Hi everyone,
I just bought my first Mazda, a deep crystal blue 2019 CX-5 Touring, over the weekend!! Now that the dust has settled and the adrenaline has worn off a bit, I wanted to take a closer look at the dealer packages they offered. I would greatly appreciate any insight that anyone has on these programs and whether they are worth it.
1. Dent Repair
$389
covers PDR repairs of minor dents and dings, up to 4* in diameter, to exterior vertical and horizontal painted sheet metal body panels
WHAT THIS CONTRACT DOES NOT COVER
1. Large dents may be non-repairable using the PDR process.
2. Environmental damage including rust, corrosion, hail and damage from chemicals.
3. Chrome or unpainted portions of YOUR VEHICLE, glass, plastic or other non-metal exterior sections of the VEHICLE*S body or attached to the VEHICLE*S
body.
4. Any damage to the interior of the VEHICLE or the undercarriage of the VEHICLE.
5. Chips, cracks or other damage to the paint on the surface of the VEHICLE.
6. Dents, dings or creases that will damage the body or paint finish if the PDR system is utilized.
7. Dents or dings that are not capable of being completely repaired by the PDR process.
8. Dents or dings that must be repaired using putty, sanding, bonding, primer or paint.
9. Dents or dings where access is restricted due to manufacturer-installed bracing, double metal panels, aftermarket installations or other access limitations.
10. Vehicles used for commercial purposes.
11. Government use vehicles which includes, but is not limited to, police, ambulance or fire services.
12. Damage caused by negligence, misuse or abuse.
13. Dents or dings that were on the VEHICLE at the time this CONTRACT was purchased.
14. Dents or dings over 4* in diameter.
15. Dents or dings occurring outside the United States, its territories or possessions, or Canada.
2. Appearance Protection Resistall
$562
Protective coating on inside and outside.
PAINT: The exterior Treated Surfaces, including spoilers, bumpers, trim areas, hinges, headlight lenses and side-view mirrors, are warranted for the LimitedWarranty Term against weather-induced fading or loss of gloss, oxidation, Hard Water Etching, water spotting on chrome, Industrial Fallout, bird
droppings, insects (including love bugs), tree sap, road salt, de-icing agents such as liquid or dry magnesium and/or calcium chloride, Sand Abrasion, acid
rain, brake dust staining on chrome and aluminum alloy wheels, and accidental paint overspray. (Note: the following exterior Treated Surfaces are limited
to the remedy of cleaning to the extent reasonably possible: (1) water spotting on chrome, (2) fading or dulling of headlight lenses and (3) brake dust
staining on chrome and aluminum alloy wheels. The combined cleaning costs for all such Treated Surfaces cannot exceed a $250.00 aggregate during the
Limited Warranty Term).
FABRIC OR VINYL/LEATHER: The interior Treated Surfaces, including original factory floor mats and original factory-installed trunk and/or cargo area
carpet, are warranted for the Limited Warranty Term against ultraviolet-induced fading or cracking, loose seam stitching; or permanent staining on the
interior, including pigmented plastic door trim and consoles, additional vinyl/leather protection against weather-induced or ultraviolet-induced weakening
of the vinyl/leather surfaces resulting in punctures less than inch in diameter or rips or tears less than one inch. The interior Treated Surfaces are also
warranted against odor caused by mold or mildew as a result of food and/or drink.
3. Totalcare Extended Warranty 7 years/100k miles
$2357
Bumper to bumper with a long list of coverages and exceptions (PDF here if anyone is interested View attachment totalcare.pdf)
4. Key Protection
$263
repairs and replaces key fobs
Would you get any of these or are they all total scams? I probably will drive over 100k, but it will definitely not take me 7 years to do so.
This forum has been so helpful as I researched and purchased my car! Thanks in advance for your advice!
I just bought my first Mazda, a deep crystal blue 2019 CX-5 Touring, over the weekend!! Now that the dust has settled and the adrenaline has worn off a bit, I wanted to take a closer look at the dealer packages they offered. I would greatly appreciate any insight that anyone has on these programs and whether they are worth it.
1. Dent Repair
$389
covers PDR repairs of minor dents and dings, up to 4* in diameter, to exterior vertical and horizontal painted sheet metal body panels
WHAT THIS CONTRACT DOES NOT COVER
1. Large dents may be non-repairable using the PDR process.
2. Environmental damage including rust, corrosion, hail and damage from chemicals.
3. Chrome or unpainted portions of YOUR VEHICLE, glass, plastic or other non-metal exterior sections of the VEHICLE*S body or attached to the VEHICLE*S
body.
4. Any damage to the interior of the VEHICLE or the undercarriage of the VEHICLE.
5. Chips, cracks or other damage to the paint on the surface of the VEHICLE.
6. Dents, dings or creases that will damage the body or paint finish if the PDR system is utilized.
7. Dents or dings that are not capable of being completely repaired by the PDR process.
8. Dents or dings that must be repaired using putty, sanding, bonding, primer or paint.
9. Dents or dings where access is restricted due to manufacturer-installed bracing, double metal panels, aftermarket installations or other access limitations.
10. Vehicles used for commercial purposes.
11. Government use vehicles which includes, but is not limited to, police, ambulance or fire services.
12. Damage caused by negligence, misuse or abuse.
13. Dents or dings that were on the VEHICLE at the time this CONTRACT was purchased.
14. Dents or dings over 4* in diameter.
15. Dents or dings occurring outside the United States, its territories or possessions, or Canada.
2. Appearance Protection Resistall
$562
Protective coating on inside and outside.
PAINT: The exterior Treated Surfaces, including spoilers, bumpers, trim areas, hinges, headlight lenses and side-view mirrors, are warranted for the LimitedWarranty Term against weather-induced fading or loss of gloss, oxidation, Hard Water Etching, water spotting on chrome, Industrial Fallout, bird
droppings, insects (including love bugs), tree sap, road salt, de-icing agents such as liquid or dry magnesium and/or calcium chloride, Sand Abrasion, acid
rain, brake dust staining on chrome and aluminum alloy wheels, and accidental paint overspray. (Note: the following exterior Treated Surfaces are limited
to the remedy of cleaning to the extent reasonably possible: (1) water spotting on chrome, (2) fading or dulling of headlight lenses and (3) brake dust
staining on chrome and aluminum alloy wheels. The combined cleaning costs for all such Treated Surfaces cannot exceed a $250.00 aggregate during the
Limited Warranty Term).
FABRIC OR VINYL/LEATHER: The interior Treated Surfaces, including original factory floor mats and original factory-installed trunk and/or cargo area
carpet, are warranted for the Limited Warranty Term against ultraviolet-induced fading or cracking, loose seam stitching; or permanent staining on the
interior, including pigmented plastic door trim and consoles, additional vinyl/leather protection against weather-induced or ultraviolet-induced weakening
of the vinyl/leather surfaces resulting in punctures less than inch in diameter or rips or tears less than one inch. The interior Treated Surfaces are also
warranted against odor caused by mold or mildew as a result of food and/or drink.
3. Totalcare Extended Warranty 7 years/100k miles
$2357
Bumper to bumper with a long list of coverages and exceptions (PDF here if anyone is interested View attachment totalcare.pdf)
4. Key Protection
$263
repairs and replaces key fobs
Would you get any of these or are they all total scams? I probably will drive over 100k, but it will definitely not take me 7 years to do so.
This forum has been so helpful as I researched and purchased my car! Thanks in advance for your advice!
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