When my 2015 P90DL MS was coming to the end of its 4 year factory warranty I naturally wanted to extend the full factory warranty for as long as possible.
At the time there were 2 products available.
InsureMyTesla/Marsh Advantage
Extra 2 years (total 6 years) up to 120,000km: Total Premium: $3,445
Extra 4 years (total 8 years) up to 160,000km: Total Premium: $6,295
Carsales Warranty (previously Redbook Warranty)
Extra 3 years (total of 8 years) Unlimited klms: Total Premium $1240
(To qualify for Car Sales Warranty, my car had to be less than 5 years old, serviced annually and travelled less than 125,000 km).
My 2 priorities were: maximum kilometres covered under warranty - because I can’t stop driving the car and, of course, price.
Carsales Warranty (Redbook), was so cheap in comparison to InsureMyTesla, and it seemed to be even better coverage, considering the unlimited kilometres.
I went with Carsales Warranty even though, it seemed too good to be true - but it is not.
Earlier this month the Master Charger in my car (on-board charger) became faulty. I took it into Tesla Brisbane in the am, who quoted for $4044 to replace it with a new charger.
After a minor heart attack in the Tesla office, I contacted Carsales Warranty – who approved the repair within a couple of hours (after checking my car service history) Tesla completed the work by that afternoon. I was required to pay for the repair in advance and car sales warranty reimbursed me a couple of days later.
The $1240 premium I spent with Carsales is now a priceless piece of mind for me. Financially, I’m now actually ‘in front’ whereas, had I have gone with the InsureMyTesla policy ($6295) I’d still be behind.
I don’t work for have any association with Car Sales Warranty/Redbook - however if you are after extended warranty for your Tesla, I highly recommend them.
Thanks Ray Newman for putting me onto them
At the time there were 2 products available.
InsureMyTesla/Marsh Advantage
Extra 2 years (total 6 years) up to 120,000km: Total Premium: $3,445
Extra 4 years (total 8 years) up to 160,000km: Total Premium: $6,295
Carsales Warranty (previously Redbook Warranty)
Extra 3 years (total of 8 years) Unlimited klms: Total Premium $1240
(To qualify for Car Sales Warranty, my car had to be less than 5 years old, serviced annually and travelled less than 125,000 km).
My 2 priorities were: maximum kilometres covered under warranty - because I can’t stop driving the car and, of course, price.
Carsales Warranty (Redbook), was so cheap in comparison to InsureMyTesla, and it seemed to be even better coverage, considering the unlimited kilometres.
I went with Carsales Warranty even though, it seemed too good to be true - but it is not.
Earlier this month the Master Charger in my car (on-board charger) became faulty. I took it into Tesla Brisbane in the am, who quoted for $4044 to replace it with a new charger.
After a minor heart attack in the Tesla office, I contacted Carsales Warranty – who approved the repair within a couple of hours (after checking my car service history) Tesla completed the work by that afternoon. I was required to pay for the repair in advance and car sales warranty reimbursed me a couple of days later.
The $1240 premium I spent with Carsales is now a priceless piece of mind for me. Financially, I’m now actually ‘in front’ whereas, had I have gone with the InsureMyTesla policy ($6295) I’d still be behind.
I don’t work for have any association with Car Sales Warranty/Redbook - however if you are after extended warranty for your Tesla, I highly recommend them.
Thanks Ray Newman for putting me onto them