I know there are some mixed opinions on extending a warranty once the original manufacturers has expired.

My car runs out of warranty in about a months time.

I've taken a look at the Skoda Extended Warranty - seems to cover the majority of components the original warranty did - there are some exclusions listed, but they are as expected and really it's covering wear & tear items.

My car is as signature, will be on around 27,000 miles at time or warranty finishing.

 

The "All component cover" is available to me at the following cost

£0 Excess - £400

£100 Excess - £340

£250 Excess - £260

 

Not silly prices at any level to be honest - and does of course give that little peace of mind. Under no illusion it would remain at this price as the car got older.

 

In addition, I can see that "Skoda Assistance" also expires, obviously. I know SA is nothing more than an RAC policy - however it's pretty comprehensive, covers most events and situations etc.

If I wanted to renew that, I've been quoted:

1yr - £99

2yr - £155

So this gives you Roadside, Relay, Home Start, Relay Plus & European cover.

 

I know, at the end of the day only I can decide how risk adverse I am. Not hearing horror stories about the Mk3 models, but some are always going to have problems etc.

What's the opinions on above?

 

I’m risking it and going without any post 3 year warranty. Like you say, nothing of major note has really been highlighted on here that gives me cause for concern. I know the car and treat it with mechanical sympathy and therefore can’t see it needing hundreds of pounds worth of work needing done in the next 2 years (excluding consumables). 
 

I do put money aside each month however. Just in case (touches wood). 

Im in this exact position, all be it a different manufacturer.  As an example my mirror heater failed so it needed a new glass, it was covered under the warranty and was £230.  I can extend mine and are considering it as its a very comprehensive warranty, but not cheap.  As for breakdown I got it as and addition to my insurance for me and the missus, any car as long as less than 15 years old, same cover as you for £138

Cheers both.

I'm still in two minds on the warranty side.

As for Skoda Assistance, I can see it is a comprehensive package - I think the full European cover is what makes it a good price, however as I'm very rarely driving outside of the country I think there are better deals to be had.

Just popped along to Green Flag and I can take a "everything but European cover" package for only £53 - so may well take that option.

I was in your position back at the end of May, however the warranty extension now clearly states "Excludes Modified Vehicles" so that was a no - no for me as a result, I haven't extended my warranty and just went for a years Skoda Assist.

 

I didn't renew the online subscription either, although I found some aspects useful like sending Sat Nav destinations to the car, I didn't find the show status to be accurate, it would often show the car as unlocked when in fact it was. Plus the cost for both is now over £70 a year - I didn't think that it was good value.