I would say as long as it is a factory warranty that will be serviced at any dealer, YES! I am not a first time VW owner, but I am a first time tdi owner. Purchased a 2012 Sportwagon in July and it is already in the shop with less than 700 miles on it. They have no clue what is going on with it, and we have requested a replacement vehicle. I would seriously doubt that my case is the norm, but lets face it: modern cars rely more and more on complicated electronics. I am an extremely savvy mechanic, but most mechanics will tell you that some of the hardest problems to diagnose are not mechanical, but electrical. I for one am past the point in my life where I want to be laying on the ground with a Fluke and a wiring diagram trying to figure out why my car is or isn't doing...well, whatever! If your key-less entry, key-less ignition, beautiful panoramic sunroof, or anything ECM related stops working two years after your factory warranty period is up, you will be sorry you didn't spring the extra. If you never have to use it, consider it cheap peace of mind on what could have been costly repairs.