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Extended warranty experiences wanted

Discussion in 'Toyota Hybrids and EVs' started by mikefocke, Jan 24, 2022.

  1. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    My '19 is coming up on its 36 months after purchase point and I'm thinking of buying a Toyota Platinum warranty. Reading the Toyota web site, I see the following:

    "Plans feature $0 or $100 deductible options. Deductible applies to each eligible repair visit. The deductible is the dollar amount you pay for authorized claims related to a single repair visit. If the disappearing deductible option is selected and the selling dealer of the VSA performs covered repairs, the $100 deductible will be waived. Otherwise the full deductible amount applies."

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    :$0 or $100 disappearing deductible per eligible repair visit. Deductibles can only be waived by the selling dealer. A disappearing deductible is a deductible that is waived if the repair visit is performed by the dealer who sold the VSA plan."

    I'd like to hear if you have bought a Platinum warranty and then had a covered failure and took it to a dealer other than the one that sold you the VSA. Who chose which deductible applied? Did you choose at time of VSA sale? I don't see one with the deductible at one level and another at the other offered in the prices I have been offered.

    I ask because there are Toyota dealers that significantly discount the warranties (VSAs). Not in my area. So I'd like to know your actual experience.

    (Not asking if it is a good idea, how much you paid, etc, Those are covered in other threads.)
     
  2. bat4255

    bat4255 2017 Prius v #2 and 2008 Gen II #2

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    Usually a waste of money.

    I have never paid for an E/W.

    The money I saved over the years, I can buy a new car with the savings.
     
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  3. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    Didn't read the original post did you.
     
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    He related his experience of not having a warranty
     
  5. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    But didn't answer the question I asked did he. (I happen to agree with him but wanted some insight about actual experiences with the warranty, not without the warranty. I asked specifically to not have answers from those with his experience. I haven't had a extended warranty in the last 50+ years of owning a car. But I can imaging a warranty being attractive to someone purchasing my car from me directly (as I do sell my cars) helping to sell the car for more or faster.)

    Nor did you.
     
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