Induction hobs are notoriously expensive to repair, what warranty are they offering?
Extended warranties(yes I know) are pretty reasonable on induction hobs AND cover you for your missus dropping a saucepan on them
Also Neff are giving away Saucepans at the mo
I assume by flex zone you mean one large area where you can put your pan anywhere on it? I don't have that on mine, but it is not a feature I miss.