tla11384

My car had to be towed to the shop yesterday. They said that it was the immobilzer that was bad not allowing my car to start. I am waiting for the part to arrive friday. Hopefully that fixes my problem. $500 down the drain ($225 for part and $275 labor). I called my insurance company to see it a rental was included in my roadside assistance and the answer was NO it is not :C. But they offered me a 2 year 24K warranty through assurance (same 3rd party as Verizon uses for their phones) for $1600 for future mishaps. The warranty covers all electrical parts basically everything but normal wear and tear. The car has 77K on it now timing belt is due soon. Should I jump on it or pass???

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

rhetorical question... I see what you did there.

tla11384

how much is a timing job on an RL through the dealership? If I get the warranty I would have all the little knick nak stuff fixed.

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

A timing belt under warranty? I dont think you are going to have any luck with that

getakey

timing belt at dealer is around $1000., but as heavy says it won't be covered under a warranty

NWAcuraFan

If you are considering the extended warranty with the thought that the cost of the timing belt will be covered, I would first ensure that the particular repair is covered (because as others have mentioned, it's doubtful) under the warranty.

tla11384

From reading the covered services, looks like the belt is covered.

https://www.usaa.com/inet/pages/exte...rogram_details

Engine AssemblyCylinder block, cylinder heads, rotor housings and all internally lubricated parts, intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, timing gears, time chains or belts, timing chain or belt tensioners and timing chain or belt cover, valve covers, flywheel or flex plate, ring gear, harmonic balancer, oil pump, fuel pump, vacuum pump, water pump, oil pan, thermostat, turbocharger or supercharger housings and their internal parts, waste gate, intercooler and engine mounts. Hide DetailsDetails Showing. Click to Hide.Engine AssemblyCylinder block, cylinder heads, rotor housings and all internally lubricated parts, intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, timing gears, time chains or belts, timing chain or belt tensioners and timing chain or belt cover, valve covers, flywheel or flex plate, ring gear, harmonic balancer, oil pump, fuel pump, vacuum pump, water pump, oil pan, thermostat, turbocharger or supercharger housings and their internal parts, waste gate, intercooler and engine mounts. Hide DetailsDetails Showing. Click to Hide.

getakey

I think it means covered if it failed prior to recommended maintenance, but not covered if failed after not being replaced at recommended interval

tla11384

Good one. i'll ask about it. But it might be worth getting to fix that high pitch whine I get when driving on the highway

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

So much win in this thread. All we need is pics.