We bought a used 2012 Terrain that the dealer gave a lifetime powertrain warranty. They required you to take it to them for oil changes to keep the warranty. But they didn't do appointments, so you ended up wasting the whole day for an oil change. Needless to say, I said to hell with the warranty after the first oil change.
I’ve seen Nissan put Lifetime Warranty sign on their windows. That’s why I look up this video to see what’s it all about. Might as well get a far more reliable car than those who offer these scams. 😂
Thank you for sharing. Every video you put out is very educational, you would think you would have 100 million subscribers. I guess people don’t value what’s beneficial, or they think your few minutes long videos, are too long to waste their time to learn.
This is so typical of insurance companies. They want your money as long as you don't have a claim. So then people are afraid to use the warranty. Home warranties are no different. No one takes the time to read all of the small print. They are not cheap. Thank you for all you do.
Purchased a new 2015 Sierra that included a LPW. Had no expectation that I would ever have a need for it. After all, my 2003 Silverado had 278k miles on it without a single failure. Well, fortunately I had the LPW. At 85k miles, experienced a lifter failure. Took it to the Chevy dealer for repair and all I was required to provide was oil change history. Fortunately I document all the oil changes as I do them myself. Paid the $100 deductible and saved $6000 in repair costs. The dealer that performed the repair was not where I purchased the truck. Overall, was very pleased that I had the LPW. Not all extended warranties are bad.
The five year factory power train warranty had expired. This is a 2015 model year and the failure occurred in 2021. But you are correct In that the 2015 model year did have and 5 year 100,000 mile power train warranty. However it had expired based on time.
That's one of the reasons why I don't buy extended warranties. Maybe I've been lucky or just that I take good care of my vehicles but in my 30 years of driving I've never had an issue outside of what the manufacturers warranty covered. (Knock on wood).
He is wrong. Personal experience of 2014 dodge ram owner. Bought the lifetime max care warranty for $3k and let me tell you now in 2024 there is not a single thing that i have not changed in this car but transmission and have paid $100 deductible each time. From engine that took a s… at 140k miles to axel bending , shocks , joints , starter water pump fuel pump rear camera and i run outta text if i keep listing. Chrysler not happy with product amazing warranty service they dont give it anymore im grandfathered in.
When we bought my wife’s new Rogue 3 years ago, it came with a LPW from Nissan. Has a one page contract that’s very specific. Says multiple times to follow the manufactures recommendations listed in the vehicle manual. It Also has a section for servicing the vehicle yourself and keeping all the receipts and mileage records. I found it to be a great warranty contract. At 76k miles so far, we have done all the services required and on time and have all the records. No problems so far. I guess we’ll find out at some point in the future if it eats a CVT and we have to get it fixed just how good that LPW really is. Says it’s honored at All Nissan Dealers nationwide.
We have the same thing on out titan and it’s been great. At 110k my oil pump failed and motor locked up. Got a new motor and only was 150 out of pocket
My brother bought a 2018 Camaro that had a "lifetime power train warranty." But it was only valid if he bought it back to the same dealer for maintenance. Needless to say he voided that warranty the first time it needed an oil change.
The whole bottom of my NEW honda fell out and there were engine problems. Honda (Whom said i HAD A LIFETIME WARRANTY) was going to make me pay to fix the bottom of the vehicle and try and pin me for the bill. My lease coverage and insurance weren't even going to cover a rental to get home. DO NOT BUY HONDA. Go with your gut and buy Toyota or Mazda.
My dealer in Virginia has been great about honoring the Carmax "service agreement". Which I would say, that is the biggest confusion. I thought I was getting a warrantee, and had to be taught that, an SA is not the same thing. So there have been denials. The fuel pump sending unit failed (after 20k miles), and they were going to pay for that. But the connecting tube between the 2 rear fuel tanks (yes, Corvettes have 2 tanks in the rear connected by a tube), seized. So a bolt would not turn, and I was charged $2000. So, there is a huge upside to going factory warrantee over the aftermarket agreement. I was told that Carmax sells the warrantee back to General Motors for a profit, and then creates their own limited agreement to sell you that is calculated to make them more money. ( I guess because they can deny expensive repairs and pay for the easy cheap ones). Thanks.
When I moved to Oklahoma last year. Seth Waldley Group has a lifetime engine warranty. It required a once a year oil treatment or every 15k miles to keep up the warranty. Most customers drove hours to buy at this store, as it was 70 miles south of Oklahoma City in a town of 3000 people.
On a new car, this may be the case. As Chevy Dude says, read the fine print. I got a Warranty Forever by NWAN and having purchased a used vehicle with 97k miles, this lifetime powertrain warranty has been a lifesaver. Since I didn’t want to service at the selling dealer, they required I call in to preauthorize maintenance and they don’t make you do crazy add ons to be compliant. They require you to hold on to your paperwork and even allow you to go to an independent shop. The warranty has now paid for a new transmission, rear main seal, oil cooler lines and an engine mount with just my regular oil change documentation. Most extended warranties would offer nothing on a vehicle like mine that is now north of 250k miles. I’d rather have the lifetime powertrain coverage than nothing at all. Would’ve been forced to give up this vehicle a while ago without it. Thank you for such an informative channel
I'm surprised the dealership kept you as long as they did, telling everyone about how to get more for their trades, or what warranties to buy and when to tell the salesman your going to finance
Wow, you and the guy Adam from Subaru that does YT vids are from the same auto group Bachman Auto Group, I like his videos and yours - you guys are great in giving great info!!
Awesome video. I keep my cars a while lot longer than 39 months......my Town and Country is 13 yrs old original trans and engine, no leaks runs great w/out an extended warranty.
