Guarantee On Used Picasso

[peahouse05]

Hi

My 2006 1.6 petrol Picasso Desire with 8000 miles is to be delivered shortly (ex-mobility car). The non-franchised dealer offers a three months parts and labour guarantee. He also offers a three-year parts and labour guarantee for £16.74 per month ie approx £200 per year.

I have the Haynes manual for the Picasso and the electrics look pretty complicated along with every thing else.

I hope I'm allowed to ask a question - is this a reasonable deal in view of the Picasso's reliability?

Cheers

peahouse05

[Border_Collie]

My past experience with this type of guarantee.

 

Bedford van chewed the gears up within about three months - £600 for new gearbox - not covered - normal wear and tear. :angry:

 

Peugeot 306 Diesel Estate (ex mobility car) black smoking within a couple of months - just over £300 for new diesel pump - not covered - normal wear and tear. :angry:

 

Both cases I had to continue paying the premiums.

 

If they can get out of it they will. Better off putting your £16.74 a month in the bank ready to go towards any repairs.

[JoeBlunt]

I tend to agree, they use scare tactics to sell you a warranty (quoting megabucks for repairs only to tell you later it doesn't cover your 'wear'n'tear' fault). :angry:

[peahouse05]

Thanks Guys

Will certainly look very carefully at the terms and conditions

and yes, I agree, they will make every effort not to pay out.

At least you have enabled me to ask the right questions.

Cheers

peahouse05

[peahouse05]

Hi Guys

Took your advice and refused a 3-year warrantee on my Pic when I picked it up (£600). Also refused an insurance to cover a write-off back to the buying price - I think it cost £300.

However when I rang the AA to change cover to the new vehicle I was offered a deal based on the low mileage (8800 miles).

For £52 a year any breakdown not repaired at the roadside would be recovered to a garage of my choice and repaired. I pay the first £25 and the AA pay the remainder, up to £500. I have accepted this and the paperwork is on the way and there is a cooling off period. Hope I've got it right!

Would welcome comments from members on this.

Cheers

peahouse05

[Lancelot]

For £52 a year any breakdown not repaired at the roadside would be recovered to a garage of my choice and repaired. I pay the first £25 and the AA pay the remainder, up to £500. I have accepted this and the paperwork is on the way and there is a cooling off period. Hope I've got it right!

 

Sounds a bargain - read the small print.

[mcdig]

The AA repair cover is an excellent deal, just make sure that you have service history from an approved garage or they will not pay. I know a few lads from the MGZR forums who have head gaskets on K series engines done under this scheme, saved them lots of pennies ;)