Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[Splashalot]

Allianz warranty is the best after-market one out there IMO. I had one on my Mk5GTI and used it a couple of times with no drama. Saved me a heap.

[gregozedobe]

I didn't think the VW extended warranty could be offered once plates were on it. Check it's actually a VW one and not some BS dealer one..

Even the "VW extended warranty" is actually an Allianz one (check the fine print and you will see that it isn't actually covered by VW, despite what it is marketed as). I took me over 3 months to get my Transporter gearbox fixed under my "VW extended factory warranty", and everything had to be approved by Allianz, not VW.

[kennyc]

Even the "VW extended warranty" is actually an Allianz one (check the fine print and you will see that it isn't actually covered by VW, despite what it is marketed as). I took me over 3 months to get my Transporter gearbox fixed under my "VW extended factory warranty", and everything had to be approved by Allianz, not VW.

Yeah, I was reading through the PD just then. I have it available if I want it. But it doesn't look like it is a VW factory warranty.
Any idea if it is actually possible to get a genuine extended VW factory warranty? And if so, how?
I don't want the Allianz one also the VW extended warranty is just an insurance.

[WallySimmonds]

Even the "VW extended warranty" is actually an Allianz one (check the fine print and you will see that it isn't actually covered by VW, despite what it is marketed as). I took me over 3 months to get my Transporter gearbox fixed under my "VW extended factory warranty", and everything had to be approved by Allianz, not VW.

Hmm ok - I opted for it with my current Rline and was under the impression it was a 'VW' option. I'll be pretty annoyed if this is the case as I wouldn't have gone for it otherwise, and I certainly won't be opting for it on the R.

Where exactly does it say this?

[kennyc]

Hmm ok - I opted for it with my current Rline and was under the impression it was a 'VW' option. I'll be pretty annoyed if this is the case as I wouldn't have gone for it otherwise, and I certainly won't be opting for it on the R.

Where exactly does it say this?

It is essentially a insurance cover, not warranty. I have attached some screen shots of the policy:

[gregozedobe]

Hmm ok - I opted for it with my current Rline and was under the impression it was a 'VW' option. I'll be pretty annoyed if this is the case as I wouldn't have gone for it otherwise, and I certainly won't be opting for it on the R.

Where exactly does it say this?

Note that there seems to be two different warranties being sold by VW dealers: "Volkswagen Factory Extended Warranty" and "Volkswagen Extended Warranty Insurance". The former purports to be a genuine VW warranty and I think it must be purchased before you take delivery of your vehicle, whereas the second seems to be an Allianz Insurance product (and IIRC can be purchased anytime before the standard 3 year VW factory warranty runs out).

Hmmm, I've just had a closer look at the current version of the official "Volkswagen Factory Extended Warranty" document on the VW Oz website and it only mentions Allianz in relation to roadside assistance. Based on that brief analysis, Allianz currently has no say in what warranty work is done.

However, I was definitely told that the main contributing factor to the long delays in getting my van fixed (3 months) was because all work had to be approved by Allianz. This was several years ago so maybe things are different nowadays. The problem with pretty well all warranty/insurance products like these is that you don't really find out how good (or bad) they are until you need to use them.

Has anyone on here actually used their ""Volkswagen Factory Extended Warranty", and if so, what was their experience ?

[kennyc]

If your work had to be approved by Allianz, then it's the same warranty.
How were you offered the "factory warranty"? When I paid my deposit, my dealership sent me a text message with a link. In that link it provides options that I can purchase. There is finance from the dealership, VW Extended Warranty from Volkswagen, and a bunch of stuff from Allianz.
The VW warranty and the one offered from Allianz are the same. I have no option for "factory extended warranty".

[kennyc]

I just read it on the VW website. It does appear to be different.
Must speak to my dealership

[GabrielT]

I took up the VW extended warranty for my gti. It is underwritten by Allianz and yes it is an insurance policy offered by Allianz. Was told by dealer that it is a Factory backed warranty and you won't need to deal with Allianz for claims; the car service department will have all the info as long as it is a VW listed service representative.

[PantheraLeo]

Questions from a Golf newbie:

1. Is there a mod in existence for the front number plate backing?
2. Apple car play: this can only be used via the USB socket and not via Bluetooth?