You touched on the service intervals in the back of the owners manual. Do you have a video already or plan on having a video about the difference between normal a severe duty maintenance schedules? I’ve been in the industry for the last 7 years and there are a lot of people that think severe duty never applies to them unless they tow which is completely wrong
When you ask the sales manager about the lifetime warranty they give you vague information and tell you to call customer service like if they don't know.
Our local chevy dealer has a free lifetime power train warranty. Ive used it on my wife traverse. It was flawless. The only issue i had was due to the strike and not being able to get a part. But they gave me a nice pickup to drive for a few months. Our pastor had a new engine replaced with no hassle. The oil changes and stuff can be done by any so called certified shop.
We just bought a new car (Mazda) and passed on the extended warranty. It drove the finance guy crazy. He finally asked me why I declined. I simply explained to him that I have purchased about 10 new cars since 1984 (for myself, wife & kids) and have never purchased a extended nor have we ever needed one. 10 x $1000 = $10,000 that would have been wasted since 1984.
Just do your research on cars you're thinking of buying, make sure they are not new models (wait until they have been out in market 4 years), and maintain them properly.
Had a used 10 with 45 thousand first year timing chains next water pump then throttle body gummed up them bottom end went out motor locked up and then I'm stuck
It’s the GM 3.6 liter engine. Notorious for awful engines and transmissions. Before someone gets on here and say “I have one with 70k miles and it’s perfect”…no it’s not. Guarantee there are oil leaks you haven’t found yet. And if you have one that’s perfect at 100k miles then you need to go play the lottery because you’re one of the few. They almost always have problems. GM has had massive issues in the past 10 years between that 3.6 engine and the AFM in trucks. I’ll pass one GM until they figure it out
Same. I don’t understand needing the newest and greatest. I really enjoy seeing how many years I can go without a payment. I can usually go at least 6 years without a payment. And I drive nothing but fords. Just bought a new ranger, and I plan on keeping it at least 10 years, more if it keeps running
I have free lifetime warranty and it has been a dream. I have saved so much money on my Audi A7. No deductible. Free replacements: Intercooler, supercharger, valve covers, coolant lines, motor mounts, etc. I just need to have my oil changes their once a year. That's it.
Every Chevy truck I've owned needed a transmission. The worse one, my last Silverado, needed a transmission at around 85k miles, only after I had to put a new cam and lifters in it at around 65k miles so yes, I'll go ahead and take that "lifetime warranty" if I ever buy a Silverado again because I know I'll make use of it.
Supposedly when i got my used truck at wyatt johnson here in TN who owns various brands I have a lifetime warranty included free.. the only catch is you have to keep up on manufacturers maintenence and on mine you arent limitee to the dealer you purchased from. I dont know how much I actually believe of this but usually you arent getting anything for free.
😂 I lost my warranty once nissan started charging $90 for an oil change. ive kept my 2016 Nissan Versa Manual for 275, 456 so far and every time i take it to Nissan dealership ppl can't believe how many miles it has.. make sure you do oil changes and fix things as it comes up.
There all BS. Bought a Mopar extended warranty and they just flat out refused to do my warranty work no reason given. When i complained, they said go ahead an sue mopar/Dodge. Good luck. And yes, this we a new Dodge car dealership.
Never sign a contract, that is what an extended warranty is, until you read every word. If there is anything you do not understand, take it to a lawyer YOU are paying and have them explain it to you. If they will not let you take the contract to a lawyer to explain it to you then get up and walk out and do not look back.
Bought a 2020 Chrysler 300S new over the internet from a dealer 500 miles away. They also provided a 'free' lifetime powertrain warranty. I also purchased the Mopar MaxCare warranty for 8 years, no deductible at $50 over cost from a Mopar dealer halfway across the nation.. Car still has less than 15k miles, using a local dealer for service and warranty issues. Great car, dealer has serious issues.🤔
Ahhh yes the unasked question: [ What are the things that void my warranty ?] How many ways can I casually throw away the protection that I just bought?
I hate the fact that I have to notify them that I'm not taking the truck back to that terrible service department and I prefer to go to a dealership with an excellent service center.
Always great info when you get down to car practical business! Needed the dry erase board however! Would like to see you guys “go live” again as I think it is appreciated by your viewers. Dude we have unanswered questions…do roll one out this Friday I’ll buy the pizza or better yet the special steak (secret question maybe for Friday?). Seriously live shows are missed by a lot of us. Questions like can I trade my fantastic low mileage C8 now for a guaranteed allocation for a ZO6 topic would be cool. Will it be a “hope I get one” situation again and can’t “lock one in?” That’s why I think a “sell your C8 to us now” for a “guaranteed” allocation for Zo6 would be interesting topic.I know you are busy and have added elements to your businesses (and I really respected your personal story and your goals of a dealership), however, again the direct contact live shows I bring an important aspect to your BRAND. Also seeing the dogs, wife’s commentary, your set up, new mics, chairs etc. fun and interesting. I would like to hear a show on ALL of the discovered problems with C8, new cap, the complete accomplishments of #horngate, downloading issues, wheel degradation, etc. Having a “Chevy Dude List of Things to Fix and look out for on YOUR C8” would be a great list for people to have and download or sell them laminated. Let your viewers add questions like should I add extra tranny fluid even if I might track a couple of times or better yet sell to someone that might want that done. “NoTrannyFluidGate” is what that should be called as Chevy should be adding that at the factory heck as an option if need be. I’m just scared to have it done locally not where I bought it. Especially since it is an. Involved process that could damage car. Just a few thoughts and congrats on all the stuff you are doing! Still loving my RST! Heck if that market is still HOT call me I’d be happy to sell for more than my cost plus tax! Just hate the negativity out there and I’m glad you stand up to that BS! Carry on Chevy Dude! All my best and looking forward to a live show this weekend as winters coming and things a bit boring!
would a warranty be voided if you get some surround view camera installed under the side mirrors by drilling holes under them to place the cameras and opening the interior and door panels to connect the wires?
