PROTECT PLUS VEHICLE WARRANTY
COVER FOR VEHICLES
Age:Up to 8 years
Mileage:Up to 80,000
What's covered by a Protect Plus 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 |
Almost all of the original mechanical and electrical components faults up
to
current market value.
|
|
| Additional miscellaneous parts or cover |
|
Water ingress, external oil or fluid leaks, corrosion, overheating damage
and
any machining or skimming to cylinder head.
|
| Air conditioning |
Air conditioning (factory fitted).
|
|
| Batteries |
Standard 12v batteries - for 6 months from the start date of the
policy.
|
High and medium voltage batteries of electrical and hybrid
vehicles.
|
| Brake system |
|
Brake disc, brake drums, brake friction material, seized brake
calipers.
|
| Camshaft timing belt |
Camshaft timing belt - providing there is proof that the manufacturer's
replacement recommendations have been complied with and it's free from oil
contamination.
|
Oil contamination
|
| Casings |
Casings in the event of a covered item causing damage to it.
|
|
| Diagnosis |
Diagnosis once a claim has been agreed.
|
|
| Electrical system |
|
Wiring looms, heater elements, (excluding heated seats), head up display,
tracker systems, all light units.
|
| Engine |
Turbo/supercharger engine parts (factory fitted).
|
Carbon build-up, 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.
|
| Exhaust |
Diesel particulate filter / catalytic converter.
|
Carbon build up, corrosion.
|
| Gearbox |
Manual gearbox, automatic gearbox and semi-automatic gearbox.
|
Clutch friction material.
|
| Hybrid and electrical vehicles |
Hybrid and electric vehicles - manufacturer supplied and fitted power
generation and transmission components.
|
Electrical connectors, wiring, batteries and the disposal of chemical
waste
resulting from a claim.
|
| In-vehicle entertainment / sat nav |
In-vehicle entertainment / sat nav up to the claims limit selected.
|
Non-factory fitted systems and software updates.
|
| Keys |
Remote key fobs/key cards covered for electrical failure up to
£200 (inc. VAT). |
|
| Oils |
Oil seals - engine, gearbox, differential, turbocharger (or supercharger)
causing a major oil leak (dripping oil) requiring immediate replacement to
prevent consequential damage.
|
Oil staining and oil misting.
|
| Parts |
Parts replaced as pairs - coil springs, shock absorbers.
|
|
| Serviceable items |
|
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 |
|
Chassis, bodywork, locks, interior and exterior trim, glass, panoramic
sunroof, fabric roofs, tyres, alloy or steel wheels, fuel tanks, air
bags.
|
| Wear and tear |
Wear and tear up to 85,000 miles on mechanical and electrical
parts.
|
|
| Working materials |
Working materials - the replacement or topping up of oils, antifreeze or
other
fluids, or replacement of the oil filter.
|
|
| Vehicle hire |
In the event of a valid claim and provided that the repair time is in
excess
of 8 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 and will form part of the
claim
limit.
|
|
| Mechanical and electrical breakdown cover in Europe |
Extended cover to your vehicle when used within Europe for a period not
exceeding 60 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.
|
|
| Overnight accommodation and rail fare |
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.
|
|
| Vehicle recovery |
In the event of a claim, tow-in charges up to £50 including VAT will
form part of the claim limit.
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