I purchased an extended warranty package. It cost me about $800 w/zero deductable, to 100k miles.
I suggest the following:
Search the greenhybrid.com threads for other purchasers of this extended warranty.
Shop around. You don't have to buy it from the dealer you purchased the car from.
Once you find the best price, challenge the dealer that you purchased the car from (the one soliciting you) to match the best price.
Buy the one with the lowest cost.
For $800, I compared this to having one "major" failure during the 36k-100k mile time period. So if I have one failure, it pays for itself. Not a bad break even point. If it doesn't fail during that time period, I can count myself as lucky.
To date, by HCH '04 MT has 58k miles in just under two years. My only maintenance has been oil, oil filters, air filter, and pollen filters. I have had a couple of encounters with deer, but other than a couple of bumps and bruises, the car performs admirably. I get 53 lmpg and have improved to near 56 (AGH) -- after GreenHybrid.
Hybrids: '06 Civic Hybrid Magnetic Pearl w/Navi (as of July 1, 2006)
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Re: Honda Care...a good deal?
Fernando, Charlie nailed it.
I'm waiting (forever) for my 2006 HCH-II, but the best price I could find was 8yr/$0 deductible/120K miles extended warranty for $976, from Bernardi. Has anyone done any better? Shop around, then challenge your dealer to match it.
Steve
STOP terrorism - Drive a HYBRID
Vehicles:
350 miles a week ------------ 2006 HCH II, Magnetic Pearl, w/NAVI (born on May 25, 2006)
350 miles a month ---------- 2003 Mazda Tribute ES-V6
350 miles a year (for now) - 1986 Mercedes 560SL
When I bought my 2004 HCH I bought the extended warranty (100K/60 months) for $1600. I bought the warranty for an extra 20k on the IMA system. I am now trading the car in so I called to see if they will refund what was not used and they will refund me $849.50 for the pro-rated use.
I did ask them a question though since I am buying a 2006 HCH, that you should definately ask before purchasing...does the warranty cover the batteries (my dealer had told me yes at the time I bought mine)??? According to Mechanical Protection Plan 1-800-747-4400, they do NOT cover the batteries. They will cover the rest of the IMA system that is not under warranty still by Honda but not the batteries. Definately something to keep in mind when purchasing the warranty.
Thank you all so much for the info. I really did not know what to do but this Honda Care (which my dealer has not offered me) looks like a sure winner and something that I will get.
I did not look too deeply but do you know if you can cancel if you sell it and get a pro-rated refund?
do you know if you can cancel if you sell it and get a pro-rated refund?
Yes, for HondaCare if you cancel within 60 days you get a full refund, and after 60 days you get a prorated refund based on time or miles driven. See the sample contract linked in the above thread. However I've heard of dealers tacking on an additional incentive where they refund the total purchase price at the end of the warranty term (5 yrs, 6 yrs, 8 yrs, etc) if you have not ever filed a claim. However the dealer may ask a higher price for this extra, so remember--everything is negotiable. The 60 day warranty applies regardless of where you purchase the warranty. See this thread for more info http://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/s...ead.php?t=4748
and always read a current sample policy before you buy.
Honda Care...a good deal?