I’ve seen Nissan put Lifetime Warranty sign on their windows. That’s why I look up this video to see what’s it all about. Might as well get a far more reliable car than those who offer these scams. 😂
My dumbass just looked at the sales contract and sure enough right there in black and white it says $4500 service contract. It's getting cancelled ASAP. Huge thanks for the heads up
Just at the Honda dealership. They will not sell the car without the warranty. “Underriner Care Package. Any ideas, would like to buy it but think this is a rip off, thanks
Funny that you got that call. I didn’t own a vehicle for many years because we had a family vehicle and I took the bus to work to the city. Anyway, once I bought my 2019 Equinox these num nuts call me all the time for extended warranties. So Chevrolet sold my data is what I think. Just got rid of it and people don’t forget to get a prorated amount on your extended warranty. I recently filled out the paper work for it. This stuff is a piece of mind I think.
DMV records are public and companies buy DMV records all the time. I can speak on chevy data process but I can speculate that me as an owner of a car dealership/manufacturer I would NOT wanting people to know my owners contact info as marketing could take place for them to not make them loyal to me. Plus most of those calls are random. 🤔. Glad you got you’re paperwork filed to get the refund.
Another point: If you are required to put additives in the oil or gas, you MAY void the Manufacturer warranty. The Manufacturer may not allow additives to be added to the gas or oil. Question, CD. The lifetime warranty is provided by a 3rd party, so if they go out of business, you no longer have this lifetime warranty?
One thing to be clear about is who is issuing the warranty. A manufacturer’s warranty is always going to be the best. And yes, always read the details of the warranty. But here is a mistruth. Unless expressly stated in the warranty, the issuers of the warranty can’t just start denying you because of some “everyone knows this” type of BS. On the subject of modifications, obviously if the warranty clearly states that you can’t modify at all, then you can’t, but for example, as noted in the SEMA fights with manufacturers, a factory warranty makes no provision for voiding the warranty after “mods”. What is not so often spoken is the brutal truth. The burden of proof falls on the dealership, or by extension, the manufacturer to PROVE that your “mod” brought on the ensuing problems. Everyone knows that a cold air intake won’t hurt your engine, and that properly installed headers or catback exhaust “mods” won’t either. But a “tune” could. The computer “tunes” can cause the engine to perform in ways outside the design parameters of the engine, and often the “tuning” companies have enough evidence to support their side of the argument. But let’s say the tune allows way too much into the combustion chamber, more than can be completely burned, there is a chance of unburned fuel ruining the catalytic converters, which the manufacturer or dealership may or. May not be able to prove. If you have a massive 300hp nitrous shot happening to an otherwise factory engine, chances are that any failure will have obvious causes which would void the warranty. But with my Chrysler Factory Bumper To Bumper Lifetime Warranty not making any statement about “mods”, it is borderline fraud for the dealership service guy to even tell me that mods will void my warranty. Also, the fine print detail about mandatory yearly “inspections “ by the dealership is big crock of crap. But one little detail is not. At some point in the “Lifetime” of the owner, the vehicle will be worth much less than certain major repairs. In that case, depending on the details of your lifetime warranty, you warranty can become null and void. From what I understand, they will hand you a check for what THEY say your car is worth and void the warranty. BUT, also from my interpretation, you can decline that repair and retain your warranty. Let’s say it drops a valve and they claim a complete new engine or rebuild is in order, at a cost of $5000, and they tell you your car is worth $3500. You can go elsewhere and get it repaired or just do it yourself, and they would have no business judging the repair unless they thought and could prove that the repair caused another related failure. Say you put the head gasket on backwards and it got hot and the radiator sprung a leak. That $500 repair could be disputed, and if they could prove the problem, they wouldn’t have to pay for the radiator repair. The point is that they have designed the whole thing to make you want to give up and sell your car, thus ending their obligation. My dealership has been trying that tactic on me for years. Keeping the car for four weeks at a time for a five hour repair, and they weren’t waiting on back ordered parts. Or denying that the problem I complained about even existed. We cannot let these bastards continue to fleece America. Get informed. For the record, I have a 2006 Dodge Magnum RT, bought new, 60 miles, which now has 180,000 miles on it. I have had tons of problems with it, but more precisely with the dealership not actually repairing the problem, one continuous problem, with it stalling, sometimes once in a month, sometimes twenty times in a day. Fires right back up and drive like nothing ever happened. I’ve had just about every conceivable part replaced trying to end this problem. Mostly under warranty. But the kicker here is that while they will gladly sell a non-warranty customer parts that won’t fix the problem, yet no effort is made when I have the exact same problem. Hmmmm. Smells fishy. Anyway, when the factory warranty was about to end, the dealership offered me a drivetrain or bumper to bumper lifetime warranty. It’s easier to list what is not covered than what is. Not covered: catalytic converters, tires, rotors, pads, oil, filters, wear items. But they even replaced the lower radiator hose UNDER WARRANTY. But that’s it. Every single other item is covered. My dash speakers are blown. I could ask them to replace them but I won’t. I could use write a book on this. When the car was brand new, the switches for the HVAC and drivers door window switches “fell in”, but they fixed those immediately, and I’ve never had any issues with windows, door locks, stereo, cruise control, sunroof, nothing, ever! Never and engine hiccup till 160,000 miles. Then it all went downhill and every single problem has been a failure on their part which created more related problems, and so on. All the interior switch stuff and features all still work. But two radiator failures have led to two water pumps, and two HVAC systems, all because they wouldn’t admit the problem until there was total failure. Temp gauge is inaccurate when the water level is low, and the leak was always a tiny pinhole leaving no water on the ground ever. The temp gauge always read the same halfway level, until it went straight to overheat level. The water pump dies with no water running across its bearings, as does the HVAC system with no coolant running through its parts, and so on. So far, 15 years in, I estimate they have spent over $20,000 on a car I paid $27,000 for (family discount-brother was a service writer), and the warranty was about $2300. Easily the best money I have ever spent in my life. But it’s still a double edged sword. I HATE taking it there and they want it that way. At one point they banned me with made up accusations. They were forced to “unban” me. I have a hell of relationship with them now. A hell of a relationship. The GM knows me personally now. They bet on the wrong guy. I should write this book.
