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I am in no way associated with any company just wanted to give my current experience so far. Sorry for the formatting I was fiddling with this post during several conference calls lol. I had been doing some digging on info and couldn't really find much so just wanted to share everything.
I did a bunch of digging and it's pretty hard to find an extended warranty company. One that had many reviews and positive ratings through review sites was Liberty Bell Auto Protect. My Discovery 5 is a 2017 TD6 with I think all the bells and whistles. It's sticker was $83.6k. I bought it with about 6800 miles on it from a dealer. It's been in the shop for a couple software updates, a failed O2 sensor, a leaking windshield, and what turned out to be a bent skid plate because I did things in it most wouldn't lol. I had a really bad experience with Land Rover the other day. Ultimately they wouldn't warrant a part that should have been and they wanted me to spend $2200 to have it fixed there. I declined so they then charged me $500 to get my keys back. I disputed the charge on my CC before I even walked out.
Anyway I wanted to look at other options and found Liberty Bell Auto. They shot me three quotes:
The years and mileage is above whatever you currently have. I went ahead and just did the 7yr/150k mileage. Paperwork says I'm good until 2028 or 188k miles. It is transferable so hopefully whenever I do sell the cost is just added on top. You can take it to any auto-shop that is ASE certified and accepts credit card. I asked a few other specifics about spending cap vs vehicle value and they said there's none of that. The above package is their Platinum Prime and includes no deductible. I'm digging through the contract and it's pretty extensive I don't see any red flags here. The coverage is pretty well spelled out and includes quite a lot. Everything basically covered by the manufacturers warranty except for the leaking windshield I had. They tell me they use OEM parts.
Specifics of coverage:
The parts and components listed below are covered under this VEHICLE SERVICE PROGRAM: BASED ON THE PROGRAM PURCHASED.
PLATINUM: (1-7)
1. Gasoline/Diesel Engine: Cylinder block, cylinder head/heads if damage by internally lubricated parts. Internally lubricated parts including: pistons, piston rings and piston pins, crankshaft and main bearings, connecting rods and rod bearings, camshaft, camshaft bearings, push-rods, rocker arms, rocker arm shafts, rocker arm pivots, valves, valve springs, lifters, followers, oil pump, timing chain. Harmonic balancer, Valve covers, timing cover, and oil pan if damaged by internally lubricated parts; vacuum pump.
2. Transmission: Internally lubricated parts , torque converter, vacuum modulator. Transmission case, transfer case, transmission mounts, transmission pan if damage by internally lubricated parts.
3.Cooling System: Radiator, radiator fan blade and motor, water pump, fan clutch, Seals and gaskets.
4. Electrical: Alternator, voltage regulator, distributor, starter motor, starter solenoid.
5. Drive Axle : Housing(s) and cover if damage by internally lubricated parts. All internally lubricated parts including: universal joints and yokes, constant velocity shaft or joint or both, drive shaft center bearings, axle shafts, front propeller shafts.
6. Brakes: Non - ABS master cylinder, power booster, calipers, wheel cylinders; proportioning valve, backing plates, springs, self-adjusters.
7. 4x4/AWD: the Differential Assembly and Transfer Case including: Drive Chain, Drive Chain Gears, Planetary Gears, Ring Shift Forks, Oil Pump Output Shaft, Main Shaft Washers, 4 Wheel Drive Actuator.
PLATINUM PLUS (1-8): ALSO INCLUDES ALL ITEMS IN PLATINUM(1-7)
8. Steering: Steering box and rack and pinion unit and all their internal lubricated parts including: power steering pump and cylinder, main and intermediate steering shafts and couplings; tie rod ends and drag link, pit-man arm, idler arm.
PLATINUM PRIME (1-16): INCLUDES ALL ITEMS IN PLATINUM (1-7) AND PLATINUM PRIME(1-8)
9. Air Conditioner Heating: condenser, compressor, compressor clutch, field coil, accumulator, A/C high/low pressure compressor cutoff switches and blower motor, Seals and gaskets.
