JZ Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 I see that a lot of people on here post warranty issues or questions on different topics, so I thought it should have its own sticky. I'm interested to see who's bought an after-market warranty and if they have gone through them to fix a problem to see how legit they are... I have to admit, I bought a 5 year extension for a warranty named "my repair tech" which most websites offer, it looked pretty convincing: [url=http://www.myrepairtech.com]www.myrepairtech.com[/url] They claim to have dealers everywhere (one close to my house) and clean your unit once a year for free with no deductibles at all. however, I guess I won't know how legit they are until I have a problem with my Z1.... :? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DataAve Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 I bought one, but the only reason I purchased it, was that a reputable repair company (who I do business with, on a daily basis) was on that list. If you live in Long Island, I can suggest the place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JZ Posted August 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 are you reffering to the list on 'my repair tech'? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DataAve Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lcstyle Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 i dont really think these things are warranties of any sort.. I think they should be classified as "service plans". My 2 cents, i could be wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DataAve Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Call it what you will, anything with a hard drive, I buy the extended. :D One year and one day the unit will crash...I will have my receipt and my "service plan" in hand. $0 deductable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JZ Posted August 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 haha. that was my feeling too.... 1 yr isnt enough for a complex thing as a Z1, not for how much it is worth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silicuda Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Do these after market warranties cover me if I get the N3 and remove the sticker and switch the switch? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Machismo Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 [quote name="lcstyle"]i dont really think these things are warranties of any sort.. I think they should be classified as "service plans". My 2 cents, i could be wrong.[/quote] Thats exactly what they are called. If you read any of these service plans they will tell you they are NOT warranties. They ARE service plans. -Litos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Inspector_Gadget Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Can one purchase a contract straight through Repairtech? I didn't see that option on their website. The only thing I saw was an option to "register your warranty" that required a "warranty or membership number". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JZ Posted August 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 [quote name="Inspector_Gadget"]Can one purchase a contract straight through Repairtech? I didn't see that option on their website. The only thing I saw was an option to "register your warranty" that required a "warranty or membership number".[/quote] No, you can only get it through an "authorized dealer". That's how the dealers make their money, they sell it for different prices... I bough a 5 year extension for $199.00, and most websites sell a 3 year extension for like $399.00... look into the prices b/c they are all the same service plan, so you shoudln't have to pay more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JZ Posted August 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 [quote name="silicuda"]Do these after market warranties cover me if I get the N3 and remove the sticker and switch the switch? Thanks[/quote] I don't think so, You have to buy your service plan at the same time with ur product and register the warranty within 30 days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Inspector_Gadget Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 [quote] No, you can only get it through an "authorized dealer". That's how the dealers make their money, they sell it for different prices... I bough a 5 year extension for $199.00, and most websites sell a 3 year extension for like $399.00... look into the prices b/c they are all the same service plan, so you shoudln't have to pay more.[/quote] So are there any available for those who purchase from non-authorized dealerships? If so, any suggestions and/or links? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grcplaya Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 well I looked at the site and did a shop locator their were few repair shops here but what I don't get, they were all T.V. repair facility what would a tv repair place know about navi units harddrives I dont know about you guys but I wouldnt send my deck to tv repair. thats my .02 grcplaya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JZ Posted August 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 well they claim that if they can't fix it, they'll replace it... so idk... the ones around my house are stereo shops, but still, i dont think they know how to fix navis.. still, i have a little peace of mind that if it ever goes bad, which it probably will with a complex system like that, i will hopefully get it replaced. I paid too much for the system to just have a 1 yr man warranty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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