Route 66 Extended Warranty?

[captainofiron]

Has anybody had any experience with this company?I was thinking to buy it because it covers the car for the length of the auto loan (3 years/36K miles)and it covers quite a bit of stuffhere is the brochurehttp://www.partnersffcu.org/up...e.pdfSince the car has ~110K on the odo, Im figuring now might be the right time to get a warranty since stuff starts to happen around this time.Any opinions/comments?Thanks

[star_deceiver]

How much for each level of coverage?

[captainofiron]

Well I ended up getting the middle one.it cost me 1400, which I think is a good deal for 3 years and no deductible and that I am able to take the road side assistance off my auto insurance

[Salsa Guy]

I hope it works out for you however the level you got doesn't cover Tranny work and that should be your biggest concern. Is your car Auto or Manual? Have you done any work on it yet (clutches, fluid change, etc? What year is it and model? My feeling these types of insurance are not really worth it for these cars. However you know the condition of your car better than I and it might be worth it in your case. The print about reasonable labor rates is? Who determines that? Goodluck with it!

[captainofiron]

its an auto. The PO told me that they just got the fluid and filter changed out in May.its an 04.The reasonable labor rates are determined by the national consensus which most chain places use.Actually I think the contract I signed had the A/T listed... Interesting, Im gonna have to look into that

[Salsa Guy]

I would be hard pressed to put that kind of money on the insurance without the Tranny covered.

[jake75]

Isn't there a place that will sell you the genuine GM extended warranty at a discount? Ever since I had more than two nickels to rub together I have avoided buying extended warranties but my '09 has so much stuff to go wrong I am tempted to do it this time. Have until early Jan. 2012 to decide.

[jake75]

Since my last post I got mail from GM Protection Plan. Going to their web site I see that to extend my warranty for 7 years and by 56,000 miles (currently at 12,000 miles and 31 months) is $2,360 including sales tax. It does not appear to be the same as "bumper to bumper". For example, I do not see that the radio/cd payer is covered. I am going to wait until the end of the year before I make up my mind. Can do that so long as you are still within the 36 month 36,000 mile limits. It probably will be a little higher at that time. With my low miles they are probably overcharging me. It might make more sense to (1) take my chances or (2) get something new with a 3 yr/36m warranty.

[captainofiron]

Ok,I just got the copy of my contract with the company, and here is what it coversENGINE Internally lubricated engine parts consisting of: Crankshaft and bearings, oil pump, oil pump pickup/screen and tube, pistons, piston rings, wristpins, connecting rods and rod bearings, timing gears and chain or belt, timing tensioners/guides, balance shafts, camshaft and camshaft bearings, pushrods, rocker arms, rocker arm shaft and hydraulic lifters, intake and exhaust valves, valve springs, cylinder head gaskets. Timing chain guides, timing belttensioners, intake manifolds, head gaskets, valve lash adjusters, pickup screen and tube, valve guides, valve spring locks and retainers, harmonic balancer.Engine blocks are also covered if mechanical failure was caused by the above-listed parts.AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Internal transmission parts consisting of: Gears, input and output shafts, bearings, front pump, planetary assemblies,transmission case, overdrive carrier, reaction carrier, center support, parking lock actuator, stator and stator shaft, separator plate, pressure regulator valve,dipstick and filler tube, sprags, governor assembly, valve body and torque converter. Chain, drum assembly, solenoids, bushings, accumulator, clutches,bands, servos, parking pawl, speedometer gear, transmission cooler, pistons.STANDARD TRANSMISSION Internal transmission parts consisting of: Gears, input and output shafts, bearings, overdrive housing and transmissioncase if malfunction was caused by the listed parts. Clutch plate, pressure plate, flywheel, release and pilot bearings are NOT included.DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY (FRONT OR REAR WHEEL DRIVE) Consisting of: Drive shaft, ring and pinion gears, pinion bearings, side carrierbearings, carrier assembly, thrust washers, axle and axle bearings, and limited slip clutch pack assembly. Universal and CV joints, except if boot wasdamaged or missing. Drive axle housing is also covered if damage is caused by failure of listed lubricated parts.DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY (4-WHEEL AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE) Transfer case including gears, main shaft, drive chain, thrust washer/shims andbearings. Front drive shaft, differential, axles, u-joints and CV joints, except if boot was damaged or missing. With Applicable Surcharge.air conditioning Compressor, clutch and coil assembly, evaporator, accumulator and condenser, if factory installed. Evacuation and recharge.front suspension (Coverage on vehicles with less than 85,000 miles at time of purchase) Upper and lower control arms, upper and lower balljoints, steering knuckle, wheel bearings, control arm shaft and bushings.steering Power steering pump, steering gear housing and its internal parts and rack and pinion assembly.brakes Master cylinder, ABS master cylinder, vacuum booster, wheel cylinders, disc brake calipers, hydraulic lines and fittings. Coverage does NOTinclude pads, shoes, drums or rotors.cooling Radiator, fan clutch, water pump and cooling fan motor.fuel delivery Fuel pump, fuel sending unit, fuel tank, fuel injectors and metal fuel lines.electrical Battery, engine operation computer, voltage regulator, alternator, front/rear wiper motors, wiper module, window motors, seat motors,ignition module, ignition coil, distributor, starter, starter solenoid and door lock actuators; manually operated switches for above listed parts.SEALS AND GASKETS Cylinder head gaskets; all other seals and gaskets are covered in conjunction with repair of above-listedcomponents.24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Towing, flat tire changing, fuel and fluid delivery, lock-out service, "jump" starting, and Safe and Secure Package.RENTAL CAR In the event of mechanical breakdown of a covered component, the Agreement Holder will be reimbursed up to $40 per day for a rentalvehicle for each four hours of covered repair time as determined by a national flat rate guide. Total not to exceed $200. Rental receipts required forreimbursement.