08-06-2020, 12:50 PM | #1 |
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Extended warranty from dealer, conflict of interest?
We purchased platinum extended warranties for both the x5 and x6 from the same dealer, it's not through a 3rd party but the dealer owns it (ie Lithia of Portland)
Does anyone have experience with these types of warranties? I mean, it's in their interest to deny coverage since they"re footing the costs, the warranty was chump change at 3k a pop considering that even for an oil service they charged $600, most being labor. When I had warranty through a 3rd party and car went in for repairs my SA actually told me to take them to the cleaners LoL... Them being the other company. |
08-06-2020, 03:26 PM | #4 |
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I doubt the dealer is underwriting the warranty themselves. Most likely there is a some other company that actually backs the warranty.
If the dealer is charging you $600us to change the oil, then you need to find another dealer or independent. United BMW here in Atlanta on charges me $118 or so for my X5 |
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08-06-2020, 06:36 PM | #6 |
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Ah I see. As for regular maintenance, I do that myself now. Did oil changes and break flush, next up is the coolant flush. Already saved $$$ in parts and labor.
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08-07-2020, 01:04 PM | #7 |
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that's what I know as well, be sure there is nationwide coverage if you travel much beyond your 'home' shop
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It was a blessing it disguise though, after that experience I started doing my own service on both the x5 and the x6 so they lost $$$$$$ going forward and a customer for being greedy. |
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