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Wondering if any of the packages they offer you (seat protection, paint sealant, undercoat etc) on a new vehicle are actually worth it? Also, any thoughts on extended warranty?  

happytee said "Wondering if any of the packages they offer you (seat protection, paint sealant, undercoat etc) on a new vehicle are actually worth it? Also, any thoughts on extended warranty?   "

I find the undercoat isn't a bad idea. HOWEVER, generally speaking, I wouldn't get it done right at purchase. Buy the vehicle, and go to Ming or a reputable dealership and have it done.  
 
I've bought a new vehicle and opted for undercoat at signing and when i actually looked at the job it was terrible. It looked like it had taken the person doing it about 3 min. They missed insides of body panels, holes etc.  
 
Make sure if you do get it, get it done ASAP. You want the vehicle as new and as close to factory cleanliness as possible.  
 
I have the 3m clear film on the front of my vehicle, up the hood a ways and bumper. It helps keep all but the largest stone chips off, but it's not cheap unless you're good at doing it yourself.  
 
As far as the other protectants, I have no experience with them only to say that I DONT THINK they'd be worth it. Some others might chime in with better experiences.  
 
Edited by Torque, 2015-09-01 07:59:37

protection products are fine but it's the underwritten warranties that go with them that you want. If they have a 5 or 10 year warranty with them it's not a bad idea.  
I always buy extended warranty for my vehicles and has paid off every time. Keep in mind that I have long-term ownership cycles. If you plan on keeping your vehicle for 7 or 8 years and you can get warranty at a good price for that long, then it's probably a good thing. Make someone else pay for your repairs(That are almost guaranteed to be needed in that time frame)  
If you have a shorter ownership cycle(1-3 years) probably don't need extended warranty or chemical protection

bought the extended warranty as I read in the Wealthy Barber that we should never pay extra for something that might not happen. Have had numerous new vehicles and never had anything major happen before or after the regular warranty runs out. Also I keep them until at least 10 years before they go. Plus I have heard (no experience obviously) that these extended warranties are through different companies and can be hard to collect on.