NorCalLeafOwner
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I ran a search on this forum for answers to my question about this topic and found three posts, none of which covered my questions.
I recently purchased my second used Leaf, a 2015 SL. The previous owner had an extended Gold Preferred (RC) Security+Plus warranty that will run out in 2022 (mileage is not an issue). The warranty is transferrable to me by putting together a packet of information and mailing it to Nissan with a $50 transfer fee.
The issue with this warranty, similarly with most extended warranties, is that it only covers repairs due to "Mechanical Breakdown" which is defined as "the inability of a covered part(s) to perform the function(s) for which it was designed, due to MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN due solely to defects in Nissan materials or faulty workmanship for which Nissan is responsible." Normal wear and tear are excluded.
In addition, all Scheduled Maintenance as defined by the Owner's Manual must be performed and all records must be presented to the dealer for a repair claim to be honored.
The previous owner was upfront and told me that she wasn't sure if transferring the warranty and paying the $50 fee was even worth it because she had tried to get stuff fixed under it and had never been successful. The most recent repair event being the dealer refusing warranty coverage on a cracked washer reservoir.
I hate throwing $50 down a rat hole and sending Nissan a bunch of stuff to get the warranty transferred if it is not really worth it. No way am I going to take my car into a dealer for their "standard scheduled maintenance."
So, opinions on whether transferring the warranty is worth it?
I recently purchased my second used Leaf, a 2015 SL. The previous owner had an extended Gold Preferred (RC) Security+Plus warranty that will run out in 2022 (mileage is not an issue). The warranty is transferrable to me by putting together a packet of information and mailing it to Nissan with a $50 transfer fee.
The issue with this warranty, similarly with most extended warranties, is that it only covers repairs due to "Mechanical Breakdown" which is defined as "the inability of a covered part(s) to perform the function(s) for which it was designed, due to MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN due solely to defects in Nissan materials or faulty workmanship for which Nissan is responsible." Normal wear and tear are excluded.
In addition, all Scheduled Maintenance as defined by the Owner's Manual must be performed and all records must be presented to the dealer for a repair claim to be honored.
The previous owner was upfront and told me that she wasn't sure if transferring the warranty and paying the $50 fee was even worth it because she had tried to get stuff fixed under it and had never been successful. The most recent repair event being the dealer refusing warranty coverage on a cracked washer reservoir.
I hate throwing $50 down a rat hole and sending Nissan a bunch of stuff to get the warranty transferred if it is not really worth it. No way am I going to take my car into a dealer for their "standard scheduled maintenance."
So, opinions on whether transferring the warranty is worth it?