Warranty and home servicing.

Randell Floyd · 27 Jan 2016 at 18:05

Would anyone have any knowledge of a company who might provide a warranty for a 6 year old car, but the last service having been a self service, all parts receipts are present?

I assume no one will touch such a car?

Teknobry · 27 Jan 2016 at 18:16

is this even a thing?

Randell Floyd · 27 Jan 2016 at 18:31

Having finally got through to a company or two, it seems although I serviced my car myself after 5 Skoda ones, if I go to a vat registered garage and get one done, that means it's possible to take out a 12 month warranty on the car.

Seems a little random, but could be good news!

Randell Floyd · 27 Jan 2016 at 19:03

Just had a chat with warranty direct, and indeed as soon as I take out a warranty as long as I service it in a vat registered garage within a month or 1000 miles they'll cover the car.

pepsilol · 27 Jan 2016 at 19:13

Go and get that in writing from them.

[TW]Fox · 27 Jan 2016 at 19:16

Randell Floyd said:
Just had a chat with warranty direct, and indeed as soon as I take out a warranty as long as I service it in a vat registered garage within a month or 1000 miles they'll cover the car.

I imagine it will make no difference to your claims experience

pepsilol · 27 Jan 2016 at 19:37

[TW]Fox;29105736 said:
I imagine it will make no difference to your claims experience

In their defence they paid the Lexus dealer for a wheel bearing, pcv valve set and rear height sensors without a fuss. I just followed their procedure exactly.

the wopster · 27 Jan 2016 at 20:01

Randell Floyd said:
Would anyone have any knowledge of a company who might provide a warranty for a 6 year old car, but the last service having been a self service, all parts receipts are present?

I assume no one will touch such a car?

Don't bother, they are not worth the paper they are written on, they will try and wriggle out of any pay out due to quoting Fair wear and tear BS. You are best off saving the money each month in separate account for any repairs.