Older vehicle warranty

[Nekomp]

Hi Recent acquisition: 2017 ed4 se, 2.0 ingenium, 6-speed manual. I learned after buying these that they are problematic. The car is easy to drive and has a whisper-quiet engine. On 73000, simplewarranty.co.uk quoted £46/month for three years.Has anybody dealt with these?Being cautious is my main priority because I do not have an infinite budget for maintenance. They claim to address timing chains, dpf, and almost everything else, with the exception of normal wear and tear.

[MutanX]

Good day. In all honesty, I don't think any of them would pay for normal wear and tear, brakes, exhaust, etc. However, you should verify that the timing chain is fully covered; typically, they only mention catastrophic failure, such as: 10,000 horsepower I regret getting my chain adjusted as a preventive measure so it wouldn't come loose. My insurance company refused to cover the $2,000 I spent on the service, even though I could have saved them $8,000

[Istairde]

Yes, it's likely that you'll only find coverage if it breaks, as that's when it's failed. The problem is that if it breaks, it could ruin the engine or at least take other important parts like the camshafts, rockers, valves, and even the cylinder head. When it starts making noises, they might claim it's just normal wear and tear and not covered.

[Nekomp]

Great, I understand. Perhaps it would be best to just let it be then. Maintain a low profile and compensate myself

[Angurita]

Carefully review the DPF and Timing Chain's fine print... Timing chains are typically covered by warranties, but only if you replace them according to the manufacturer's recommended mileage change or before the first mileage change. DPF isn't always easy to understand either, since it relies on a lot of moving parts to function properly. It was the EGR valve that needed replacing, but I had DPF serious headache problems, so warranties are still a viable option. The engine has to be removed in order to reach it and fix it. Fortunately, it was covered by the warranty.

[Ziinsig]

Fortunately, we were never required the additional 12-month warranty that came with our 2017 2.0l when we purchased it in 2023. "Problematic" is a strong word, but I'm willing to bet that this describes the outspoken minority who really do have issues. Never mind the silent majority who have experienced nothing but reliability; you never hear from us either.

[Ziinsig]

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