Just had a call to say my Karoq is in the UK and hopefully ready in 1/2 weeks, which is much earlier than expected!

 

I'm wondering what "after-sales" products I should consider, that are worth the cash....for example:

 

• Gap insurance 
  Heard that this can be as little as £50 from your own insurance company instead of buying through your dealer, and in this case is very much worth it
• SupaGuard/AutoGlym/GardX
  Do these really protect the paintwork enough for the expense? Would I be safe taking the car to a regular detailer to do this work, or is it something that can go horribly wrong if the wrong product is applied?
• GardX Interior Protection
  I guess this is like scotchguard. I have a 16 month old baby, and the half leather seats...wondering again whether this really protects enough against food and drink spills to be worth it? 
• Service Plan Package
  Seems as though this is a no brainer if I want official Skoda servicing? Is there any downside to buying a 1 or 2 year service plan from the dealership?

 

Is there anything from the above, or indeed anything else that you would consider mandatory? Or any products that are just as good as the "GardX" brands but at a fraction of the cost?

Edited 11 June, 20196 yr by kerbero5

If the car is a keeper then buy the extended warranty for 1 or 2 years before the car is First Registered. You still can.

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How many miles a year are you doing?  The Service Plan would have you changing the Service Interval from Variable to fixed / annual.

 

Taking the car to a regular detailer is preferable to the product that will be getting put on a a Dealership. 

Not expensive products with a over expensive cost.

I think GAP insurance is worthwhile - not from Dealer - you will find supplier on here or on internet.

 

 

Service plan and also extended guarantee are good options

 

 

you can buy the same kit that dealer uses much cheaper on internet for the protection and it’s a few hours yourself doing the valet on a new car.

 

or take it to a detailed and get them to do it

 

or just wash it as per your normal regime..  not sure how much difference the extra protection adds..

 

 

My comments inline in RED

 

• Gap insurance 
  Heard that this can be as little as £50 from your own insurance company instead of buying through your dealer, and in this case is very much worth it

I'd go for it, I had it on a motorcycle that was written off following a shunt from behind. It made quite a difference to the basic insurance settlement. I also just taken this out on my new Karoq. Get it at the best rate you can dealer or otherwise.

• SupaGuard/AutoGlym/GardX
  Do these really protect the paintwork enough for the expense? Would I be safe taking the car to a regular detailer to do this work, or is it something that can go horribly wrong if the wrong product is applied?

I must admit I've had the car treated wit the paint and interior protection over many years, As some one who does not wash the car regularly due to long commutes to work  when I do clean it looks really good. I have been told of of some treatments  to the interior being iffy though although so far all has been OK for me. My Skoda dealer used a product from Williams that has been good for me since 2012 on both leather and cloth interior without issue. I cannot compare it to other options though.

• GardX Interior Protection
  I guess this is like scotchguard. I have a 16 month old baby, and the half leather seats...wondering again whether this really protects enough against food and drink spills to be worth it? 

Cannot comment, as I'm older I've not had to transport a baby but a very valid point.

• Service Plan Package
  Seems as though this is a no brainer if I want official Skoda servicing? Is there any downside to buying a 1 or 2 year service plan from the dealership?

If you can get the servicing package for free it is indeed a no brainer.

 

13 hours ago, Hairball said:

 

• Service Plan Package
  Seems as though this is a no brainer if I want official Skoda servicing? Is there any downside to buying a 1 or 2 year service plan from the dealership?

If you can get the servicing package for free it is indeed a no brainer.

 

 

I think you need to check if you are on fixed or variable service intervals, and the terms of the plan. For a 1 year plan you probably won't need a service on variable, in 2 years you will probably need 1 service (they came around every 18k miles (or two years)  for average driving). Under these circumstances check the cost of the services you are likely to need against cost of the plan.

 

If the plan gets you 1 or 2 services regardless of time then it is easier to check.

 

On 11/06/2019 at 15:33, Skoffski said:

If the car is a keeper then buy the extended warranty for 1 or 2 years before the car is First Registered. You still can.

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How many miles a year are you doing?  The Service Plan would have you changing the Service Interval from Variable to fixed / annual.

 

Taking the car to a regular detailer is preferable to the product that will be getting put on a a Dealership. 

Not expensive products with a over expensive cost.

At this point i'm not sure if I will keep the car longer than 3 years.....might need to move country for work.

 

I'll be doing approximately 10k miles per year

Hi.

Just to let you know that that we offer a product called Total Loss Protection. Whilst it's not exactly the same as your traditional GAP insurance we feel for some customers it can make a cost effective alternative.

Please feel free to take a look if you wish.

https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/extras/total-loss/

Regards,

Dan.