Mercedes-Benz Advanced Assurance Program - Explained

What is it?

Extended warranty, offered by Mercedes-Benz in conjunction with Daimler Financial Services and Reliance General Insurance. Mercs already get among the best warranties in the business that spans up to 3 years (2 years of standard warranty and 1 year of Star Care). You could opt for an extended warranty for the fourth year alone.

The new program comes into effect after your three-year warranty ends. Based on how long you plan on retaining your car, you can opt for a warranty for the 4th year, 4th and 5th year, or 4th, 5th and 6th year.

What's are the upsides?

There are quite a few, says MB. First up, one need not buy the extended warranty offers when putting the money down for the car. It can be bought at any time before the standard warranty ends.

The cost of the extended warranty differs based on the age of your car. Mercedes-Benz has broken down a car's age into four slots that determine the cost of the extended warranty. Of course, the extended warranty is cheaper if you pay for it when the vehicle is younger.

Here's an example:

As you can see, the cost of the extended warranty rises significantly as the years go buy. Nonetheless, Mercedes-Benz insists it's more affordable compared to existing programs. The German manufacturer tells us that the extended warranty program for the new E-Class LWB  - shameless plug, read our review here - costs Rs 66,000 for the fourth year, which makes it 18 per cent cheaper.

The extended warranty schemes aren't bound by mileage and can be availed at all Mercedes-Benz service outlets pan-India. Also, the programs are transferable to subsequent owners of the car. In case you own a Mercedes, you can head to the official website and check warranty prices for your car.

The plans are definitely a step in the right direction. Mercedes-Benz already leads the pack in terms of sales, and these relatively affordable extended warranty offers only strengthen their case in the service space.