Are timing chains covered under extended warranty?
As a rule, extended warranties do not cover scheduled maintenance items such as oil changes, timing belt replacements or tune-ups. Most extended warranties don’t cover items that wear out, such as brake pads and windshield wipers.
When do you need to replace timing chain belts?
Volkswagen’s own warranty and maintenance schedules say you shouldn’t have to worry about timing chain maintenance for 120,000 miles. That’s one of the main reasons chains have replaced belts in high-displacement engines. The most likely cause is a timing chain tensioner failure.
What happens if your timing chain goes bad?
A series of lawsuits eventually led to a settlement that offers an extended warranty and potential reimbursements for owners. Timing chains are the conductor of your engine.
When do you get reimbursed for timing chains?
There will be no reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs of any repairs or replacements to the timing chains, tensioners or engines if the work was performed more than 30 days after the settlement notice date by anyone other than an authorized Audi or VW dealership. More details on the timing chain reimbursements.
What was the settlement with VW timing chain?
As the court fees piled up, Volkswagen agreed to settle 7 class-action lawsuits in one combined action in May of 2018. As part of the settlement, the following Volkswagen vehicles were given an extended “new vehicle limited warranty” to cover future repairs or replacements of the timing chains and tensioners.
What does the timing chain extended warranty cover?
The timing chain extended warranty also includes a provision, subject to sliding scale percentages, to cover a percentage of the cost of repair or replacement of a damaged or failed engine. As with the timing chain replacement and repairs, there are conditions that must be met concerning the engine work or replacement.
Volkswagen’s own warranty and maintenance schedules say you shouldn’t have to worry about timing chain maintenance for 120,000 miles. That’s one of the main reasons chains have replaced belts in high-displacement engines. The most likely cause is a timing chain tensioner failure.
Is there a warranty on a Mini Cooper timing chain repair?
If your car still needs a timing chain repair, we can save you hundreds, and in one case, thousands of dollars over what the Mini dealer, or other shops charge for this repair. And we warranty our work for 2 Years Nationwide for your peace of mind.
There will be no reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs of any repairs or replacements to the timing chains, tensioners or engines if the work was performed more than 30 days after the settlement notice date by anyone other than an authorized Audi or VW dealership. More details on the timing chain reimbursements.