Hi all
My mother has a late 2014 Golf Mk7 1.2TSI Trendline on 87 940[km] I encouraged her to keep it and rather pay it off.
My question is with the service plan is ending at 90 000[km] what would be the most cost effective thing to do;
*Extend the service plan ( how far can it be extended? and at what cost)
*Let plan run out and pay for the services and inspections as they come
Side note 90 000[km] in three years was bit much however I'm currently driving the car putting on a lot less kilos per day, as we switched cars for the remainder of the year ( reason: Vivos are stolen like hell in Potch)
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MK7 Going Out of Service Plan Soon
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Re: MK7 Going Out of Service Plan Soon
I wouldn't bother extending if all it has is a service plan, take the monthly installment that was being paid, put it in a savings/investment/rainy day account and draw on it as and when needed to cover services. If you are looking at extending a maintenance plan or an aftermarket warranty, I would chat to your local VW dealership to see what options you have and go from there.
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I got an extended warranty from Innovation Group, had to replace the radiator on my 7, no qualms, no ****, they just paid!
If you get it before your VW warranty expires they cover almost everything 100% with no co payment or insured amount. It works out to about R260 a month. The warranty is also transferable when you sell, I think it will help residual value a lot!
There are two major expenses heading your way - cambelt and DSG (if it is a DSG) normal servicing is not more expensive than other cars - oil service was R1090 at 75000km (still under service plan) - I am getting ripped of to the tune of R1800 -R2500 on my NP200s in comparison!
If you get it before your VW warranty expires they cover almost everything 100% with no co payment or insured amount. It works out to about R260 a month. The warranty is also transferable when you sell, I think it will help residual value a lot!
There are two major expenses heading your way - cambelt and DSG (if it is a DSG) normal servicing is not more expensive than other cars - oil service was R1090 at 75000km (still under service plan) - I am getting ripped of to the tune of R1800 -R2500 on my NP200s in comparison!
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Re: MK7 Going Out of Service Plan Soon
Neuk wrote:I wouldn't bother extending if all it has is a service plan, take the monthly installment that was being paid, put it in a savings/investment/rainy day account and draw on it as and when needed to cover services. If you are looking at extending a maintenance plan or an aftermarket warranty, I would chat to your local VW dealership to see what options you have and go from there.
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panic-mechanic wrote:When I build engines and do stuff like this I do it when there is nobody else around, No distractions, No phone nothing so that you don't forget what you should be doing. It's the little things that make them run right. Anybody can slap a basic bottom end together. that is the easy bit. It's all the little things that makes these builds a success or not.
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Re: MK7 Going Out of Service Plan Soon
Thanks for the replies guys we will be exploring both VW and aftermarket warranty options just for peace of mind. thanks again
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Re: MK7 Going Out of Service Plan Soon
Eathon wrote:Thanks for the replies guys we will be exploring both VW and aftermarket warranty options just for peace of mind. thanks again
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THANAS wrote:Mix them together to create Shellstrol, and then mix that with Winstrol to create the ultimate, maximum performance oil for your engine.
panic-mechanic wrote:When I build engines and do stuff like this I do it when there is nobody else around, No distractions, No phone nothing so that you don't forget what you should be doing. It's the little things that make them run right. Anybody can slap a basic bottom end together. that is the easy bit. It's all the little things that makes these builds a success or not.
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Haha Thanks have to admit been on a few years just reading postsUnobeat wrote:Eathon wrote:Thanks for the replies guys we will be exploring both VW and aftermarket warranty options just for peace of mind. thanks again
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Welcome to the forum
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Re: MK7 Going Out of Service Plan Soon
I bought a Mastercars warranty from VW Edenvale which they advised works the same as factory warranty.
2years / Unlimited Mileage for R12,000
Think they work out the price at 3% of the vehicle purchase price at new.
2years / Unlimited Mileage for R12,000
Think they work out the price at 3% of the vehicle purchase price at new.
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Re: MK7 Going Out of Service Plan Soon
Comparing Warranty and service plans
I'd get the maintenance plan
I'd get the maintenance plan
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