For those with modified trucks - warranty?

[devilsfan]

Ok, my initial warranty is about to run out in October. Is it worth getting an aftermarket warranty if I've already voided half the stuff with a lift? Or is there a good warranty out there that will cover almost all the parts?

Stacy

[h2co-pilot]

Stacy, I did a search but every thread with the word warranty came up.:D

Our original is still active.

This looks pretty good at a glance.

http://www.theautoclub.com/warranty/index.jsp?id=126981&gclid=CIWalsqn_YYCFQYlHgodjUqHHQ

I would say that even if you couldn't get it all covered, it has to be worth it. Lots of other little expensive components could go bad.

[SUT NEIL]

Ok, my initial warranty is about to run out in October. Is it worth getting an aftermarket warranty if I've already voided half the stuff with a lift? Or is there a good warranty out there that will cover almost all the parts?

Stacy


"CAUTION"! Be very careful in choosing a car warranty. Do your homework first. Some things to investigate & consider are as follows:

* Be certain to get a copy of the warranty contract and "read it" to determine specifically what is covered and what is not covered. If a company is not willing to let you see the actual policy contract - "buyer beware".

* Be certain that the warranty is backed by an insurance company that has a current A.M. Best rating of at least an "A".

* Get the details concerning the process the warranty company will use to determine whether a claim will be covered and how it will be paid (i.e. can you take your vehicle to any shop; who pays for diagnostic work; If covered by what method does the warranty company pay - do you pay the shop & warranty company "reimburses" you, or does your shop contact the warranty company for authorization and warranty company pays your shop with a credit card; How long will it take the warranty company to determine if a claim will be covered and how fast will the shop be paid or you be reimbursed).

* Talk to the service tech at your shop to find out what warranty companies they believe to be the best and why; and like you're doing get feedback from individuals who have aftermarket warranties and have used it.

* Generally speaking do not purchase an aftermarket warranty from an auto dealer because you'll also pay their commission for same.

* Shop, shop, shop and negotiate the price. You'll be amazed at the potential flexibility in price for arftermarket warranties once you start negotiating.

Good luck and I hope this helps!:)

[OrangeCrush]

I purchased an aftermarket warranty for my H2. I've got 4 year warranty, add'l 54000 miles and they added an extra couple of hundred bucks because of my liftkit.

So far I've only made one claim. It was for an ac compressor and though they covered the parts and labor, drier, freon, recharge and evacuate was not covered. (wtf)

Still, better than not having any...

The whole package was like 1899 bucks with no deductible.

Here's a copy of my warranty.

[OrangeCrush]

TO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC
A division of
AUTO REPAIR GROUP, LLC
21300 LORAIN ROAD
FAIRVIEW PARK, OHIO 44126
PHONE: 888-645-5040
FAX: 888-645-5035
E-Mail: autowarranty@arwar.com (http://webmail.windstream.net/agent/MobNewMsg?to=autowarranty@arwar.com)



The parties acknowledge that this agreement is between AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. and the customer named above. The customer acknowledges that at the time of signing this agreement he/she has inspected the vehicle and it is in good working order. Any misrepresentations from the Warranty Holder will void this agreement.

WARRANTY TYPE: DEDUCTIBLE SURCHARGES:
Months/, 000 Miles (Additional,
whichever occurs first)

