Huggs153
Member Since: 15 Nov 2012
Location: Surrey
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Hi
Has anyone taken their warranty out with Warranty Direct. More specifically their Secure Care Lite cover? I have had a low quote which appears to cover the major reported breakdown issues with our beloved D3's. Just after any current users to confirm their findings as to the cover on offer?  Huggs.
D3 - MY 2005
D4 XS (sold)
D3 HSE(SOLD)
side steps, EGR blanked,3 flash +Clock Move
D4 HSE 2015 (sold)
Current D3 As it comes...
Ex Hampshire & Berkshire 4X4 Responder
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 15th Jan 2013 1:56 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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I had WD cover, I have declined their offer of renewal this year because they turned down what I considered to be a valid claim.
I paid extra for emission cover, which I presumed covered EGR valves. However it won't pay out if the EGR valves have got a carbon build up on them, which in a diesel engine is as sure as the sun rises in the morning!
This has happened to many people. So on that basis, I only got paid out for 1 wheel bearing in the year, so was out of pocket.
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| 15th Jan 2013 2:12 pm |
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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Just having transfer box output seal done c/o WD. No idea what it is but it's leaking oil in the true LR tradition. 
Also having rear discs & pads, RL caliper and rear drop link thingies done. It's an expensive week, again. 
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| 15th Jan 2013 2:16 pm |
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Huggs153
Member Since: 15 Nov 2012
Location: Surrey
Posts: 192
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Gareth
I have had a call from their sales team and I asked the question about the blanking off, the telly sale guy checked with his "supervisor" and it would not affect the cover on ofer. And at £135 for 12 months cover I am tempted...
Any ideas? Huggs.
D3 - MY 2005
D4 XS (sold)
D3 HSE(SOLD)
side steps, EGR blanked,3 flash +Clock Move
D4 HSE 2015 (sold)
Current D3 As it comes...
Ex Hampshire & Berkshire 4X4 Responder
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| 15th Jan 2013 2:20 pm |
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Mr Kington
Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Scottish Borders
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Gareth how else can an EGR fail ? isnt that what they are designed to do so by nature will have carbon deposits on them ? I havent blanked mine off as I thought I would be covered if needed.
How far did you escalate it ?
re is it worth getting warranyt, it just depends on what piece of mind you are after. If a turbo goes then it will be an expensive fix. Having WD is some hope that they will pick up the greater side of the cost.
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| 15th Jan 2013 2:45 pm |
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pcregeen
Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
Location: Huddersfield
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I had my EGRS replaced on my RRS by WD two years ago. However, i had specifically asked for them to be mentioned on my policy document at purchase as included as it was all a bit wooly
Pete
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| 15th Jan 2013 4:24 pm |
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Mr Kington
Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Scottish Borders
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Pete I mailed them today to get some clarification on what the mean by EGR being covered. Will save any response I get. I hope mine dont go but it will be typical if they did.
Alan i would suggest if you do do it, dont do the policy you mention. It is that price for a reason and I think there are a number of factors for it to kick in. I.e the car needs to be recovered only, something has to go bang before it is covered. I am also not sure it covers wear or tear ? If you read the policy up (extra care policy) it does seem quite thorough but it costs £500 a year depending on your car and how well you negotiate.
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| 15th Jan 2013 4:29 pm |
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Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
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Warranty Direct have two main cover levels, if you have the cheap one then they state what is covered the rest isn't, if you have the extra care they state what is not and everything else is plus it includes wear and tear, so EGR would be covered under the extra care warranty. People just state Warranty Direct and don't state what cover they have, that is misleading and can confuse people as the level of cover is a massive difference, you get what you pay for so always ask someone what level of cover they have, because with the cover the OP mentions that is yet another level (but I don't know about that level so can't comment)
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| 15th Jan 2013 5:13 pm |
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countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
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EGR are not covered if there is carbon build up. They maybe covered as a item on certain policies, but there is a caveat that excludes failure by carbon build up of any component. The issue is showing what caused the failure of course.
It is similar to caliber failure, sometimes they claim it is water ingress and refuse to pay.
They are a pretty fair company in my opinion with 95% of the claims.
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| 16th Jan 2013 7:59 am |
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Curly
Member Since: 30 Sep 2011
Location: suffolk
Posts: 687
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1st claim for me on wed as she had a service indie found a couple of worn steering joints, rang WD yes ok'd it for £152. My excess is £50. Me thinking well its £102 I havent got to pay happy days. Oh no I get a text from WD Saying I have to pay 30% as well as my excess, I cant remember that being read out to me on the phone and its not on my docs either ? Anyone else had this. Thanks
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| 17th Jan 2013 9:02 pm |
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Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
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That's betterment, on all policies of vehicles over 7yrs old I think it is, you can negotiate this off when you take it out, but if you didn't too late I'm afraid
Their site is very clear with everything you need to know in order to choose your level of cover e.g. Luxury care, Extra care e.t.c. Here is their section on wear & tear http://www.warrantydirect.co.uk/wear.html
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| 17th Jan 2013 9:07 pm |
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MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
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Curly that sounds a bit fly to me. If it's not on your documents and it wasn't explained then I wouldn't be happy 30% along with the excess  is it really worth it? Why not bank the money every month and take your chances?
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| 17th Jan 2013 9:19 pm |
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Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
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Trust me it WILL be on the documents  It's plastered all over their web site, so why would they hide it? plus it has been discussed numerous times on here  that's where I learnt about others getting betterment taken off their policies
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| 17th Jan 2013 9:23 pm |
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73086
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Yep, No Betterment. Saved me a small fortune. 
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| 17th Jan 2013 9:52 pm |
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disco3wannabe
Member Since: 12 Jun 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 360
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WD authorised a claim for my EGR valve today after initially refusing due to carbon build up. It took the LR Main Dealer independent report stating not due to xs carbon and a complaint raised by me but they changed their mind and now authorised.
I did seek advice from Financial Ombudsman and as dealer were of the belief not carbon build up they agreed that I would have a strong claim to seek the costs. As it turns out, WD also realised this and hence changed their minds. Jus send off docs tomorrow and wait for cheque now
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| 17th Jan 2013 10:00 pm |
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