3 month warranty Q

[toffee-pie]

Guys,

I still dont have my CL55, (still in process of selling Lexus plus the CL has been at a specialist getting ready, MOT and a clean bill of health (engine mounts were required)).

When I pick her up (cars are always female...) what does a 3 month warranty cover exactly? Suspension? Just want to prepare myself when I do take her away.

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[Deleted member 6183]

It really depends on who is offering the warranty.

 

[John]

Covers the bottom of your bird cage...

 

[toffee-pie]

Covers the bottom of your bird cage...

meaning?

 

[moonloops]

meaning?

It'll be cr@p..

But you can always fall back on the Consumer Rights Act if it isn't as described, satisfactory quality etc

 

[toffee-pie]

Im sure that its more than bird crap, all consumers have basic rights after buying goods.

Buying a used car - legal rights | AA

I dont expect tyres and general wear and tear to be considered, but if a major fault occurred I would be back to the garage.

 

[markjay]

The 3rd-party warranties supplied with second hand cars essentially protect the dealers more than they protect buyers, because the dealer would have to fix the issue anyway if a fault occurred in the first 6 months. This is one reason why dealers are so keen on supplying it, as it reduces their own exposure.

 

[MancMike]

If a car has a respectable sized engine, (any V, or cylinders > 4), it's not a girl. Does a C63 have a single feminine attribute?

My car had a 6 month warranty, but when the AC pressure sensor gave out, I just bought a new one, it cost about £70 and a bit more to fit, vacuum and regas, and was less hassle than the part time job of trying to get that paperwork based warranty to pay for it.

 

[GLK]

Bought my car exactly a year ago from an independent dealer, with their own and RAC Gold warranties.

Took it for a thorough check up at PCS - found it needed a new A/C condenser and a new OSR tyre.

Dealer paid for a new Conti Sport 2 and RAC reimbursed me in full for the A/C condenser (and re-gas).

All in all nearly £700 worth of parts and labour, so I'd say an honest warranty is a great thing, particularly as this one didn't cost me a penny extra!

 

[derektrotter]

Once I put a deposit down I normally get it checked out by a mechanic before paying the balance, easier then relying on the 3 month warranty depending on how good the supplier is.