I was in the process of trading-in a 2006 Outback 3.0 VDC that I'd purchased
Added Security (7/100,000, $100 deductible) on. The car has 11,500 miles on
it.

I paid the dealer (same one I am trading it in to) $1650, the price that I
found online (they wanted the "standard" $1950), and, since it states on the
back of the Added Security form you get that this MUST be refunded if the
car is traded-in to a dealer (it can be transferred to the new owner, if
sold privately, for $35), I fully expected and demanded to get back $1650
(maybe minus $35 or something for paperwork).

I was told that this will be pro-rated and I'll only be getting back $1350.
Since Added Security can be bought at any time during the original warranty
period, and, doesn't take affect until the original warranty period expires,
I think I'm getting ripped off.

Any reason I should accept a "pro-rated" return of my money on Added
Security?

Thanks.

"Bill Bradley" <wdbradley3 (AT) comcast (DOT) net> writes:

You seem to have a great point. None of that extended warranty has
been used yet, and it sounds like the actual added security contract
is pretty black and white about it.

If you dn't have the flexiblity to tell the dealer to then shove their
deal up their butt (a one year old car like that will sell quickly
and the dealer stands ot make good money on it i'm sure) my next
phone call tomorrow would be to subaru of america and informing them
that one of their dealers appears to be rewriting the added security
contract to their own benefit, and ask if anyone can assist you in
clarifying the disconnect (i.e. kicking somone's ass if appropriate).

Best Regards,
--
Todd H.
2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4
Chicago, Illinois USA

For what it's worth, I just bought a new Outback and was of course offered
the Subaru extended warranty during the sale. I declined, but the salesman
told me that (1) the extended warranty actually starts at the time of sale,
along with the regular warranties, and (2) you can buy the extended warranty
any time before the 3 yr/36000 mi standard warranty is up.

If (1) above applies in your case, then the $1350 they are offering back
reflects a little over a year you had all of the warranties in effect.

BTW, why were you trading in the VDC?
"Bill Bradley" <wdbradley3 (AT) comcast (DOT) net> wrote

Right, you can buy it at any time during the initial 3 year/36,000 mile
standard warranty, and...it's the SAME price. Sooo...why would I lose money
in getting it back? I'd be happy to let the car keep it, as long as they
reimburse me.
"Tcassette" <tcassette2 (AT) cox (DOT) net> wrote

I think the terms of the extended warranty are probably pretty clear. Just
a quick read of the description of Added Security plans on the Subaru web
site confirms what I was told. You are getting some "benefits" of the plan
from day 1, so it seems reasonable that they will prorate the cost (as noted
in the description). Maybe you can make some of it up on the trade-in
transaction.
"Bill Bradley" <wdbradley3 (AT) comcast (DOT) net> wrote