Okay, first post here. If you wish I can add some details about the dealer costs for Canadian prices for the extended service contracts. It is easier for me if you know plan numbers. It could be a difference between the countries but I there may be some warranty coverage that is offered down in the States, but not up here. So here we go.
I'm not trying to sell anything so lets let the info fly.
So there are a few types of plans.
Gold - Extra mechanical repair protection on non-powertrain items. (Steering, A/C, cooling and fuel, suspension, electrical brakes.. etc)
Powertrain - Engine, transmission, front wheel drive, rear WD, 4X4, AWD.
Gold Plus - The oil changes, allowances, rotations...
Gold + Powertrain
Gold Plus + Powertrain (A single stand alone program with the single most expensive but most comprehensive package)
All prices in Canadian Monopoly money.
And the final issue is the surcharges. A plan could have more than 1 surcharge added to the price. Dealer cost in brackets.
+200 (150) for Hemi, Cummins, V10, turbo or super charged.
+250 (175) if plan purchased beyond 1 year or 20,000 kms past in-service date.
+450 (325) if registered as Commercial Light-duty uses
+650 (525) for Prowler, Crossfire, Grand Cherokee Diesel and 3500's
+1425 (1275) for Viper, Sprinter, ALL SRT's and 4500/5500's
Some sample numbers.
The cheapest plan is what they call the 412 plan. 3yrs/80K km's Gold plan 2WD $550 (275) / 4WD AWD $820 (410)
So it only gives you an extra 20K km's protection. Can only be purchased up to 2 yrs &/or 40,000km. The dealer can sell the plan at any price they want but the bill to the dealer is non-negotiable.
Plan 415 - 5 yrs/100k km's Gold plan. Adds 40K km's and 2 years to the basic warranties. 2WD $1450 (725) / 4WD $1555 (780) only available up to 4 yrs &/or 80K km's.
I mostly sell trucks so there is a Gold & Powertrain plan is what many take.
Plan 418 - 5yrs/160K km's. That is an extra 2 years and 100K km's on the basic warranty, and 60K km's added to the powertrain. The Cummins already has a warranty until 160K km's. - 2WD $3350 (1775) / 4WD $3665 (2090) only available up to 4 yrs/80K km's. Still incurs the $250 fee if purchased after the first 20k km's or first year.
I mentioned the most expensive is the Gold Plus Powertrain. Plan 434 5yrs/160K km's 2WD $4725 (3150) / 4WD $5055 (3480) Ouch.
The 3yr/60K km road side assistance is underused, in my opinion. There are rental/hotel allowances for breakdowns and roadside help.
There are some late fee's that the dealer will get charged. $50 if registered to the vehicle 15 to 45 days after the in-service date. $75 if 46 - 90 days.
Hope this helps someone. Or at least explain what margins the dealers are trying to hold onto. I'll also try to chirp up if I see questions in other threads. What can I say? I know how I'd like to be treated. Now I'm on the inside, I like to act like I'm still on the outside of the cage. Much to the displeasure of the Service Manager.
