Are dealer lifetime warrenties worth-it?

[grende7581]

I will pick up my new truck in a few weeks. The dealer (as all dealers do) will try and squeeze those remaining dollars out of me before letting me drive away.

Are these dealer extra's worth it?

Undercoating + Paint Sealant + Fabric protection = $1095

Lifetime warrenties with all; can i really expect it to be honored?
The sales pitch makes a compelling argument, what is reality?

[glsurratt]

Read the requirements closely. Mine says that I have to apply their sealant products every six months. That's the equivalent of paying $1095 for a lifetime of wax, but you supply the elbow grease to put it on. I also get a reminder from the dealer every six months that it is time for the application and would I like to bring it in and let them do it for the small fee of $199.

And I'm still not sure what I get for the money and effort. I suppose if I wanted to whine about water spots not coming out, I could, but that hasn't been a problem. I am satisfied with the way the product looks and it stays shiney for the full six month period.

[pbeering]

Whose lifetime? Yours? The truck's? The Dealers?

Save your cash and forget all those add-ons.