Hi all,
Firstly to the Mods, I realise this thread could go in the warranty/finance section but more people who may benefit will see it here - please don't move it..
Mini extended warranty has had a big update as of 1st March!!
You now have several options in terms of what is actually covered, whether you want road-side assistance, whether you want to pay an excess or how large the excess is etc.
It is now also possible to pay monthly by direct debit.
I have an 05 S (March build) with pretty much every option (£24,000 new) and 17k on the clock.
Quotes were for full cover (everything as per the factory build up to the original purchase price, except wear/tear items) and European breakdown assistance:
No Excess - £557.00 per year or £51 per month DD.
£100 Excess - £442.00 per year or £41 per month DD.
£250 Excess - £352.00 per year (didn't ask for DD price - this is getting very competitive when compared to Warranty Direct)
Personally I'm going for the full cover, no excess - seems like good value to me considering future resale value on a car that will be lucky to do 5k a year and have only ever been touched by a main dealer - if I ever sell, everything will work :biggrin: (+ I'm self-employed so it's a tax deduction).
Before anyone jumps on the "Warranty Direct" bandwagon I've done my reaserch on those guys and spoke to several different members of their staff to try and clarify what they really cover (seems they don't know half the time, just like the insurance companies who consider factory options "modifications").
They will not cover the following items no matter what policy I buy and do not cover up to the purchase price of the vehicle:
Heated Seats, Sat Nav, HK, iPod Link, CD Changer, MF Steering Wheel, Sunroof, Climate Control, Elect Folding Mirrors, PDC.
Nor do they provide Mini breakdown assistance which on the 2 occasions I've needed it was excellent.
miniwarranty.co.uk - I have to wait 24hrs while my details update but apparently you can configure your warranty package and organise payment online.
Hope this info is helpful.
Cheers, Geoff.
Firstly to the Mods, I realise this thread could go in the warranty/finance section but more people who may benefit will see it here - please don't move it..
Mini extended warranty has had a big update as of 1st March!!
You now have several options in terms of what is actually covered, whether you want road-side assistance, whether you want to pay an excess or how large the excess is etc.
It is now also possible to pay monthly by direct debit.
I have an 05 S (March build) with pretty much every option (£24,000 new) and 17k on the clock.
Quotes were for full cover (everything as per the factory build up to the original purchase price, except wear/tear items) and European breakdown assistance:
No Excess - £557.00 per year or £51 per month DD.
£100 Excess - £442.00 per year or £41 per month DD.
£250 Excess - £352.00 per year (didn't ask for DD price - this is getting very competitive when compared to Warranty Direct)
Personally I'm going for the full cover, no excess - seems like good value to me considering future resale value on a car that will be lucky to do 5k a year and have only ever been touched by a main dealer - if I ever sell, everything will work :biggrin: (+ I'm self-employed so it's a tax deduction).
Before anyone jumps on the "Warranty Direct" bandwagon I've done my reaserch on those guys and spoke to several different members of their staff to try and clarify what they really cover (seems they don't know half the time, just like the insurance companies who consider factory options "modifications").
They will not cover the following items no matter what policy I buy and do not cover up to the purchase price of the vehicle:
Heated Seats, Sat Nav, HK, iPod Link, CD Changer, MF Steering Wheel, Sunroof, Climate Control, Elect Folding Mirrors, PDC.
Nor do they provide Mini breakdown assistance which on the 2 occasions I've needed it was excellent.
miniwarranty.co.uk - I have to wait 24hrs while my details update but apparently you can configure your warranty package and organise payment online.
Hope this info is helpful.
Cheers, Geoff.