Motoring Discussion > Mitsubishi Colt 3-door - Extended Warranties Miscellaneous
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New Mon 18 Oct 10 10:42 
 Mitsubishi Colt 3-door - Extended Warranties - Ambo
I have never got into these before but our 3-year-old Colt is about to go out of warranty. We have been offered Mitsubishi's mechanical breakdown cover for 1,2 or 3 years for £275, £409 or £589. The car is well looked after. Regardless of whether there are better deals eslewhere, are these warranties a good idea in egneral or are they the same kind of rip-off you get with white goods and the like?
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New Mon 18 Oct 10 10:53 
 Mitsubishi Colt 3-door - Extended Warranties - L'escargot
The first thing to do is read the terms and conditions of the Mitsubishi warranty. Find out what you would get for your money.
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New Mon 18 Oct 10 10:57 
 Mitsubishi Colt 3-door - Extended Warranties - Zero
>> there are better deals eslewhere, are these warranties a good idea in egneral or are
>> they the same kind of rip-off you get with white goods and the like?

they are designed to make a profit, and that profit comes from you.
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New Mon 18 Oct 10 12:23 
 Mitsubishi Colt 3-door - Extended Warranties - Ambo
Mitsubishi cars are also designed to make a profit, as are all other private sector goods and services and the profit comes from the buyers.

I know what is covered by the offer, I just want to know what the general feeling is about these warranties.
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New Mon 18 Oct 10 13:04 
 Mitsubishi Colt 3-door - Extended Warranties - Zero
Ok then you know the assumption is your car wont go wrong, they wont pay out, and you pay them.

That in my book makes them a waste of time.
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New Mon 18 Oct 10 13:08 
 Mitsubishi Colt 3-door - Extended Warranties - Tooslow
d, I once bought an extended warranty on an Escort and boy did I get value for money. But there was only a one year manufacturer's warranty. Your car is approaching three years old so you know by now if you have a dog that needs covering or not.

In general I'm allergic to insurance (see Stu's post on his water supply).

John
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