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Checking for Extended Warranty?

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by alz, Mar 4, 2020.

  1. alz

    alz Junior Member

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    This is probably going to sound like a completely newbie question... how can I find out if I have an extended warranty?

    I purchased a used 2012 Prius V in 2013 (16k miles). It's now nearing 100k. I paid off the loan last June. The dreaded Gasket issue happened today after the start-up rattle started only 5 days ago.

    How would I even attempt to see if I have an extended warranty? I remember padding in something extra when I purchased the car from a local Toyota Dealership.


    Gasket reference links:
    Dreaded head gasket failure on 2012 Prius V | PriusChat
    2012 Prius V Five blown head gasket - Looking for advice | PriusChat
    Replace Engine or Junk Car? | Page 2 | PriusChat
    Replace Engine or Repair Heads 2012 Prius V | PriusChat
    Rough Startup cured. Blown Head Gasket. | PriusChat


    The general consensus seems to be get a full engine replaced or do a trade-in... which would result in car payments again.
     
    #1 alz, Mar 4, 2020
  2. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    The best thing is to check with the dealership using the car's vin. As far as the head gasket, I would check with "Luscious Garage" in sf for their advice. A new head gasket might be ok if on a 100k engine done by a qualified shop. Probably a used engine would be advisable but the main thing would be to find someone who has good experience and specializes in Prius like Luscious Garage. Somebody that maintains Prius v in taxi fleets would be ideal.
     
    #2 rjparker, Mar 4, 2020
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