Oct 2017 7:14 am
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 1683
I tend to bang the drum for Warranty Direct. I've had my MY10 D4 for 3 years and used WD after the LR one-year warranty expired.
To date, the costs of the warranty have pretty much matched the repairs I've had done. The WD benefits are that you get wear-and-tear cover and, if you negotiate (and pay a bit extra), the betterment clause (i.e. improving the vehicle by replacing old parts with new) which normally requires a contribution can be removed.
Having said that, when the 3 year warranty on my wife's Evoque expired, she wanted the LR warranty as it came with LR Assistance, which I had used and found to be excellent. That said, because of her work situation, the car has done about 500 miles since the end of April when the warranty was renewed....
Others on here have had poor experiences with WD, but mine have all been positive.
4th Oct 2017 7:53 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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WD for me.
4th Oct 2017 8:16 am
THUB
Member Since: 10 Dec 2005
Location: West Berkshire.
Posts: 717
Anyone experienced MotorEasy?
4th Oct 2017 8:25 am
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ISTR that they say any payment out is discretionary, there wasn't debate re that a while ago.
Still not had the opportunity to use them....sssh....shouldn't have said that too loud!!! Front Runner Rack, OEM Ladder & RAI, Tuff-Trek Foxwing, B'rakhah Ingonyama Expedition Trailer, RLD's Spare Wheel Protector, Bodsy's Bars, Empty Pockets! Member of Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response.
4th Oct 2017 8:30 am
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Now you've done it!!
4th Oct 2017 8:31 am
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 1683
I looked at MotorEasy when the renewal came through from WD but the price difference was minimal.
I stuck with WD because I've been with them a few years now and they've paid all my claims without issue - plus one unapproved claim which I submitted after the work was done without their knowledge.
The discretionary element around MotorEasy raised by others on here made me nervous.
4th Oct 2017 8:49 am
ecs0set
Member Since: 25 May 2017
Location: Dorset
Posts: 95
Has anyone confirmed that WD will cover the cost of an engine replacement in case of crank failure?
As per their stated covered parts, they should. I hope they will if mine ever goes!
5th Oct 2017 11:53 am
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8241
WD don't cover suspension bushes, Motoreasy due! Niether seem to cover EGR's, I've been looking this morn at prices and T&C's.It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
Depending on the age and mileage of the vehicle they will cover suspension parts. Had the front lower arms and bushes done twice in a year a day of each other and WD paid up on both occasions.
However, at 7 years and 115k miles they won't cover now, hence I'm with MotorEasy who do!
Front Runner Rack, OEM Ladder & RAI, Tuff-Trek Foxwing, B'rakhah Ingonyama Expedition Trailer, RLD's Spare Wheel Protector, Bodsy's Bars, Empty Pockets! Member of Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response.
5th Oct 2017 12:32 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20853
ecs0set wrote:
Has anyone confirmed that WD will cover the cost of an engine replacement in case of crank failure?
I have had them pay out on a D4 engine. End bill was £16k
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Location: Sitting Down
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Seem to remember a post on here that Car Plan rejected claim on crank failure under "Inherent design fault"D4 Landmark MY16 Santorini Black THE LAST
D4 HSE MY12 Marmais Teal: Gone. Missed a lot!
Freelander 2 SD HSE MY11 Silver:Thankfully gone.
D4 HSE MY11 Silver: Gone missed !
Range Rover Sport MY06 HSE Buck Blue: Gone missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Facelift MY Red Gone Missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Cobalt Blue: Gone Missed!
Discovery D1 Auto Oxford Blue Not missed at all!
Discovery D1 Avalon Blue First LR! missed!
Now demoted to a VW
5th Oct 2017 6:30 pm
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