cchristian6
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Hello everyone,
I just bought a new 2017 Civic Hatchback EX-L to replace my 2002 Civic. The hatchback is fantastic by the way, if anyone is thinking of buying one. Before I went to the dealer i did some research on average civic repair costs and decided that if I could get a 7-8 year warranty for ~$1000 I would go ahead and buy it. After haggling with the finance guy i ended up buying a 7yr/70k mile warranty for $1200 with a 50$ deductible (he initially quoted $2,500). The warranty is cancel-able within 30 days for a full refund, so I am now trying to decide whether it is worth the money, or not. It seems to have a lot of excluded items, but the most important parts (engine, trans, infotainment, etc) appears to be covered.
I'll post some more detailed information about the warranty below, but in general I am looking for advice on whether I should keep it or cancel it, and why. I dont know alot about the mechanics of newer cars, so I am not sure if what is actually covered is worth it. Any help is much appreciated.
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I just bought a new 2017 Civic Hatchback EX-L to replace my 2002 Civic. The hatchback is fantastic by the way, if anyone is thinking of buying one. Before I went to the dealer i did some research on average civic repair costs and decided that if I could get a 7-8 year warranty for ~$1000 I would go ahead and buy it. After haggling with the finance guy i ended up buying a 7yr/70k mile warranty for $1200 with a 50$ deductible (he initially quoted $2,500). The warranty is cancel-able within 30 days for a full refund, so I am now trying to decide whether it is worth the money, or not. It seems to have a lot of excluded items, but the most important parts (engine, trans, infotainment, etc) appears to be covered.
I'll post some more detailed information about the warranty below, but in general I am looking for advice on whether I should keep it or cancel it, and why. I dont know alot about the mechanics of newer cars, so I am not sure if what is actually covered is worth it. Any help is much appreciated.
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- The company is called Ethos Administrative Services
- Supposedly any certified Honda dealer will honor the warranty, not just the place I bought it.
- My obligations (per the contract) are to do regular maintenance, check fluid levels, etc.
- Their obligations are to "pay me or the repairer, for repair or replacement of covered parts.The replacement parts can be new, used, or remanufactured parts."
- Policy covers all items except the following:
- Paint/carpet
- Trim
- Air bags
- Moldings/Bumpers
- Upholstery
- Exhaust system and catalytic converter
- Brake rotors and drums
- Batteries
- Frame or structural separation
- Belts
- Coolant/heater/vacuum hoses
- Distributor cap
- Lenses
- Light bulbs
- Struts/shock absorbers
- Weather stripping
- Body panels
- Thermostat
- Glass
- Tires and wheels
- Battery cables
- Spark plug wires
- Physical damage
- Normal fluid/oil/lubricant seepage
- Manual/hydraulic clutch system
- CV Joint boots
- All maintenance and service items.
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