I work for a dealership in texas. Went to this guys website and pulled vin/miles for JD Power trade in book values. That's the number the banks loan money off of. He is consistently 3k higher than the market. Guy is a fraud. Got out of the dealership to say he is going to do right by people and he is screwing each and everyone of his customers. What a joke.
@@Alex-oz6sf yes you says this, but we have higher end vehicles who don't offer any warranty In the excuse of "Well if your buying this car you can afford to fix it."
We do not. You Can have different warranty coverage. My guess would be he bought one or something with factory warranty chipped in and good Will something
Who needs a DEALER warranty when there’s hundreds of “awful accent” people named Richard, Anthony and Clay calling you and offering extremely cheap extended warranties?
Really enjoy your channel! Quick question please. My son is planning on buying a new car when he returns from deployment overseas at the beginning of new year. I don't believe he has bad credit at all, but he most likely hasn't built up much credit. My question is would it benefit his interest rate at most dealerships if I co-sign the loan with excellent credit? Thanks again, your information is really helpful!
@@ChevyDude One more quick question please. If a dealership has the model & trim of a car available in stock, but not the desired exterior color, what is the typical charge that you should expect to pay for the dealership to transfer another vehicle with those colors to them? Thanks again, great videos!
Dude they don't fool me , Do U know how many vehicles have out lived there original owners 😜 If a soul takes care of and properly maintained there vehicle then the POWER TRAIN will last a very very long time , it's the electronics wich they are constantly adding that are not going to last ! 🤪 Especially with these lousy auto manf's that are not covered under these WARRANTIES !! 😳🤔😱
Depends on what you buy. My mother in law bought a GM Acadia, and the engine blew up at 40k miles. And i know it was taken care of because I changed the oil in it every 5k miles. A guy I work with had bent rods and lifters on his 2017 Silverado before 10k miles. My point is, just because you buy a new vehicle doesn’t mean it’s going to last. Especially with the junk GM has been putting out the past 10 years
Why? Because in this crazy time of inflation if you bight one 2-3 years ago you locked in 2019 pricing. Wouldn’t you love to have 2019, 2018, 2017 pricing on EVERYTHING right now? Warranties are great to protect yourself from huge repairs, but most importantly you are guaranteed for the life of the service contract of how much money you will spend on your car. If you don’t use it it’s just like your homeowners and car insurance then.
@@ChevyDude I bought a new 2016 F150 with the 2.7 ecoboost. I've had one problem with this truck. I had to replace a cylinder head temp sensor 11-21-20 @ 69k miles. It was $20 @ Autozone. My truck has 86k miles now with the stock Ford battery. BTW, I'm glad you started your own dealer and I hope you keep it going.
Do you have a video that details, step by step, how to procure your own financing for a car? I really could use that. Do you do it before you go in to the dealership or afterwards? I'm new to your channel and I'm learning so much. Thank you!
We bought a used 2012 Terrain that the dealer gave a lifetime powertrain warranty. They required you to take it to them for oil changes to keep the warranty. But they didn't do appointments, so you ended up wasting the whole day for an oil change.
Needless to say, I said to hell with the warranty after the first oil change.
I’ve seen Nissan put Lifetime Warranty sign on their windows. That’s why I look up this video to see what’s it all about. Might as well get a far more reliable car than those who offer these scams. 😂
Thank you for sharing. Every video you put out is very educational, you would think you would have 100 million subscribers. I guess people don’t value what’s beneficial, or they think your few minutes long videos, are too long to waste their time to learn.
Thanks for educating the public this is as big as a scam can get.
This is so typical of insurance companies. They want your money as long as you don't have a claim. So then people are afraid to use the warranty. Home warranties are no different. No one takes the time to read all of the small print. They are not cheap. Thank you for all you do.
These dealerships should go to jail for fraud
2014 Chrysler had lifetime extension factory warranty. 10 years later and they still honor it.
An anomaly for sure. 😍
Purchased a new 2015 Sierra that included a LPW. Had no expectation that I would ever have a need for it. After all, my 2003 Silverado had 278k miles on it without a single failure. Well, fortunately I had the LPW. At 85k miles, experienced a lifter failure. Took it to the Chevy dealer for repair and all I was required to provide was oil change history. Fortunately I document all the oil changes as I do them myself. Paid the $100 deductible and saved $6000 in repair costs. The dealer that performed the repair was not where I purchased the truck. Overall, was very pleased that I had the LPW. Not all extended warranties are bad.
That would have been covered under factory powertrain. They had 5yr 100k back then.
The five year factory power train warranty had expired. This is a 2015 model year and the failure occurred in 2021. But you are correct In that the 2015 model year did have and 5 year 100,000 mile power train warranty. However it had expired based on time.
That's one of the reasons why I don't buy extended warranties. Maybe I've been lucky or just that I take good care of my vehicles but in my 30 years of driving I've never had an issue outside of what the manufacturers warranty covered. (Knock on wood).
