Info re UK warranty from 1 Feb - IMPORTANT - Page 3 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

baldy_bonce · 27th January 2006, 20:49

Hi guys, long time no speak... this warranty shake up is not good.
Mine runs out in June 07 so a long time to wait

alantd · 27th January 2006, 21:04

Break caliper seized, wrecking a set of front disks and pads.

£800 from Munich Legends to replace the lot - including the caliper.

Warranty Company (Auto Protect) say that it "isn't a mechanical failure as seizure is something that happens over time" so they won't cover it!

They're also dragging their heels over a replacement instrument binnacle with faulty pixels.

Rubbish I'd say and I'm signed up to them for 3 years!

Edit: Car only has 20K miles!

Rampage · 27th January 2006, 22:22

Expires: June 12th (ish) '06

Def interested....

I'd be looking for complete drive train, aircon, electrics (inc mirrors, dash, nav etc) and mechanical items such as the sunroof. Can't think of anything else that would scare me to replace that I haven't already...

Cheers
-Steve

sumo69 · 29th January 2006, 12:03

I can't figure how to update list of expiry dates!!

Anyhow, mine is due 11 April 2006.

Re wish list - comprehensive engine cover (inc VANOS and MAFS), drivetrain, catalyst failure, all electrics(incl seat motors),dashboard/SATNAV/TV ,Aircon and Xenon headlights!

Also, what will their position be re modified vehicles?

What max single and annual claim limit will there be??

My 2p worth!

Sumo

cableguy · 29th January 2006, 12:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by sumo69

I can't figure how to update list of expiry dates!!

Anyhow, mine is due 11 April 2006.

Sumo

Cut & Paste is the easiest option.

Welsh :
cable guy : 21st July 2006
286 bhp :
sumo 69 : 11th April 2006
Tin : 31st March 2006
Rampage : 12th June 2006
Manx M5 :
Evil Vanos :
gmajor:
maxm5: Nov'06
david s ? :

C.

welsh_willo · 29th January 2006, 16:33

Welsh : end of April 2006
cable guy : 21st July 2006
286 bhp :
sumo 69 : 11th April 2006
Tin : 31st March 2006
Rampage : 12th June 2006
Manx M5 :
Evil Vanos : asap : no bmw warranty
gmajor:
maxm5: Nov'06
david s ? :

Tin your up first it seems : we need 10 cars to get a better deal

please see list options this is £827 for 12 months 80k 6 year old car

can you all vote for core and extended req. put stars as value rating 5 is max

Component Cover -Component Cover - The following components are covered against Mechanical Breakdown (as defined elsewhere in this document) of those items listed below. Please note that parts not listed are specifically excluded.

ENGINE

All components contained within the cylinder block and head including pistons, rings, crankshaft, big end bearings, manifolds, rocker assembly, timing chains, timing gears, distributor drive.

TURBO UNIT

All components including inlet and exhaust turbine shafts, bearings, bushes, wastegate devices. Turbo cover ceases at 7 years or 80,000 miles (whichever comes sooner}

GEARBOX

All components contained within either manual or automatic transmissions including gears, bearings, clutches.

CLUTCH

All components including clutch plate, clutch cover, thrust bearing and or release bearing. Limited to one clutch repair during the warranty duration.

DIFFERENTIAL

All components including gears, pinions, bearings, shafts

DRIVE SHAFTS

All components including propshaft, drive shafts, C.V. joints, couplings.

BRAKES

All components including servo units, cylinders, valves.

STEERING

All components on steering systems including power steering units, rams, pumps, reservoirs, steering box.

SUSPENSION

All components including control arms, bushings, ball joints, pins.

BEARINGS

All components including wheel bearings, seals, hubs, flanges, where mechanical breakdown has occurred causing sudden stoppage of their function.

COOLING SYSTEM

All components including radiator (excluding external damage), matrix, water pump, head gasket, thermostat.

VENTILATION

All components including heater assembly vents, tubes, controls. E.C.U. l All components including solid state control units, triggering units, distributor, coil.

ELECTRICS

All components including motors, solenoids, relays, alternator, starter motor, switches, computers.

FUEL SYSTEM

All components including fuel pump, carburettor, sender units, gauges, air flow meters, accumulator fuel distributor, regulators.

AIR CONDITIONING

All components including compressors, pumps, reservoirs.

LOCKS

All components including regulators, handles, locks, catches (excluding accidental damage).

SEALS

All major oil seals and gaskets.

CASINGS

Casings are covered if they have been damaged by any of the listed parts.

SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM

EXCLUSIONS

Cylinder head cracks, damage caused by frost, overheating or as a result of a lack of anti-freeze, all normal maintenance items such as but not limited to plugs, points, filters, breather valves, valve cover, gaskets, plus parts that require periodic replacement such as but not limited to high tension leads, rotor arms bulbs, ancillary belts, hoses, exhausts, tyres, fluids, batteries, in-car entertainment systems, alarms, immobilisers, normal wear items, non-manufacturer approved parts.

stevie53 · 29th January 2006, 17:42

welsh willo

I've just came across this thread and would be very interested about joining the group buy for the warranty, hope you don't mind but I've added my name name on at the end.

Welsh : end of April 2006
cable guy : 21st July 2006
286 bhp :
sumo 69 : 11th April 2006
Tin : 31st March 2006
Rampage : 12th June 2006
Manx M5 :
Evil Vanos : asap : no bmw warranty
gmajor:
maxm5: Nov'06
david s ? :
stevie53 : 25 Sept 2006

stevie

Craig T · 29th January 2006, 18:00

Hi

Just seen this thread and will also be interested.
Hope you don't mind, added myself to the list:

Welsh : end of April 2006
cable guy : 21st July 2006
286 bhp :
sumo 69 : 11th April 2006
Tin : 31st March 2006
Rampage : 12th June 2006
Manx M5 :
Evil Vanos : asap : no bmw warranty
gmajor:
maxm5: Nov'06
david s ? :
stevie53 : 25 Sept 2006
craig t: 23 Sept 2006

thanks.

Rampage · 29th January 2006, 18:06

Quote:

please see list options this is £827 for 12 months 80k 6 year old car

Does this mean the price is flexible based on mileage? Mine is only @ 53.5k (ish) and do less than 5k a year...

Interesting that under "SEALS" they state "All major seals & gaskets" and then in "EXCLUSIONS" gaskets are listed as being excluded? So would they include the head gasket or would it be down to how they feel on the day?

Is there an excess to pay?, a limit on cost per claim?, number of claims per year? Do they have agents they expect you to use for repairs rather than the stealer? What is there policy on mods?

And this statement concerns me "Please note that parts not listed are specifically excluded."

I'd want it as comprehensive as possible so 5 * for all the items excluding:

Quote:

TURBO UNIT

All components including inlet and exhaust turbine shafts, bearings, bushes, wastegate devices. Turbo cover ceases at 7 years or 80,000 miles (whichever comes sooner}

Obviously not an M5 specific warranty then... unless of course I have one fitted without knowing it

I'd prefer to see:

Covered:

Engine, drive train, electrics, aircon etc

Exclusions:

Minor items inc, service and general wear and teare items, tyres, petrol, blah blah blah

Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to be a party pooper, but before I commit I would want to read all the small print first. And to be honest you are only talking £200 less than BMW...

-Steve

welsh_willo · 29th January 2006, 19:09

steve re cost# not if your mileage is over 60k##

big problem is for those whose cars ar over the 60k limit

welsh