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Title: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2019, 12:43:05
The 2 year Jaguar approved warranty (which seems to cover most items) will finish in September.

Should I?

1....Purchase another warranty? Not sure how cost effective this would prove.

2....Sell the car and buy another Omega, or perhaps a fire-damaged Astra derv from a shady scouser?

3....Keep the car and hope for the best. No new warranty.

4....Sell the car and spend the money on loose women, drink and drugs.

5....Sell the car and donate the money to charity.

6....Any other option.
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 May 2019, 13:25:08
How much does the extended warranty cost  :-\
What warranty is Uncle Stemo the  shady scouser offering  :-\
Without this information , the only sensible option is 4  ::)
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Nick W on 19 May 2019, 13:30:25
Option 6: send the warranty cash to me, in the car and I'll spend it on drink.
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2019, 13:47:44
It seems to have spent more time in the Jaguar workshops having warranty work than sat on your crunchy drive M'lud?  :-\
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 19 May 2019, 14:00:38
Just stick to your ride on mower M'Lord :D :D ;)
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: SMD on 19 May 2019, 14:03:03
No. 5

To elevate your status among your peers you needs to do this.

Serious question, whats it worth?
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2019, 14:17:21
No. 5

To elevate your status among your peers you needs to do this.

Serious question, whats it worth?

It is depreciating like falling off a cliff. Dealers offer around £27-30,000 which is £10,000 less than I paid around 20 months ago.

New Ford Focus money.
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2019, 14:18:15
Option 6: send the warranty cash to me, in the car and I'll spend it on drink.

That would be Option number 4563, Nick. ;D
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2019, 14:20:09
How much does the extended warranty cost  :-\
What warranty is Uncle Stemo the  shady scouser offering  :-\
Without this information , the only sensible option is 4  ::)
Not sure.Probably around £1000 for another  2 years. Just a guess though.
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: SMD on 19 May 2019, 14:31:10
No. 5

To elevate your status among your peers you needs to do this.

Serious question, whats it worth?

It is depreciating like falling off a cliff. Dealers offer around £27-30,000 which is £10,000 less than I paid around 20 months ago.

New Ford Focus money.

Tough pill to swallow. Big car depreciation sucks. I was surprised to discover M3/C63 hold value better than M5/E63. I know I'm late to the party  :-[

Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2019, 15:31:22
£1000 for a car like mine, definitely not. £1000 for a car like yours, definitely. I would imagine that there could be some horrendously expensive repairs on the big cat, and £10 a week is well worth the peace of mind.
That's dependent on: The level of cover, and that it is actually £1000 which is your best guess.
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2019, 15:47:51
£1000 for a car like mine, definitely not. £1000 for a car like yours, definitely. I would imagine that there could be some horrendously expensive repairs on the big cat, and £10 a week is well worth the peace of mind.
That's dependent on: The level of cover, and that it is actually £1000 which is your best guess.

I would also need to read the small print.

Warranty companies tend to not cover the items that are most likely to go tits up. :(

Much like pet insurance. They will either run a mile or charge the Earth if you ask them to insure a shagged-out 10 year old mutt.




Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: terry paget on 19 May 2019, 16:02:18
All insurance is gambling against the odds. Option 3 wins.
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 May 2019, 16:11:44
All insurance is gambling against the odds. Option 3 wins.
AND spend the £1000 on loose women, drink and drugs

sounds like a plan Terry  :y
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2019, 16:37:36
All insurance is gambling against the odds. Option 3 wins.
AND spend the £1000 on loose women, drink and drugs

sounds like a plan Terry  :y

As a builder you should be getting plenty of bored housewives throwing themselves at you.

.........plus tea with 3 sugars and a chocolate biscuit. :y
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 May 2019, 17:22:23
All insurance is gambling against the odds. Option 3 wins.
AND spend the £1000 on loose women, drink and drugs

sounds like a plan Terry  :y

As a builder you should be getting plenty of bored housewives throwing themselves at you.

.........plus tea with 3 sugars and a chocolate biscuit. :y
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I don't drink Tea and don't have a sweet tooth Opti  ::)
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Varche on 19 May 2019, 18:11:08
At least you know the cars history, how it has been driven and maintaned.

If you are keeping it for ten years , I would take my chances. If two years I might be tempted with a new warranty.


At what stage with a new car do you stop using a dealer for the “ full service history” and start using a good independent?
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2019, 18:15:19

Much like pet insurance. They will either run a mile or charge the Earth if you ask them to insure a shagged-out 10 year old mutt.

I can't say I blame them for not wanting to insure your dog if you have been having sex with it!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2019, 19:00:47

Much like pet insurance. They will either run a mile or charge the Earth if you ask them to insure a shagged-out 10 year old mutt.

