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#2815069 18-Nov-2021 10:13

this is what i've been given

Paint Protection $xxxincl GST Life Time Warranty

Protects your paint from Bird Droppings, Acid Rain, Sea Salt and Tree Sap
Will prevent water spotting on the paint
Keep your vehicle cleaner
Paint will look more shiny
Protects the paint against oxidisation
No need to wax or polish the vehicle for the remainder of its life

Fabric Protection & Leather Protection $xxxincl GST Life Time Warranty

Helps stop leather from aging and cracking over time
Maintains that soft, luxurious leather feel
Protects Leather from UV Rays
Protects against permanent staining on Leather and Fabric
Helps carpet retain colour and softness
Allows for spills to be easily removed with an absorbent cloth

Full Protection (Paint, Fabric and Leather) is only $xxxxincl including a full care bag

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#2815079 18-Nov-2021 10:35

There's a huge advantage if you get it from your car dealer as the protection is guaranteed for the lifetime of the car.

Meaning that in 3-5 years time, when the ceramic protection wears out, and it will definitely wear out - simply take it back to the dealer and they'll re-do it for free.

That's what the Mazda dealer told me anyway. I still didn't get it as I'm not planning to hold on to my current car for 5+ years.

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#2815084 18-Nov-2021 10:45

turtleattacks:

There's a huge advantage if you get it from your car dealer as the protection is guaranteed for the lifetime of the car.

Even if/when the car changes hands?

Sometimes I just sit and think. Other times I just sit.

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#2815140 18-Nov-2021 10:59

eracode:

turtleattacks:

There's a huge advantage if you get it from your car dealer as the protection is guaranteed for the lifetime of the car.

Even if/when the car changes hands?

I guess that'll depends on the contract.

Not sure really.

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#2815145 18-Nov-2021 11:04

@Batman What are you going to do?

Sometimes I just sit and think. Other times I just sit.

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#2815161 18-Nov-2021 11:39

I'll get it.

I didn't realise if it wears off you can have it reapplied. Only for the person who paid for it, don't apply with new owner.

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#2815168 18-Nov-2021 11:51

Batman: I'll get it.

I didn't realise if it wears off you can have it reapplied. Only for the person who paid for it, don't apply with new owner.

How long do you intend to keep the car for?

What are you getting if you don't mind me asking :D

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#2815189 18-Nov-2021 12:16

That's the only question really. If you don't want to keep the car don't get it, if you want to keep it for a while, maybe get it.

Sorry can't say but they gave me 30% off the car price I couldn't resist.

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#2815196 18-Nov-2021 12:23

Batman: That's the only question really. If you don't want to keep the car don't get it, if you want to keep it for a while, maybe get it.

Sorry can't say but they gave me 30% off the car price I couldn't resist.

30% is a hell of a deal! Enjoy the car.

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#2815206 18-Nov-2021 12:49

I'm getting a car in a couple of weeks from a dealer and they are offering dura seal for $500ish.

Going to take offer up, first new car and plan to keep it for 10+ years so anything to help protect it longer.

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#2815224 18-Nov-2021 13:27

I ordered a Rav4 recently and the Toyota dealer sent through the options below. Thinking I will just get the Duraseal paint protection.

Duraseal Paint and Leather Protection @ $1195 or just the paint @$695

Stone chip protection.

Full front bumper and 320mm bonnet protector $999
Above plus Door cups, headlights, door edges and wing mirrors $1399

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#2815299 18-Nov-2021 13:48

If you drove your new car from the dealer to a reputable specialist detailer you would get a significantly better product applied professionally for similar money.

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#2815340 18-Nov-2021 15:00

Senecio:

If you drove your new car from the dealer to a reputable specialist detailer you would get a significantly better product applied professionally for similar money.

Agreed, heard that OCD Detailers are the gold standard.

https://www.ocdetailing.co.nz/

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#2815354 18-Nov-2021 15:39

This ^^^^

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