Zurich Extended Warranty Review – Car Talk

(*) brakes do not include: pads, rotors, shoes and drums
which zurich auto warranty plan is right for me?
additional benefits included in all zurich plans
each plan offered by zurich includes the following benefits:
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- rental reimbursement: up to $30 per day for a limited number of days
- trip interruption: reimbursement for up to three days in limited amounts if the breakdown occurs more than 100 miles from home.
- emergency roadside assistance: covers towing, flat tire changes, fuel and fluid delivery, jump starts, freeze lockout and lockout services up to specified limits
- all internally lubricated parts including: pistons, piston rings, wrist bands and bushings, connecting rods and connecting rod bearings, crankshaft and main bearings, camshaft, cam chains, cam bearings, and cam cap , Timing Chain, Gears, Tensioner and Guide, Variable Valve Timing Parts, Rocker Arms, Shafts and Bushings, Rocker Arm Pivots, Adjusting Screws, Spring and Tension Controller, Valves, Valve Seats, Valve Springs, Valve Retainers valve springs, valve guides, valve push rods, hydraulic valve lifters, oil pump, oil pump drive, shaft and gears
- seals and gaskets
- water pump
- gas pump
- valve covers
- oil pan
- rod and tube
- timing belt
- timing chain/belt cover
- motor mounts
- flyer
- toothed ring
- flex plate
- harmonic balancer
- belt tensioner and idler pulleys
- intake and exhaust manifolds
- factory installed supercharger/turbocharger
- cylinder head
- engine block and rotor housings
- cooling lubricants
- oil filters
- diesel fuel injection pump, fuel injectors and fuel lines
- all internally lubricated parts including: belts, pump, pump housing, carrier assembly, planetary gears, drums, reaction shaft and governor, internal linkage, valve body, servo assemblies, vacuum modulator
- seals and gaskets
- torque converter
- drive mounts
- oil pan
- filler tube and dipstick
- vacuum modulator
- transmission case
- fluids, lubricants and filters
- all internally lubricated parts including: mainshaft, centershaft, all gears, input shaft, hub assemblies, synchronizers, shift rails, shift forks, internal linkage, and bearings
- seals and gaskets
- drive mounts
- transmission case
- fluids, lubricants and filters
- all internally lubricated parts including: bearings, gears, thrust washers and spacers, limited slip positive drive front and rear axle assemblies
- axes
- shaft bearings
- constant velocity seals and bellows
- universal joints
- center support bearing
- seals and gaskets
- final drive housing
- lubricants
- upper and lower control arms
- upper and lower control arm shafts and bushings
- double wishbone assembly
- upper and lower kneecaps
- wheel bearings
- steering knuckle
- torque bars and bushings
- track bar and caps
- Anti-roll bars and bushings
- stabilizer links
- spindle and spindle support
- cylinder springs and leaf springs
- electronic level control compressor
- sensor and limit valve
- seals and gaskets
- address box
- rack and pinion assembly
- power steering pump
- pitman arm
- tensioner arm
- radial arm
- tie rod adjusting sleeve
- Tie Rods and Center Link
- steering column shaft
- bearing and shaft coupling
- seals and gaskets
- fluids and lubricants
- master cylinder
- vacuum assist booster
- hydro-boost and accumulator
- disc calipers
- wheel cylinders
- flexible hydraulic lines and connections
- compensation valve
- load distribution valves
- backing plates
- self-adjusters
- parking brake connection and cables
- seals and gaskets
- brake fluid
- compressor clutch
- coil and pulley
- dryer/dryer
- capacitor
- compressor
- evaporator
- expansion valve
- hole
- seals and gaskets
- coolant and oil
- alternator
- voltage regulator
- starter motor
- boot drive
- starter solenoid or starter relay
- front and rear wiper motors
- factory-installed power moonroof motor
- electric window motor/regulator
- electric seat motor
- electric mirror motor
- electric door lock actuator
- power steering pressure and return lines
- valves and bearings for power cylinders
- adjustable steering column/tilt steering mechanism
- four wheel steering system parts
- electronic control unit
- anti-lock computer module
- wheel/speed sensors and exciters
- metering valves
- high pressure hydraulic pump
- electro-hydraulic metering control valves
- relays
- seals and gaskets
- brake fluid
- temperature control controller
- fan motor
- high-low cut switches
- pressure cycle switches
- heater core
- air conditioning inline filter
- radiator
- engine cooling fan and motor
- cooling fan clutch
- cooling fan relay
- coolant temperature sensor
- hood release cable
- trunk release cable and actuator
- hood
- door and trunk hinges
- manually operated switches
- convertible top motor
- factory installed clock
- wiper motor relay
- wiper delay controller
- headlight motor
- distributor
- electronic ignition system
- distributorless ignition system
- sensors and computerized time control unit
- electronic fuel injection components
- rear window defroster switch and relay
- rear window defroster grille
- cruise control system
- horns
- factory installed power antenna and power antenna relay
- power outlet for accessories
- wire harnesses
- fuel gauge and sending unit
- analog meters
- electronic instrument cluster
- mileage computer
- factory installed remote entry system (transmitters not included)
- factory installed anti-theft device
- glass
- glasses
- sealed beams
- bulbs
- wheels
- wheel covers
- tires
- interior trim
- mouldings
- shiny metal parts
- sheet metal
- flexible body parts
- strips
- upholstery
- convertible bonnet and/or vinyl
- painting
- rust
- physical damage
- catalytic converter
- exhaust system
- brake rotors and drums
- windshield wiper blades
- hoses
- shock absorbers
- batteries
- carburetor
- throttle body assembly (except injectors)
- spark plugs/ignition
- drive belts
- brake pads
- brake shoes and linings
- manual clutch disc
- repairs water and air leaks, rattles, squeaks, or wind noise
- alignment of body parts, bumpers and glass
- any non-factory installed parts
- normal maintenance and service
zurich powertrain plan
This is your most basic warranty, and as you probably guessed, coverage is limited to the powertrain. includes:
engine
transfer case (automatic transmission)
transfer case (manual transmission)
drive axle
standard plan from zurich
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The standard plan is based on the powertrain plan with a lot of additional vehicle systems. adds suspension, steering, brakes, heating and air conditioning, and electrical system coverage to include:
suspension
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brakes
heating and air conditioning
electrical
preferred plan from zurich
This plan is based on the standard plan with the addition of the cooling system and indoor and outdoor coverage. the number of components in some systems also increases. additions include:
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brakes
heating and air conditioning
cooling system
interior/exterior
electrical
comprehensive plan from zurich
The premium plan is a little different because it lists things that are excluded rather than included in the plan. the following is a list of components that are specifically excluded:
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