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General => The Shed => Topic started by: tim on July 05, 2010, 08:11:50

Title: Extended Warranty
Post by: tim on July 05, 2010, 08:11:50
Is it really worthwhile on a Miele freezer?
Title: Re: Extended Warranty
Post by: Larkshall on July 05, 2010, 08:56:28
Quote from: tim on July 05, 2010, 08:11:50
Is it really worthwhile on a Miele freezer?

Is it really worthwhile on anything. The amount charged keeps those massive insurance company buildings going, not to mention all the people in them. Obviously, there is more paid than is paid out. In the UK we have reasonable cover under trading standards regulations, normally one year guarantee and six years for inherent faults. Not as good as Germany though where three year guarantees are the norm. (many German goods bought in the UK also carry three year warranties).
Title: Re: Extended Warranty
Post by: Jeannine on July 05, 2010, 09:58:25
Thats a pretty good one Tim, I would take the chance on good workmanship XX Jeannine
Title: Re: Extended Warranty
Post by: grawrc on July 05, 2010, 10:47:13
I wouldn't bother Tim. Miele are very reliable and freezers in general seem to last pretty much for ever.
Title: Re: Extended Warranty
Post by: caroline7758 on July 05, 2010, 10:47:27
This is what Consumer Direct have to say:

http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/before_you_buy/thinking_about/extended-warranties/ (http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/before_you_buy/thinking_about/extended-warranties/)
Title: Re: Extended Warranty
Post by: tim on July 05, 2010, 11:20:24
Helpful - thanks.