Warranty running out. U.K.

Tazzie · 02-24-2022, 07:37 AM

The warranty on my i8 expires in May. The warranty came with the car from the place I got it from. It’s a 2015 65 model. I don’t know if any on here in the U.K. knows of a really good warranty for our cars? I know the official BMW one is around £1700.00 per year. Although how I read it it doesn’t cover the main battery. Is it a good option to for? Many thanks.

dragonsdreams · 03-02-2022, 04:08 PM

My BWM warranty was around £950 on my 2016. The main battery is a separate guarantee included with the car and runs for 8 years from new. I think forum members have mentioned good third party warranties but I can't recall the companies- should come up with the search box.

Tazzie · 03-03-2022, 04:32 AM

Thank you very much for the reply. Yes I’ll have a look through the forums. Did check out the RAC one which do ones for EVs and hybrids which seemed not too bad.

dragonsdreams · 03-05-2022, 12:07 PM

Have a look at owners who have claimed via 3rd party warranties. Try in the i8 FB forums, there have definitely been some discussions on best cover in the last year.

Tazzie · 03-05-2022, 12:34 PM

Thank you. I’m not on Facebook but will search the net and try and find where to go.

dragonsdreams · 03-08-2022, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tazzie

Thank you. I’m not on Facebook but will search the net and try and find where to go.

Had a brief trawl through the FB groups. Of the small percentage of UK owners who had taken a third party warranty most had not tried claiming. Those who did had varying experiences re cover. Vast majority had taken out and recommended the BMW extended warranty. Hope that helps.

Tazzie · 03-08-2022, 04:30 PM

Thank you so much for looking for me. Really appreciate that. So probably best to go with the main BMW extended warranty. Just for that extra security. Thanks again.

dragonsdreams · 03-11-2022, 04:08 AM

You're welcome👍🙂

DazC · 03-24-2022, 12:34 PM

Mine expires in April and I'll definitely be renewing with BMW for peace of mind.

I think it's around £1k for my 2019 LCI.

Kenfandic · 04-18-2022, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tazzie

The warranty on my i8 expires in May. The warranty came with the car from the place I got it from. It’s a 2015 65 model. I don’t know if any on here in the U.K. knows of a really good warranty for our cars? I know the official BMW one is around £1700.00 per year. Although how I read it it doesn’t cover the main battery. Is it a good option to for? Many thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tazzie

The warranty on my i8 expires in May. The warranty came with the car from the place I got it from. It's a 2015 65 model. I don't know if any on here in the U.K. knows of a really good warranty for our cars? I know the official BMW one is around £1700.00 per year. Although how I read it it doesn't cover the main battery. Is it a good option to for? Many thanks.

Why ? How come ?

Ionicsilveri8 · 04-19-2022, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DazC

Mine expires in April and I'll definitely be renewing with BMW for peace of mind.

I think it's around £1k for my 2019 LCI.

My LCI warranty will cost £995 from BMW with a £100 excess and £911 with a £250 excess. Runs out on the 6th May - will most likely go for the £995...

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dragonsdreams Private 2 Rep 54 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Hitchin iTrader: (0)	My BWM warranty was around £950 on my 2016. The main battery is a separate guarantee included with the car and runs for 8 years from new. I think forum members have mentioned good third party warranties but I can't recall the companies- should come up with the search box.
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Tazzie Private 12 Rep 51 Posts Drives: BMW i8 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thank you very much for the reply. Yes I’ll have a look through the forums. Did check out the RAC one which do ones for EVs and hybrids which seemed not too bad.
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dragonsdreams Private 2 Rep 54 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Hitchin iTrader: (0)	Have a look at owners who have claimed via 3rd party warranties. Try in the i8 FB forums, there have definitely been some discussions on best cover in the last year.
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Tazzie Private 12 Rep 51 Posts Drives: BMW i8 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thank you so much for looking for me. Really appreciate that. So probably best to go with the main BMW extended warranty. Just for that extra security. Thanks again.
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