Aftermarket warranty vs rod bearing service

sergbaja5t · 10-03-2018, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Motor replaced, due to failing rod shells? Did a separate post with a few more details mate?

Nope. Engine locked up on rural rd in Arkansas. Dyno'ed weeks before, ran perfect! No sounds no warning!

cjm41 · 10-03-2018, 06:55 AM

Guys with the warranties: does the warranty force you to do thing like an engine replacement at Bob's Discount Tire and Muffler?

I've heard on top of being difficult to deal with, they tell you where to bring the car and it's not always a shop that comes across as qualified to be working on cars that aren't Kias or Hyundais.

That was the deterrent for me with a 3rd party warranty. I'd rather pay for rod bearings to be done now at a euro/performance shop than wait until my engine goes and have some guy that got his ASE certification 6 days ago putting an engine in the car I intend to keep indefinitely.

So... what's been people's experiences with warranty shops, or the ability to request a shop with your warranty company?

Iyzmi · 10-03-2018, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cjm41

Guys with the warranties: does the warranty force you to do thing like an engine replacement at Bob's Discount Tire and Muffler?

I've heard on top of being difficult to deal with, they tell you where to bring the car and it's not always a shop that comes across as qualified to be working on cars that aren't Kias or Hyundais.

That was the deterrent for me with a 3rd party warranty. I'd rather pay for rod bearings to be done now at a euro/performance shop than wait until my engine goes and have some guy that got his ASE certification 6 days ago putting an engine in the car I intend to keep indefinitely.

So... what's been people's experiences with warranty shops, or the ability to request a shop with your warranty company?

All of my work has been done at the BMW dealer. The service adviser works with the warranty company, I don't even talk to them. I just pay my $250 deductible when I pick up the car. Very easy, no hassle.

Dyrstr8s · 10-03-2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Iyzmi

All of my work has been done at the BMW dealer. The service adviser works with the warranty company, I don't even talk to them. I just pay my $250 deductible when I pick up the car. Very easy, no hassle.

Same here. Just got new valve cover gaskets and a differential seal for the $200 deductible. My warranty is through Ally.

cjm41 · 10-03-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Iyzmi

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Originally Posted by cjm41

Guys with the warranties: does the warranty force you to do thing like an engine replacement at Bob's Discount Tire and Muffler?

I've heard on top of being difficult to deal with, they tell you where to bring the car and it's not always a shop that comes across as qualified to be working on cars that aren't Kias or Hyundais.

That was the deterrent for me with a 3rd party warranty. I'd rather pay for rod bearings to be done now at a euro/performance shop than wait until my engine goes and have some guy that got his ASE certification 6 days ago putting an engine in the car I intend to keep indefinitely.

So... what's been people's experiences with warranty shops, or the ability to request a shop with your warranty company?

All of my work has been done at the BMW dealer. The service adviser works with the warranty company, I don't even talk to them. I just pay my $250 deductible when I pick up the car. Very easy, no hassle.

That's good news for warranty work. Now I'm second guessing not having purchased a warranty 9 days ago. Good to know for the future.

osukf09 · 10-03-2018, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyrstr8s

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Originally Posted by Iyzmi

All of my work has been done at the BMW dealer. The service adviser works with the warranty company, I don't even talk to them. I just pay my $250 deductible when I pick up the car. Very easy, no hassle.

Same here. Just got new valve cover gaskets and a differential seal for the $200 deductible. My warranty is through Ally.

Ditto. Have done evaporator replacement ($4k+ cost) and valve cover gaskets, work done at BMW dealer and only paid my deductible. No hassle or dealing with warranty company. Easy and straightforward. Fidelity warranty

Aries326 · 10-04-2018, 03:17 PM

Great thread. I ran into it as I googled whether or not I should pick up warranty. I'm so glad I purchased the warranty. I just bought this M3 this AM.

Hey, check out this car I found on Cars.com: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...ff=share_other

osukf09 · 10-04-2018, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Aries326

Great thread. I ran into it as I googled whether or not I should pick up warranty. I'm so glad I purchased the warranty. I just bought this M3 this AM.

