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play fife · Mar 30th, 2006, 07:28 AM

Mods please dont move this thread as this thread relates to Australian MINI owners warrenty experiences.

Just curious, my warrenty runs out ( very soon )

April 16th & im not familiar with how the 3rd year est. $600 warrenty works.

Im guessing i can pay for it now & everything should be fine, but what happens if i dont pay & something *touch wood* happens to my Cooper & i havnt got the 3rd year.

Ive heard that you can pay the est. $600 for the 3rd year after a problem occurs with your MINI & they give you the option to pay the 3rd year that will cover you rather than pay the bill to fix what ever needs to be fixed.

This sounds like total bull dust to me, whats the go with the MINI warrenty, im confused.

Cheers
Daniel

n00b · Mar 30th, 2006, 08:20 AM

I wouldn't risk it and pay for it now. It's like insurance: it's expensive but when you actually use it, it's the bargain of the century.

SupeRub · Mar 30th, 2006, 08:26 AM

I paid for the extra year, and it has paid off.

It runs out in 2 mths and lately quite a few small things have been playing up, nothing major just little bits peices that are starting to show wear and tear but you can still get covered under warranty.

Seems that during the 2.5 to 3 yr period a few things seem to the time to have that extra warranty.

Rub

n00b · Mar 30th, 2006, 08:30 AM

I'll second that.

I think I've got close to $6k worth of repairs in the last 3 months of the warranty....

:: Jon :: · Mar 30th, 2006, 08:33 AM

pay my friend.. it will be worth it just incase.

i didnt bother and about 3 months after it ran out both my CV joints started to make the usual noise.. it was going to cost over £600 to fix plus a few other little problems..

in the end i just went and got another mini..

but will be getting the extended warrenty this time.

play fife · Mar 30th, 2006, 09:06 AM

Hmmmm so most of you guys decided to get the 3rd year, looks like ill do the same.

Any ideas how much exactly the extra year was so i dont get ripped off.

Daniel

Ps: So who actually did get the 3rd year, im curious.

maryc · Mar 30th, 2006, 09:10 AM

Hi Daniel, AndrewH(ottie) got it and I think it cost him $640ish but he can tell you the exact details (when he comes back down to earth after getting his new car today)

I agree go for it. Like all insurnace, when you need it the $600 will look very cheap.

poki · Mar 30th, 2006, 09:37 AM

I got it. Was between $600-700 but dunno exactly cause I was paying for a brake fluid change at the same time.

Given that I have close to 100,000kms on my car after 2 and a bit years and that the car is starting to get a bit tired, now is the time for things to start going wrong so I went for it. Having it may also make an extra selling point when you move up to an S.

I seriously doubt that they would let you take it up after something went wrong. It is like having a car accident unisured and expecting an insurance company to backdate a policy.

The Artist · Mar 30th, 2006, 09:41 AM

$650.

PPE · Mar 30th, 2006, 09:57 AM

IMHO it should be worth it, although I'm unsure what it exactly covers, as I've had a few problems so far and none of it has been covered by warranty at all.

Baker · Mar 30th, 2006, 10:04 AM

I've got it, worth it in my opinion..

Harry Morant · Mar 30th, 2006, 10:43 AM

The only issue I had with the 3 year warrenty is the small print related to servicing - its 3yrs or 60000km whatever comes first. Given that the 3rd service doesn't come around until 72000 I was a little miffed that this wasn't raised until they had completed the service.

I know, I know shoulda read the fine print

poki · Mar 30th, 2006, 11:04 AM

Hey HarryGarry, we were only wondering amongst ourselves last weekend where you had gotten to.

MiniFr34k · Mar 30th, 2006, 09:19 PM

Daniel - id go for it if i was you.

aussiesupermini · Mar 31st, 2006, 08:12 AM

$600 and u must pay in the last month of your warranty, they won't cover u later not even one day later. Whoever told u that u can pay if something goes wrong is pulling your leg. If that was the case no one would pay unless they had some problems. Just do, u will be kicking yourself if something happens and u don't get it. Better off, only need one little thing to go wrong to cost u buckets of cash. IMO.

Ann

play fife · Mar 31st, 2006, 02:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by aussiesupermini

$600 and u must pay in the last month of your warranty, they won't cover u later not even one day later. Whoever told u that u can pay if something goes wrong is pulling your leg. If that was the case no one would pay unless they had some problems. Just do, u will be kicking yourself if something happens and u don't get it. Better off, only need one little thing to go wrong to cost u buckets of cash. IMO.

Ann

Thanks Ann & everyone else for your help.

Ive made my mind up, ill extend my warrenty the extra year when my MINI goes into get serviced before the 16th of April.

