My parents Yeti is soon to be three years old meaning it will need an MOT and the  manufacturers warranty will end.

 

Its on a PCP and they have decided to keep the car as it's only done 8000 miles and they are in their eighties ( in other words they are used to it and happy with it).

 

Has anyone here  bought a Skoda extended warranty? Is it worth it?

I didn't when I bought my Yeti in Sept 2010, apart from the odd recall and general maintenance, it's been faultless. 

 

You parents have made a wise choice and it will serve them for many years to come I'm sure.  

Can they afford (I don't know) to put right what may go wrong (at 8000 miles not much)?

 

 

Check you what it will cost them. 

All Component Cover, and excess of choice.

Extended Warranty from ŠKODA Insurance – putting ŠKODA into your insurance..mhtml

1 hour ago, ben4012 said:

Can they afford (I don't know) to put right what may go wrong (at 8000 miles not much)?

 

 

 

I think they could afford some things but if the DSG box went or something serious then no not really.

Read the fine print  -  EXCLUSIONS >

 

(understanding what constitutes normal DSG wear as opposed to failure)

Edited 7 March, 20188 yr by Ryeman

Don't worry I'll be studying it in detail come the time. Just want them to have the right cover,but at such low mileage it'll probably be fine.

I bought the extended warranty with both new Yeti's with DSG boxes (not sure if exactly same deal is available on a used car) dealer confirmed that bought with new car then the coverage was exactly the same for extra time as for first 3 years. Mind you as your parents annual mileage is so low then you will have to carefully evaluate whether you pay the money for the warranty or put the money away for any needed repairs.

I think I would be tempted to put the money away and just make sure the car was serviced at least annually by a main dealer - that way if anything does go wrong you have a good case for a goodwill payment from Skoda on such a low mileage vehicle.

1 hour ago, Expatman said:

I bought the extended warranty with both new Yeti's with DSG boxes (not sure if exactly same deal is available on a used car) dealer confirmed that bought with new car then the coverage was exactly the same for extra time as for first 3 years. Mind you as your parents annual mileage is so low then you will have to carefully evaluate whether you pay the money for the warranty or put the money away for any needed repairs.

I think I would be tempted to put the money away and just make sure the car was serviced at least annually by a main dealer - that way if anything does go wrong you have a good case for a goodwill payment from Skoda on such a low mileage vehicle.

 

Great idea,I like that and will put it to them.

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What Yeti do that have, Petrol / 7 Speed DSG or Diesel 6 Speed DSG & have they Haldex.

 

If the Petrols & DQ200 dsg i would not want to be without a Warranty'.

If the Diesel just do the Servicing as required and make sure it is done, as Full Main Dealer Servicing does not mean it has been.

So be sure they do not just do the usual stuff, Minor /Major Servicing Schedule / Guidelines followed,

but also get the the 3 year brake Fluid change, Haldex if it has, and 40,000 mile DSG Oil Change.

(Audi now say @ 38,000 miles.)

Edited 8 March, 20188 yr by AwaoffSki

It's a 2015 petrol 1.2 DSG outdoor model but I couldn't tell you if it's a DQ200 to be honest.

 

The next service will be due in December.

It has a DQ200 then.

*Requires no Servicing, so if a Service Desk person says it does at 4 years / 40,000 miles and that is £179 then ask them to get that confirmed in writing.*

There is a FREE Service Campaign on some DQ200 2013-2015.  Software Update, '34H5'. Ask at the Dealership, the VIN checker does not show it, 

but your parents should have had a letter from the VW Group if the car needs it.

From 2015 on they should be fine. But then maybe 3-4 years need to pass to find out.

http://master.skoda-auto.com/mini-apps/recall-actions 

 

I would buy a Warranty seeing as the World Wide Recall, 2009-2013, then failings 2013-2015,  but then you should not need to, 

Skoda should be repairing no matter how old.  Skoda has built over 2 million DQ200 now, Rest Of World some got Extended Warranties.

 

 

@ 3 years the Brake Fluid change is an extra cost £52.

But then the Technician could just do a test for the H2o content, but low mileage car i would have it changed.

As with the Spark plugs next year. 2nd Major Service. or at least checked, and if removing to check, as well to change them.

