Just had to replace my 2015 Honda Civic transmission, cost me $8300, old one had 200,000 miles on it. I live in a mountain community here in San Diego, so there’s a lot of stress on the engine and transmission going to work every day, which is round-trip 60 miles a day.

I'm a mechanic so I wouldn't mind maybe picking up a car at a discounted price and replacing CVT transmission that has failed to get a bargain. But I don't like the feel of CVT transmissions either. But the fact is cheaper production costs are going to be the new norm.

okay so i got it. You don't like CVT Transmissions. To each their own. 🤔Thanks for the advice.

We consumers have gone horsepower wild . At about 250 hp . was okay , people want the highest hp they can buy. CVT are not able to take hp stomping acceleration. They don't do well with turbos and towing.

I have a 2006 honda jazz cvt still works after 18yrs

Carchex also I just got stuck with having to pay the shop over $8,000 something that car checks was supposed to be paying for but denied my claim after a month of my car being at the shop

Toyota all day. Just better.

so ever 30k is best to change cvt oil but when should I do a flush? and is there a filter that needs to be change or it's not replaceable? my civic is at 60k just had my cvt oil replace

Better stay away from them hyundai 2.4 GDI engines. I've had dozens towed into my shop with blown engines due to the low friction piston ring issues. Taking up to 3 months to get the new engine installed by the dealers under extended warranties implemented by a judge due to class action lawsuit. Kia's too!

The answer is tell Honda to fix it or don’t buy Hondas

What about later model engines with Distributors? Spark Plugs>Spark Plug wires>Distributor.....?

Toyotas are boring and exterior styling is horrible!

(5 years/60,000 mile warranty) "Seeing CVT transmission failure around 50-60k".. Hmmmm interesting 🤔

Get Mazda with AT, lasts lifelong

do these comments apply to cvt or Ecvt in Hybrid like CRV Hybrid???

Can't help but feel that both companies build & reliability peaked in the early 90's through to the early 2000's tbh. I am sure they produce modern vehicles that are also solid but the cost of modern vehicles now is astronomical.

Cvts are junk period

I’m not gonna lie I used to be against these warranties. For example “cars” my customers 100 dollar deductible turned into 350. But we’re been dealing with this company for maybe 2 years , “pro guard” they pay out like no other. I just hope they stay in business with the way they pay out without hassle.

Thanks for the information from the repair shops trouble with these warranty companies.

We live in Asia about 6 months a year. People think Im crazy for never buying a CVT. They view them as “top of the line”….I view them as EXPENSIVE and unreliable! Keep giving me those manuals, and I can keep my car outta the shop.

Extended warranties offered by the CAR MANUFACTURER not aftermarket is the best. They DO PAY warranty claims and have the financial strength to be in business at the end of your policy and beyond. I worked for Ford Motor Company and Hyundai Motor America. I am retired now. Ford had an extended warranty program as did Hyundai Motor America. In these cases, you would return your car to a Ford or Hyundai dealer for evaluation, warranty claim processing, vehicle repairs and often rental assistance. I worked in the automobile industry 40 years. I also worked for an aftermarket extended warranty company. They were fair and moral with their customers and we paid a ton of claims. But, that extended warranty company ended up going bankrupt after I left. Bottom line. Only getting one associated and backed by a car manufacturer is the best way to go and in my experience is best. Also, you have experts on Hyundai cars since you have your car under a Hyundai plan, at a Hyundai dealer with a Hyundai technician and a dealer submits the claims direct to the car manufacturer. Clean and direct. This gentleman seems to relaying stories about aftermarket extended warranty company’s. Some are questionable but that is true in any business.

I was having a misfire on cylinders 5,6 and 7 of my 2005 SLK55 AMG. Compression test by Mercedes as there are no compression issues. I was told to replace my spark plugs,coils, coil wires, fuel filter and computer. Car sound and run great. No engine lights and no misfires. When I drive the car the engine light comes on. I can turn it off with the OB11 scanner, however, when I drive it the engine light comes back on. Could it be my transmission as when it shifts to 2nd gear the light comes on. If I drive slow the light stays off.