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN THE WARRANTY HOLDER AND AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. ALL INQUIRES REGARDING YOUR WARRANTY SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty should last, or the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages that may occur. Therefore, the following limitations or exclusions may or may not apply to you, depending on the state in which you reside. This agreement is transferable to the new owner of the vehicle for a fee of $100.00 paid at the time of transfer. Auto Repair Group must be notified within 72 hours of the sale of the above mentioned vehicle, or contract is canceled. Vehicle may be subject to a physical inspection before transfer. This agreement is renewable on the vehicle up to 100,000 miles on the odometer. This warranty contract is subject to the terms and conditions set forth by AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. in this warranty agreement. This agreement is inclusive of a two week and five hundred mile probationary period. AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. agrees to replace, repair or pay for the replacement or the repair of covered parts listed in the "AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. coverage agreement" set forth below, as a result of a mechanical breakdown arising out of normal use of your vehicle. The replacement parts that are used by AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. or its authorized service facility are to be of like kind or quality and may be new, rebuilt, exchanged, or serviceable used components as customarily used in the automotive industry. As a warranty holder YOU may recommend a service facility of your choice to have the work performed in. AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. will make every effort to uphold your choice of service facility. AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC has specialists in this area. Therefore, if deemed necessary, we reserve the right to have the vehicle moved to a repair center of OUR choice, depending on the individual circumstance. Failure to obtain prior authorization will result in the warranty holder assuming any and all costs. The procedure for making a claim for repairs is as follows. AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC must be called prior to taking a vehicle in for repair, with information on where you would like to take your vehicle and general explanation of the problem. If this procedure is not followed AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. has the right to disallow that claim. We reserve the right to inspect your vehicle before any repairs begin. Before any repairs begin, your mechanic must contact us before you approve any diagnostics and / or teardown, and then provide us with the nature of the repair and estimated parts and labor charges. Provided that the repair is covered by this contract, we will issue a claim authorization number. This warranty agreement is in effect as of the date and time AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. receives a completed and executed agreement with full payment this agreement terminates at the expiration of the month or miles agreed to, which ever comes first. The Customer’s deductible is disclosed above. The total liability AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC will pay for the warranty period is the wholesale value of the vehicle, as deemed by the Black Book, as published by Hearst Media V., 30503 P.O. Box., GA. If you, the warranty holder, desire a second opinion on a claim, it will be at your own expense. The purpose of this warranty agreement is to give you, the warranty holder, a means to improve the life expectancy and/or performance of certain components of your vehicle. As the warranty holder, it is imperative that you follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule. Failure to perform the required maintenance schedule will void this warranty contract. Required maintenance service may be performed at any qualified service facility. This contract may be amended at any time by AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. to comply with state laws. If an existing manufacturer’s warranty or another service contract issued by another company covers a claim, those said warranties should be considered the primary payer. The warranty holder must first file the said claim through them. If the claim is also covered under AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC., AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. will pay the deductible, if any, charged by the issuer of the other warranty or contract. If the other warranty or service contract pays only a portion of the repairs and the portion not covered would have been covered by this warranty agreement, AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. will pay the portion not paid by the issuer of the other warranty or service contract, up to the limit of this agreement. AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. reserves the right to have claims adjusted by one of their internal claims adjusters in order to perform a quality assurance evaluation. Should any part of the warranty cost remain unpaid at the time of a claim, it will be deducted from the cost of the claim. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by Arbitration Administered by the AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION in accordance with its commercial arbitration rules, and judgment of the award rendered by the ARBITRATOR(S) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The laws of the State of Ohio will govern this Agreement, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of laws. Each party agrees to be bound by the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio for any legal action or proceeding arising from or relating to this Agreement.
PURCHASER’S SIGNATURE:

[OrangeCrush]

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COVERED COMPONENTS
v Engine: All internally lubricated parts of: pistons, piston rings and pins, crank shaft and main bearings, connecting rods and bearings, camshaft and bearings, timing gear chain and/or belt, rocker arms, shafts and bushings, valves, valve springs, guides and seats, push rods and lifters, oil pump. Externally: water pump, mechanical and/or electric fuel pump, oil pan, flywheel, valve covers, engine mounts, intake and exhaust manifolds, distributor shaft, gear and bushing, engine head(s), engine block, gaskets and seals if damaged as a result of failure of covered engine parts.
v Transmission: All internally lubricated parts contained within an automatic transmission and transfer case inclusive of: clutches, bands, pumps, carrier assemblies, internal shafts, (main, intermediate, reaction), thrust washers and bearings, governor, valve body, servo and accumulator assemblies, torque converter, transmission mounts and shift linkage, throttle valve cable, case if damaged as a result of failure of covered automatic transmission parts, internally lubricated parts contained within a manual transmission inclusive of: main shaft, coupler shaft, all gears, synchro hub assemblies, bearings, shift rails and internal shift forks, input shaft synchro rings and retainers, case if damaged as a result of failure of covered components. Internally lubricated parts within the trans-axle of a front wheel drive, including ring and pinion gears, internal bearings, axle(s) and case, if damaged by covered components.
v Rear-Wheel Drive: Parts contained within the differential housing, including ring gear and pinion gears, bearings, differential housing if damaged by failure of internally lubricated parts, axle, and universal joints.
v Four-Wheel Drive: Parts contained within the transfer case; transfer case if damaged by failure of internally lubricated parts.
v Air Conditioning, Cooling and Heating: Factory installed compressor, clutch, heater core, blower motor, radiator, fan, and fan pulley.
v Electrical: Starter, starter solenoid, alternator of generator, voltage regulator, windshield washer pump, wiper motors, trunk lid motor, engine control computer, ignition control module, blower motor, power seat motor, door window motors, power mirror motors, speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, electronic control module (ECM/ECU), climate control, Power train Control Module (PCM).
v Sensors: Manifold pressure temperature, throttle position, mass airflow, coolant temperature, vehicle speed, camshaft/crankshaft angle, wheel speed and climate control sensors.
v Steering: Steering gear, power steering pump, steering column shafts and coupling, rack and pinion.