He is wrong. Personal experience of 2014 dodge ram owner. Bought the lifetime max care warranty for $3k and let me tell you now in 2024 there is not a single thing that i have not changed in this car but transmission and have paid $100 deductible each time. From engine that took a s… at 140k miles to axel bending , shocks , joints , starter water pump fuel pump rear camera and i run outta text if i keep listing. Chrysler not happy with product amazing warranty service they dont give it anymore im grandfathered in.
Have same warranty on my 2014 town and country,pay my 100 dollar deductible and they repair it still valid in 2024. Wish Chevrolet had the same.
Never heard of a Lifetime warranty,,,my experience has been OH,THAT PART IS NOT COVERED,,,
When we bought my wife’s new Rogue 3 years ago, it came with a LPW from Nissan. Has a one page contract that’s very specific. Says multiple times to follow the manufactures recommendations listed in the vehicle manual. It Also has a section for servicing the vehicle yourself and keeping all the receipts and mileage records. I found it to be a great warranty contract. At 76k miles so far, we have done all the services required and on time and have all the records. No problems so far. I guess we’ll find out at some point in the future if it eats a CVT and we have to get it fixed just how good that LPW really is. Says it’s honored at All Nissan Dealers nationwide.
We have the same thing on out titan and it’s been great. At 110k my oil pump failed and motor locked up. Got a new motor and only was 150 out of pocket
My brother bought a 2018 Camaro that had a "lifetime power train warranty." But it was only valid if he bought it back to the same dealer for maintenance. Needless to say he voided that warranty the first time it needed an oil change.
The whole bottom of my NEW honda fell out and there were engine problems. Honda (Whom said i HAD A LIFETIME WARRANTY) was going to make me pay to fix the bottom of the vehicle and try and pin me for the bill. My lease coverage and insurance weren't even going to cover a rental to get home. DO NOT BUY HONDA. Go with your gut and buy Toyota or Mazda.
My dealer in Virginia has been great about honoring the Carmax "service agreement". Which I would say, that is the biggest confusion. I thought I was getting a warrantee, and had to be taught that, an SA is not the same thing. So there have been denials. The fuel pump sending unit failed (after 20k miles), and they were going to pay for that. But the connecting tube between the 2 rear fuel tanks (yes, Corvettes have 2 tanks in the rear connected by a tube), seized. So a bolt would not turn, and I was charged $2000. So, there is a huge upside to going factory warrantee over the aftermarket agreement. I was told that Carmax sells the warrantee back to General Motors for a profit, and then creates their own limited agreement to sell you that is calculated to make them more money. ( I guess because they can deny expensive repairs and pay for the easy cheap ones). Thanks.
When I moved to Oklahoma last year. Seth Waldley Group has a lifetime engine warranty. It required a once a year oil treatment or every 15k miles to keep up the warranty. Most customers drove hours to buy at this store, as it was 70 miles south of Oklahoma City in a town of 3000 people.
holy yikes...those extended oil changes will ruin your engine! even with synthetic oil
On a new car, this may be the case. As Chevy Dude says, read the fine print. I got a Warranty Forever by NWAN and having purchased a used vehicle with 97k miles, this lifetime powertrain warranty has been a lifesaver. Since I didn’t want to service at the selling dealer, they required I call in to preauthorize maintenance and they don’t make you do crazy add ons to be compliant. They require you to hold on to your paperwork and even allow you to go to an independent shop. The warranty has now paid for a new transmission, rear main seal, oil cooler lines and an engine mount with just my regular oil change documentation.
Most extended warranties would offer nothing on a vehicle like mine that is now north of 250k miles. I’d rather have the lifetime powertrain coverage than nothing at all. Would’ve been forced to give up this vehicle a while ago without it.
Thank you for such an informative channel
I'm surprised the dealership kept you as long as they did, telling everyone about how to get more for their trades, or what warranties to buy and when to tell the salesman your going to finance
Wow, you and the guy Adam from Subaru that does YT vids are from the same auto group Bachman Auto Group, I like his videos and yours - you guys are great in giving great info!!
Awesome video.
I keep my cars a while lot longer than 39 months......my Town and Country is 13 yrs old original trans and engine, no leaks runs great w/out an extended warranty.
Thank you for sharing your content, much appreciated. 👊
You touched on the service intervals in the back of the owners manual. Do you have a video already or plan on having a video about the difference between normal a severe duty maintenance schedules? I’ve been in the industry for the last 7 years and there are a lot of people that think severe duty never applies to them unless they tow which is completely wrong
I'm surprised that a bunch of salesmen haven't pulled up on him yet. 🤣🤣
When you ask the sales manager about the lifetime warranty they give you vague information and tell you to call customer service like if they don't know.
I wish your car shop was close by because I've been used car shopping and I'm seriously getting tired of all their manipulation tactics.
I liked when you showed your twin turbo.....LOL 👍
Our local chevy dealer has a free lifetime power train warranty. Ive used it on my wife traverse. It was flawless. The only issue i had was due to the strike and not being able to get a part. But they gave me a nice pickup to drive for a few months. Our pastor had a new engine replaced with no hassle. The oil changes and stuff can be done by any so called certified shop.
We just bought a new car (Mazda) and passed on the extended warranty. It drove the finance guy crazy. He finally asked me why I declined. I simply explained to him that I have purchased about 10 new cars since 1984 (for myself, wife & kids) and have never purchased a extended nor have we ever needed one. 10 x $1000 = $10,000 that would have been wasted since 1984.
Just do your research on cars you're thinking of buying, make sure they are not new models (wait until they have been out in market 4 years), and maintain them properly.
Need that on the gmc family of suvs like Acadia traverse pure junk motors blowing up around 50 thousand miles on them
Had a used 10 with 45 thousand first year timing chains next water pump then throttle body gummed up them bottom end went out motor locked up and then I'm stuck
It’s the GM 3.6 liter engine. Notorious for awful engines and transmissions.
