Extended Warranty - yes or no?
06-15-2023, 08:18 PM
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According to the policy, GEICO will pay the repair facility directly for covered claims, and you can choose any licensed shop, including a dealer. All you need to do is call GEICO before the repair. then geico examiner will determine if a physical inspection of the vehicle is necessary.
And I think the major benefit of mechanical breakdown insurance is that it covers all parts and systems, not just the specific list of items covered by AcuraCare.
And I think the major benefit of mechanical breakdown insurance is that it covers all parts and systems, not just the specific list of items covered by AcuraCare.
Bring/tow your car in - have diagnosis done and find out cost. At this point you are on the hook for x hours of labor for diagnostic time. Contact GEICO and GEICO will determine if a physical inspection in necessary. Wait who knows how long for a determination. Say the repair is authorized without physical examination - my guess is the Dealer is not going to let the vehicle leave without payment. If a physical examination is needed, your car sits while you wait.
I'm not saying it won't work or is a good or bad policy (may even be better coverage as you eluded to) - just saying AcuraCare is so much easier that's all.
06-15-2023, 08:27 PM
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Understood, but there is time, effort and energy expended in doing so.
Bring/tow your car in - have diagnosis done and find out cost. At this point you are on the hook for x hours of labor for diagnostic time. Contact GEICO and GEICO will determine if a physical inspection in necessary. Wait who knows how long for a determination. Say the repair is authorized without physical examination - my guess is the Dealer is not going to let the vehicle leave without payment. If a physical examination is needed, your car sits while you wait.
I'm not saying it won't work or is a good or bad policy (may even be better coverage as you eluded to) - just saying AcuraCare is so much easier that's all.
Bring/tow your car in - have diagnosis done and find out cost. At this point you are on the hook for x hours of labor for diagnostic time. Contact GEICO and GEICO will determine if a physical inspection in necessary. Wait who knows how long for a determination. Say the repair is authorized without physical examination - my guess is the Dealer is not going to let the vehicle leave without payment. If a physical examination is needed, your car sits while you wait.
I'm not saying it won't work or is a good or bad policy (may even be better coverage as you eluded to) - just saying AcuraCare is so much easier that's all.
I agree with you. I did buy the HondaCare for my Honda Pilot, but Honda/Acura vehicles are so reliable that I haven't had any opportunity to use my HondaCare within the 8-year/120,000-mile coverage. So, I'm trying a different approach with my RDX.
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06-15-2023, 08:38 PM
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06-16-2023, 08:58 AM
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07-28-2023, 08:11 AM
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We had an AcuraCare extended warranty on our 07 MDX and we made out as we had some expensive repairs. We also had an AcuraCare warranty on my 08 TL-S and never used it. Insurance - you only need it when you need it.
I have not personally used him but others have raved about Bob Leab @ Hyannis Honda for OEM service contract pricing. I just found this link looking for his name - https://hyannishondaservicecontracts.com/contact.php
As already mentioned some folks have been happy Curryacuracare.com as well.
I have not personally used him but others have raved about Bob Leab @ Hyannis Honda for OEM service contract pricing. I just found this link looking for his name - https://hyannishondaservicecontracts.com/contact.php
As already mentioned some folks have been happy Curryacuracare.com as well.
I got quotes from Curry and Hyannis for my new 23 RDX and Hyannis was about $100 cheaper for the D80 plan (8 years, 100k, no deductible).
Having just had a car with almost $7,000 transmission repair at 44k I am definitely considering AcuraCare for my new ride 😊
07-28-2023, 09:23 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions!
I got quotes from Curry and Hyannis for my new 23 RDX and Hyannis was about $100 cheaper for the D80 plan (8 years, 100k, no deductible).
Having just had a car with almost $7,000 transmission repair at 44k I am definitely considering AcuraCare for my new ride 😊
I got quotes from Curry and Hyannis for my new 23 RDX and Hyannis was about $100 cheaper for the D80 plan (8 years, 100k, no deductible).
Having just had a car with almost $7,000 transmission repair at 44k I am definitely considering AcuraCare for my new ride 😊
What vehicle did you have a $7K transmission repair done on? At 44K on the odometer, I'm surprised it wasn't covered under the powertrain warranty. I believe (not positive) many manufacturers cover to 100K nowadays, no??
07-28-2023, 12:29 PM
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I pick it up tomorrow.
07-28-2023, 03:05 PM
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It is the 2018 Murano I drive now. I was really lucky that this happened with just under 2 months left on the powertrain warranty~! The CVT is definitely a weak point in the Nissan and the problem is they do not repair them - just replace them. So, took a month to get a new one. I have heard of people going through two CVTs in under 70k, so not really wanting to take the risk long-term... Also, it was a great excuse to trade it in (and up) for the new RDX.
I pick it up tomorrow.
I pick it up tomorrow.
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07-28-2023, 04:21 PM
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It is the 2018 Murano I drive now. I was really lucky that this happened with just under 2 months left on the powertrain warranty~! The CVT is definitely a weak point in the Nissan and the problem is they do not repair them - just replace them. So, took a month to get a new one. I have heard of people going through two CVTs in under 70k, so not really wanting to take the risk long-term... Also, it was a great excuse to trade it in (and up) for the new RDX.
I pick it up tomorrow.
I pick it up tomorrow.
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