Most manufacturers do this in house.Cost wise yes, it’s a good time to but when purchasing a car. But i am generally weary of buying any insurance/warranty. Unless backed by Subaru directly, 3r d party insurers tend to be bad at paying claims and they go out of business.Buying with a maintenance package and an extended manufacturer warranty is the way to go. You can usually buy one - or both - even for a second hand used vehicle if it’s still relatively new.You highlight my conundrum. Yes I love driving our Forester and Outbacks. Yes I love the layout and drive.
But I simply do not trust any extended warranty, there are always loopholes and gotchas.
Manufacturers are aware that modern vehicles require regular maintenance, that issues can compound if they’re not taken care of, and that a certain portion of their customer base can’t be bothered to care. So, they ‘subsidize’ maintenance for a certain number of years - dealers like it as well because they get more chances to upsell you on a new vehicle.
You get the benefit of buying at a better point in the depreciation curve, warranty coverage, and none of the hassles that come along with a lease.
At least, I know that Audi, MB, BMW, and Suzuki do. Whether Subaru also does, and whether this is offered by them in the states, I don’t know but I would be somewhat surprised if it isn’t.
Statistics: Posted by MH2 — Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:24 am — Replies 94 — Views 6482