Before someone gets on here and say “I have one with 70k miles and it’s perfect”…no it’s not. Guarantee there are oil leaks you haven’t found yet. And if you have one that’s perfect at 100k miles then you need to go play the lottery because you’re one of the few. They almost always have problems. GM has had massive issues in the past 10 years between that 3.6 engine and the AFM in trucks. I’ll pass one GM until they figure it out
Lol, the average ownership is only 39 months?! 😂 I keep our vehicles around 10 years or so. 🤣 car payments are expensive!
Same. I don’t understand needing the newest and greatest. I really enjoy seeing how many years I can go without a payment. I can usually go at least 6 years without a payment. And I drive nothing but fords. Just bought a new ranger, and I plan on keeping it at least 10 years, more if it keeps running
That's why I pay for my cars with cash. Im not paying a dime of interest
Always the very BEST information for the consumer. Thank you
I have free lifetime warranty and it has been a dream. I have saved so much money on my Audi A7. No deductible. Free replacements: Intercooler, supercharger, valve covers, coolant lines, motor mounts, etc. I just need to have my oil changes their once a year. That's it.
Thank you so much for your invaluable information, highly appreciate it, keep it up the outstanding job, have a great day.
You're always so helpful keep it up
Just fyi you are a smart cookie. Keep the videos comin
Every Chevy truck I've owned needed a transmission. The worse one, my last Silverado, needed a transmission at around 85k miles, only after I had to put a new cam and lifters in it at around 65k miles so yes, I'll go ahead and take that "lifetime warranty" if I ever buy a Silverado again because I know I'll make use of it.
I'd give up on chevy if I were you.
Supposedly when i got my used truck at wyatt johnson here in TN who owns various brands I have a lifetime warranty included free.. the only catch is you have to keep up on manufacturers maintenence and on mine you arent limitee to the dealer you purchased from.
I dont know how much I actually believe of this but usually you arent getting anything for free.
😂 I lost my warranty once nissan started charging $90 for an oil change. ive kept my 2016 Nissan Versa Manual for 275, 456 so far and every time i take it to Nissan dealership ppl can't believe how many miles it has.. make sure you do oil changes and fix things as it comes up.
There all BS. Bought a Mopar extended warranty and they just flat out refused to do my warranty work no reason given. When i complained, they said go ahead an sue mopar/Dodge. Good luck. And yes, this we a new Dodge car dealership.
Never sign a contract, that is what an extended warranty is, until you read every word. If there is anything you do not understand, take it to a lawyer YOU are paying and have them explain it to you. If they will not let you take the contract to a lawyer to explain it to you then get up and walk out and do not look back.
Heres what I know about warranty’s. It covers everything but what’s broken on your vehicle.
Not really the case. I have a warranty that’s better than a new car warranty.
@@ChevyDudewhat warranty is that??
I bought a used suburban and want to know is there a best used vehicle warranty. If so can you let me know please
Bought a 2020 Chrysler 300S new over the internet from a dealer 500 miles away. They also provided a 'free' lifetime powertrain warranty. I also purchased the Mopar MaxCare warranty for 8 years, no deductible at $50 over cost from a Mopar dealer halfway across the nation.. Car still has less than 15k miles, using a local dealer for service and warranty issues. Great car, dealer has serious issues.🤔
Ahhh yes the unasked question: [ What are the things that void my warranty ?] How many ways can I casually throw away the protection that I just bought?
I hate the fact that I have to notify them that I'm not taking the truck back to that terrible service department and I prefer to go to a dealership with an excellent service center.
These companies are GENIUSES 🤯
Always great info when you get down to car practical business! Needed the dry erase board however! Would like to see you guys “go live” again as I think it is appreciated by your viewers. Dude we have unanswered questions…do roll one out this Friday I’ll buy the pizza or better yet the special steak (secret question maybe for Friday?). Seriously live shows are missed by a lot of us. Questions like can I trade my fantastic low mileage C8 now for a guaranteed allocation for a ZO6 topic would be cool. Will it be a “hope I get one” situation again and can’t “lock one in?” That’s why I think a “sell your C8 to us now” for a “guaranteed” allocation for Zo6 would be interesting topic.I know you are busy and have added elements to your businesses (and I really respected your personal story and your goals of a dealership), however, again the direct contact live shows I bring an important aspect to your BRAND. Also seeing the dogs, wife’s commentary, your set up, new mics, chairs etc. fun and interesting. I would like to hear a show on ALL of the discovered problems with C8, new cap, the complete accomplishments of #horngate, downloading issues, wheel degradation, etc. Having a “Chevy Dude List of Things to Fix and look out for on YOUR C8” would be a great list for people to have and download or sell them laminated. Let your viewers add questions like should I add extra tranny fluid even if I might track a couple of times or better yet sell to someone that might want that done. “NoTrannyFluidGate” is what that should be called as Chevy should be adding that at the factory heck as an option if need be. I’m just scared to have it done locally not where I bought it. Especially since it is an. Involved process that could damage car. Just a few thoughts and congrats on all the stuff you are doing! Still loving my RST! Heck if that market is still HOT call me I’d be happy to sell for more than my cost plus tax! Just hate the negativity out there and I’m glad you stand up to that BS! Carry on Chevy Dude!
All my best and looking forward to a live show this weekend as winters coming and things a bit boring!
would a warranty be voided if you get some surround view camera installed under the side mirrors by drilling holes under them to place the cameras and opening the interior and door panels to connect the wires?
