Extended Warranty Question

[Johnny1099]

I am generally not a fan of Extended Warranties, just cash grabs IMO.

But, I'm re-thinking it here. Partly because it included 36 months of Database Updates. Which I suspect a guy will end up buying anyways?

I generally believe if you are going to have problems with electronics, it will happen in the first year while under warranty.


Any thoughts on the Escort Extended Warranty?

Thanks

[steve f]

Detectors are subject to a lot of vibration and pretty serious heat in a lot of cases, so the operating conditions aren't like a lot of other electronics. Normally I never buy extended warranties, but I do with radar detectors since the warranties are pretty reasonably priced, and since I hear about folks on here having problems with them pretty frequently.

[brasstownbald]

I wanted to buy an extended warranty....but I unknowingly bought mine from an un-authorized seller on ebay.

Escort says they will repair the unit should I have trouble for $59.95 so at least it won't become a $450 paperweight.

[GreenRadar]

when it comes to detectors it is always a good idea to get a warranty, and like the OP said a bonus of the warranty is the upgrades as well

[Johnny1099]

Thanks, I'll call Escort and see if they are open to me purchasing the warranty. I've only had the RD a couple of days?

[nosbusa]

I bought an extended warranty (Redline) from Escort after I purchased from Radarbusters. They did ask me where I purchased it from, but I didn't have to show proof.

Just a heads up. I believe they sometimes ask for proof before they sell an extended warranty.

[brasstownbald]

I bought an extended warranty (Redline) from Escort after I purchased from Radarbusters. They did ask me where I purchased it from, but I didn't have to show proof.
Just a heads up. I believe they sometimes ask for proof before they sell an extended warranty.

Is your username based on a real vehicle you currently own?

[ZPrime]

Anyone know how the extended warranty situation works with a 9500ci or any other remote unit?

The heads are subject to a lot more abuse; if the warranty covers failure of these devices due to water ingress/rock chips, I really want to add one to my system. (at this point the lidar heads don't worry me as much as the radar horn)

[EscortRadar]

We do not offer our ESP extended warranty on our remote installed systems. Check with your installer/dealer to see if they offer any.

The build quality is very good with our remote installed systems. My personal ZR4 system has seen almost 3 years of daily use and is not nicked up badly at all. The plastic casing is quite durable on all of the exposed modules.

[Johnny1099]

EscortRadar:

Do you think they will sell me an extended warranty, after the purchase? I've had the RD for a week..or so.

Thanks

ps - 15th post.....