Hey, check out this car I found on Cars.com: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...ff=share_other

Congrats! Looks like a clean '13

BimmerRules! · 10-05-2018, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Aries326

Great thread. I ran into it as I googled whether or not I should pick up warranty. I'm so glad I purchased the warranty. I just bought this M3 this AM.

Hey, check out this car I found on Cars.com: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...ff=share_other

congrats!

What warranty company did you go with?

Aries326 · 10-07-2018, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerRules!

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Originally Posted by Aries326

Great thread. I ran into it as I googled whether or not I should pick up warranty. I'm so glad I purchased the warranty. I just bought this M3 this AM.

Hey, check out this car I found on Cars.com: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...ff=share_other

congrats!

What warranty company did you go with?

I just went with whatever the Mercedes dealership had.

pcohen15 · 10-08-2018, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Iyzmi

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Originally Posted by cjm41

Guys with the warranties: does the warranty force you to do thing like an engine replacement at Bob's Discount Tire and Muffler?

I've heard on top of being difficult to deal with, they tell you where to bring the car and it's not always a shop that comes across as qualified to be working on cars that aren't Kias or Hyundais.

That was the deterrent for me with a 3rd party warranty. I'd rather pay for rod bearings to be done now at a euro/performance shop than wait until my engine goes and have some guy that got his ASE certification 6 days ago putting an engine in the car I intend to keep indefinitely.

So... what's been people's experiences with warranty shops, or the ability to request a shop with your warranty company?

All of my work has been done at the BMW dealer. The service adviser works with the warranty company, I don't even talk to them. I just pay my $250 deductible when I pick up the car. Very easy, no hassle.

This for me as well ^

sergbaja5t · 10-10-2018, 07:34 AM

Same as well. Paid the deductible and out the door.

erikgara · 06-07-2019, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sergbaja5t

Same as well. Paid the deductible and out the door.

Hi, I know it’s kind of an old post but, what kind of Ally or Fidelity warranty do you have? I’m looking into getting one thanks for your help

osukf09 · 07-14-2019, 11:51 AM

I have the fidelity silver 4 year 48k miles with a $250 deductible.

Would have gone gold or platinum but the cost didn't make sense for me. Silver has been great.

Ab28 · 07-15-2019, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nrubenstein

Outside of creampuff cars, I really doubt that this makes a difference.

Agreed

Given the problems with the S65 I think I'd also pay more for a car with a replaced engine.

Normally I wouldn't even consider that, but after having two of them and knowing their faults, I see it as a positive.

Otherwise it could just be a matter of time before it's You who is doing the replacing.

Mr. M3 · 08-07-2019, 12:17 PM

fidelity platinum warranty covered me through my bmw dealership with repairs well above the price. Funny thing is I got the warranty out of state at another dealership since CA dealerships wanted more than double in terms of pricing. Most likely will change rod bearings once warranty is expired though.

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cjm41 Lieutenant 753 Rep 498 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [0.00] 2014 Land Rover LR4 [0.00]	Guys with the warranties: does the warranty force you to do thing like an engine replacement at Bob's Discount Tire and Muffler? I've heard on top of being difficult to deal with, they tell you where to bring the car and it's not always a shop that comes across as qualified to be working on cars that aren't Kias or Hyundais. That was the deterrent for me with a 3rd party warranty. I'd rather pay for rod bearings to be done now at a euro/performance shop than wait until my engine goes and have some guy that got his ASE certification 6 days ago putting an engine in the car I intend to keep indefinitely. So... what's been people's experiences with warranty shops, or the ability to request a shop with your warranty company? __________________ 2010 E92 M3 // IG: @commuter_blue
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sergbaja5t Private First Class 62 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2011 E92-M3 Comp Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Same as well. Paid the deductible and out the door.
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osukf09 First Lieutenant 64 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	I have the fidelity silver 4 year 48k miles with a $250 deductible. Would have gone gold or platinum but the cost didn't make sense for me. Silver has been great.
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Mr. M3 Private First Class 11 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	fidelity platinum warranty covered me through my bmw dealership with repairs well above the price. Funny thing is I got the warranty out of state at another dealership since CA dealerships wanted more than double in terms of pricing. Most likely will change rod bearings once warranty is expired though.
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