I’m getting close to 36,000 miles on my used Kia. Once I hit that, the warranty on the car’s infotainment system will be over. If this system breaks, it could cost me a lot to fix.
This includes things like the backup camera, sensors, display screen, GPS, NAV system, blind spot sensors, Android Auto access, and radio.
Should I spend over a thousand dollars on the extended warranty that covers these parts?
How likely is it that this system will break?
They’ve been pretty reliable, but I suggest using a sunshade. Heat and temperature changes can mess with the screen, but that’s common for most cars.
Ameliascarlet said:
They’ve been pretty reliable, but I suggest using a sunshade. Heat and temperature changes can mess with the screen, but that’s common for most cars.
I always use a sunshade, even if I’m parking for a short time. The back of my infotainment gets super hot really fast. Almost too hot to touch after a while.
It’s an electronic device, so anything can happen.
I bought my first Kia (a used 2016 Soul+ with 30k miles), and after nearly four years, I had no issues. You’re probably fine, but there’s always a chance something could happen.
SophyGenesis said:
I bought my first Kia (a used 2016 Soul+ with 30k miles), and after nearly four years, I had no issues. You’re probably fine, but there’s always a chance something could happen.
Still driving my 2016 Soul! The system was slow at one point because I hadn’t updated it in years, and the SIM card was wearing out. I replaced the SIM and updated the system, and it worked like new.
I’ve let the updates slip again since my free period ended, but everything works fine except the GPS, which takes forever to start. I use Android Auto now, so I don’t really care about updating the car’s GPS.
I replaced my backup camera for $40 on my own.
Don’t buy those warranties. It’s rare for the system to break, and if it does, the warranty company might try to avoid paying.
Chris said:
Don’t buy those warranties. It’s rare for the system to break, and if it does, the warranty company might try to avoid paying.
Break from what exactly?
Chris said:
Don’t buy those warranties. It’s rare for the system to break, and if it does, the warranty company might try to avoid paying.
Break from what exactly?
Probably the sun.
Benard said:
Chris said:
Don’t buy those warranties. It’s rare for the system to break, and if it does, the warranty company might try to avoid paying.
Break from what exactly?
Probably the sun.
If it’s from the sun, that should be covered under the warranty.
Chris said:
Don’t buy those warranties. It’s rare for the system to break, and if it does, the warranty company might try to avoid paying.
They wouldn’t sell warranties if they didn’t make money on them. Just keep the original warranty and deal with it when it happens. Why pay 2k now when future work might only cost $700? The powertrain is covered for 100k miles, which covers the worst problems.
BillSmith said:
I’m getting close to 36,000 miles on my used Kia. Once I hit that, the warranty on the car’s infotainment system will be over. If this system breaks, it could cost me a lot to fix.
This includes things like the backup camera, sensors, display screen, GPS, NAV system, blind spot sensors, Android Auto access, and radio.
Should I spend over a thousand dollars on the extended warranty that covers these parts?
How likely is it that this system will break?
That’s one part of the car I haven’t heard much about breaking.
BillSmith said:
I’m getting close to 36,000 miles on my used Kia. Once I hit that, the warranty on the car’s infotainment system will be over. If this system breaks, it could cost me a lot to fix.
This includes things like the backup camera, sensors, display screen, GPS, NAV system, blind spot sensors, Android Auto access, and radio.
Should I spend over a thousand dollars on the extended warranty that covers these parts?
How likely is it that this system will break?
How likely is it that I’ll live to 100?
BillSmith said:
I’m getting close to 36,000 miles on my used Kia. Once I hit that, the warranty on the car’s infotainment system will be over. If this system breaks, it could cost me a lot to fix.
This includes things like the backup camera, sensors, display screen, GPS, NAV system, blind spot sensors, Android Auto access, and radio.
Should I spend over a thousand dollars on the extended warranty that covers these parts?
How likely is it that this system will break?
Less likely than the engine breaking down. 
BillSmith said:
I’m getting close to 36,000 miles on my used Kia. Once I hit that, the warranty on the car’s infotainment system will be over. If this system breaks, it could cost me a lot to fix.
This includes things like the backup camera, sensors, display screen, GPS, NAV system, blind spot sensors, Android Auto access, and radio.
Should I spend over a thousand dollars on the extended warranty that covers these parts?
How likely is it that this system will break?
I had my Optima for 6 years and 100k miles without a problem.
BillSmith said:
I’m getting close to 36,000 miles on my used Kia. Once I hit that, the warranty on the car’s infotainment system will be over. If this system breaks, it could cost me a lot to fix.
This includes things like the backup camera, sensors, display screen, GPS, NAV system, blind spot sensors, Android Auto access, and radio.
Should I spend over a thousand dollars on the extended warranty that covers these parts?
How likely is it that this system will break?
My 2020 Soul had screen burn-in at 35k miles, but I don’t worry about it much.
BillSmith said:
I’m getting close to 36,000 miles on my used Kia. Once I hit that, the warranty on the car’s infotainment system will be over. If this system breaks, it could cost me a lot to fix.
This includes things like the backup camera, sensors, display screen, GPS, NAV system, blind spot sensors, Android Auto access, and radio.
Should I spend over a thousand dollars on the extended warranty that covers these parts?
How likely is it that this system will break?
It’s unlikely. You’d be better off putting that $1,000 into a high-yield savings account. If the system breaks, use the money to fix it. If it doesn’t, you’ve saved money plus interest.
BillSmith said:
I’m getting close to 36,000 miles on my used Kia. Once I hit that, the warranty on the car’s infotainment system will be over. If this system breaks, it could cost me a lot to fix.
This includes things like the backup camera, sensors, display screen, GPS, NAV system, blind spot sensors, Android Auto access, and radio.
Should I spend over a thousand dollars on the extended warranty that covers these parts?
How likely is it that this system will break?
It’s not likely, but with Kia, anything can happen.
BillSmith said:
I’m getting close to 36,000 miles on my used Kia. Once I hit that, the warranty on the car’s infotainment system will be over. If this system breaks, it could cost me a lot to fix.
This includes things like the backup camera, sensors, display screen, GPS, NAV system, blind spot sensors, Android Auto access, and radio.
Should I spend over a thousand dollars on the extended warranty that covers these parts?
How likely is it that this system will break?
They wouldn’t sell extended warranties if they didn’t make money from them.
Dealers make the most profit from warranties.