VEHICLE PROTECTION PLANProtection to keep your car running longer
Assurant helps you avoid expensive repair costs
The useful life of your car doesn’t have to end when the manufacturer’s warranty expires. Our Vehicle Protection Plan offers financial protection against high repair costs resulting from breakdowns and malfunction, plus 24-hour Roadside Assistance.
Over the life of your vehicle, repairs are inevitable
The average cost of a Vehicle Protection Plan is below the cost of two repairs and, in some cases, under the cost of just one repair. Here are some average costs to think about:
Air Conditioner $1,315
Engine $5,340
Water Pump $596
Transmission $5,350
Brake system ABS $1,038
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- GENERAL INFORMATION
- FILE A CLAIM
Your car insurance protects you in the event of an accident, however what happens when you have a mechanical breakdown? The Vehicle Protection Plan helps you extend the life of your car by providing financial protection for breakdowns or malfunction, saving you from huge payments for expensive repairs. The plan also offers additional benefits such as 24 our Roadside Assistance and alternate transportation (up to $180).
The average cost of a Vehicle Protection Plan is below the cost of two repairs and, in some cases, under the cost of just one repair. Many people prefer to have the peace of mind offered by an accessible monthly payment instead the risk of facing high repair costs, i.e. the cost of repairing a transmission that could be around $5,000.
This plan gives you the option to choose a deductible of $50, $100 or $200. This is the amount you will pay to the repair shop for each authorized claim.
Over the life of your vehicle, repairs are inevitable. The Vehicle Protection Plan will help you reduce the amount coming out of your pocket for your vehicle’s repairs. Here are some average costs to think about:
- Brake system ABS: $1,038
- Air Conditioner: $1,315
- Alternator: $525
- Engine: $5,340
- Powertrain Control Module: $815
- Power Window Motor: $534
- Starter: $538
- Steering Gear: $1,215
- Transmission: $5,350
- Water Pump: $596
The benefit includes towing and wrecker service, flat tire change coverage, emergency gas delivery service, battery jump service, and key lockout service. For each of these services, your protection plan will cover up to $100 charge per service occurrence. To request the service, contact us at 1-888-283-0929.
If your vehicle requires a repair covered by the Vehicle Protection Plan, you can take your car to any authorized service provider. They will file the claim directly to us. For a list of authorized service providers or to check if a specific repair shop is authorized, consult our service centers guide available at the claim center.
To request road assistance you need to call us at 1-888-283-0929 and press option #1. To expedite the process you should have the following information at hand:
- The contract number for the Vehicle Protection Plan or the vehicle’s VIN number.
- License plate
- Location of the vehicle
- Phone number you are calling from
- Current mileage displayed in the odometer
- Description of the problem