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*Does it cover towing? | *Does it cover towing? | ||
*Is the maintenance schedule realistic? | *Does it cover 1 ton trucks? | ||
*Is the maintenance schedule realistic? 2-4 times per year for Ram 3500! [https://repairpal.com/estimator/dodge/ram-3500/maintenance-schedule] | |||
*Does it cover common cause, normal wear and tear - such as blown seals or gaskets? This one does not mention it [https://www.cnanational.com/lifetime_limited_powertrain_warranty#:~:text=What%20Is%20a%20Lifetime%20Limited,drive%20assembly%2C%20and%20drivetrain%20assembly.]. This one explicitly says it covers seals and gaskets [https://www.kellygmcbuick.com/posts/blog-how-does-a-lifetime-powertrain-warranty-work%3F#:~:text=Every%20part%20of%20the%20engine%20including%20transmission%20mounts%2C%20torque%20converter,are%20covered.&text=The%20Lifetime%20Powertrain%20Warranty%20covers%20all%20minor%20and%20major%20repairs,gaskets%2C%20internal%20parts%2C%20etc.] | *Does it cover common cause, normal wear and tear - such as blown seals or gaskets? This one does not mention it [https://www.cnanational.com/lifetime_limited_powertrain_warranty#:~:text=What%20Is%20a%20Lifetime%20Limited,drive%20assembly%2C%20and%20drivetrain%20assembly.]. This one explicitly says it covers seals and gaskets [https://www.kellygmcbuick.com/posts/blog-how-does-a-lifetime-powertrain-warranty-work%3F#:~:text=Every%20part%20of%20the%20engine%20including%20transmission%20mounts%2C%20torque%20converter,are%20covered.&text=The%20Lifetime%20Powertrain%20Warranty%20covers%20all%20minor%20and%20major%20repairs,gaskets%2C%20internal%20parts%2C%20etc.] | ||
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I guess we should expect controversy on warrantor weedling out of responsibility such as this - [https://www.themotorombudsman.org/case-studies/seals-and-gaskets-warranty-claim] which was adjudicated to the customer's favor at the end. (a third party mediator in the UK with binding decisionmaking power). | I guess we should expect controversy on warrantor weedling out of responsibility such as this - [https://www.themotorombudsman.org/case-studies/seals-and-gaskets-warranty-claim] which was adjudicated to the customer's favor at the end. (a third party mediator in the UK with binding decisionmaking power). | ||
*'''Conclusion''' - make sure that there is no catch such as not covering seals and gaskets, and covering real use (towing, commercial). So there it is - looks like that is the catch. | |||
Latest revision as of 20:12, 20 November 2022
- Does it cover towing?
- Does it cover 1 ton trucks?
- Is the maintenance schedule realistic? 2-4 times per year for Ram 3500! [1]
- Does it cover common cause, normal wear and tear - such as blown seals or gaskets? This one does not mention it [2]. This one explicitly says it covers seals and gaskets [3]
https://www.earlstewarttoyota.com/why-lifetime-powertrain-warranties-are-too-good-to-be-true/
I guess we should expect controversy on warrantor weedling out of responsibility such as this - [4] which was adjudicated to the customer's favor at the end. (a third party mediator in the UK with binding decisionmaking power).
- Conclusion - make sure that there is no catch such as not covering seals and gaskets, and covering real use (towing, commercial). So there it is - looks like that is the catch.