I can't say I blame them for not wanting to insure your dog if you have been having sex with it!  ::)  ;D

No worse than having sex with a 'Darzett Dog' in the back of a Marina. ;) :D
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 May 2019, 19:19:44
I would advise option five. The charity in most need of funds at the moment is Charitable Association for Schools and Housing. C.A.S.H. in short. Send the cheque to me and I will ensure it goes to the right place spend it on option 4.  :D
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2019, 19:29:24
I would advise option five. The charity in most need of funds at the moment is Charitable Association for Schools and Housing. C.A.S.H. in short. Send the cheque to me and I will ensure it goes to the right place spend it on option 4.  :D

Just like that STMO chappie, you are far too old to be boning nubile young totty while snorting white powder.

I'll send you enough money for a nice warm scarf and a tin of Ovaltine. :) ;) :D
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2019, 19:48:50
I would advise option five. The charity in most need of funds at the moment is Charitable Association for Schools and Housing. C.A.S.H. in short. Send the cheque to me and I will ensure it goes to the right place spend it on option 4.  :D

Just like that STMO chappie, you are far too old to be boning nubile young totty while snorting white powder.

I'll send you enough money for a nice warm scarf and a tin of Ovaltine. :) ;) :D
I can only wear cashmere, anything else brings me out in a rash. That'll be £1000 for the scarf, please, I'll let you off with the tin of ovaltine.
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 May 2019, 10:53:13
I would advise option five. The charity in most need of funds at the moment is Charitable Association for Schools and Housing. C.A.S.H. in short. Send the cheque to me and I will ensure it goes to the right place spend it on option 4.  :D

Just like that STMO chappie, you are far too old to be boning nubile young totty while snorting white powder.

I'll send you enough money for a nice warm scarf and a tin of Ovaltine. :) ;) :D
I can only wear cashmere, anything else brings me out in a rash. That'll be £1000 for the scarf, please, I'll let you off with the tin of ovaltine.


£1000.....consider it done. :y
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: STEMO on 20 May 2019, 11:33:47
I would advise option five. The charity in most need of funds at the moment is Charitable Association for Schools and Housing. C.A.S.H. in short. Send the cheque to me and I will ensure it goes to the right place spend it on option 4.  :D

Just like that STMO chappie, you are far too old to be boning nubile young totty while snorting white powder.

I'll send you enough money for a nice warm scarf and a tin of Ovaltine. :) ;) :D
I can only wear cashmere, anything else brings me out in a rash. That'll be £1000 for the scarf, please, I'll let you off with the tin of ovaltine.


£1000.....consider it done. :y
Tell yer what, mate, I don't feel the cold, so keep the grand and buy yourself a warranty with it  :y
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 May 2019, 12:31:36
I would advise option five. The charity in most need of funds at the moment is Charitable Association for Schools and Housing. C.A.S.H. in short. Send the cheque to me and I will ensure it goes to the right place spend it on option 4.  :D

Just like that STMO chappie, you are far too old to be boning nubile young totty while snorting white powder.

I'll send you enough money for a nice warm scarf and a tin of Ovaltine. :) ;) :D
I can only wear cashmere, anything else brings me out in a rash. That'll be £1000 for the scarf, please, I'll let you off with the tin of ovaltine.


£1000.....consider it done. :y
Tell yer what, mate, I don't feel the cold, so keep the grand and buy yourself a warranty with it  :y

Are you sure. £1000 is just loose change to me. Everyone knows I'm extremely wealthy. ::)
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 May 2019, 14:26:52
Just called Jaguar.

To extend the existing and very good Jaguar approved warranty for another year is £1039.

........or £103.90 a month by DD.

Good value?

Overpriced?
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: STEMO on 20 May 2019, 15:45:28
Just called Jaguar.

To extend the existing and very good Jaguar approved warranty for another year is £1039.

........or £103.90 a month by DD.

Good value?

Overpriced?
Only you can answer that. The law of sod says that, if you buy it, your car will be faultless over the next year. Whereas, if you don't.............
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 May 2019, 16:04:10
Just called Jaguar.

To extend the existing and very good Jaguar approved warranty for another year is £1039.

........or £103.90 a month by DD.

Good value?

Overpriced?
Only you can answer that. The law of sod says that, if you buy it, your car will be faultless over the next year. Whereas, if you don't.............

I was hoping that £1000 would secure 2 years of warranty. Apparently not. :-\

But yes, your appraisal of what will happen if I buy, or don't buy, is 100% correct.

Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 May 2019, 18:06:49
Have you compared that with other warranties available M'lud?  ???

Warrantywize etc?  :-\

Which is the one promoted by Quentin Wilson?  ???  I'm sure that would be fine.  ::)
Title: Re: Tata warranty dilemma?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 May 2019, 20:12:15
Have you compared that with other warranties available M'lud?  ???

Warrantywize etc?  :-\

Which is the one promoted by Quentin Wilson?  ???  I'm sure that would be fine.  ::)

I shall investigate. :y