Buying a new car this Friday, dealer sent me a few dealer options to review. Now I am leery on all of them but need help on some of them. Please give your input yes or no?
Service contract-probably wont get this ($3778)
Guaranteed Auto Protection -wont get this ($600)
Protection Package-probably wont get this ($399)
Crystal Fusion-on the fence on this ($399)
Venture Shield-wont get this ($399)
Tire Protection-wont get this ($649)
Audi Care-will probably get this ($749)
We will likely keep the car a long time (I have had my civic for 8 years and Odessey for 9 years) so this is our first expensive car.
-we live 4 hours away from the dealer
-we live in rural MN
-our insurance has glass coverage with no deductions
-AUDI Q5
Thank you.
Service Contract extended warranty. I priced out a 7 year, up to 100,000 mile plan. This is platinum coverage which is the most similar to the manufacturers warranty. This contract does have a $100 deductible. If you plan on keeping your car past the manufacturers warranty, I do recommend adding this now as it will cost you less money to purchase.
Guaranteed Auto Protection AKA GAP. This would take care of the balance on your loan, should the vehicle be totaled or stolen. Your insurance company will pay fair market value, and if there is a difference between that and the loan balance, the GAP coverage will pay it. They will also pay your insurance deductible. I highly recommend this if you are not putting at least 20% down on your vehicle purchase.
Protection Package This is a clear coat that would be applied to the entire exterior of the vehicle, as well as the interior leather and fabric surfaces. The exterior will protect against all environmental things that would eat through the paint (for example: salt damage, bug damage, tree sap, etc). The interior is a stain repellant for the flooring and your cloth mats, also a leather protectant. It would prevent any discoloration from the leather, as well as any fading. There is a 5 year warranty with this product
Crystal Fusion This is a chemical treatment which gets applied to the windshield. It will make the glass 10 times stronger, therefore protecting against rock chips and any small pits that sometimes happens. It also works like a permanent Rain X. It repels water, so it increases visibility in bad weather. Also, it significantly reduces night glare. There is a 5 year warranty with this product, as well as a repair clause.
Venture Shield This is our version of Clear Bra. It is a plastic wrap that goes around the entire front end of the vehicle to protect the paint from rock chips. It goes ~16 up the hood, over the headlight covers, the fender and bumper, and the back of the side mirrors. This is great for lower sitting cars. The applicator provides a lifetime warranty with his product. It is also cut by the VIN, never on the vehicle itself.
Tire Protection This is Road Hazard Protection. It will replace a wheel or tire, should you drive over something in the road (a pothole, glass from an accident, etc). It also provides Road Side Assistance. This is a 5 year plan.
Audi Care This is pre-paying for all the regularly scheduled maintenance items during the 4 year, 50,000 mile factory warranty. You will save about $300.00 by purchasing this product, vs. paying for each service separately.
Service contract-probably wont get this ($3778)
Guaranteed Auto Protection -wont get this ($600)
Protection Package-probably wont get this ($399)
Crystal Fusion-on the fence on this ($399)
Venture Shield-wont get this ($399)
Tire Protection-wont get this ($649)
Audi Care-will probably get this ($749)
We will likely keep the car a long time (I have had my civic for 8 years and Odessey for 9 years) so this is our first expensive car.
-we live 4 hours away from the dealer
-we live in rural MN
-our insurance has glass coverage with no deductions
-AUDI Q5
Thank you.
Service Contract extended warranty. I priced out a 7 year, up to 100,000 mile plan. This is platinum coverage which is the most similar to the manufacturers warranty. This contract does have a $100 deductible. If you plan on keeping your car past the manufacturers warranty, I do recommend adding this now as it will cost you less money to purchase.
Guaranteed Auto Protection AKA GAP. This would take care of the balance on your loan, should the vehicle be totaled or stolen. Your insurance company will pay fair market value, and if there is a difference between that and the loan balance, the GAP coverage will pay it. They will also pay your insurance deductible. I highly recommend this if you are not putting at least 20% down on your vehicle purchase.
Protection Package This is a clear coat that would be applied to the entire exterior of the vehicle, as well as the interior leather and fabric surfaces. The exterior will protect against all environmental things that would eat through the paint (for example: salt damage, bug damage, tree sap, etc). The interior is a stain repellant for the flooring and your cloth mats, also a leather protectant. It would prevent any discoloration from the leather, as well as any fading. There is a 5 year warranty with this product
Crystal Fusion This is a chemical treatment which gets applied to the windshield. It will make the glass 10 times stronger, therefore protecting against rock chips and any small pits that sometimes happens. It also works like a permanent Rain X. It repels water, so it increases visibility in bad weather. Also, it significantly reduces night glare. There is a 5 year warranty with this product, as well as a repair clause.
Venture Shield This is our version of Clear Bra. It is a plastic wrap that goes around the entire front end of the vehicle to protect the paint from rock chips. It goes ~16 up the hood, over the headlight covers, the fender and bumper, and the back of the side mirrors. This is great for lower sitting cars. The applicator provides a lifetime warranty with his product. It is also cut by the VIN, never on the vehicle itself.
Tire Protection This is Road Hazard Protection. It will replace a wheel or tire, should you drive over something in the road (a pothole, glass from an accident, etc). It also provides Road Side Assistance. This is a 5 year plan.
Audi Care This is pre-paying for all the regularly scheduled maintenance items during the 4 year, 50,000 mile factory warranty. You will save about $300.00 by purchasing this product, vs. paying for each service separately.