Extended Warranty - Deal, or No Deal?

[First]

Looking for advice on extended warranties with respect to Tellurides. It's too soon to have good data on how well they will hold up. My dealer is offering 10year/100K mile bumper to bumper warranty with roadside assistance, rental car, trip interruption insurance, the whole nine yards for $2000. Deal, or no deal?

 

[Tobstertx3]

No Deal. Contact Kia of Muncie $1480 for the same term if I remember correctly.

 

[noles1983]

No Deal. Contact Kia of Muncie $1480 for the same term if I remember correctly.

This. @First save some money and email @Jason Fox

 

[ucinn]

What they said.. if they won't come down to meet Muncie's price, then just get it from Muncie after the fact. You have up to 5000 miles to decide.

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[First]

This. @First save some money and email @Jason Fox

I assume @JasonFox is with Muncie?

 

[First]

What they said.. if they won't come down to meet Muncie's price, then just get it from Muncie after the fact. You have up to 5000 miles to decide.

Thanks! Does the warranty they offer come from Kia, or is it a 3rd party contract?

 

[noles1983]

I assume @JasonFox is with Muncie?

Yup.

 

[noles1983]

Thanks! Does the warranty they offer come from Kia, or is it a 3rd party contract?

It's through Fidelity technically. Here is the warranty info.

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[First]

Thanks very much! So this all begs the question, what's the general opinion on this forum of this warranty at this price?

 

[noles1983]

Thanks very much! So this all begs the question, what's the general opinion on this forum of this warranty at this price?

You won't find a cheaper extended warranty/service contract that's worth anything. Muncie has a great reputation on this site for treating people right. I will be purchasing the warranty when I pick up my vehicle this weekend, so while I cannot attest to how the claims/warranty honoring process is, I don't have any qualms about purchasing.

 

[First]

You won't find a cheaper extended warranty/service contract that's worth anything. Muncie has a great reputation on this site for treating people right. I will be purchasing the warranty when I pick up my vehicle this weekend, so while I cannot attest to how the claims/warranty honoring process is, I don't have any qualms about purchasing.

Thanks again! Enjoy your new Telluride. I'm sure you will!

 

[Mweiland]

We also have a 10 year 125,000 mile warranty for $1850

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[First]

We also have a 10 year 125,000 mile warranty for $1850

Thanks! In my case the number of miles isn't an issue. The SUV this one replaces was driven less than 3000 miles per year. If it wasn't for the fact that I don't have a garage space for it so it has to sit outside in the weather, I wouldn't consider an extended warranty at all. It's longevity of rubber parts and electronics that concern me.

 

[BLACKAWD]

Thanks very much! So this all begs the question, what's the general opinion on this forum of this warranty at this price?

Once I read the small print and did some research on Fidelity/Courtesy, I decided not to go with this extended warranty. Do your due diligence.

 

[PBeeman]

I would try negotiating with your finance guy first. Tell them what you want to pay. 60% of the time, it works everytime.

 

[noles1983]

Once I read the small print and did some research on Fidelity/Courtesy, I decided not to go with this extended warranty. Do your due diligence.

Mind sharing what you found, thoughts?

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[ccorry21]

Once I read the small print and did some research on Fidelity/Courtesy, I decided not to go with this extended warranty. Do your due diligence.

It’s an exclusionary policy, and doesn’t really leave that much out. There has been a lot of due diligence done on this forum regarding this policy, and the general consensus is that it’s the best one out there, particularly when covering electronics for 10 years vs the standard 3 years.
I’m also interested in what fine print you found that caused you to not go with it.

 

[Tobstertx3]

Mind sharing what you found, thoughts?

Maybe this?

Fidelity Warranty Services Reviews (Written By Customers)

Is Fidelity Warranty Services worth it? Read verified customer reviews to determine if it is the right company for you.

www.consumeraffairs.com

 

[noles1983]

Maybe this?

Fidelity Warranty Services Reviews (Written By Customers)

Is Fidelity Warranty Services worth it? Read verified customer reviews to determine if it is the right company for you.

www.consumeraffairs.com

Interesting tidbit about only being honored at select dealerships. I have read it is honored at all licensed KIA dealerships. I’m not terribly concerned, still going to purchase it, it seems like a great bargain for my needs.

 

[First]

Once I read the small print and did some research on Fidelity/Courtesy, I decided not to go with this extended warranty. Do your due diligence.

Any chance you'd summarize what you found inadequate or disconcerting about this policy. At $1500 for essentially 5 years (years 6-10, since years 1-5 are covered by the new car warranty), that comes to only $300 per year. If it covered just one meaningful repair you'd probably break even.