jmathew34

Question for all you out there....

Is Acura Care Warranty(http://www.curryacuracare.com/) the same as the extended warranty you can buy when you purchase a new tsx?

reason for me asking, i'm approaching the end of my factory warranty 48k and would like to buy the extended warranty...

I checked out http://www.curryacuracare.com/

they seem to have a decent price on the extended warranty...


MODS, if this is posted in the wrong section please move, thanks

bluewave75

I had recently exchanged e-mails with Curry Acura regarding this issue.

Here is an excerpt of the email I got from Curry Acura.

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Hello,

Here are the answers to your questions:

1) Does it offer the same comprehensive coverage of the factory 50k mile warranty? How does it compare?

The AcuraCare is an extension of the 50k new car warranty that you are used to and covers the same items and components.

2) Does this warranty cover labor charges as well?

Just like the new car warranty...all labor charges for warranty items are covered with no out of pocket deductible charges.

3) What other benefits or "perks" are included?

You will also have all of the trip interuption, rental car, and reimbursement benefits as the new car warranty. If you want complete details, please check out the American Honda Financial Services web site. The website is:
http://www.hondafinancialservices.co...ning/acura.asp


4) I currently reside in CA, would I have to pay any tax if I do purchase from Curry Acura?

No. There is no sales tax applied to sales outside of New York state

5) Is this warranty valid at any Acura dealership in US?

Just like the new car warranty, The AcuraCare is valid at all Acura and Honda dealerships in the US

mschmid4

What price did they give you at Curry? I found this one that appears to be the same AcuraCare policy. Prices look great to me..

http://www.hond/Merchant2/merchant.m...gory_Code=WARR

jmathew34

hey, i ended up buying the extended warranty from my local stealership but they price matched curry acura's price which was cool....

foolioness

You don't have to pay tax for warranty. Its part of service. At least that's what the dealer told me....

jmathew34

hey, i ended up buying the extended warranty from my local stealership but they price matched curry acura's price which was cool....in the end they price-matched curry's so i paid about $1100.00, i shoulda got the extended warranty when i bought the car...probably coulda got the price down below 1k for the extended warranty.

and fyi...my auto tranny seems to hunting for gears alot more as of late and there is slight slippage when going from 3-->4-->5 so hopefully this warranty pays for itself soon...

acuratsai

went to dealer over weekend and got a quote for 48k / 48 month 0 deductible plan code Z45 at $1795 . I think it is way over the price , does anyone know other place I can get a fairly deal?

Thanks


car is at 43k now

jmathew34

see if they will price match other dealerships prices, that's what I did

Gooker1

When I bought my car last week, I got the extended warranty 7yr/100k for $1600 zero deductible, I think their retail is like $2250-2500

acuratsai

ok, so far managed to get Z45 plan down to $1460 . anyone is having a lower one

Alin10123

I think it depends on the state you are in. Remember, different states and even differnt counties within the state have different sales tax rules and rates. I do know that in Ga the warranty is not taxed.

acuratsai

U.S.A CA- LA county
43k miles 2004 TSX

yukit

When I purchased an 06, the local dealer was offering a discount on these extras for being a Costco member. This may work for you.

Vegito

I got mine through curry acura

1490 for expiration at 116,750. My car was at 16,750 at purchase. 100 Deductible

The send you a form to fill out, you mail it back and paper work comes from American Honda Finance Corp @ Chatsworth CA

kipsy

my 06 tsx is a week old.

hondacuraworld.com has the price of 1390 for 8 yr 120k $0 deductible on their web site. (right now web site is down). i live near-by so tax is addtl 8.75%. try pricematching. it worked for me.

cmschwartz59

I printed out the offer from curry acura which was 8 yr/100,000 miles, 0 deductable for $1335 and took it to my dealer. They matched the price. It's supposedly about $45 over dealer cost, or so they say. This is in SoCal. I had about 500 miles on my 06 when I purchased.

kidicarus74

would everyone here agree that the acura care warranty (or an extended warranty in general) is a good idea to buy? i only ask because my TSX is a week old and I purchased the extended warranty when i bought the car, but was having second thoughts ever since.

tuan209

just fyi the extended warranty will not cover rattles/creak. i was at the dealership yesterday having them looked at a few rattles, and they ended up keeping the car over the weekend to try and fix it all before the 50k mile warranty ended.

dsusseles

Did you have a promo code for the curry website. I have a 2004 tsx with 42k and they want $1355 for it. Thanks.

Stango

i too wanted more details..... please read all the fine print.... here is what is NOT covered.........it is in the contract.

