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Here's some fine print from the top of the line Nissan Gold Plan.
For those who bought the warranty to cover the $1400 headlights, kindly refer to
section 8.2 under WHAT IS NOT COVERED. Ouch.
Next time, read before you buy.


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You are responsible for properly using, maintaining and caring for your vehicle as outlined in the Scheduled Maintenance section of your

Nissan Owner’s Manual. Evidence of the performance of the required maintenance must be kept and presented as proof of such maintenance
in connection with related repairs covered by this VSC. FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUCH EVIDENCE, OR FAILURE TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THE
VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL, MAY DISQUALIFY YOU FROM COVERAGE.

8 WHAT IS NOT COVERED
8.1 Any and all electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle batteries, cells/modules are not eligible for coverage, including but not limited to Hybrid/Electric Vehicle (EV) battery (nickel-metal hydrate or lithium-ion drive propulsion drive battery). Gradual battery capacity loss:
Nickel-Metal Hydride or Lithium-Ion batteries like all batteries, will experience gradual capacity loss with time and use. Loss of battery capacity due to or resulting from gradual capacity loss is not covered under this VSC.

8.2 Paint, Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC), Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalyst systems/components, carpet, glass, upholstery, dashboard, interior/exterior trim, weatherstripping, convertible soft top fabric and liner, moldings, bright metal, clutch disc, pressure plate and throw out bearing (manual transmission), air bags and any related sensors and modules, 12-volt battery and cables, lenses and bulbs, tires, brake drums, disc brake rotors, wheels, strut inserts, shock absorbers, squeaks, rattles, water leaks, wind noise, immobilizer key, and remote keyless entry switch assembly. Headlight
systems including, but not limited to High Intensity Discharge, Adaptive Front Lighting, Daytime Running Light, Head lamp/Tail lamp assemblies, Center high-mounted stop lamp assembly and their lenses, bulbs/LEDs.

8.3 Maintenance service expenses specified in your Owner’s Manual such as engine tune-up, wheel balance and alignment, spark plug and wire replacement/adjustment, timing belt replacement, fluid and lubricant replacement/replenishment, wiper blade replacement, headlight aiming, filter replacement, and brake pad replacement.

8.4 Any repairs relating to loss of performance caused by normal wear and tear unless an actual mechanical breakdown occurs.

8.5 Any failures due to damage resulting from: accident, fire, theft, water damage, freezing, vandalism, explosion, natural disaster, acts of God, physical damage, or any other outside influences.

8.6 Any failures resulting from:
• Lack of normal maintenance, as specified in your vehicle Owner’s Manual, while the vehicle is owned by You
• Overheating of the powertrain
• Engine detonation
• Engine over-rev or transmission mis-shift (improper shift)
• Use of improper or contaminated fuels, fluids or lubricants
• Failure to maintain proper fluid, coolant or lubricant levels
• Sludge, sludge build-up, varnish, restricted oil passages, stuck piston rings, engine oil consumption
• Use of inferior, modified, or non-approved parts
• Modification of the vehicle departing from, or differing from, the original factory specifications, including but not limited to
altering/ tampering with any computer, control unit or electronic modules, while the vehicle is owned by You
• Negligent operation of a vehicle with a failed component(s), or failure to protect your vehicle from further damage when a
breakdown has occurred or continued operation with a failed component that may result in further damages
• Pulling a trailer or other vehicle that exceeds Nissan’s recommendations or the maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of the vehicle

8.7 Any failures due to rust or corrosion, regardless of cause.

8.8 Any failures caused by racing and/or competitive driving of any sort whatsoever, and/or use on a track or driving on any closed course, or operation of the vehicle not in compliance with the vehicle’s Owner's Manual.

8.9 Service adjustments not usually associated with the replacement of parts, such as software updates.

8.10 Any incidental or consequential damages such as loss of the use of the vehicle, storage charges, inconvenience, or commercial loss.

8.11 Any vehicle with an inoperative or altered speedometer and/or odometer so that the actual mileage of the vehicle cannot be determined.

8.12 Any failure resulting from pre-existing conditions which were present at the time of vehicle sale.

8.13 Any vehicle used for commercial uses (such as taxi, limousine, rental, snow plow, fleet, etc.), except for Nissan Commercial Vehicles and vehicles used for on-demand “ride-sharing” services, where the vehicle is privately owned and driven by its owner (Uber, Lyft, etc.).

8.14 Any expense that is covered by your New Vehicle Warranties, parts warranties, or other VSCs.

8.15 Any repair or replacement that has not been authorized by NESNA, or in which the information provided to NESNA cannot be verified as
accurate or is found to be deceptive.

8.16 This VSC, and all coverages described herein, does not apply to any vehicle which has ever been:
• the subject of a “salvage” or similar title under any state’s law, or
• “totaled” by a licensed insurance company; that is, been the subject of any insurance company’s cash payment of claim in lieu
of repairs because of a determination that the cost of repairs exceeded the actual cash value of the vehicle. If this VSC is written on
such a vehicle, then the full amount of NESNA’s liability under this VSC is limited to a refund from NESNA of the amount paid to
NESNA for this VSC

8.17 Liability for damage to property or injury to or death of any person arising out of the operation, maintenance, or use of the vehicle described in this VSC, whether or not related to the PARTS COVERED by this VSC.