[OrangeCrush]

v Brakes: Master cylinder, vacuum assistant booster, emergency brake cable, brake calipers (loaded), (ABS), wheel cylinders, compensating valve, brake line tubing and fittings.
v Front Suspension: Upper and lower control arms, control arm shafts, upper and lower ball joints, tie rod ends, constant velocity joints, axle(s) wheel bearings.
v Wear & Tear: Any covered part listed. If it breaks due to excessive wear, or is worn out.
v Seals and Gaskets: All seals and gaskets are covered in conjunction with covered parts.
v Labor: All necessary labor will be paid by AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. to repair or replace all parts covered under this warranty agreement.
v Rental: If a vehicle requires more than a 24 hour period to be repaired, AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. will pay up to thirty dollars ($30.00) per day for a maximum of up to four (4) days.
v 24/7 Roadside Program: Towing, emergency tire, battery, gasoline and lockout service, emergency transportation up to 150 miles.
v Trip Interruption: If a vehicle requires more than a 24 hour period to be repaired, AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC. will pay up to four (4) days at $50.00 per day, (over 200 miles from home).
INELIGIBLE VEHICLES
Trucks over one ton classification, taxis, buses, law enforcement vehicles, motor homes. Vehicles used for delivery, construction, taxi, rental, or racing competition. Vehicles modified from the manufacturer?s original specifications, Salvaged vehicles, vehicles equipped with a snowplow, vehicles with inoperable/inaccurate speedometers or odometers. Cadillac?s equipped with 4.1 liter engines. Vehicles with 3, 10, or 12 cylinder engines. Any and/or all vehicles used for plowing. Any and all vehicles used for towing. Any commercial use will invalidate this warranty.
DEFINITIONS
Pre-existing: Pre-existing conditions may be defined as, but not limited to: any part that was broken was worn beyond serviceable limits, or making noise at the time of purchase. Any component or system that was not functioning properly upon the first attempt to operate is also considered pre- existing and includes, but is not limited to: four wheel drive, air conditioning, and electrical components. Failures or breakdowns resulting from pre- existing conditions are the responsibility of the service agreement purchaser.
Mechanical Breakdowns: The inability of any Covered Component to perform the function for which it was designed due to defects in material or workmanship. Mechanical Breakdown does not include the gradual reduction in operating performance where a failure has not occurred.
EXCLUSIONS
Anything done without the authorization of AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY.
Any tampering or alteration to the odometer of the vehicle so that the true and actual mileage is not shown on the odometer or cannot be determined.
Delay or loss to you, the Warranty Holder, because your vehicle has broken down or other incidental or consequential damages except provided in this warranty agreement.
Defects, damage, or deterioration due to exposure, misuse, alteration, negligence, accidents, or deterioration of non mechanical parts due to normal use.
Lack of normal maintenance required by the manufacturer. Also any Manufacturers recall or factory bulletins
Leaking Seals (oil or fluids), for example: Power Steering Pump or Rack and Pinion Seals if the part is performing the function for which it was designed, the part will not be covered simply because of leaks.
Non-replacement of service items. For instance: brake linings, clutch components, tune-up related items or labor, filters, fluids.
Any part that was broken, worn beyond serviceable limits, or making noise a time of purchase.
Damage to the internal engine parts, transmission, drive axle, or CV joints due to deteriorated seals or gaskets.
Any emissions, or exhaust parts including Plenum.
Any wear or damage caused by failure to maintain the vehicle under the standards of the manufacturer.
Pre-existing conditions are not covered by this vehicle service agreement. Any damage caused by overheating, loss of engine oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, power steering fluid, or differential lube oil, due to lack of maintenance, negligence, or abuse.
The deductible charge, diagnostics or teardowns, fluids, filters, and applicable co-pay as determined by AUTO REPAIR WARRANTY, INC.
Any failure that would be covered under the Manufacturer recall or bulletin issued, regarding consistent mechanical breakdown of any component.
Deteriorated seals and/or gaskets or the replacement of seals and/or gaskets.
Any other part not listed in the agreement.

[Gunzz]

The auto club warranty is actually rated good with Better Business Bureau. I have been burnt before and I am glad to see a good rated warranty service. If you look most have many issues. Here is a link to the report if you are interested.

http://www.centraltx.bbb.org/commonreport.html?bid=53549

:dancingbanana:

[JamesT]

Its worth it! KB hasnt given me "much" shiat when I take mine in. The GM rep alway has to bless any repairs but so far no problems. Steering pump out and they TRIED to say it was becasue of the mods. After a few phone calls...no problem. Its worth it. Plus, I can prove that they knew about all of my mods when they sold me the extended warranty. Call me if you want to talk.

Ok, my initial warranty is about to run out in October. Is it worth getting an aftermarket warranty if I've already voided half the stuff with a lift? Or is there a good warranty out there that will cover almost all the parts?

Stacy