Beware used car warranties with claim limits

[bencowell]

While in the main dealer handing over 25p for a sump plug washer, I noticed they had a large sign on the wall about the value of warranty claims they will pay out during the complimentary 3 month period.

This particular dealer, (Bradford city centre), has a £500 limit per claim. If you have fuel injection, dual mass flywheel, cambelt failure etc you will have to go to the bother of instructing a solicitor to claim that the car was not of satisfactory quality.

No doubt you can pay extra for a more comprehensive warranty.

I note, on the other hand, that genuine Citroen used car warrantys are much more generous, but the cars probably cost a few quid more.

Ben

[logiclee]

I note, on the other hand, that genuine Citroen used car warrantys are much more generous, but the cars probably cost a few quid more.

Ben

You might be suprised. I've just bought a C5 from a main dealer under the Citroen Select Approved Used Car Scheme and they beat the cheapest car supermarket by £600.
All Citroen Select used cars come with comprehensive 12 months used car warranty although mine still has 2 years new car warranty left on it.

Cheers
Lee

[bencowell]

Well, yes. My 2006 C5 bought 15 months ago was a bargain price at a main dealer and has had the warranty used several times, including a Dual Mass Flywheel which is best part of £1000 once fitted!