Warranty Advice - Honda Pilot

mshore · 01-13-2004, 09:46 PM

Hi,

Any advice on aftermarket warranties? Specifically:

(1) If you buy aftermarket warranties, are you better off with the official Honda warranty, or are other unofficial warranties better values for the money?

(2) Any recommendations on the best place to purchase a discounted warranty (I understand it doesn't need to be through the dealership you bought the car)?

(3) Any general thoughts on whether if I plan on driving the car 7 or so years, the warranty is worthwhile?

Lastly, the dealer is trying to push a $279 simoniz treatment saying that this is particularly important for dark paint jobs (I'm picking up my midnight Blue Pilot on Thursday!). I think this is probably pure hokum no increase the dealer profit, but wanted to check.

Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer!

jay · 01-13-2004, 09:49 PM

Forget the Simoniz, and start your warranty search with a genuine HondaCare Warranty here.

mshore · 01-13-2004, 10:07 PM

Thanks, Jay! Love the Yogi quote...

ncelk · 01-13-2004, 10:25 PM

I bought mine online also. I felt more comfortable with the Honda Warranty.

I got the 7 yr, 100k Hondacare with $50 deductible for $1055.00 last year.

I know I only bought peace of mind, I don't expect problems, but I felt that the warranty was very reasonable.

I got mine through Pohanka Honda.

Best of luck.

TheWorm · 01-13-2004, 10:59 PM

If you're unsure about third-party vs. genuine Hondacare warranties, just go to Edmunds and read the WarrantyGold board (they stopped paying claims, continued to charge people monthly warranty payments, filed for bankruptcy, then invalidated all existing contracts but continued to charge monthly fees anyway. It's an unmitigated consumer disaster, and it isn't the first.

Honda isn't going to screw you over or go broke. Buy the real thing.

Hondacuraworld was offering competitive rates on extended warranties, so you might check w/Tim and have him put you in touch w/his F&I guy.

mshore · 01-13-2004, 11:23 PM

Thanks for the sage advice. Can you tell me who Tim is (is this a person at hondacuraworld) and how to contact him?

riseboi · 01-13-2004, 11:37 PM

You can find out about Tim and his contact info here. As a sponsor of h-p.org you can sometimes see their banner at the top of the screen

01-13-2004, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
mshore Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MA Posts: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Warranty Advice Hi, Any advice on aftermarket warranties? Specifically: (1) If you buy aftermarket warranties, are you better off with the official Honda warranty, or are other unofficial warranties better values for the money? (2) Any recommendations on the best place to purchase a discounted warranty (I understand it doesn't need to be through the dealership you bought the car)? (3) Any general thoughts on whether if I plan on driving the car 7 or so years, the warranty is worthwhile? Lastly, the dealer is trying to push a $279 simoniz treatment saying that this is particularly important for dark paint jobs (I'm picking up my midnight Blue Pilot on Thursday!). I think this is probably pure hokum no increase the dealer profit, but wanted to check. Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer!

01-13-2004, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Forget the Simoniz, and start your warranty search with a genuine HondaCare Warranty here. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

01-13-2004, 10:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
ncelk Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 570 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought mine online also. I felt more comfortable with the Honda Warranty. I got the 7 yr, 100k Hondacare with $50 deductible for $1055.00 last year. I know I only bought peace of mind, I don't expect problems, but I felt that the warranty was very reasonable. I got mine through Pohanka Honda. Best of luck. __________________ ncelk ------- 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2002 Mazda Miata SE 2006 Acura MDX Touring

01-13-2004, 11:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
riseboi rebmeM roineS repuS Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 409 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You can find out about Tim and his contact info here. As a sponsor of h-p.org you can sometimes see their banner at the top of the screen __________________ riseboi '03 Sagebrush EX-L Audio: Kenwood KDC-CX569, 10" Kenwood KFC W2505 Sub, Sony Xplod XM-1600GSD Amp, Infinity 6002i Reference Series, KDC-CX89 10 Disc MP3 Changer Interior: Cargo Tray, Cargo Cover, Passport 8500, Panavise-like mount for my cell phone or PDA Exterior: Crossbars, Rear Splash Guards, Hitch, Thule Bike Rack, Bug Deflector, Vent Visors, V6 Emblem, Side steps

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01-13-2004, 10:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
mshore Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MA Posts: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks, Jay! Love the Yogi quote...

01-13-2004, 10:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
TheWorm Admin Du Jour ® Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,018 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you're unsure about third-party vs. genuine Hondacare warranties, just go to Edmunds and read the WarrantyGold board (they stopped paying claims, continued to charge people monthly warranty payments, filed for bankruptcy, then invalidated all existing contracts but continued to charge monthly fees anyway. It's an unmitigated consumer disaster, and it isn't the first. Honda isn't going to screw you over or go broke. Buy the real thing. Hondacuraworld was offering competitive rates on extended warranties, so you might check w/Tim and have him put you in touch w/his F&I guy.

01-13-2004, 11:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
mshore Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MA Posts: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the sage advice. Can you tell me who Tim is (is this a person at hondacuraworld) and how to contact him?

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