McLaren Warranty Extension

[DashboardD]

Afternoon All,

Just heard back from my dealer that the extended warranty on my 650S Spider will be £3,980.00 if you renew before the expiry date, or £4,480.00 if lapsed. Both Inc.VAT.

For completeness, my warranty expires 30/04/2018.

Has anybody else enquired recently, and if so, have they had any different prices quoted?

Thanks in advance...

[Cockernee]

Renew more than 30 days before expiry I was told. I have twice and never needed the inspection, which adds the extra cost.

Also the prices went up from 1st Jan, so that price is correct.

[DashboardD]

Thanks. I’ll definitely be doing it before expiry, but was more baffled by the price increase from £3.5k - just wanted to ensure consistency/accuracy.

[ferdi p]

DashboardD said:

Thanks. I’ll definitely be doing it before expiry, but was more baffled by the price increase from £3.5k - just wanted to ensure consistency/accuracy.

Did they quote for a 2 year extension?

[DashboardD]

ferdi p said:

DashboardD said:

Thanks. I’ll definitely be doing it before expiry, but was more baffled by the price increase from £3.5k - just wanted to ensure consistency/accuracy.

Did they quote for a 2 year extension?

No they didn’t I’m afraid. I can ask if you’re interested though?

[Evolved]

Ridiculous pricing, on top of the servicing, that’s one expensive car to own.

The fact the pricing has gone up makes it look like they’ve no confidence in their own product!

[ferdi p]

DashboardD said:

No they didn’t I’m afraid. I can ask if you’re interested though?

Yes please, just wondered if they still give a discount if you opt for a 2yr extension...

[tyrrell]

Fearrari warranty has a great reputation on here

Not worth the paper it's written on IMHO - suspension claims - the most common issue on a 458 is not covered! They will wriggle out of anything in the name of wear and tear. Warranty Direct cover Wear and Tear and are brilliant. Have had them on a few supercars or GTs in the past and they have always paid up.

Totally agree with PrancingHorses - I had an F430 for 3 years under warranty and can tell you that Ferrari warranty is a joke, they don't pay out! Best to keep the funds and self-insure.

At least the McLaren warranty is comprehensive, I would rather pay more knowing it actually covers you for when you need it.

Over the years on PistonHeads I have read countless threads from disappointed Fearrai owners who’s experience has been not been what they expected at claim time.

I think the best one was cracking exhaust manifolds, on a supposedly high performance car, you could not make it up

[Wilmslowboy]

ferdi p said:

Yes please, just wondered if they still give a discount if you opt for a 2yr extension...

Just renewed mine (4th year) - couple of weeks before 3rd anniversary.


Yes the prices have gone up (I challenged the new cost and it was confirmed).

12 Months - £3980.00
24 Months - £7590.24

Edited by Wilmslowboy on Saturday 17th February 16:46

[woodysnr]

Interesting was quoted last week my a MCL main dealer £4970 /9460 the difference would get you a major service.

[Wilmslowboy]

woodysnr said:

Interesting was quoted last week my a MCL main dealer £4970 /9460 the difference would get you a major service.

I think the cost steps up once the car becomes 5 years old.

[Cockernee]

Wilmslowboy said:

woodysnr said:

Interesting was quoted last week my a MCL main dealer £4970 /9460 the difference would get you a major service.

I think the cost steps up once the car becomes 5 years old.

correct

[PrancingHorses]

Have any of you tried warranty wise and warranty direct? Worth a shot as £4k sounds bloody expensive!

[MOD500]

I understand the non pukka Mc warranties have single claim limits of 10-15k depending on policy, so premium is cheaper tho if major gearbox or engine failure you’d not be fully covered if car went to main dealer (Mc warranty would cover). Main dealers simply change out complete failed g/box for eg and don't strip and repair, hence the stratospheric repair costs ... think exchange g/box is £20k ish?

Edited by MOD500 on Sunday 18th February 19:34

[RBT0]

Any experience on 570s, have any of you extended their warranty? Is it worth?

[DashboardD]

Not 570 experience, but 650S Spider - I decided to leave the £4K in me savings account and go down the ‘self-insure’ route. Having owned the car with full warranty without any issues pre-expiry, I felt a little more confident taking the supposed ‘risk’, as the car has been faultless.
Additionally, I wanted to try and dispel the reliability myths too, and putting bullish statements like this out on t’internet, tends to tempt fate a little!
However, 6 months outside warranty, solid as a rock (fingers, toes and anything else very much crossed)! Great cars...

Edited by DashboardD on Sunday 30th September 19:37

[ferdi p]

Just renewed my warranty 2 weeks before it's 3yrs old (650s). £2900 for the 4th year & £710 for the service.

[RBT0]

Through official McLaren dealer?

I am really struggling guys, trying to stay neutral, however net is full of complaints and scary things about macca. Depretiation plus Warranty cost don't help.

What's the service cost per year, let's say in the first 4 years?

Btw thanks for the answers, I can almost hear the silence here, desolated place, not lot of people answering...

[ferdi p]

Yes, McHatfield.

If your that worried before buying it then I really doubt a few people coming on here saying "mines great" is gonna sway you tbh.

Servicing will be 3-3.5k for the 1st 3yrs.
Warranty will be 3k in it's 4th year.

[LotusJas]

RBT0 said:

Btw thanks for the answers, I can almost hear the silence here, desolated place, not lot of people answering...

Vast majority of owners appear to avoid PH due to the trolling by a couple of people. You will find the owners (and rapid answers to anything) in the closed owners club.