Member Since: 13 Apr 2015
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 108
What is betterment and is it good or bad that it has been taken away?
Can I clarify that you got a better deal on the phone?
I have this conversation to come shortly....Better to be late in this world than early in the next.
8th Jul 2018 9:17 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26774
Betterment is the requirement that you have to pay a contribution to the claim to represent the increase in value to your car if a new part is fitted to replace an old broken or worn out part.
Warranty Direct can remove this clause, which is a good thing considering the cost of parts on a Discovery.
Removing the betterment clause is a good thing, although it could raise the cost of the policy a little.
8th Jul 2018 9:38 pm
Mattt
Member Since: 19 Jul 2012
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 97
No such thing anymore, only a % contribution you set yourself
8th Jul 2018 9:42 pm
Laird Lugton
Member Since: 13 Apr 2015
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 108
Many thanks for clarifying betterment Better to be late in this world than early in the next.
8th Jul 2018 10:08 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6403
do you guys on WD service their cars with fanchised dealers or any LR garage? any tips and tricks to make life with that company easier?
Greg
23rd Jul 2018 1:28 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26774
In my case, both! I have ‘main dealer’ cover on my WD policy, but have had servicing done, and a brake calliper replaced at an independent garage because I could not get it booked into main dealer for over 6 weeks!
Local Indy usually gets jobs into workshop within a few days.
Last service was Main dealer, and the power steering was repaired by main dealer also.
Only difference to me is that I get cake and coffee at M.D, and the car gets cleaned!
23rd Jul 2018 1:33 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6403
I do not drink coffee do not like car being cleaned at MD cos it is waisted time and if it does not matter to WD where it is serviced i am appy chappy
I am also alergic to main dealers
23rd Jul 2018 1:36 pm
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2083
Just had new rear Diff fitted at Listers, paid for ( in part) by WD. Its a 2005 D3 147K miles. I had to pay 50% of material cost but still well in pocket .
1st Aug 2018 3:18 pm
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 1683
Just renewed my policy with WD - MY 10 and 107k miles. Because of the age and mileage, they won't cover air con and suspension now. But quote is £600, and still with betterment removed.
Sounds like an OK deal - only hesitation is that MotorEasy are offering complete cover for £150 more. But I've read some horror stories about ME.
Anyone any thoughts?
9th Aug 2018 2:15 pm
KenR
Member Since: 17 Jan 2010
Location: Argyll Scotland
Posts: 331
Motor Easy are not covered by the ombudsman, in any dispute their MD has the final say!
9th Aug 2018 4:48 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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Scott #55 wrote:
Just renewed my policy with WD - MY 10 and 107k miles. Because of the age and mileage, they won't cover air con and suspension now. But quote is £600, and still with betterment removed?
I recently tried again for a quote under their new system and it was not far off treble what I’m paying, MY11 & 60 - 70k, was £5,000 for 3 years. Interesting to see more reasonable prices. No way am I paying £5k for 3 years, nor am I going to run her without a warranty. If I can’t get similar it’s change of brand for me.
PS Scott, was that under their old system, going down from Extra Care to Major Care?
9th Aug 2018 4:55 pm
Ali1971
Member Since: 13 Jun 2016
Location: Dalgety Bay
Posts: 817
Currently running with no warranty . However will be looking to put something on it ASAP .
9th Aug 2018 4:56 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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I think of it along these lines. My car is worth ~£18k, if the crank lets go it’s worth ~£5k instantly. I don’t want to have to either bridge that gap or strip another Disco.
9th Aug 2018 5:06 pm
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 1683
DSL wrote:
Scott #55 wrote:
Just renewed my policy with WD - MY 10 and 107k miles. Because of the age and mileage, they won't cover air con and suspension now. But quote is £600, and still with betterment removed?
I recently tried again for a quote under their new system and it was not far off treble what I’m paying, MY11 & 60 - 70k, was £5,000 for 3 years. Interesting to see more reasonable prices. No way am I paying £5k for 3 years, nor am I going to run her without a warranty. If I can’t get similar it’s change of brand for me.
PS Scott, was that under their old system, going down from Extra Care to Major Care?
Going from Extra Care to ....erm.... something else not quite as good, but cheaper. Can’t get Extra Care due to age and mileage (car, not me). Can’t be more specific as I did all my personal admin at work and I am at home now.
9th Aug 2018 9:36 pm
Bazza.
Member Since: 06 Jul 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 332
Ali1971 wrote:
Currently running with no warranty . However will be looking to put something on it ASAP .
Same here, lot's of horror story's about LR repair costs but the warranty company's seem eager to sell £600-1,200.00/year policy's. There's no way they are taking a loss.
If your going to have an out of Mnf Warranty LR in your life over the next 10 years is it worth £12,000.00 for a warranty that you are going to have to argue with? and of course the High price of dealership servicing as opposed to a local LR expert. Total extra cost could be £20,000.00. Or maybe pay the extra up front (or on the tick) and get a LR still in Mnf warranty? Mind you, devaluation will get you there.
I guess it comes down to . "Do you feel lucky"? .......well, do Ya?Disco 4 2012
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. However will be looking to put something on it ASAP .