I’ve seen Nissan put Lifetime Warranty sign on their windows. That’s why I look up this video to see what’s it all about. Might as well get a far more reliable car than those who offer these scams. 😂
I know where and who I'm buying my next car from! 17 Camaro 2t with 63k miles as trade. A few hours drive hopefully will be worth it 🤞🙏
My dumbass just looked at the sales contract and sure enough right there in black and white it says $4500 service contract. It's getting cancelled ASAP. Huge thanks for the heads up
Just at the Honda dealership. They will not sell the car without the warranty. “Underriner Care Package. Any ideas, would like to buy it but think this is a rip off, thanks
New subscriber here.
We’re about to buy a ‘22 - 2500 Chevrolet LTZ diesel. Would you get the extended warranty or any other add on?
We’re in Canada.
Funny that you got that call. I didn’t own a vehicle for many years because we had a family vehicle and I took the bus to work to the city. Anyway, once I bought my 2019 Equinox these num nuts call me all the time for extended warranties. So Chevrolet sold my data is what I think. Just got rid of it and people don’t forget to get a prorated amount on your extended warranty. I recently filled out the paper work for it. This stuff is a piece of mind I think.
DMV records are public and companies buy DMV records all the time. I can speak on chevy data process but I can speculate that me as an owner of a car dealership/manufacturer I would NOT wanting people to know my owners contact info as marketing could take place for them to not make them loyal to me. Plus most of those calls are random. 🤔. Glad you got you’re paperwork filed to get the refund.
@@ChevyDude thank you for explaining that.
Another point: If you are required to put additives in the oil or gas, you MAY void the Manufacturer warranty. The Manufacturer may not allow additives to be added to the gas or oil. Question, CD. The lifetime warranty is provided by a 3rd party, so if they go out of business, you no longer have this lifetime warranty?
Yeah take care of your car. Idk how many people come in saying they are covered but they don't want to take care of the car
One thing to be clear about is who is issuing the warranty. A manufacturer’s warranty is always going to be the best. And yes, always read the details of the warranty. But here is a mistruth. Unless expressly stated in the warranty, the issuers of the warranty can’t just start denying you because of some “everyone knows this” type of BS. On the subject of modifications, obviously if the warranty clearly states that you can’t modify at all, then you can’t, but for example, as noted in the SEMA fights with manufacturers, a factory warranty makes no provision for voiding the warranty after “mods”. What is not so often spoken is the brutal truth. The burden of proof falls on the dealership, or by extension, the manufacturer to PROVE that your “mod” brought on the ensuing problems. Everyone knows that a cold air intake won’t hurt your engine, and that properly installed headers or catback exhaust “mods” won’t either. But a “tune” could. The computer “tunes” can cause the engine to perform in ways outside the design parameters of the engine, and often the “tuning” companies have enough evidence to support their side of the argument. But let’s say the tune allows way too much into the combustion chamber, more than can be completely burned, there is a chance of unburned fuel ruining the catalytic converters, which the manufacturer or dealership may or. May not be able to prove. If you have a massive 300hp nitrous shot happening to an otherwise factory engine, chances are that any failure will have obvious causes which would void the warranty. But with my Chrysler Factory Bumper To Bumper Lifetime Warranty not making any statement about “mods”, it is borderline fraud for the dealership service guy to even tell me that mods will void my warranty. Also, the fine print detail about mandatory yearly “inspections “ by the dealership is big crock of crap. But one little detail is not. At some point in the “Lifetime” of the owner, the vehicle will be worth much less than certain major repairs. In that case, depending on the details of your lifetime warranty, you warranty can become null and void. From what I understand, they will hand you a check for what THEY say your car is worth and void the warranty. BUT, also from my interpretation, you can decline that repair and retain your warranty. Let’s say it drops a valve and they claim a complete new engine or rebuild is in order, at a cost of $5000, and they tell you your car is worth $3500. You can go elsewhere and get it repaired or just do it yourself, and they would have no business judging the repair unless they thought and could prove that the repair caused another related failure. Say you put the head gasket on backwards and it got hot and the radiator sprung a leak. That $500 repair could be disputed, and if they could prove the problem, they wouldn’t have to pay for the radiator repair. The point is that they have designed the whole thing to make you want to give up and sell your car, thus ending their obligation. My dealership has been trying that tactic on me for years. Keeping the car for four weeks at a time for a five hour repair, and they weren’t waiting on back ordered parts. Or denying that the problem I complained about even existed. We cannot let these bastards continue to fleece America. Get informed. For the record, I have a 2006 Dodge Magnum RT, bought new, 60 miles, which now has 180,000 miles on it. I have had tons of problems with it, but more precisely with the dealership not actually repairing the problem, one continuous problem, with it stalling, sometimes once in a month, sometimes twenty times in a day. Fires right back up and drive like nothing ever happened. I’ve had just about every conceivable part replaced trying to end this problem. Mostly under warranty. But the kicker here is that while they will gladly sell a non-warranty customer parts that won’t fix the problem, yet no effort is made when I have the exact same problem. Hmmmm. Smells fishy. Anyway, when the factory warranty was about to end, the dealership offered me a drivetrain or bumper to bumper lifetime warranty. It’s easier to list what is not covered than what is. Not covered: catalytic converters, tires, rotors, pads, oil, filters, wear items. But they even replaced the lower radiator hose UNDER WARRANTY. But that’s it. Every single other item is covered. My dash speakers are blown. I could ask them to replace them but I won’t. I could use write a book on this. When the car was brand new, the switches for the HVAC and drivers door window switches “fell in”, but they fixed those immediately, and I’ve never had any issues with windows, door locks, stereo, cruise control, sunroof, nothing, ever! Never and engine hiccup till 160,000 miles. Then it all went downhill and every single problem has been a failure on their part which created more related problems, and so on. All the interior switch stuff and features all still work. But two radiator failures have led to two water pumps, and two HVAC systems, all because they wouldn’t admit the problem until there was total failure. Temp gauge is inaccurate when the water level is low, and the leak was always a tiny pinhole leaving no water on the ground ever. The temp gauge always read the same halfway level, until it went straight to overheat level. The water pump dies with no water running across its bearings, as does the HVAC system with no coolant running through its parts, and so on. So far, 15 years in, I estimate they have spent over $20,000 on a car I paid $27,000 for (family discount-brother was a service writer), and the warranty was about $2300. Easily the best money I have ever spent in my life. But it’s still a double edged sword. I HATE taking it there and they want it that way. At one point they banned me with made up accusations. They were forced to “unban” me. I have a hell of relationship with them now. A hell of a relationship. The GM knows me personally now. They bet on the wrong guy. I should write this book.
