So I am due for my 5 year check up for the "lifetime warranty" in August. Any things I should look out for especially with all the mods I have done?

 

They listed my mods on the printout, but nothing was said about any of them. So I guess if you don't want something logged, take it off.

 

ditto - they listed mods that they would not warrant. All else passed.

 

Can you buy a separate lifetime warranty? After the fact of you buying your vehicle? And where would you go to get one, and roughly how much are they?

 

We are talking about the lifetime powertrain warranty that was included with our JK's. (or I was, at least)

New Jeep Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty - Cars, Minivans, SUVs, Crossovers - Warranties


There are many companies that sell 'extended' warranties out there, a few searches will bring up a ton of info.

 

Thanks buddy!

 

Then only thing I want is to some day get a new engine for free from Chrysler.

 

I really don't want them to look at my Jeep or touch it, unless its what you said and the transmission. Was this a manditory
5 year check up and did I throw something away I shouldn't have?

 

There is info in the link I posted above. Or log into your account in the owners area of the jeep.com website.

 

Being a long time mechanic and shop manager I want to share my experiences with aftermarket warranty companies. Depending on the "level" of "coverage" you have depends on what is actually covered. Most of the warranty companies have about 4 stages of coverage, each stage covering more and more of the vehicle. The basic stage typically only covers engine or transmission issues, as you move up it covers interior and electrical issues. So you really need to understand what is actually "covered".

With that being said even if the warranty company says you are covered chances are you are not. I have dealt with plenty of claims that have been denied for one reason or another. My typical experience is that a warranty company will cover almost any repair that is less than $500 (keep in mind you have a $100 deductible). Once you hit that $500 mark the company will want to send an adjustor. The adjustors job is to find any and every reason to deny the claim.

With all of that being said I feel it is better to save that couple thousand dollars that the "best" aftermarket warranty will cost and put it in the bank for when you have an issue that needs to be addressed.

The factory warranty is the only way to go. Just my two cents for whatever its worth.