View Full Version : new car and fell for the enviroguard protection?
hjscm
10-07-2010, 01:52 PM
okay so bought a new 11 lexus gx 460. and i fell for the protection. didn`t care for exterior but the interior looked like a good deal. guaranteed for 7 years if any spot cannot be removed or look like a new vehicle the replace. if the leather fades or cracks it gets replaced. any spots on paint if can`t be polished or sanded out get replaced. liked it cause i have dogs that ride in my car. just wondering how good this is? tried to sell me on never having to wax my car again. yeah right but liked the idea of cracking leather being replaced. is it bogus or what?
thanks
RaskyR1
10-07-2010, 03:11 PM
okay so bought a new 11 lexus gx 460. and i fell for the protection. didn`t care for exterior but the interior looked like a good deal. guaranteed for 7 years if any spot cannot be removed or look like a new vehicle the replace. if the leather fades or cracks it gets replaced. any spots on paint if can`t be polished or sanded out get replaced. liked it cause i have dogs that ride in my car. just wondering how good this is? tried to sell me on never having to wax my car again. yeah right but liked the idea of cracking leather being replaced. is it bogus or what?
thanks
Just be sure to read all the fine print. If you are required to go back for regular booster applications make darn sure you do them.
The dealer sells those packages with the expectation that very few people will ever actually have a claim. If you miss a booster application then your warranty could be voided.
Not going to bust your chops but IMO they are worthless. I worked at a shop applying all those things for the local dealerships and the only ones I cared for were the fabric guard and vinyl protectant....all of which you can buy yourself for less than $30.
Coatings like Opti-Coat, Cquartz, G|techniq.... are the first paint coatings I`ve seen that actually seem to live up to their clams of protecting the paint. I`d suggest getting one of those applied by a professional detailer if you want long term (never wax again) type of a product.
David Fermani
10-07-2010, 03:44 PM
Can you scan and post a copy of your warranty contract? What brand did they apply?
Just be sure to read all the fine print. If you are required to go back for regular booster applications make darn sure you do them.
Agreed, and also read the fine print, I bet you it doesn`t say anything about replacing interior parts with new ones, it more likely says repaired. And repaired is usually by the lot lizard.
hjscm
10-07-2010, 04:20 PM
always thought they were a fraud but liked the idea of fading or cracking or the dogs staining them getting it replace new" NEW" is what it says. ther is no need for booster applications and the warranty is for seven years also includes rental car if needed for 5 days. company is called cal tex protective coatings name is resist all enviroguard next generation. like to see how it holds up.
it has 2 responsibilities
1. you must regualary inspect your vehicle and maintain vehicle as recommended by manufacture.
2. if stain or damage is noticed you must contact cal-tex immediatly, no later than 60 days from noticing.
thats all it has.
RaskyR1
10-07-2010, 04:39 PM
I`d be curious to see if it actually resisted Hard Water Etching and bird bombs.
The stuff I used to apply was made by Auto Armor.
hjscm
10-07-2010, 04:53 PM
I`d be curious to see if it actually resisted Hard Water Etching and bird bombs.
Well me too. was told works great on bird bombs and hard water. i take the car to palm springs for the winter and the water is very hard. one reason for me doing it. hopefully we will see. tried to look it up online and didn`t find much about it but the brochure.
thx
hjscm
10-07-2010, 04:56 PM
http://http://autoperformancebuilders.com/services/forms/CalTex/NGS_RegWr-091201.pdf (http://autoperformancebuilders.com/services/forms/CalTex/NGS_RegWr-091201.pdf)
this is the warranty info
RaskyR1
10-07-2010, 05:16 PM
http://http://autoperformancebuilders.com/services/forms/CalTex/NGS_RegWr-091201.pdf (http://autoperformancebuilders.com/services/forms/CalTex/NGS_RegWr-091201.pdf)
this is the warranty info
I`ll have my wife review it and weed through all the legal mumbo jumbo. At the very least I would confirm with Cal-Tex that they received all fees and paper work from the dealer before the 60 day period.
always thought they were a fraud but liked the idea of fading or cracking or the dogs staining them getting it replace new" NEW" is what it says.
"Cal-Tex will, at its sole discretion clean, dye, polish, detail, restore, replace or repaint the damaged portion of the Treated Sufraces" That doesn`t sound like new parts to me.
Street5927
10-07-2010, 06:24 PM
Under the "Exceptions", it clearly states "...damage caused by pets (other than blood, vomit and urine)...", so if your dog tears the Leather Interior, it will not be covered.
JohnKleven
10-07-2010, 06:58 PM
In most situations, I would say this is a scam. However Lexus leather is very very prone to dye transfer from blue jeans, and this is usually covered under the warranty. You may get to actually use that warranty a few times throughout those 7 years. For the exterior however, most of those products are a hoax. There is one that is an exception ;)
RaskyR1
10-07-2010, 07:33 PM
http://http://autoperformancebuilders.com/services/forms/CalTex/NGS_RegWr-091201.pdf (http://autoperformancebuilders.com/services/forms/CalTex/NGS_RegWr-091201.pdf)
this is the warranty info
Wife said the warranty info wasn`t too bad and there were no real red flags. Just confirm with them before the 60 days that they have the paper work from the dealer and then enjoy your new vehicle. ;)
hjscm
10-07-2010, 08:45 PM
thx for all the help. yeah won`t get replaced if dog tears but was worried about it getting dirty. lexus is the dealer so they will take care of it. hopefully will be fine. knew the outside would be different just got it for the inside. i am sure the leather is going to crack after 6 years or so.
thanks again
ltebow34
10-08-2010, 07:28 AM
In most situations, I would say this is a scam. However Lexus leather is very very prone to dye transfer from blue jeans, and this is usually covered under the warranty. You may get to actually use that warranty a few times throughout those 7 years. For the exterior however, most of those products are a hoax. There is one that is an exception ;)
The same product you were banned for spamming years ago and now continue to hint and spam today under the radar?