My car will be three years old next month and was wondering whether it was worth getting the warranty extended for another year or two. I have seen a few sites on the web such as

http://www.warrantydirect.co.uk/

http://www.aawarranty.co.uk/

http://www.click4warranty.co.uk/extended-car-warranty.aspx

Are they any good and are they good value as I have never bothered with them in the past?

They are all nothing more than insurance policies, so check very carefully what is or isn't covered and how claims might be handled.

Personally I think you would be better putting the money into a savings account.

the best one from warrenty direct is good, because it covers wear and tear, so even a 90k gearbox would be replaced if I keep my vRS past the skoda warrenty, i will be taking one out

I had warranty direct they cover you straight away , if your original cover has not lapsed , if it has 90 days before wear and tear kicks in. I fell out with them and cancelled cover as they would not pay out to reflash my tumble flap.( since found out can be done with vag-com), if the motor was broken they would pay for diagnostics, motor( over300) and fitting, all in , in the region of 550!. so i had to pay 100! does not pay to be honest! .they pay for diagnostics only if a part is BROKEN

Watch out for warranty direct....shortly appearing in your area on no other than watchdog!!

They are all nothing more than insurance policies, so check very carefully what is or isn't covered and how claims might be handled.

Personally I think you would be better putting the money into a savings account.

Do you also put money into a savings account rather than buying home & contents insurance?

Do you also put money into a savings account rather than buying home & contents insurance?

I think the chance of being burgled and losing everything involves greater loss and stress in a house than having a faulty turbo or needing to replace a few suspension bushes.

I've had experience of aftermarket warranties on vehicles and would never have one again.