10. Fuel System: Fuel pump, metal fuel internally lubricated parts including: waste-gate, vanes, shafts and bearings, seals and gaskets.
11. ABS: Wheel Speed Sensors, Hydraulic Pump/Motor Assembly, Pressure Modulator Valve/ Isolation Dump Valve, Accumulator, Seals and gaskets, A.B.S. Master Cylinder, Hydro Boost and Electronic Control Processor, Seals and gaskets.
12. Suspension: Upper and lower control arms, control arm shafts and bushings, lower torsion/ tension arms, stabilizer end linkage, bushings, ball joints, wheel hub assemblies, Seals and gaskets.
13. Super / Turbo Charger: All internal parts; Housing is covered if damaged by the failure of an internally lubricated moving part, Super/Turbo charger mount gaskets during replacements, Seals and gaskets.
14. Hi-Tech: Ignition management controls (including modules and sensors), ignition coils, fuel injectors, front wiper motor, power window motors, power door lock actuators, power antenna (for am/fm radios), electronic level control compressor, window regulator, power window switches, door lock switches, ambient temperature sensors, horn, crankshaft position sensor, factory installed GPS navigation module/processor, factory installed rear monitoring camera, convertible top motor, sunroof motor, keyless entry module (excluding keys and fobs).
15. Differential Assembly: Front and Rear Differential Housing if caused by internally lubricated component, Axle Shaft, Ring and Pinion, Bearings, spider carrier gears and bearings, Seals and gaskets.
16. Seals And Gaskets: Seals and Gaskets are covered only in conjunction with a repair or replacement of the above Covered Parts. Loss of fluid or seepage is considered normal and is not considered a mechanical Breakdown and not eligible for coverage.
Platinum Wrap Includes everything from Platinum # (3-7) Platinum Plus and Platinum Prime. Total inclusion is (3-16)
From the contract regarding transfer:
A) Each Vehicle Service PROGRAM agreement is entitled to two transfers over its total coverage period. The receiving party (new) owner is not entitled to the cancellation clause of this agreement, and can cancel the program with no refund due.
B) All pre-existing dealer of factory warranty must be transferred to the new vehicle owner. All maintenance records and odometer readings at the time of transfer must be present in order to process a transfer. If part or all of these documents are missing upon transfer, we reserve the right to inspect the vehicle prior to issuance of a transfer.
Last edited by ToiletDuck; May 6, 2021 at 03:57 PM.
Am I reading that right? 7 more years and 140k more miles for $2500
If so, I would suggest there is no way that can be feasible. With the price of LR parts that is one or two modest repairs over a 7 year period (ie on a car that could be 10+ years old towards the end)
Not doubting that's what they told you. I just can't believe they will be able to honor that
I’m reading the 7 as 3 additional over the factory 4…
Based on the list you posted the 1-16 pack seems worth it and anything less isn’t.
I see it only covers the rear facing camera, not the side view ones or front.
I also don’t see anything about radar cruise.
I see nothing about the stereo system.
I see nothing about air lines etc for air ride suspension.
same goes for the body control module.
Same goes for rear wiper motor.
Same goes for sunroof blind.
Same goes for the electric steering reach/rake adjust.
Same goes for electric seats/heated/cooled, inc the folding.
And most importantly it says seepage etc is considered normal and not covered so they are only going to cover a failure of your something, not the fact it is simply leaking. Maybe that’s normal for factory extended warranty too, I don’t know.
The more times I read the list the more things I find that aren’t listed. Again, maybe it’s the same for the factory extended warranty?
Last edited by LoneStarLR; May 6, 2021 at 08:55 PM.
The 3 quotes are for 3/5/7 years and the corresponding miles.
But are they for Platinum or Patinum Plus, Prime, Wrap?
Platinum Wrap does not cover engine or transmission!
The cameras, ride suspension, and steering are all covered. It's in there. I asked most these questions and have it in writing. THey give a statement of what isn't covered.
Is there another warranty company folks here would recommend?
I have quotes from Zurich and Fidelity so far. Fidelity quote I got from the LR dealer was outrageous.
Extended Warranty
