| l find that any motor home that you buy will | | | | will not disclose the rating of the company that |
| come with a warranty of some sort. Of course, | | | | backs the policy. You will find that extended |
| the warranty will vary depending on whether you | | | | warranties are available on new and used motor |
| buy new or secondhand. New vehicles will attract | | | | homes, however if a vehicle is very old or has |
| a longer term warranty than secondhand vehicles, | | | | very high mileage, you will not be able to take out |
| however, at some point the warranty on either | | | | a motor home extended warranty. |
| vehicle will expire, leaving you exposed to the | | | | The cost to protect yourself from expensive |
| risks of paying for expensive repairs should | | | | repairs will vary on motor homes so here are a |
| something happen to your vehicle after that | | | | few guidelines to assist you. |
| expiration. And guess what — something | | | | 1. Generally, you will pay more for diesel engines |
| normally does happen!! You can, however, protect | | | | and then depending on the location of the engine, |
| yourself against this by taking out an extended | | | | you will pay more or less. Generally rear engines |
| warranty on your motor home. | | | | are more expensive. |
| For many motor home owners, an extended | | | | 2. Most companies will exclude Renault built |
| warranty provides peace of mind and with | | | | engines. |
| companies offering extended warranties directly | | | | 3. Some modifications on engines will void |
| to owners via the internet premiums have come | | | | warranty, however the cost of coverage will be |
| down a lot, thus making an extended warranty | | | | more if a turbo charger is added. |
| quite reasonable. You will find that dealer’s | | | | 4. There will be a surcharge added for every year |
| extended warranties are much more expensive | | | | added over the first few years of age of the |
| because the insurance companies must raise their | | | | vehicle. With mileage, the surcharges will start |
| price to cover the commission paid to the dealer. | | | | earlier. |
| Online companies don’t have this | | | | 5. Any accessories added such as satellite dishes, |
| commission to pay and can therefore offer a | | | | TV, stereo etc
will incur a surcharge. |
| better price. | | | | The best way to find out the cost of a motor |
| When buying an extended warranty make sure | | | | home extended warranty is to contact a few |
| that you are dealing with a reputable company. | | | | companies and get a full run down of all aspects |
| The most reputable companies are underwritten | | | | of the policy. In this way you can make an |
| by A rated insurance companies, rated by | | | | informed decision and then choose the policy that |
| Standard & Poor and others. Do not buy a motor | | | | you feel suits you best. |
| home extended warranty from a company that | | | | |