Daniel

Mar 30th, 2006, 07:28 AM	#1
play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Warrenty Worries & Confused Please Help Mods please dont move this thread as this thread relates to Australian MINI owners warrenty experiences. Just curious, my warrenty runs out ( very soon ) April 16th & im not familiar with how the 3rd year est. $600 warrenty works. Im guessing i can pay for it now & everything should be fine, but what happens if i dont pay & something touch wood happens to my Cooper & i havnt got the 3rd year. Ive heard that you can pay the est. $600 for the 3rd year after a problem occurs with your MINI & they give you the option to pay the 3rd year that will cover you rather than pay the bill to fix what ever needs to be fixed. This sounds like total bull dust to me, whats the go with the MINI warrenty, im confused. Cheers Daniel 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

Mar 30th, 2006, 08:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 05:43 AM Posts: 15,109 Offline	pay my friend.. it will be worth it just incase. i didnt bother and about 3 months after it ran out both my CV joints started to make the usual noise.. it was going to cost over £600 to fix plus a few other little problems.. in the end i just went and got another mini.. but will be getting the extended warrenty this time. EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Mar 30th, 2006, 09:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Hmmmm so most of you guys decided to get the 3rd year, looks like ill do the same. Any ideas how much exactly the extra year was so i dont get ripped off. Daniel Ps: So who actually did get the 3rd year, im curious. 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

Mar 31st, 2006, 02:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by aussiesupermini $600 and u must pay in the last month of your warranty, they won't cover u later not even one day later. Whoever told u that u can pay if something goes wrong is pulling your leg. If that was the case no one would pay unless they had some problems. Just do, u will be kicking yourself if something happens and u don't get it. Better off, only need one little thing to go wrong to cost u buckets of cash. IMO. Ann Thanks Ann & everyone else for your help. Ive made my mind up, ill extend my warrenty the extra year when my MINI goes into get serviced before the 16th of April. Daniel 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

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Mar 30th, 2006, 08:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
n00b Twincharge??? My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 2,463 Offline	I wouldn't risk it and pay for it now. It's like insurance: it's expensive but when you actually use it, it's the bargain of the century.

Mar 30th, 2006, 08:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
SupeRub Becoming Stealthy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brisbane City Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 482 Offline	I paid for the extra year, and it has paid off. It runs out in 2 mths and lately quite a few small things have been playing up, nothing major just little bits peices that are starting to show wear and tear but you can still get covered under warranty. Seems that during the 2.5 to 3 yr period a few things seem to the time to have that extra warranty. Rub

Mar 30th, 2006, 08:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
n00b Twincharge??? My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 2,463 Offline	I'll second that. I think I've got close to $6k worth of repairs in the last 3 months of the warranty....

Mar 30th, 2006, 09:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
maryc - Little Miss Sunshine - My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra Local Time: 03:43 PM Posts: 1,291 Offline	Hi Daniel, AndrewH(ottie) got it and I think it cost him $640ish but he can tell you the exact details (when he comes back down to earth after getting his new car today) I agree go for it. Like all insurnace, when you need it the $600 will look very cheap.

Mar 30th, 2006, 09:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 2,993 Offline	I got it. Was between $600-700 but dunno exactly cause I was paying for a brake fluid change at the same time. Given that I have close to 100,000kms on my car after 2 and a bit years and that the car is starting to get a bit tired, now is the time for things to start going wrong so I went for it. Having it may also make an extra selling point when you move up to an S. I seriously doubt that they would let you take it up after something went wrong. It is like having a car accident unisured and expecting an insurance company to backdate a policy.

Mar 30th, 2006, 09:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
The Artist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 321 Offline	$650.

Mar 30th, 2006, 09:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
PPE Painting the town purple Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Western Sydney Local Time: 03:43 PM Posts: 592 Offline	IMHO it should be worth it, although I'm unsure what it exactly covers, as I've had a few problems so far and none of it has been covered by warranty at all.

Mar 30th, 2006, 10:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 4,270 Offline	I've got it, worth it in my opinion..

Mar 30th, 2006, 10:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 835 Offline	The only issue I had with the 3 year warrenty is the small print related to servicing - its 3yrs or 60000km whatever comes first. Given that the 3rd service doesn't come around until 72000 I was a little miffed that this wasn't raised until they had completed the service. I know, I know shoulda read the fine print

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Mar 30th, 2006, 11:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 2,993 Offline	Hey HarryGarry, we were only wondering amongst ourselves last weekend where you had gotten to.

Mar 30th, 2006, 09:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 2,200 Offline	Daniel - id go for it if i was you.

Mar 31st, 2006, 08:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
aussiesupermini Poker Pirate Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chrome City Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 979 Offline	$600 and u must pay in the last month of your warranty, they won't cover u later not even one day later. Whoever told u that u can pay if something goes wrong is pulling your leg. If that was the case no one would pay unless they had some problems. Just do, u will be kicking yourself if something happens and u don't get it. Better off, only need one little thing to go wrong to cost u buckets of cash. IMO. Ann

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