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Well, it's about time to sink some money into an extended warranty for the SS. There are so many out there that it's hard to pick: GMPP Warranty Gold Warranty by Net etc.
It looks like GMPP would require me to go through the dealer for repairs...so it's pretty much out of the running (I want to choose my repair shop...that'd be you, Steve ).
Please post your opinions on extended warranties you've had experience with or have good information on. I'd also like to know which ones are somewhat mod friendly (I don't plan on doing anything drastic...mostly suspension and brakes).
Thanks folks, Cy
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I went through this discussion about 2 years ago, and let me tell you what I found out.
Non-GMPP: Tends to be cheaper, however, you get what you pay for. Not all dealerships accept all types of warranties, so you might buy a warranty that is accepted at the dealership by your house, or you may have to drive across town to get to someone who can. This will result in you restricting your access to quality dealers, as your choices will be limited. In addition, if you drive to another city to meet family, or go to an event, and have problems, the dealerships there may not accept the extended warranty you have purchased, and you get stuck having to deal with the costs yourself. In addition, since these warranties are a seperate type of contract, they dont have to meet the SEMA rules for aftermarket equipment, Ive heard of people's warranty for an air conditioner being voided due to the presence of a K&N airfilter, etc. Additionally, one of the ones I looked at actually sends their own independent advisor out to the dealership to look at the problem and check for aftermarket parts. This also adds 2-3 days for relatively simple work, even if you just do a parts exchange and put the stuff on yourself (like a seat lever, or something like that), they STILL want to examine it.
GMPP: Its more expensive, its honored at every dealership, and its basically a pro-rated extension of your original factory warranty. All work is examined and done under same dealership procedures as before, so any concerns about aftermarket equipment still apply.
In short, I chose the GMPP over the others because while the GMPP is more expensive, there is a lot less hassle, risk, and BS in the long run. Of course, I have not needed to use my warranty at all (i got one of the good ones that never has any problems), but its better to be safe than sorry.
Posts: 686 | From: Texas: Hullabaloo, Caneck! Caneck! | Registered: Aug 2003
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I like the GMPP.Reason being is that when the car is worked on GM parts are used and the work is preformed by GM technicians that are more familular with the car.Some dealers won't accept certain aftermarket extended warranties either.
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GMPP very RARELY sends an inspector out to the dealership either. Most other aftermarket ones, (AUL, Western National) will if the amount is more than 700.00.. If you have CAI or other visible mods, the inspector will report it and will most likely cause your claim to be denied.
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If you've got mods.......Good luck with that.
They'll be great about the first few times you use the warranty....until they start shelling out more for repairs than you paid for it. Then they get nasty....
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Thanks for the feedback guys. GMPP sounds great, except for price (almost 3x as much ) and being required to go to a Chevy dealer...I really don't trust any of them in my area so I want to be able to take my car to Steve da Wrench.
I've seen good reviews of WarrantyDirect...anyone have experience with them.
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I think they are a waste of money.... most aftermarket are cheaper but often make use of used parts for repair or use non oe stuff.... GMPP is the best but you pay for it.... Unless you have had a lot of problems or plan to put a ton of miles on I think you would be better off putting the money in the bank and pay as you need it..... my 2 pennies.
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My experience (since I actually have to work with the extended warranty companies now and then) is that its usually not an issue. You call them up, tell them what you found wrong, how much the parts are, how much the labor is, and they cut you a check or run a visa the next day(or maybe 2 days later). Only once have I ran into a problem where they made us use a used part (a transmission, T-56), instead of a new or reman. The car already had TONS of warranty work on it prior to me seeing the car, and it had about 1000 miles left on the warranty,so they cheaped out.
Like Cy said, I wouldnt want to take my car to a dealer for factory warranty, let alone when I had to PAY for the warranty. The statement that the dealers "know the cars better" is not true most of the time.
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I can't stand taking my car to the dealer for warranty issues, (or for any issues for that matter) i have had nothing but problems. i was foolish enough to purchase the extended warranty when i bought the car. if i could have done it over again, i would not have purchased it. go with an aftermarket one Cy. especially if you are going to have Steve do the work, and he has not had bad experiences with them.
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Hmmm...the parts and inspections are very good points to consider. I'll have to be sure ask what their policies are since that kind of detail isn't listed on their websites.
Thanks again for all the feedback. Anyone with experience with any of these warranties, please pipe in.
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I have just sent an email to my brother,he lives in Denver and his business is auto extended warranties.He represents CNA,I don't know what the name of their warranty is but once I get his businesses website I will pass it on to you.I know he has got a rep in or around Portland,he was in Seattle last night visiting some of his clients.If I can put you in touch with him he can tell you all you need to know
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