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j-ten-ner Senior Enthusiast

j-ten-ner

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Hi folks;

 

I didn't know if I should post it in "off topic" or "the lighter side of trucks".

My story is more of a joke that's why I post it here.

 

I don't know if it is always better to buy a new car. Even though there still will be people out there who just can't afford a new car.

 

A few months ago I became the proud owner of an 07 GMC Sierra.

The guy at the dealership asked me if I would like to buy an extended warranty for my truck.

Since the truck is older than 5 years and has got over 160.000 clicks on it I thought; "that's a good idea".

So I purchased a powertrain warranty including seals and gaskets for $750 CAD.

 

I know that I'm supposed to read the terms and conditions carefully before you sign up. Especially the fine print. But butter to the fish...who does? :sleep:

 

A week or so later I read the fine print and was both, pissed and laughing...about myself.

 

The whole thing is so useless...

I scanned the document and tried to attach it but the file is to big.

But you can believe me it is not worth the money, not at all. :nonod:

 

 

so long

:idiot:

j-ten-ner

Dave4x4 Enthusiast

Dave4x4

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You should take a couple points and just type them in here so we can see. But that sucks about the dealership selling you a pointless warranty I'd be pissed.

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

kstruckcountry

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That's less than my ext warranty cost, and mine is utterly useless. Read it and found out that it only covers "lubricated" parts. So if you crack a head or blow head gasket, not covered. Plus I found out I voided the warranty on the engine anyways by changing my own oil. I thought they couldn't force you to have them change it? The one on tranny, t-case, and diffs are still good, though. Still a HUGE waste.

Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

Stevens03

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You can always cancel it and get a refund on the "Unused portion" :dunno:

 

And congrats on the "new" truck :thumbs:

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Nitro375 Enthusiast

Nitro375

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I almost always caution people against buying them. Most of the time it really is a rip off and actually where the dealership makes the most money in a car sale new or used. There are some decent ones out there but they are far and few between.

zach1990 Senior Enthusiast

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I feel your pain. Bought a 2002 grand am 3 months ago with an extended warranty. Then 2 months later had to buy a starter and battery. The warranty covered neither....

 

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SarahsGMC Senior Enthusiast

SarahsGMC

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My truck came with a 1 month extended warranty and he wanted me to get the fancy extended warrantys and i said no not only because i didnt have the money but because im better off fixing my own issues etc rather than hoping that somethings covered and having to take it to THEIR shop to fix, which was just a little 2 door garage with some kids working in it.

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