8.18 Any vehicle not distributed by Nissan North America, Inc.

8.19 Repairs of covered components which components are still covered by a Nissan warranty, even if the particular repair is
excluded from coverage by the terms of the warranty.


8.20 Seepage around seals. SEEPAGE IS DEFINED AS A WET SEAL/GASKET.

Source: Nissan Security+Plus Sample Agreement
 

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Here's some fine print from the top of the line Nissan Gold Plan.
For those who bought the warranty to cover the $1400 headlights, kindly refer to
section 8.2 under WHAT IS NOT COVERED. Ouch.
Next time, read before you buy.


_
You are responsible for properly using, maintaining and caring for your vehicle as outlined in the Scheduled Maintenance section of your

Nissan Owner’s Manual. Evidence of the performance of the required maintenance must be kept and presented as proof of such maintenance
in connection with related repairs covered by this VSC. FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUCH EVIDENCE, OR FAILURE TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THE
VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL, MAY DISQUALIFY YOU FROM COVERAGE.

8 WHAT IS NOT COVERED
8.1 Any and all electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle batteries, cells/modules are not eligible for coverage, including but not limited to Hybrid/Electric Vehicle (EV) battery (nickel-metal hydrate or lithium-ion drive propulsion drive battery). Gradual battery capacity loss:
Nickel-Metal Hydride or Lithium-Ion batteries like all batteries, will experience gradual capacity loss with time and use. Loss of battery capacity due to or resulting from gradual capacity loss is not covered under this VSC.

8.2 Paint, Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC), Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalyst systems/components, carpet, glass, upholstery, dashboard, interior/exterior trim, weatherstripping, convertible soft top fabric and liner, moldings, bright metal, clutch disc, pressure plate and throw out bearing (manual transmission), air bags and any related sensors and modules, 12-volt battery and cables, lenses and bulbs, tires, brake drums, disc brake rotors, wheels, strut inserts, shock absorbers, squeaks, rattles, water leaks, wind noise, immobilizer key, and remote keyless entry switch assembly. Headlight
systems including, but not limited to High Intensity Discharge, Adaptive Front Lighting, Daytime Running Light, Head lamp/Tail lamp assemblies, Center high-mounted stop lamp assembly and their lenses, bulbs/LEDs.

8.3 Maintenance service expenses specified in your Owner’s Manual such as engine tune-up, wheel balance and alignment, spark plug and wire replacement/adjustment, timing belt replacement, fluid and lubricant replacement/replenishment, wiper blade replacement, headlight aiming, filter replacement, and brake pad replacement.

8.4 Any repairs relating to loss of performance caused by normal wear and tear unless an actual mechanical breakdown occurs.

8.5 Any failures due to damage resulting from: accident, fire, theft, water damage, freezing, vandalism, explosion, natural disaster, acts of God, physical damage, or any other outside influences.

8.6 Any failures resulting from:
• Lack of normal maintenance, as specified in your vehicle Owner’s Manual, while the vehicle is owned by You
• Overheating of the powertrain
• Engine detonation
• Engine over-rev or transmission mis-shift (improper shift)
• Use of improper or contaminated fuels, fluids or lubricants
• Failure to maintain proper fluid, coolant or lubricant levels
• Sludge, sludge build-up, varnish, restricted oil passages, stuck piston rings, engine oil consumption
• Use of inferior, modified, or non-approved parts
• Modification of the vehicle departing from, or differing from, the original factory specifications, including but not limited to
altering/ tampering with any computer, control unit or electronic modules, while the vehicle is owned by You
• Negligent operation of a vehicle with a failed component(s), or failure to protect your vehicle from further damage when a
breakdown has occurred or continued operation with a failed component that may result in further damages
• Pulling a trailer or other vehicle that exceeds Nissan’s recommendations or the maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of the vehicle

8.7 Any failures due to rust or corrosion, regardless of cause.

8.8 Any failures caused by racing and/or competitive driving of any sort whatsoever, and/or use on a track or driving on any closed course, or operation of the vehicle not in compliance with the vehicle’s Owner's Manual.

8.9 Service adjustments not usually associated with the replacement of parts, such as software updates.

8.10 Any incidental or consequential damages such as loss of the use of the vehicle, storage charges, inconvenience, or commercial loss.

8.11 Any vehicle with an inoperative or altered speedometer and/or odometer so that the actual mileage of the vehicle cannot be determined.

8.12 Any failure resulting from pre-existing conditions which were present at the time of vehicle sale.

8.13 Any vehicle used for commercial uses (such as taxi, limousine, rental, snow plow, fleet, etc.), except for Nissan Commercial Vehicles and vehicles used for on-demand “ride-sharing” services, where the vehicle is privately owned and driven by its owner (Uber, Lyft, etc.).

