Warranty

[deanobeano]

So, I'm collecting my SB this Saturday and thought I would do a warranty comparison.

Mondial (BMW) was priced where I thought it would be for a fully comp £100 excess

Tried Warranty Direct which came out at £1050.

After about an hour. I get a phone call from them, stating a 'special one day offer'

Basically he went on how their warranty was so much better than BMW's YADA YADA YADA and how, if i signed up today, he could reduce that price down to £750.

Oh, that sounds good, I replied.
Would it cover, say a broken seat frame?

No, only electrical and mechanical.

I'll get back to you...

So I pushed the button on BMW's warranty.

Am I correct in thinking on the monthly policy, if I call them after 11 months I can get the second year rate and the policy will be unaffected by the car's migration into 60k miles (currently 59K)?

Looking forward to Saturday.

[Neil M]

Just renewed my annual policy with Mondial, Fully comp, £100 excess, £840
I think if you on monthly payments as it approaches 60K you just continue with the payments. Not 100% on that as I'm on annual for a bit longer.

[Bounce]

So, I'm collecting my SB this Saturday and thought I would do a warranty comparison.

Mondial (BMW) was priced where I thought it would be for a fully comp £100 excess

Tried Warranty Direct which came out at £1050.

After about an hour. I get a phone call from them, stating a 'special one day offer'

Basically he went on how their warranty was so much better than BMW's YADA YADA YADA and how, if i signed up today, he could reduce that price down to £750.

Oh, that sounds good, I replied.
Would it cover, say a broken seat frame?

No, only electrical and mechanical.

I'll get back to you...

So I pushed the button on BMW's warranty.

Am I correct in thinking on the monthly policy, if I call them after 11 months I can get the second year rate and the policy will be unaffected by the car's migration into 60k miles (currently 59K)?

Looking forward to Saturday.

Yes,the monthly policy is ongoing regardless of mileage.

[73CSL]

I was told once you've agreed your policy terms etc, the monthly payment is then fixed at that rate. Ay changes , eg to change the excess etc, would mean cancelling the policy and reissuing a new one, which if done over 60k would mean restarting at the new higher premiums. In other words, make sure what you sign up to now ( pre 60k miles) is what you are going to be happy with for the coming years.

Small print does of course say Mondial can change / re-evaluate things at any time with only a shortish notice period

[shimmy]

I was told once you've agreed your policy terms etc, the monthly payment is then fixed at that rate. Ay changes , eg to change the excess etc, would mean cancelling the policy and reissuing a new one, which if done over 60k would mean restarting at the new higher premiums. In other words, make sure what you sign up to now ( pre 60k miles) is what you are going to be happy with for the coming years

Correct


Cars under 60k best policy is BMW Mondial monthly.

Don't even look at the other companies tbh, waste of time.

[plumber vic]

Is it possable

to get B M W warranty with full service history but a couple of services with independent B M W specialist not main dealer:whistle:

[Bounce]

to get B M W warranty with full service history but a couple of services with independent B M W specialist not main dealer:whistle:

Im almost sure you can Vic,but once it is in place you do have to use BMW service.

[_Nathan_]

Im almost sure you can Vic,but once it is in place you do have to use BMW service.

Think that has changed now! :thumbs:

[shane@mbtech]

Think that has changed now! :thumbs:

Dont think it was ever any different, just that they are no longer breaking the law fobbing people off:thumbs:

PS, did you get the pump?

[shimmy]

Dont think it was ever any different, just that they are no longer breaking the law fobbing people off:thumbs:

PS, did you get the pump?

[Bounce]

Think that has changed now! :thumbs:

Renewed last week and Mondial still insist you use BMW for servicing.I think it's the manufacturer 3 year warranty from new that has changed and you can go anywhere to get a service,as long as they use genuine BMW parts and issue an invoice.

[mattCSLnut]

Renewed last week and Mondial still insist you use BMW for servicing.I think it's the manufacturer 3 year warranty from new that has changed and you can go anywhere to get a service,as long as they use genuine BMW parts and issue an invoice.

Correct :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Correct :thumbs:

I know.:-D

[mattCSLnut]

I know.:-D

Me too :-D

[shane@mbtech]

Renewed last week and Mondial still insist you use BMW for servicing.I think it's the manufacturer 3 year warranty from new that has changed and you can go anywhere to get a service,as long as they use genuine BMW parts and issue an invoice.

That changed in 2002 Brett.

I bet they cant refuse a claim, because you didnt go to BMW for the service, legally. They may try to. They would have to prove that the car was not serviced correctly.

We get Mercedes trying to invoice people who get their new leased car serviced with us. They quote what we tell them to say and suddenly Mercedes drop the "invoice". That is nothing to do with the 3 yr warranty, but the lease deal. Its all worded in a way that makes you fear it. But in reality, its all bullying tactics.

But on the other hand, is it worth the hassle for what is possibly a few hundred quid saving. I got mine serviced at BMW when it was under warranty. Easy lifeartyman: