Warranty

[deanobeano]

So, I'm collecting my SB this Saturday and thought I would do a warranty comparison.

Mondial (BMW) was priced where I thought it would be for a fully comp £100 excess

Tried Warranty Direct which came out at £1050.

After about an hour. I get a phone call from them, stating a 'special one day offer'

Basically he went on how their warranty was so much better than BMW's YADA YADA YADA and how, if i signed up today, he could reduce that price down to £750.

Oh, that sounds good, I replied.
Would it cover, say a broken seat frame?

No, only electrical and mechanical.

I'll get back to you...

So I pushed the button on BMW's warranty.

Am I correct in thinking on the monthly policy, if I call them after 11 months I can get the second year rate and the policy will be unaffected by the car's migration into 60k miles (currently 59K)?

Looking forward to Saturday.

[Neil M]

Just renewed my annual policy with Mondial, Fully comp, £100 excess, £840
I think if you on monthly payments as it approaches 60K you just continue with the payments. Not 100% on that as I'm on annual for a bit longer.

[Bounce]

So, I'm collecting my SB this Saturday and thought I would do a warranty comparison.

Mondial (BMW) was priced where I thought it would be for a fully comp £100 excess

Tried Warranty Direct which came out at £1050.

After about an hour. I get a phone call from them, stating a 'special one day offer'

Basically he went on how their warranty was so much better than BMW's YADA YADA YADA and how, if i signed up today, he could reduce that price down to £750.

Oh, that sounds good, I replied.
Would it cover, say a broken seat frame?

No, only electrical and mechanical.

I'll get back to you...

So I pushed the button on BMW's warranty.

Am I correct in thinking on the monthly policy, if I call them after 11 months I can get the second year rate and the policy will be unaffected by the car's migration into 60k miles (currently 59K)?

Looking forward to Saturday.Yes,the monthly policy is ongoing regardless of mileage.

[73CSL]

I was told once you've agreed your policy terms etc, the monthly payment is then fixed at that rate. Ay changes , eg to change the excess etc, would mean cancelling the policy and reissuing a new one, which if done over 60k would mean restarting at the new higher premiums. In other words, make sure what you sign up to now ( pre 60k miles) is what you are going to be happy with for the coming years.

Small print does of course say Mondial can change / re-evaluate things at any time with only a shortish notice period

[shimmy]

I was told once you've agreed your policy terms etc, the monthly payment is then fixed at that rate. Ay changes , eg to change the excess etc, would mean cancelling the policy and reissuing a new one, which if done over 60k would mean restarting at the new higher premiums. In other words, make sure what you sign up to now ( pre 60k miles) is what you are going to be happy with for the coming years

Correct


Cars under 60k best policy is BMW Mondial monthly.

Don't even look at the other companies tbh, waste of time.

[plumber vic]

to get B M W warranty with full service history but a couple of services with independent B M W specialist not main dealer:whistle:

[Bounce]

to get B M W warranty with full service history but a couple of services with independent B M W specialist not main dealer:whistle:Im almost sure you can Vic,but once it is in place you do have to use BMW service.;)

[_Nathan_]

Im almost sure you can Vic,but once it is in place you do have to use BMW service.;)

Think that has changed now! :thumbs:

[shane@mbtech]

Think that has changed now! :thumbs:

Dont think it was ever any different, just that they are no longer breaking the law fobbing people off:thumbs:

PS, did you get the pump?

[shimmy]

Dont think it was ever any different, just that they are no longer breaking the law fobbing people off:thumbs:

PS, did you get the pump?


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[Bounce]

Think that has changed now! :thumbs:Renewed last week and Mondial still insist you use BMW for servicing.I think it's the manufacturer 3 year warranty from new that has changed and you can go anywhere to get a service,as long as they use genuine BMW parts and issue an invoice.

[mattCSLnut]

Renewed last week and Mondial still insist you use BMW for servicing.I think it's the manufacturer 3 year warranty from new that has changed and you can go anywhere to get a service,as long as they use genuine BMW parts and issue an invoice.

Correct :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Correct :thumbs:I know.:-D

[mattCSLnut]

I know.:-D
Me too :-D

[shane@mbtech]

Renewed last week and Mondial still insist you use BMW for servicing.I think it's the manufacturer 3 year warranty from new that has changed and you can go anywhere to get a service,as long as they use genuine BMW parts and issue an invoice.

That changed in 2002 Brett.

I bet they cant refuse a claim, because you didnt go to BMW for the service, legally. They may try to. They would have to prove that the car was not serviced correctly.

We get Mercedes trying to invoice people who get their new leased car serviced with us. They quote what we tell them to say and suddenly Mercedes drop the "invoice". That is nothing to do with the 3 yr warranty, but the lease deal. Its all worded in a way that makes you fear it. But in reality, its all bullying tactics.

But on the other hand, is it worth the hassle for what is possibly a few hundred quid saving. I got mine serviced at BMW when it was under warranty. Easy life:partyman:

[Bounce]

That changed in 2002 Brett.
We always were a bit behind the times down here mate.:hahaha:

[_Nathan_]

Shane - block exception doesn't apply to extended warranties, only the original one.

I just checked the latest Modial docs online and you are right they still say that you must use authorised BMW dealer.

I've deffo seen info to the contrary as seen below but best not to take the internet's word for it eh!

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showpost.php?p=131936&postcount=15

[shimmy]

I've seen a claim where engine was replaced and last service was indie BMW specialist oil service, service book checked and authorised by BMW warranty Mondial. (not mine)

[Bounce]

I've seen a claim where engine was replaced and last service was indie BMW specialist oil service, service book checked and authorised by BMW warranty Mondial. (not mine)but was the oil service carried out before the warranty was taken out or after.

[MCSL]

I just checked the latest Modial docs online and you are right they still say that you must use authorised BMW dealer.

I took out the fully comp Mondial policy yesterday - £65/mth with £250 excess. Chap on phone said you do not have to use BMW to service, but MUST be serviced correctly. I'll still use BMW though. Might try Elms?

[deanobeano]

I took out the fully comp Mondial policy yesterday - £65/mth with £250 excess. Chap on phone said you do not have to use BMW to service, but MUST be serviced correctly. I'll still use BMW though. Might try Elms?

£65 per month - that sounds like a bargain!

I'm sure mine was >£100 per month with a £100 excess

[73CSL]

I'm sure mine was >£100 per month with a £100 excess

mine is too

[s1csl]

£65 per month - that sounds like a bargain!

I'm sure mine was >£100 per month with a £100 excess

Mines £77.00 a month £100.00 excess, car is now coming up to 60,000 payments and excess to stay the same until I sell

[_Nathan_]

I took out the fully comp Mondial policy yesterday - £65/mth with £250 excess. Chap on phone said you do not have to use BMW to service, but MUST be serviced correctly. I'll still use BMW though. Might try Elms?

They need to update the policy documentation if that is the case.

[Bounce]

They need to update the policy documentation if that is the case.Ive just spoken to Mondial and you can now use anyone,they are printing new handbooks which will confirm this.;)

[MCSL]

£65 per month - that sounds like a bargain!

I'm sure mine was >£100 per month with a £100 excess

The previous owner was paying £77/mth (£100 excess). The new price has gone up to £79/mth (still £100 excess). I was going to go with the £79 option, but decided to increase the excess to £250 to give a lower monthly of £64.85. So basically - £15mth cheaper to increase the excess by £150.

This is for the comprehensive cover.

[deanobeano]

Anyone know why my new policy is >£100 month then?

Is it because it's higher for the first year?

If so, after month 13 will it drop on monthly DD or am I stuck on the higher figure, 'cos I cannot alter the policy without getting penalised for being over 60k miles?

Typical, us newbies not only have to pay more to get into a CSL but then have to pay more for the warranty on top!

