YES in Florida

[Sailsetyr]

Ive been quoted full retail for the YES extended warranty being that Im a florida resident

Apparently one living in Fl has to buy it in this state..so purchasing it from Alabama or the

like at a discounted price seems difficult..

I saw how one could do this without bending any laws a while back but neglected to save it

and I had no luck with a search! Any help would be great!!

 

[bramfrank]

The problem is less one of D&H refusing to sell than it is of Yamaha refusing to accept a contract from D&H for a machine they think is owned by a Floridian. So if you move your machine to another state as far as Yamaha is concerned (by calling Yamaha customer service and giving them your out of state Aunt Mildred's address as your new one - they could care less about the registration), buying the YES is now not a problem for them. Buy the plan, wait a few weeks for the paperwork, then simply move it back back home to Florida!!

But there's no law preventing Florida dealers from discounting the Y.E.S. plan - only from charging more than retail.

Have you tried suggesting to your dealer that a small profit is better than no profit? What about playing them off against each other?

YES is not an FJR thing - it applies to all of their street bikes and most of their other motorised things. There are enough Yamahas in Florida that you might want to try organising a buyer's group.

Perhaps you can tell your local dealeer that if he'll discount it for you, you can bring him lots more business, then promote the fact that you now have a discounter in-state and other owners will flock to him for their plans.

And last - has ANYONE tried speaking to the state's attorney, ombudsman or member of the state assembly about this situation where Floridians are getting ripped of because of a truly stupid set of rules?

 

[Sailsetyr]

The problem is less one of D&H refusing to sell than it is of Yamaha refusing to accept a contract from D&H for a machine they think is owned by a Floridian. So if you move your machine to another state as far as Yamaha is concerned (by calling Yamaha customer service and giving them your out of state Aunt Mildred's address as your new one - they could care less about the registration), buying the YES is now not a problem for them. Buy the plan, wait a few weeks for the paperwork, then simply move it back back home to Florida!!

I would think the bike would need to be titled elsewhere first..

One could certainly do that..but if I recall correctly there was info here

a while back on sending someone here a PM whom was familiar with

a different way.. nonetheless thanx..

 

[bramfrank]

You do not need to retitle the machine in another state, just move it as far as Yamaha's records are concerned.

Yamaha customer service will be contacted - and if THEY think you are not in Florida they'll allow the purchase. Your documents will show up at your out of state 'address of record' (which is only used for recall notification and for marketing purposes, by the way) and then you can change the address back.

Technically you are not breaking any laws because the law states that it regulates the sale, not the purchase of these programs. And no dealer needs to see your registration - he just needs your VIN and your money. You are buying it over the phone, after all.

 

[wpbfjr]

i totally respect the earnestness of bramfrank's replies to you...

i wish he'd join the rest of the canucks and move here to fla and run for office to change this BS ins practice...

sorry, in a hurry, so click on my member name, look for posts by member...

i've covered this issue from many angles...

hey, bramfrank: in all seriousness, my home is for sale, 2.5 acres, buy it, live next to your old neighbors, and come change this f'd up fla law...

dana

 

[Flyguy]

I am in Orlando also and just got a quote of $700+ for the YES. I bought the AE last June an I remember a figure of around 400 at that time. Was I dreaming? Perhaps we should team up on this one. I have a list of many local owners who would be eligible. BTW, what is the retail price and what is this silly law you all refer to. I can't see a law controlling the price of a warrenty anymore than one controlling the price of the bike.

Very interested to hear your response.