ŠKODA produces 1.5 millionth DQ 200 dual-clutch transmission at Vrchlabí plant - ŠKODA Storyboard.mhtml

ŠKODA AUTO produces two-millionth DQ 200 dual-clutch transmission at Vrchlabí plant - ŠKODA Storyboard.mhtml

Edited 8 March, 20188 yr by AwaoffSki

Thanks for the good advice,I'll act upon it.

Be careful with VAG extended warranties. If you buy them before the car is registered you get exactly the same cover as the factory warranty with no excess. If you buy after its registered you get less cover (the small print is very long) and there is an excess to pay on every claim.

 

I bought one when I got my first TSi having heard of plenty of issues with the earlier versions. Now on my second and the wife is getting one in June(ish) and since the newer TSi's appear to have been reliable I have not bothered.

 

If its a DSG the warranty may be a good idea.

Also remember VAG extended warranties do not include Roadside Assistance.

Roadside Assistance is only provided for three years from registration.

There are Warranty T&C's. Exclusions. & the cost of a Diagnosis and there can be an Excess, and a Max Limit.

 

So get the T&C's, 

& without a warranty there is still the cost of a diagnosis.  Then the repair.

Extended Warranty from ŠKODA Insurance – putting ŠKODA into your insurance..mhtml

I bought the extended warranty with my new car; thought it a good idea as a dsg; does that also include the roadside assistance and recovery as included with the 3 year one?

19 minutes ago, kenfowler3966 said:

I bought the extended warranty with my new car; thought it a good idea as a dsg; does that also include the roadside assistance and recovery as included with the 3 year one?

 

I'm afraid not, Ken.

 

 

Well that's annoying, as one of the main reasons I went with it. Must admit I didn't ask the salesman, just made the assumption it was included.

The salesman will have only told you what you want to hear without the negatives I'm afraid. They thrive on our ignorance from buying to selling our cars. 

 

Sadly it's up to us to do our homework as half the time they don't know the facts themselves.

40 minutes ago, kenfowler3966 said:

Well that's annoying, as one of the main reasons I went with it. Must admit I didn't ask the salesman, just made the assumption it was included.

 

You, me and many others 

An extended warranty and roadside assistance are two totally separate items. Why anyone would assume that roadside assistance is included in an extended warranty is beyond me

^^^ Maybe because it used to be, in an offer sent out by Skoda UK before your Manufacturers warranty or Skoda Approved Used Car warranty expired.

 

It was a Monthly Payment scheme, was good, then became a rip off, and was mis-sold and there are threads on the forum that bought and were disappointed and refunded by the confusion in the print / offer.

 

'Simply Clever' as that really.

When I bought the Seat Leon the warranty was 3 years and the breakdown was 2 years. I extended the warranty to 5 years but there was never a suggestion that the breakdown would change form the standard 2 years. However, if you had the 2nd and subsequent services carried out at a Seat dealer the breakdown was extended for a further year. I had a monthly service plan on the Seat and it was clear that this was only servicing and at under £11 a month what more could it be.

 

Even Kia with their 7 year warranty only offer a 1 year breakdown cover, its clear enough in the brochures and on the website but some buyers still believe they are one and the same and get upset when they are told the facts, facts that were clear to see before they bought.

 

The fact is some buyers do not read and understand the T & C's and only they are to blame for the misunderstanding.

 

We pay under £60 a year for Aviva Rescue. Its for breakdown, rescue, recovery and onward travel and covers me and the Mrs whatever we drive and whatever we are passenger in. Phone the number and its the RAC that answer. You don't need to pay a fortune for comprehensive breakdown cover.

I had a Kia, had a SEAT and have a SEAT.

 

I had a Skoda and bought the Extended Warranty and not the Road Side Assistance, 

because i bought the Skoda Approved Car Care Plan ltd Warranty and not the one for 2 yearsSkoda offered with 1 years Road Side Assistance.

 

Read the Offer, read the T&C's. questioned Skoda UK and told them about the print errors, and the Lost in Translation, 

That will be German, to CZ. to Spanish, to English.

Edited 8 March, 20188 yr by AwaoffSki