ASC Warranty
06-16-2011, 07:28 AM
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Thinking about an aftermarket warranty. After reading through the brochure I talked to someone about the ASC warranty and am intrigued. The cost is $1995 for bumper to bumper minus the radio/navigation. 3 years/36,000 miles. $0. I have to pay a $45 inspection fee as well. I'm just over 85k miles, so they also exclude the front suspension at my mileage. I'm more concerned with the AC blower motor, transmission, gaskets and such, etc. Does anybody have experience with this company? Can I take the car to the BMW dealer to do the work or do I have to take it to a certain mechanic?
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06-16-2011, 08:48 AM
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I can't vouch for ASC, but the price pretty close to some estimates I heard of. What front suspension parts are excluded?
If you ask them, they should be able to tell you where the car can be taken for repair estimates/work. I've dealt with Fidelity in the past and they pretty much let me decide where to take the car.
If I were you, I'd ask my mechanic/dealership which warranty companies work well with them. They can let you know if ASC is good or not.
If you ask them, they should be able to tell you where the car can be taken for repair estimates/work. I've dealt with Fidelity in the past and they pretty much let me decide where to take the car.
If I were you, I'd ask my mechanic/dealership which warranty companies work well with them. They can let you know if ASC is good or not.
06-16-2011, 09:13 AM
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good idea, I'll call BMW. This is my first time dealing with an extended warranty.
Not included after 85k... upper and lower control arms, upper and lower ball joints, steering knuckle, wheel bearings, control arm shaft and bushings.
Not included regardless of mileage... radio/navigation, normal maintenance items including tires, wheels, struts, shocks, brake pads, rotors, belts, hoses, filters, fluids, lubricants, clutch, pressure plate, tune up, exhaust or emission parts, wiring harness, clock, body parts, interior parts, air bag, keyless entry.
Limited to one-half of parts and labor... water pump, alternator, starter, voltage regulator.
what is included that is appealing... "all items covered under the manufacturer's original warranty except for those items listed in the 'items not covered' section (Listed above). So... transmission is covered, blower motor, gaskets, engine, etc.
Not included after 85k... upper and lower control arms, upper and lower ball joints, steering knuckle, wheel bearings, control arm shaft and bushings.
Not included regardless of mileage... radio/navigation, normal maintenance items including tires, wheels, struts, shocks, brake pads, rotors, belts, hoses, filters, fluids, lubricants, clutch, pressure plate, tune up, exhaust or emission parts, wiring harness, clock, body parts, interior parts, air bag, keyless entry.
Limited to one-half of parts and labor... water pump, alternator, starter, voltage regulator.
what is included that is appealing... "all items covered under the manufacturer's original warranty except for those items listed in the 'items not covered' section (Listed above). So... transmission is covered, blower motor, gaskets, engine, etc.
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That's a decent price fir peace of mind especially whenthe mileage gets up there. May be you should google the company to see what others think of the company. The only problem with atermarket extended warranty is when making the claim and the process requires to get approval before authorizing the repair.
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Thinking about an aftermarket warranty. After reading through the brochure I talked to someone about the ASC warranty and am intrigued. The cost is $1995 for bumper to bumper minus the radio/navigation. 3 years/36,000 miles. $0. I have to pay a $45 inspection fee as well. I'm just over 85k miles, so they also exclude the front suspension at my mileage. I'm more concerned with the AC blower motor, transmission, gaskets and such, etc. Does anybody have experience with this company? Can I take the car to the BMW dealer to do the work or do I have to take it to a certain mechanic?
TIA.
Andy
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06-18-2011, 09:54 PM
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Thinking about an aftermarket warranty. After reading through the brochure I talked to someone about the ASC warranty and am intrigued. The cost is $1995 for bumper to bumper minus the radio/navigation. 3 years/36,000 miles. $0. I have to pay a $45 inspection fee as well. I'm just over 85k miles, so they also exclude the front suspension at my mileage. I'm more concerned with the AC blower motor, transmission, gaskets and such, etc. Does anybody have experience with this company? Can I take the car to the BMW dealer to do the work or do I have to take it to a certain mechanic?
TIA.
Andy
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Andy
Yeah please let me know I have the same problem research and what company.
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