You are better off just buying a 2001-2008 Ford Focus and replacing the valve cover seal and the ball joints and keep driving.

Home warranty's a scam also

Delt with MANY aftermarket warranties for my customers. NIGHTMARE to get coverage thru LOOPHOLES these company have

I will. DONT BUY IT !!!

Most if not all are scams. I will never buy them

Every CVT made is absolute trash. Why on earth did Honda of all makers do this?

CVT is garbage bought my civic at 103k and transmission failed at 116k DO NOT BUY.

2018 Civic Hatchback Sport. My CVT completely failed at 115k leaving me stranded on the interstate. Never buying one again.

I pick Hyundai from the early 2000s I owned a 2005 Hyundai xg350L and had almost 400k on it but sold it because of rust I didn’t have a lot of money back then so it was parked outside in Indiana for most of its years and that Hyundai engine still ran like new but the body rusted I had it from 2005-2022 I loved that car and will never forget about it rip xg350L

My niece makes 250 thousand dollars a year for selling these warranties in a Mercedes dealership.

We bought a Honda crv. The dealer said with this warrantee the only thing you have to pay for is fuel. A 4000 miles they said we needed new tires. No they aren't covered as well as brakes and the transmission isn't covered. My oil change and tire rotation is covered for 5 years. Guess what dealer we won't be going back to.

Great info - Thank you!

The reason after market car warranty still exists is because people keep buying these things if no one purchased them they go out of business in a heartbeat

Great info, we need this to get out, the good the bad and the ugly, glad I came across this video. I own Honda vehicles and I'm not disappointed on their performance and durability.

These CROOKS need to face a HUGE CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION!!!!

It’s simple, why would they sell you a warranty that they are going to lose money on? Don’t buy extended warranty’s, put that money into proper maintenance.

The days of the base Honda Civic having a manual are gone. I think just the hatchback has a manual . Cvt's are awful. Look at a Camry or some Mazdas that DON'T have a cvt.

BTW you mentioned having a 2017 4Runner. I am looking to get a 2023 or 2024 model before the 2025 model comes out in the spring. I never trust the first year of a new model upgrade, especially with the new one having a turbo engine.

Great video guys. This is my first time viewing your channel. I will come back for more useful information from two regular guys..

All these companies make millions on selling these “service” plans. How? Not paying for repairs and betting that your car won’t break.

Someone is now sitting in prison due to emissions tampering.

What's your opinion on buying an extended warranty from the car manufacturer, not an aftermarket policy? Short story, I had a Ford Explorer with an aftermarket warranty. Took it to the dealer, they diagnosed the problem, insurance rep guy says to put transmission back together so he can experience the problem. I ended up suing the Texas company and they paid my $4500 claim. Scumbags!! Subbed, you are awesome. LOL, too bad you aren't close.

Factory extended warranty is just fine, and can be an excellent purchase (cost me about $2K, and I warrantied over $4K in parts and labor). Never buy an aftermarket warranty, they are a total scam.

I've got a daily driven '95 legacy wagon running strong/reliable at 434k+, are new cars able to do that?

Both of them are great and better than crap like Mercedes or BMW or Audi.

I have them on 3 of my cars and two have already covered more than I paid for the warranty. The company only pushed back on one item because it was described incorrectly by the dealer. They've covered steering wheel buttons, console buttons, window and lock buttons, seat heater, brake vacuum booster, alternator, starter, etc. 2 cars are serviced at the dealer and one at my favorite mechanic. Each has told me that my warranty company is easy to deal with, answers the phone and doesn't put them on hold. Obviously they don't cover everything like belts, fluids, shop rags, and sometimes they limit the diagnostic coverage, but I have been very pleased. They just covered the alternator on a car with 120k miles. Between the $100 deductible and my share of the diagnostic and uncovered items, the alternator replacement cost me about $160.

No longer accepting aftermarket warranties would send message to the warranty companies. Hopefully all shops would refuses to accept them. You can't work for free