Service plan or maintenance plan

[FlashSA]

There must also surely be something to be said for a vehicle re-sold with a maintenance plan? The driver will enjoy the benefits of the maintenance plan, then by selling before the maintenance plan lapses, the resale value of the vehicle must be enhanced by the re-sold vehicle being covered by some remaining maintenance plan?

With regards to the maintenance plan dying if the vehicle is written off or stolen: vehicle manufacturers may offer a credit of a certain percentage provided certain conditions are met. Unsure what Nissan offers, however VW maintenance plans offer a credit system in their T&C's.

From market experience, all extra's add very little to the resale value of a vehicle. Majority of second hand buyers, whether told the vehicle has balance of service plan or balance of maintenance plan, will elicit the same excitement factor which results in the same selling price. Only the informed and more sensible second hand purchaser will appreciate the difference.

I have read that the Nissan NP200 bakkie suffers from very premature front brake pad expiry - many owners have moaned that they needed new pads and sometimes disks in the front after only 25k.... I have no idea whether the NV200 suffers the same but something to budget for.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

If you can save then you don't need a service plan. If you have an option to extend the factory warranty then you don't need a maintenance plan. Unless you feel that it's worth paying that much to replace wiper blades, bulbs, brake pads etc.

 

[Galactica]

If you can save then you don't need a service plan. If you have an option to extend the factory warranty then you don't need a maintenance plan. Unless you feel that it's worth paying that much to replace wiper blades, bulbs, brake pads etc.

But I heard warranty only covers up to a certian amount for a part (e.g. clutch, gearbox) whereas under a maintenace the part will be replaced.

 

[DanH]

But I heard warranty only covers up to a certian amount for a part (e.g. clutch, gearbox) whereas under a maintenace the part will be replaced.

Waranty is 100% coverage on non wear items.

Certain items get excluded at 12 months normally. These are listed. Like interior trim.

Wear items like clutches, bulbs, wiper blades, brake pads are usually only under waranty for 12 months.

Maintenance plan covers everything that the waranty doesn't except tyres, fuel and accident damage.

Service plan covers the basic service fees with no extras such as brakes, wipers, bulbs nor their fitment.

There are certain third party aftermarket waranty extentions that then only cover up to a certain value per claim.

 

[tRoN]

This maintenance plan, it turns out is not a Nissan factory plan but provided by Avis fleet or 360plus.
Amy experience with these guys?

 

[Foxhound5366]

It's simple ... you just have to ask yourself are you more or less likely to need R9 000 worth of maintenance parts in those five years.

I wonder if that maintenance plan would cover tires too, because that might tip it in your favour, otherwise I'd advise against it.

In five years you can expect to replace the brake pads a couple of times, and a full set of new brake discs once, and a new set of windscreen wipers twice, and throw in a new battery (they can die around year 3) ... and ... you're still not up to R9 000, although you're getting close-ish.

What will tip you over the edge is how well you treat the drivetrain: are you going to ruin the clutch or not?

If you're not driving the vehicle and giving it to a driver who's likely to ride the clutch everywhere, then yeah ... maintenance plan might be worth it. Otherwise you could stick to a service plan and just budget for an extra R1 500 with each annual service (which is roughly what dealers try to squeeze out of you with things they 'find' during servicing). You'll save a few thousand that way, but maybe you'd still rather invest in a maintenance plan rather for the peace of mind.

 

[Milano]

This maintenance plan, it turns out is not a Nissan factory plan but provided by Avis fleet or 360plus.
Amy experience with these guys?

I would only consider a maintenance plan directly from the manufacturer. Would not touch any maintenance plan through a 3rd party provider with a 20-foot barge pole, irrespective of the 3rd party company offering it. There are exceptions though. Like For example Hyundai only offer maintenance plans through Liquid Capital, so I guess those would be termed maintenance plans endorsed by the manufacturer (ie. the manufacturer, not just the dealership). Not sure how Nissan works.

 

[ahoudet]

I recall Nissan outsources their plans. If the work is still done by Nissan and the plan is offered by Nissan, it should be fine

 

[tRoN]

I would only consider a maintenance plan directly from the manufacturer. Would not touch any maintenance plan through a 3rd party provider with a 20-foot barge pole, irrespective of the 3rd party company offering it. There are exceptions though. Like For example Hyundai only offer maintenance plans through Liquid Capital, so I guess those would be termed maintenance plans endorsed by the manufacturer (ie. the manufacturer, not just the dealership). Not sure how Nissan works.

I recall Nissan outsources their plans. If the work is still done by Nissan and the plan is offered by Nissan, it should be fine

The 360 plan is by Liquid Capital and sold by the nissan F&I.

 

[tRoN]

It's simple ... you just have to ask yourself are you more or less likely to need R9 000 worth of maintenance parts in those five years.

I wonder if that maintenance plan would cover tires too, because that might tip it in your favour, otherwise I'd advise against it.

In five years you can expect to replace the brake pads a couple of times, and a full set of new brake discs once, and a new set of windscreen wipers twice, and throw in a new battery (they can die around year 3) ... and ... you're still not up to R9 000, although you're getting close-ish.

What will tip you over the edge is how well you treat the drivetrain: are you going to ruin the clutch or not?

If you're not driving the vehicle and giving it to a driver who's likely to ride the clutch everywhere, then yeah ... maintenance plan might be worth it. Otherwise you could stick to a service plan and just budget for an extra R1 500 with each annual service (which is roughly what dealers try to squeeze out of you with things they 'find' during servicing). You'll save a few thousand that way, but maybe you'd still rather invest in a maintenance plan rather for the peace of mind.

My wife once burnt the clutch in my Audi A3 whilst stuck in traffic.
I should ban her from driving the vehicle then

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

My wife once burnt the clutch in my Audi A3 whilst stuck in traffic.
I should ban her from driving the vehicle then

You should. Wtf was she doing away from the stove?

 

[Milano]

The 360 plan is by Liquid Capital and sold by the nissan F&I.

The Hyundai/Liquid Capital maintenance plan has been perfectly good. If the Nissan/Liquid Capital plan is operated on the same basis, i.e. In direct collaboration with the manufacturer, then it should be equally good. Ask to see the full terms of the maintenance contract prior to purchase. Perhaps phone Liquid Capital and ask them if the plan is operated on the same basis as the Hyundai plans they operate.

 

[tRoN]

You should. Wtf was she doing away from the stove?

Sigh...
More take aways than home cooking these days.