Life after 24

[m7977]

Needing some real life dataor my Einstein’s PRO_CON, should I buy it spreadsheet
Its prolly too early for most new SMART owners but was wondering on the expense after one reaches the end of the warranty, assuming an extended warranty wasn’t purchased

I’m figuring in the worst case scenario, in the unlikely event my SMARTIE will need any work after the warranty will be 100.00 per incident

1. 25.00 for flat bedding to a dealer (25 miles)
2. 50.00 minor repair costs from the MB dealership ( ive heard MB dealership offered cheapest repair rates)
3. 25.00 parts cost (assuming no parts that would need replacing would be over 25.00)
4 cant think of any additional expense

I realize these numbers appear to be pessimistic because deep down inside I know My SMART would’nt dare cause me to be out this much on repairs and besides the last 3 new cars and trucks ive bought have never needed warranty work and these were just low class off the lot cars

[xcrew229x]

You find someone who will even load a car on a flatbed for $25 let us all know.

[Old smart]

Like you, I am not too concerned about warranty work by the time the 24K has expired (which for me will come well before the 24 months). Most repair work will be then of the routine, periodic type, and I think that two years or less down the road there will be information and dealer parts available so any independant can do that sort of thing. There will be some few instances when smart maintenance may be more appropriate. But my plan is to continue my AAA coverage on both my vehicles at the Premium level wherein I can get one 200 mile tow and four 100 mile tows to the repair station of my choice each yearly renewal period (if the car is disabled and has to go to an actual smart dealer). My reality is that I can travel anywhere along the Eastern Seaboard and inland to the Appalachians from the Outer Banks, NC to Portland, ME and be within 100 miles of a smart center.

Separately I have suggested to smartUSA (HQ, not IB) that they offer the sale of extensions to smart 1 service after the warranty expires. The suggestion was taken favorably by Ken Kettenbiel though I haven't heard any more from them about it.