What's covered by a Protect Essential warranty

It covers you for almost all of the original mechanical & electrical components of the vehicle.

Details of what's included & excluded from this policy are summarised below, & detailed in the policy document.

Item What's covered What's not covered
Components
Included Almost all of the original mechanical and electrical components faults up to current market value.
Not Included
Additional miscellaneous parts or cover
Included -
Not Included Diesel particulate filter/catalytic converter, water ingress, external oil or fluid leaks, corrosion, overheating damage & any machining or skimming to cylinder head.
Air conditioning
Included Air conditioning (factory fitted).
Not Included
Batteries
Included
Not Included Any form of battery
Brake system
Included
Not Included Brake disc, brake drums, brake friction material, seized brake calipers.
Camshaft timing belt
Included Camshaft timing belt - providing there is proof that the manufacturer's replacement recommendations have been complied with and it's free from oil contamination.
Not Included Oil contamination
Casings
Included Casings in the event of a covered item causing damage to it.
Not Included
Diagnosis
Included Diagnosis once a claim has been agreed.
Not Included
Electrical system
Included
Not Included Batteries, wiring looms, terminals and connections, heater elements including heated seats, head up display, tracker systems, all light units.
Engine
Included Turbo/supercharger engine parts (factory fitted).
Not Included Diesel particulate filters, Carbon build up, catalytic converter, cracked blocks, exhaust system, exhaust manifold, incorrect fuel (or any damage caused as a result), clearing of fuel lines, gaskets (except head gasket), any sealing material or compound, core plugs, glow plugs, injectors.
Gearbox
Included Manual gearbox, automatic gearbox and semi-automatic gearbox.
Not Included Clutch friction material
Hybrid and electrical vehicles
Included Hybrid and electric vehicles - manufacturer supplied and fitted power generation and transmission components.
Not Included Electrical connectors, wiring, batteries and the disposal of chemical waste resulting from a claim.
In-vehicle entertainment / sat nav
Included In-vehicle entertainment / sat nav up to £500 including VAT.
Not Included Non-factory fitted systems and software updates.
Keys
Included Remote key fobs/key cards covered for electrical failure up to
£200 (inc. VAT).
Not Included Key blades
Parts
Included Parts replaced as pairs - coil springs, shock absorbers.
Not Included
Serviceable items
Included
Not Included Software, software updates and/or adjustments (excluding those which are required to complete a repair), air conditioning recharging (covered if part of the repair), hoses and pipes, perishable rubber items, hardware e.g. bolts and fixings and any other serviceable items that requires routine change or maintenance.
Vehicle trim and body work
Included
Not Included Chassis, bodywork, locks, interior and exterior trim, glass, panoramic sunroof, fabric roofs, tyres, alloy or steel wheels, fuel tanks, air bags.
Wear and tear
Included
Not Included Any form of wear and tear.
Working materials
Included Working materials - the replacement or topping up of oils, antifreeze or other fluids, or replacement of the oil filter.
Not Included
Vehicle hire
Included In the event of a valid claim and provided that the repair time is in excess of 8 business hours, a maximum of £50 per day inclusive of VAT (excluding fuel and insurance) may be claimed for up to a maximum of 7 days (related to the actual repair times from the time repairs commence). All vehicle hire must be authorised prior to the start of the hire period.
Not Included
Mechanical and electrical breakdown cover in Europe
Included Extended cover to your vehicle when used within Europe for a period not exceeding 30 days per year. In the event of a mechanical breakdown in Europe, you must comply with the claims procedure. In the event of a claim, reimbursement will be based on the GBP Sterling exchange rates prevailing on the date that the claim is agreed.
Not Included
Overnight accommodation and rail fare
Included Hotel expenses or return rail fare will be reimbursed up to a maximum of £60 per night or per journey (including VAT) up to a maximum of 7 days from when the repairs begin. This is providing that the vehicle is rendered immobile due to a claim under the terms of the policy. Receipts will be required in the event of a claim. Drinks and meals are specifically excluded.
Not Included
Vehicle recovery
Included In the event of a claim, tow-in charges up to £50 including VAT will form part of the claim limit.
Not Included

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