Maxcare?

[wyosteve]

Did a search, but didn't find anything since 2022. Getting a new 2023 and am wondering if anyone has purchased the Maxcare warranty recently and approx. costs and term? I bought the 8 year, 85k mile one on my 2018 and it paid for itself even though I only have 36k on the truck now. New radio and oil leak from the timing cover cost more than the warranty. Anyway, I should get a bit of a refund since I'm ending the policy before it expires. If anyone has current information I'd like to be 'armed' when I get the new truck. Thanks in advance.

 

[AH64ID]

I bought one thru Granger Motors last year. It was the best price I could find, by far.

 

[Diesel85]

Maxcare is a great warranty. There are other reputable warranty vendors out there too. Fidelity Warranty Services is another one, who actually underwrite several vehicle manufacturer extended warranties, but they can get particular on where you bring the vehicle to (they prefer dealers that buy into the contract). I went with Fidelity on my truck because it was slightly cheaper than Maxcare, and I know people that have used it with no problems at my dealer.

 

[wyosteve]

Thanks for the info. I will likely go with Maxcare since we travel a bit and know it will be honored by any Ram dealer. And there were no issues when I had to use it on my 2018.

 

[Jebruns]

I bought one thru Granger Motors last year. It was the best price I could find, by far.

Same here. They were doing a $50 over their cost on them. Not sure if they still are or not (I think they are), but worth checking with. They are a Ram dealer near Des Moines Iowa.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Wait until the deal is almost done and say "one more thing" and say "COST" on MaxCare and the deal is done.

 

[CoastyAV8R]

I bought one thru Granger Motors last year. It was the best price I could find, by far.

How long of a warranty did you get?

 

[AH64ID]

How long of a warranty did you get?

8/125

 

[CoastyAV8R]

You bought it from Granger Motors? Were they the best price out there?

 

[AH64ID]

You bought it from Granger Motors? Were they the best price out there?

Yes, they were the best I could find. $200 deductible.

 

[Turbo Terry]

I got maxcare 8/60 $200 deductible for $1550 somewhere in the midwest also . Will look next time I get in my truck.I don’t drive many miles normally in a year but almost have 20 k now in two years but that will drop off now. Took some major trips and wanted to see if I had a lemon which appears I don’t. Truck runs great

 

[Turbo Terry]

Gaddis Motor Muncie IN

 

[bcbender]

I found the best price I could for the 8/125 (200 ded) and took a copy in to my dealer and they sold it to me for the same cost.

 

[Turbo Terry]

Worth a try I guess, My dealer wanted $5k plus total rip off yes you have to shop around

 

[CoastyAV8R]

Thanks everyone for all the input, a true fountain of knowledge. Based on your input I'm going to do the $200 deductible and go with the 8 year/85,000 or 100,000 mile plan and Ive reached out to Gaddis and Granger dealerships.

 

[Diesel85]

Going with a $200 deductible makes sense, because most bills will be expensive on these truck when something goes, but it's really lowers the price of the warranty if nothing bad were to occur to the truck.

Every single vehicle I've purchased, I've always needed an extended warranty. Paid for itself in multiple repairs. Maybe I'm just that "lucky" one...

Knock on wood, the EcoD is holding up.

 

[Regcabguy]

Are the deductibles per repair or per visit?

 

[AH64ID]

Are the deductibles per repair or per visit?

Each repair visit.

 

[Diesel85]

I'll add, if that the issue crops back up in a few days, the deductible is waved. So say you get a CEL on, and you bring it in and they "fix it" you pay your deductible of $200, and you get in your vehicle and the next morning you start your truck up and the CEL pops back up, it won't cost you another $200 -- unless it is a totally different/unrelated problem from the initial diagnosis. It's also your responsibility to let them know ASAP so it's documented. Not wait till 3 months later as it's their word against yours.

In years prior, I don't know how many times I was told by the service writer to come back if the light comes back on.

 

[Regcabguy]

Each repair visit.

That's good! My buddy bought the Maxcare for $2700 from Dave Smith. He never used it and Ram refunded the entire amount. He handled some minor issues himself.