Extended Warranty

**Mikefc** · 19-01-2013, 11:32 PM

Hi all,
Just had a query regarding extended warranty for the Polo GTi. I have being quoted a few options.
1. VW branded Allianz extended warranty for 2 years and seems excessively expensive
2. Allianz 3 year/100 000Km warrantry for $1435 - being told that its the only true aftermarket bumper to bumper extended warranty on the market
3. Swann 3 year/100 000Km warranty for $1375 - have being told that it will cover engine/drivetrain/transimission but does not cover anything in the interior (excluded on PDS) so is not a true bumper to bumper

My dealer only offered Swann; whereas the Allianz is offered by an aftermarket broker (who also offers the Swann but recommends Allianz). I was wondering whether anyone had an experience with getting the extra insurance. My main worries are the turbo and DSG breaking down

**BTJ** · 19-01-2013, 11:36 PM

I got the warranty extension on my TSI 77 last when I got it a few weeks ago. Think it was around 1000 bucks but as it is the VW extended warranty its transferable.

I guess you've gotta ask yourself are you keeping it for more than three years? If so then might be worth it.

**Mikefc** · 19-01-2013, 11:38 PM

I am pretty sure I am getting the extra insurance. Just not sure which one to go with. All the insurance are transferrable with a small fee. VW branded one is only for 2 years whereas the others are for 3

**BTJ** · 19-01-2013, 11:46 PM

Yeah I see what you mean.

I'd take the bumper to bumper personally. Would only take something like the power window switches failing to make up the difference between interior being covered/not covered. Just a hassle to go through a broker I guess

**alexz** · 20-01-2013, 02:20 PM

keep in mind if you have a DSG VW have now extended their driveline warranty to 5years/150,000km.

**Guest001** · 20-01-2013, 04:41 PM

I got an Allianz for the Polo and a Swann for the Passat $1350 and $1750 approx for 3 years in each case

**trauts** · 20-01-2013, 09:04 PM

you do get a 'implied warranty' that extends past the manufactures warranty

**AC74** · 21-01-2013, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by alexz

keep in mind if you have a DSG VW have now extended their driveline warranty to 5years/150,000km.

Really? I took delivery of a new GTI on Thursday last week (Oct '12 build) and there was no mention of anything other than the standard 3 year warranty (plus the 1 year extended warranty thrown in as part of the deal).

Would be good if this was the case!

**Lemonskin** · 21-01-2013, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by AC74

Really? I took delivery of a new GTI on Thursday last week (Oct '12 build) and there was no mention of anything other than the standard 3 year warranty (plus the 1 year extended warranty thrown in as part of the deal).

Would be good if this was the case!

It is the case! Applies for all DSG equipped cars I believe... 5 years from new so even 2009 cars are covered.

...I think