Choice of warranty on used car

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Mon 7 Jun 2010 22:39
Choice of warranty on used car - hcm

I've just bought an approved Toyota from a dealer who is part of the Arnold Clark group. I've been offered a choice of two warranties: either a one year Toyota or a one year Arnold Clark warranty.

To slightly confuse things with the latter option I have the option of extending it to two years for an extra £100.

I'm waiting to get a booklet explaining what is/isn't covered on the Clark option and will contact Toyota for something similar. In the meantime does anyone have any thoughts on which is the best option?

Thanks

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Tue 8 Jun 2010 09:59
Choice of warranty on used car - b308

Without seeing the wordings and comparing them I don't feel we can answer that one!

I take it its over 3 years old? Otherwise it would be covered by the Toyota warranty anyhow (if UK based)...

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Tue 8 Jun 2010 10:08
Choice of warranty on used car - hcm

Yes - it's over three years old.

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Tue 8 Jun 2010 10:28
Choice of warranty on used car - b308

Then all you can do is compare them.

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Tue 8 Jun 2010 11:35
Choice of warranty on used car - hcm

Yes - that thought had crossed my mind.

I asked in case there was someone on this forum who knew as I don't have that long to decide.

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Tue 8 Jun 2010 15:51
Choice of warranty on used car - Mapmaker

Or you could go for a third party warranty with Warranty Direct or similar.

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Tue 8 Jun 2010 18:40
Choice of warranty on used car - bonzo dog

A 12 month Toyota Approved waranty forms part of the Toyota Approved program so the car should be supplied with one of these. See www.toyota.co.uk "menu"; "used cars" . If AC is offering you a choice, then you would need to compare parts cover, claim limit, labour charges, XS. etc

Good reading!

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Tue 8 Jun 2010 18:44
Choice of warranty on used car - bonzo dog

And check is Recovery / Assistance part of the AC warranty

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Tue 8 Jun 2010 23:12
Choice of warranty on used car - hcm

Thanks for replies - will check them both closely

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