8.14 Any expense that is covered by your New Vehicle Warranties, parts warranties, or other VSCs.

8.15 Any repair or replacement that has not been authorized by NESNA, or in which the information provided to NESNA cannot be verified as
accurate or is found to be deceptive.

8.16 This VSC, and all coverages described herein, does not apply to any vehicle which has ever been:
• the subject of a “salvage” or similar title under any state’s law, or
• “totaled” by a licensed insurance company; that is, been the subject of any insurance company’s cash payment of claim in lieu
of repairs because of a determination that the cost of repairs exceeded the actual cash value of the vehicle. If this VSC is written on
such a vehicle, then the full amount of NESNA’s liability under this VSC is limited to a refund from NESNA of the amount paid to
NESNA for this VSC

8.17 Liability for damage to property or injury to or death of any person arising out of the operation, maintenance, or use of the vehicle described in this VSC, whether or not related to the PARTS COVERED by this VSC.

8.18 Any vehicle not distributed by Nissan North America, Inc.

8.19 Repairs of covered components which components are still covered by a Nissan warranty, even if the particular repair is
excluded from coverage by the terms of the warranty.


8.20 Seepage around seals. SEEPAGE IS DEFINED AS A WET SEAL/GASKET.

Source: Nissan Security+Plus Sample Agreement
When have headlights ever been covered under any extended warranty? Who said they were?
 

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Because nobody ever made use of one? You seem to avoid admitting it.

I'll point out (again) that most Phoenix area dealers do not sell Nissan "branded" warranties anyway. They sell even bigger scams. Lol. It's why I said consider carefully. Plans vary, have exclusions, or cost too much. Some get rolled into the loan!

The bigger point is I'm not telling anyone they SHOULD buy, heck... most probably shouldn't. I'm pushing back on the never evers.
 

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All the experts - including The Cuss, Consumers Reports, etc. - and all independent ASE mechanic shops heartily are against extended warranties on anything. "The House" always wins.

Mechanic with own ASE shop and radio show says these companies will fight against a transmission replacement because a power steering or windshield washer pump has failed, crap like that. If lucky, shop owner says a replacement part will arrive in a few days where he could've had the vehicle fixed "normally" in half a day.....

The Cuss says:
(1) don't purchase a $50K vehicle if you can't put away $200 per month into a separate contingency account.
(2) don't purchase a $50K vehicle.

Last fall we just picked up a 2014 Yukon for Mrs. Cusser to tow with, I found the vehicle we really wanted at an independent car lot. When doing the paperwork, owner said 90% of their customers financed, and 90% bought the extended warranty, we did neither. Yes, I noticed a leaking radiator before purchase that the place replaced, one can and should do do his own due diligence....
 

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All the experts - including The Cuss, Consumers Reports, etc. - and all independent ASE mechanic shops heartily are against extended warranties on anything. "The House" always wins.

Mechanic with own ASE shop and radio show says these companies will fight against a transmission replacement because a power steering or windshield washer pump has failed, crap like that. If lucky, shop owner says a replacement part will arrive in a few days where he could've had the vehicle fixed "normally" in half a day.....

The Cuss says:
(1) don't purchase a $50K vehicle if you can't put away $200 per month into a separate contingency account.
(2) don't purchase a $50K vehicle.

Last fall we just picked up a 2014 Yukon for Mrs. Cusser to tow with, I found the vehicle we really wanted at an independent car lot. When doing the paperwork, owner said 90% of their customers financed, and 90% bought the extended warranty, we did neither. Yes, I noticed a leaking radiator before purchase that the place replaced, one can and should do do his own due diligence....
But what if someone ’needs’ a new car?
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That IS a great thing to highlight, the other point seems to have been lost on you that there is such a thing as a $1400 light in the first place.
The HID bulbs in my Challenger were $140 each last I checked,🤦🏼‍♂️
I’ll go look again, hope they did not go higher, it’s almost never driven in the dark so I should be ok.

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They are $214.79 each on Rock Auto, I shouldn’t have looked, holy 💩
 
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That's called a genetic fallacy.
There is another youtuber opinion video I could post that would help you, but you've made your mind up.
I can look them up on my own, but really not needed. I have no problems with buying extended warranties.

If I already spent $45,000 on a truck, I see no problem spending another $1200 to cover it for 7 years or 75000 miles. One repair, and its paid for itself more than likely.
 

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For the folks who can comprehend these things, a 7yr/75k-mile extended warranty for $1200 is really only 2yr/15k extension of the factory warranty for $1200, because it's active at the same time as your free 5yr/60k factory warranty.

For the expensive powertrain items, something must fail between 60K and 75K, or 60mo and 75mo, whichever comes first. Mileage and time starts when vehicle first placed in service, regardless of when current owner bought it, if used.

2yr / 15k / $1,200.
Plus you still pay full price for all of the excluded items.
If you think that's a good deal, buy it.
 

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Unless of course its an infotainment fault, or any of the electronics in the cabin run by the BCM. Then we're talking 3/36 so 3/36 from the Platinum 10/120 means for 1350.00 your buying 7/84 coverage.
 
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