lV. WHAT IS NOT COVERED
A. NEW/PRE-OWNED, CERTIFIED ADDITIONAL COVERAGE and SENTINEL 3/45: Parts
other than genuine HONDA or AMERICAN HONDA authorized parts; wiper blades;
battery (except for the nickel-metal hydride battery in hybrid VEHICLES);
cables; steering wheel; belts; radiator hoses; heater hoses and vacuum
hoses; spark plugs; plug wires; distributor cap and rotor; timing belt
replacement when performed as routine maintenance; exhaust system; head
pipes; tailpipes; catalytic converter; mufflers; hangars; heat shields;
gaskets ( except for the manifold block gasket and related fastening
hardware); fuel system; fuel tank straps; fuel hoses; brake system wear
items such as drums/rotors, shoes/pads; clutch disc; clutch pressure
plate; throw out bearing; external shift linkages; pilot bearing/bushing;
glass; mirror glass; body parts; body structure (except for hood hinges,
trunk hinges, door hinges and sliding door rollers); hood fenders; doors;
rear hatch; trunk lid; grille; panels; bright metal; sheet metal; paint
(except for covered hinges painted to match the original VEHICLE color
only); bumpers; moldings; lenses; bezels; bulbs; (except for instrument
panel illumination bulbs); High Intensity Discharge (H.I.D.) headlamps;
sealed beams; fuses; body seals; weather strips (except for window sash
and window run channels); outside ornamentation; emblems; tires; valve
stems; wheels; wheel covers/ornaments; rims; trim rings; caps; wheel
studs; lug nuts; wheel locks; fastening/securing hardware for non-covered
components; stripped or cross threaded fasteners (e.g., nuts, bolts,
studs, screws, ect.); body seal; squeaks; rattles; buttons; carpet; dash
pad; console; window handles; knobs; boots; pedals; pads; rearview mirror
(except for electronic failure of the auto-dimming mirror); interior trim;
upholstery; floor mats; electronic/audio accessories and cellular
telephones other than AMERICAN HONDA AUTHORIZED ELECTRONIC/AUDIO
ACCESSORIES/NAVIGATIONAL, DVD ENTERTAINMENT AND SECURITY SYSTEMS; Safety
Restraint System fastening hardware; seat belts and airbags (s) deployed
due to collision. If YOU believe there is a defect in these parts, please
contact YOUR DEALER immediately.
SENTINEL EXPANDED SERVICES ONLY: Parts, except as provided in Sections
ll.B through ll.E.
B. NEW/PRE-OWNED, CERTIFIED ADDITIONAL COVERAGE AND SENTINEL 3/45 -
Expenses for any maintenance service specified in YOUR Owner's Manual;
fuels, fluids, lubricants, alignments or adjustments unless required as
part of a covered MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN; or improper repairs, adjustments,
or servicing by any repair facility, individual or YOU.
SENTINEL EXPANDED SERVICES - Expenses for any maintenance service other
than normal scheduled oil changes, specified in YOUR Owner's Manual.

Stango

...not covered..... continued.............. not quite the same as the factory 4/50k

C. Any repair if a non-authorized part or accessory caused or
contributed to, the MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN (e.g. aftermarket performance
parts, cold air intakes, strut tower braces, headers, adjustable fuel
rails, non-factory or non-DEALER installed stereo equipment, radios,
speakers, amplifiers, compact disc changers, mp3 players, satellite
radio/stereo systems, ect.).
D. Repairs needed in whole or in part due to:
- failure to perform maintenance services, from the use of fuels, oils
or lubricants other than those required by YOUR Owner's Manual or as
otherwise specified by AMERICAN HONDA;
- failure to stop driving or protect YOUR VEHICLE from further damage
after a MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN occurs (e.g. continuing to operate YOUR
VEHICLE after the oil pressure warning light/gauge or temperature warning
light/gauge indicates a problem. In the event a warning light/gauge
indicates a problem, safely pull YOUR VEHICLE to the side of the road and
contact roadside assistance.);
- negligence, misuse or abuse (e.g., overloading, racing, competitive
driving activities or snow plowing), or from modification, alteration,
tampering, disconnection, improper towing, improper adjustments or
servicing, or using the VEHICLE in any manner not recommended by AMERICAN
HONDA:
- environmental causes such as rust, corrosion, water intrusion/leaks,
acid rain, fall-out (e.g., chemicals, tree sap), salt, hail, flood,
lightning, fire, windstorm, corrosion, earthquakes or other acts of
nature;
- accidental loss, or external causes such as war, riot, vandalism, or
other cause beyond the reasonable control of the parties;
- contaminated fluids, lubricants or sludge;
- vibration, deterioration, discoloration, distortion, deformation
and/or fading;
- any failure if it is determined that the condition causing the failure
existed at or prior to the time of purchase of YOUR CONTRACT.
E. Any work performed to improve compression or reduce oil or fuel
consumption, or other work when a MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN has not occurred.
F. Repairs performed outside the UNITED STATES or Canada.
G. Any repair, replacement or reimbursement covered by any warranty,
limited warranty, DEALER or repair facility guarantee, other service
contract, or any insurance coverage.
H. Repairs prohibited by law or government authority.
I. Any consequential or incidental pecuniary damages, including but not
limited to: loss of use of the VEHICLE, loss of time, inconvenience, lost
revenue, failure to realize expected savings, or any other economic loss
of any kind.
J. Any REPAIR COST:
- if YOU fail to provide all MAINTENANCE RECORDS for covered parts
requiring routine maintenance that sustain MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN;
- if the odometer is altered, disconnected or inoperable so that the
miles traveled cannot be accurately determined;
- if the VEHICLE'S FACTORY WARRANTY has been voided;
- if the VEHICLE has been used, as determined by the ADMINISTRATOR, for
commercial purposes, including but not limited to, deliveries, service
calls, hauling, plowing, rental, carrying passengers for hire, law
enforcement, fire, ambulance or emergency services, whether or not YOUR
VEHICLE is licensed for commercial purpose or registered to a corporation.
K. Any service that is recommended pursuant to recall announcements by
AMERICAN HONDA that apply to YOUR VEHICLE.
L. MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN of an otherwise covered part if you fail to have
the VEHICLE repaired pursuant to a notice of recall, and such repair would
have prevented the breakdown.
M. Negligence, error, or omission on the part of any servicing dealer,
repair facility or CCMC, or any MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN or consequential
damage to YOUR VEHICLE caused by negligence, error or omission.