Anyone have experience with aftermarket warranties?

[dville_gt]

Just got around to looking at the paperwork for a C6 we bought and I was under the impression when the P.O. said it was still under warranty that it was a factory extended warranty. Nope, it is a company called "IWS" (Intercontinental Warranty Services). Looks like I can transfer it to my name for $40 (P.O. paid just over 2k for the warranty), but I've always heard these things are scams and they way worse then the factory warranties when it comes to denying any claims. If that's the case I am not sure if it's even worth it to transfer. If I do car will be covered for 25k more miles or until 9/14.

Anyone had experience with these companies? Do they let you take it to the dealer? Do they require insane documentation, like every single oil change, etc.?

Thanks.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

for $40 I'd do it and worry about it later IF you end up needing it... worst that will happen is you waste $40

don't stress over it until you have to.

good day

[talisman]

I agree with Chris.

[Alex]

$40 yes

$400 maybe not

[mstng86]

I agree with Jason.

[Alex]

I agree with Alex

[2165 Turbo Rail]

I agree with Eric

[slow06]

I agree with this guy ^^^ (I don't know anybody's real name on here)

I work in that industry. Not for that company, but service contracts in general, vehicle service contracts included. This is just my personal opinion...

I have never heard of that company, but for $40 it seems like a good deal to me. It depends on the contract/company but in my experience:
Yes - You can usually take it to a dealer
Yes - Most likely if there was a failure that could be related to maintenance they would require copy of oil changes or other other relevant maintenance. (possibly even from before you owned the vehicle) <<< this is important.

[dville_gt]

Most likely if there was a failure that could be related to maintenance they would require copy of oil changes or other other relevant maintenance. (possibly even from before you owned the vehicle) <<< this is important.

Don't have that info. Guy ran Royal Purple and did the alternating oil change deal (filter/top off every other oil change). I'll be putting Mobile 1 in it as that's what I always use.

The deductible is $100 and if they are going to require proof of all maintenance it seems like I won't get jack covered.

I'll probably do it anyway, but this baby is getting tuned ASAP now!

[slow06]

Don't have that info. Guy ran Royal Purple and did the alternating oil change deal (filter/top off every other oil change). I'll be putting Mobile 1 in it as that's what I always use.

The deductible is $100 and if they are going to require proof of all maintenance it seems like I won't get jack covered.

I'll probably do it anyway, but this baby is getting tuned ASAP now!

That's why I mentioned it. If there was a time to get records from the prior owner it would be now, but I realize that isn't always an option for many reasons. If you can get some documentation from him I would, but that's just my personality. When it comes to stuff like that I go into extreme CYA mode.

I wouldn't worry too much about it, just wanted to throw it out there. Good luck man.

[mstng86]

I agree with this guy ^^^ (I don't know anybody's real name on here)

I work in that industry. Not for that company, but service contracts in general, vehicle service contracts included. This is just my personal opinion...

I have never heard of that company, but for $40 it seems like a good deal to me. It depends on the contract/company but in my experience:
Yes - You can usually take it to a dealer
Yes - Most likely if there was a failure that could be related to maintenance they would require copy of oil changes or other other relevant maintenance. (possibly even from before you owned the vehicle) <<< this is important.

I agree with Steve.^^^

[Texican]

Worked at a dealership and aftermarket warranties SUCK, they don't want to cover anything. But for $40 you might as well, I'm sure you've blown $40+ on more ridiculous shit.

[JimD]

Waste of $40 IMO.

[Randy]

I bought an extended warranty when i bought my car... I've actually had good luck with the group i go to. So far they replaced my rack/pinion, rear seals, front tie rods and soon my gas tank (bad evap canister in it). So to me it would be worth it.

[71chevellejohn]

For $40, it's worth it.