CSL Warranty

[outnumbered]

If you're buying a car that's a bit of an unknown, I'd definitely recommend the comp. warranty based on my recent experience.

I bought my car a couple of months ago privately for a reasonable price, but expecting to have to spend a grand or so fixing stuff that I couldn't spot before purchase. I put the Named Component warranty on the car as it seemed a reasonable compromise, covering a lot of the really expensive stuff.

As luck would have it, my car has now had, or will shortly need:

1 x brake caliper [failed seal not covered on Named Component cover]
2 x rear springs [not covered]
1 x exhaust mount [not covered]
2 x differential oil seals ["oil leaks" not covered on Named Component]
1 x rear ball joint worn [not covered]
RTABs need replacing and realignment done [not covered]

So none of those things in itself is too bad but it soon adds up ! Comp warranty would have covered most of the above I think.

[shane@mbtech]

If you're buying a car that's a bit of an unknown, I'd definitely recommend the comp. warranty based on my recent experience.

I bought my car a couple of months ago privately for a reasonable price, but expecting to have to spend a grand or so fixing stuff that I couldn't spot before purchase. I put the Named Component warranty on the car as it seemed a reasonable compromise, covering a lot of the really expensive stuff.

As luck would have it, my car has now had, or will shortly need:

1 x brake caliper [failed seal not covered on Named Component cover]
2 x rear springs [not covered]
1 x exhaust mount [not covered]
2 x differential oil seals ["oil leaks" not covered on Named Component]
1 x rear ball joint worn [not covered]
RTABs need replacing and realignment done [not covered]

So none of those things in itself is too bad but it soon adds up ! Comp warranty would have covered most of the above I think.

It would have covered all of the above, unfortunately.

But insurance is a game of chance, sometimes its worth it, other times its not:thumbs:

[Pip1968]

Only 28,000 miles on mine and BMW refused to cover the cracked flange between the rear box and mid section. No goodwill seen through BMW with a comprehensive BMW warranty.

It is a bit of a joke really that with such low mileage they were unwilling to cover it.

Pip

[Bounce]

Only 28,000 miles on mine and BMW refused to cover the cracked flange between the rear box and mid section. No goodwill seen through BMW with a comprehensive BMW warranty.

It is a bit of a joke really that with such low mileage they were unwilling to cover it.

Pip

Ive heard this before,:smt102

[grumps]

Mine has just come back from the dealer after having the rear and centre box replaced under uac even though the rear flange and centre mounting had been welded(they did bulk a bit), If you have a uac warranty it states in the terms and conditions that the exhaust is covered with no exclusions! this info is stated on the bmw site, mine has covered 48K hope this is of use.

[bluebro]

To get the BMW warranty renewed, do you contact BMW UK or contact your local dealer?

[s.mac]

To get the BMW warranty renewed, do you contact BMW UK or contact your local dealer?

http://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/Pages/Information.aspx?page=Products/Comparison.htm

Mine has just come back from the dealer after having the rear and centre box replaced under uac even though the rear flange and centre mounting had been welded(they did bulk a bit), If you have a uac warranty it states in the terms and conditions that the exhaust is covered with no exclusions! this info is stated on the bmw site, mine has covered 48K hope this is of use.

you get a lot more cover with a used car warranty