Should have bought one in 2008 instead of the RS6!

[MCSL]

Anyone know why my new policy is >£100 month then?

Your CSL black?

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Mine is £73 and £250 excess

[Bounce]

Anyone know why my new policy is >£100 month then?

Is it because it's higher for the first year?

If so, after month 13 will it drop on monthly DD or am I stuck on the higher figure, 'cos I cannot alter the policy without getting penalised for being over 60k miles?

Typical, us newbies not only have to pay more to get into a CSL but then have to pay more for the warranty on top!

Should have bought one in 2008 instead of the RS6!You will pay more for a lapsed warranty,I don't know if it will go down next year for you being on direct debit,it does go down when you pay annually.You will have to give them a ring.

[73CSL]

I'm paying the same as I had to pay for a 'lapsed' policy ..... even though the car currently had an annual policy in place.

I could only take out a monthly policy when the annual finished, but by then would probo have been over 60K, so the solution was for the previous owner to cancel his annual policy & for me to take out a new monthly policy ( which was then classed as a lapsed policy :banghead: ) .


Anyone know why my new policy is >£100 month then?

Is it because it's higher for the first year?

If so, after month 13 will it drop on monthly DD or am I stuck on the higher figure, 'cos I cannot alter the policy without getting penalised for being over 60k miles?

Typical, us newbies not only have to pay more to get into a CSL but then have to pay more for the warranty on top!

Should have bought one in 2008 instead of the RS6!

[portlandgrey]

I'm £87 monthly fully comp & zero excess. On 85K miles.

[shane@mbtech]

Ive just spoken to Mondial and you can now use anyone,they are printing new handbooks which will confirm this.;)

Told you they were being naughty:-D
Legally before they could not refuse either.

[Bounce]

Told you they were being naughty:-D
Legally before they could not refuse either.You were right again Shane.;)

[s.mac]

In two minds if I will renew... All major stuff is brand new and it's parked up most of the time, apart from the odd appearance.
Is it worth it

[cslsuperfan]

In two minds if I will renew... All major stuff is brand new and it's parked up most of the time, apart from the odd appearance.
Is it worth it


total piece of mind.....got to be worth the small outlay

just in case the unthinkable happens.

[deanobeano]

In two minds if I will renew... All major stuff is brand new and it's parked up most of the time, apart from the odd appearance.
Is it worth it

My thoughts are the same. Wanted a warranty as the car is new to me. But with only doing an estimated 3k miles a year a reckon I might pass on it after year one.

All depending, of course, on how much goes wrong in the first year...

I had a 4 year old RS6+ that had over 10k of warranty work done on it in the first year.

[Bounce]

In two minds if I will renew... All major stuff is brand new and it's parked up most of the time, apart from the odd appearance.
Is it worth it

total piece of mind.....got to be worth the small outlay

just in case the unthinkable happens.It has,am I right in saying all new parts are guaranteed now Steve because you made a contribution to the warranty(the excess)to BMW.:thumbs:

[s.mac]

Yes mate, small contribution made, so all covered.
I will have a ponder, after Munich i think I will just park it up :(

[s.mac]

Yes mate, small contribution made, so all covered.
I will have a ponder, after Munich i think I will just park it up :(

[Bounce]

Yes mate, small contribution made, so all covered.
I will have a ponder, after Munich i think I will just park it up :(Good reason for all those taking out the BMW warranty,don't go with 0 excess because the parts are not then guaranteed,but they are if you pay some excess;)

[shimmy]

Good reason for all those taking out the BMW warranty,don't go with 0 excess because the parts are not then guaranteed,but they are if you pay some excess;)

What do you need to worry about having warranties parts for if you have zero excess.....you are covered anyway with the warranty!

[Bounce]

What do you need to worry about having warranties parts for if you have zero excess.....you are covered anyway with the warranty!I mean if you let your warranty expire like Steve may do,you should still be covered on your new parts for a couple of years if you have made a contribution.