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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17365   
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It's a highly personal decision and I am sure that you will find those who say "yes" and those who say "no" in equal numbers, but when I was in your situation (albeit for a Disco2) I looked at the list of exclusions and decided that so little was actually covered that it really wasn't worth it.
Mind you my Disco had done over 60,000 miles when the 3-year warranty ran out, so I also figured that anything that was going to break would already have done so. |
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15th Feb 2018 8:36am |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2526 
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I'm in the same position as you or I will be in May when my 90 is three years old. It has covered 11,000 miles and the only warranty claim has been for a faulty horn so on its past history and low mileage I'm thinking not to go for extended warranty.
As an aside, were you automatically offered extended warranty by JLR or did you request it? Defender 90XS SW Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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15th Feb 2018 8:38am |
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| BobT Member Since: 13 Jan 2017 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 110 
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Thanks for that, I’d never considered the exclusions, in fact I’ll have to look and see what they are.
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15th Feb 2018 8:38am |
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| BobT Member Since: 13 Jan 2017 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 110
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Hi, yes Lloyd’s sent me an email yesterday, I’d bought it new from them. |
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15th Feb 2018 8:39am |
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| Siwynne Member Since: 04 Nov 2016 Location: West lancs Posts: 578 
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My 2013 xs usw had two years extended when I bought it two years ago. So far It’s had clutch input shaft. Three call outs for intercooler hoses a New cylinders Head, fuel pump and timing chain oiler and loads of bits and about 100 days hire car (dealership issue). In total about £20000
I will be extending it again in April this can be done for up to ten years. I am however going to look at other warranty companies as landrover “buy” theirs. There may be cheaper with similar cover. |
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15th Feb 2018 8:57am |
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| RichLech Member Since: 09 Nov 2015 Location: West Sussex Posts: 115 
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I have taken out a couple of extended warranties in the past (Disco 3 & RRS) , but only for the first year of my ownership of a 3 or 4 year old vehicle. Once I am happy that the vehicle is basically reliable I drop the expensive warranty. This has worked for me. I never claimed on either extended warranty and have had no serious issues with the vehicles since.
If you read the various forum posts it is easy to terrify yourself into buying an expensive warranty. However, the many tens of thousands of people that never have a major expense do not tend to tell the forum about it. The forum is a sounding board for the small proportion of people who do have issues. A personal view but it has worked for me. I could have spent several thousand on warranties. The way I look at it I now have those thousands "in the bank" should a major issue arise. |
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15th Feb 2018 8:57am |
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| Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1599
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after trying to use the warranty for a gearbox via lr its a waste of money. to many limits and get out clauses.
they tried to delay and gave excuse after excuse. not worth the money. its not managed by lr but a separate firm so you can guess how good it is. |
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15th Feb 2018 10:05am |
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| PK1 Member Since: 19 Oct 2012 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 96 
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It's really down to personal choice - i have kept the extended warranty going on my Puma and so far had the following
work done under warranty. Brand New Gearbox Brand New Engine New gear lever Turbo hose (replaced twice) EGR (replaced twice) all done on separate occasions with no issues at all........  Defender 110 TDCi XS SW
Range Rover Sport HSE |
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15th Feb 2018 12:59pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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You need to read the terms carefully to see what it actually covers, the the Jaguar one I had, there were two levels of cover, a cheaper one and a more expensive one. The cheaper one didn't really cover very much. Even then it's still better than most of the aftermarket ones I've looked at, which generally have tiny claim limits on most things.
One big advantage is it's Europe wide, so if you travel to the continent a lot, it's quite cheap when you consider what separate European breakdown cover costs. It's not managed by Land Rover, although it is underwritten by Land Rover, so the final decision rests with Land Rover. |
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15th Feb 2018 1:33pm |
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| PumaPhil Member Since: 26 Oct 2014 Location: Bridgend Posts: 201  
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I am in the same position, 3 years old in March, but with nearly 60'000 miles. It has been very reliable, serviced every 6'000, and undersealed since new. I am debating the extended warranty at about £700, plus the 60'000 mile service at about £450. Or ignore the warranty, service myself, and have the £1000 change left over ready for any breakdowns....
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15th Feb 2018 2:00pm |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481  
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My 130 was a used purchase just out of its 3 year warranty. The two years extended cover came as it was approved used from LR. Inside that time it wanted for nothing apart from some paint correction but that was on the usual paint warranty.
Lloyds sent me loads of info and pressure to buy a years extra cover and I declined. 1 week outside warranty and it sheared through the intercooler hose! This gave me the opportunity to buy and fit BAS hoses and updated intercooler, all for less than the price of the years cover. She has not given me any more trouble. I would put the cash away in an account each year as a slush fund for issues. Wouldn't buy the warranty. Drive it regularly, service it regularly and rust proof it regularly. They like to be used. 1951 80" S1 2.0 1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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15th Feb 2018 2:43pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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You don't have to have it serviced at an LR dealer to maintain the warranty. It just needs to be a reputable garage. |
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15th Feb 2018 3:08pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1972
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I think the smart thing to do is find a good independent to service it, put the saving over dealership pricing in a pot and add half the cost of a warranty. For the majority of people that should work ok. There will always be the few vehicles that need a new gearbox / engine / roof etc. but for me that is a risk worth taking. Now, a D3, D4 or RR is a different matter and I'd definitely buy some sort of warranty for one of them.
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15th Feb 2018 3:38pm |
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| AKL Member Since: 12 May 2017 Location: Nyumbani Posts: 18 
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I got a 2 year extended warranty as well as bought from Land Rover Used - got it back from service yesterday and they wouldn't cover the rust on side steps or mud flap bracket. Some have had work authorised and some not so relationship with dealer would also matter I guess. Whilst at dealer the person looking at corrosion had the words Hilton Group on their jacket. My advise would be to read the warranty paperwork thoroughly.
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16th Feb 2018 12:13pm |
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