I work for a dealership in texas. Went to this guys website and pulled vin/miles for JD Power trade in book values. That's the number the banks loan money off of. He is consistently 3k higher than the market. Guy is a fraud. Got out of the dealership to say he is going to do right by people and he is screwing each and everyone of his customers. What a joke.
Wow I’m the first one watching this, cool. Love your videos:)
Thanks. And awesome you are here early
Absolutely great advice!
My kia dealership doubles all warranties plus gives engine lifetime when you buy a brand new kia. Plus no dealer fee
KIAS ARE SHIT LOL THATS WHY THEY HAVE ALL THAT CRAP
@@Alex-oz6sf yes you says this, but we have higher end vehicles who don't offer any warranty In the excuse of "Well if your buying this car you can afford to fix it."
I always knew it was something / a gimmick, what's crazy is I started to try a way to reach out and ask you this question.
So does Bachman not offer lifetime? Lifetime helped My dad get a trans replaced well over a 100k
We do not. You Can have different warranty coverage. My guess would be he bought one or something with factory warranty chipped in and good Will something
@@ChevyDude do you have allocations for 2022 c8 ?
Hes trying to be as BROAD as possible to cover most peoples needs. Some people will see a benefit alot of people will be screwed by it
ReyRos we get allocations monthly. When you decide on a dealership to buy your C8 from it will take you 18 months to get a car nationwide
What you guys think about the electronics warranty
Who needs a DEALER warranty when there’s hundreds of “awful accent” people named Richard, Anthony and Clay calling you and offering extremely cheap extended warranties?
“I’ve been trying to reach you about your cars extended warranty” 😝
@@ChevyDude … LMAO
I had to permanently put my phone on Do Not Disturb. Great comment!
Wat does the corrosion warranty cover?
Really enjoy your channel! Quick question please. My son is planning on buying a new car when he returns from deployment overseas at the beginning of new year. I don't believe he has bad credit at all, but he most likely hasn't built up much credit. My question is would it benefit his interest rate at most dealerships if I co-sign the loan with excellent credit? Thanks again, your information is really helpful!
Most likely yes. If he hasn’t had a car loan yet he will prob need a co-signer
@@ChevyDude That's what I thought, thanks again.....
@@ChevyDude One more quick question please. If a dealership has the model & trim of a car available in stock, but not the desired exterior color, what is the typical charge that you should expect to pay for the dealership to transfer another vehicle with those colors to them? Thanks again, great videos!
Tommy boy is easily a top 3 favorite movie.
If Chevy would fix their AFM lifter issues I would not need one.
Would you suggest to get pre approved on a car you’re shopping on?
I am looking to buy a Camaro 2SS 2022 from you and get a good deal but I live in Chicago is there any way we can do this.
I’ll drive out
WOW very interesting super kool ,1st class great info.,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work.
What about the gm 6 and 8 speed auto shudder?
Some of them have it. It’s why I’m not buying GM until they fix their issues.
Dude they don't fool me , Do U know how many vehicles have out lived there original owners 😜 If a soul takes care of and properly maintained there vehicle then the POWER TRAIN will last a very very long time , it's the electronics wich they are constantly adding that are not going to last ! 🤪 Especially with these lousy auto manf's that are not covered under these WARRANTIES !! 😳🤔😱
Depends on what you buy. My mother in law bought a GM Acadia, and the engine blew up at 40k miles. And i know it was taken care of because I changed the oil in it every 5k miles.
A guy I work with had bent rods and lifters on his 2017 Silverado before 10k miles. My point is, just because you buy a new vehicle doesn’t mean it’s going to last. Especially with the junk GM has been putting out the past 10 years
The only thing free in a dealership is the coffee
I guess I'm a long hauler. Bought mine in 2017😁
do you know you have a very strong jake busey vibe.
Good video
My parents keep there cars for over 10 years
Because they’re smart
Never buy an extended warranty.
Why? Because in this crazy time of inflation if you bight one 2-3 years ago you locked in 2019 pricing. Wouldn’t you love to have 2019, 2018, 2017 pricing on EVERYTHING right now?
Warranties are great to protect yourself from huge repairs, but most importantly you are guaranteed for the life of the service contract of how much money you will spend on your car. If you don’t use it it’s just like your homeowners and car insurance then.
@@ChevyDude I bought a new 2016 F150 with the 2.7 ecoboost. I've had one problem with this truck. I had to replace a cylinder head temp sensor 11-21-20 @ 69k miles. It was $20 @ Autozone. My truck has 86k miles now with the stock Ford battery.
BTW, I'm glad you started your own dealer and I hope you keep it going.
Carmax warranties are good and cover almost all makes and models.
See my comment/story in this thread. I can provide about 5 more just like it.
what can you tell me about using trade lines to get a new car?
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Rip off
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CarShield SUX
Save your money 💰
Don’t buy ripp off warranty
Do you have a video that details, step by step, how to procure your own financing for a car? I really could use that. Do you do it before you go in to the dealership or afterwards? I'm new to your channel and I'm learning so much. Thank you!
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