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Car ownership can make your life convenient, but it can also be costly. As automobiles age, they become less reliable. They start breaking down more often and require frequent maintenance.
These are facts that car owners should be aware of and prepared for. Vehicle protection plans can make life easier for car owners in several ways. Since vehicles can also be involved in a crash or stolen, car owners need insurance policies to protect themselves from these losses.
Aside from standard insurance policies, you can get additional coverage with a vehicle protection plan or vehicle service contract. CarGuard Administration is a leading administrator of vehicle protection plans in the United States.
Why Buy a CarGuard Vehicle Protection Plan
Some people may wonder why they should purchase a vehicle protection plan when their vehicles are protected by the manufacturer warranty and a comprehensive auto insurance policy.
Well, anyone who believes that they are fully covered against all the liabilities that may arise in the future does not need a vehicle protection plan. After all, these plans are designed to fill coverage gaps.
Suppose the manufacturer warranty on your vehicle does not cover certain auto parts. In that case, you should consider purchasing a vehicle protection plan to provide coverage for the vehicle parts that are not covered.
Secondly, suppose your manufacturer warranty has expired, and your vehicle is no longer covered due to old age or the number of miles covered. In that case, you should consider purchasing a vehicle protection plan from CarGuard Administration.
The service contract will give you the extra peace of mind you need to drive your vehicle comfortably on public roads.
CarGuard Vehicle Protection Plans
CarGuard offers different types of plans to meet the unique needs of different car owners. The following is a list of their vehicle protection plans:
Platinum Protection Plan
The Platinum Protection Plan is the most popular because it offers liability protection to the tune of $12,500 or the current market value of your vehicle, whichever is higher. It covers the engine, turbocharger, front and rear suspension, the AC unit, cooling system, fuel system, steering, seals, drive axle and gaskets, transmission, and electrical components.
Gold Coverage
The Gold package comes with a coverage limit of $12,500. It covers the following parts: cooling system, fuel system, drive axle, steering, front and rear suspension, electrical components, transmission, turbo supercharger, transfer case, the AC unit, and many other engine parts.
Prepaid Maintenance
Car maintenance is an essential requirement for any car owner. Paying for maintenance in small bits over time will not feel the financial pinch when giving your vehicle full service.
Some of the plan’s benefits include; three oil changes, cooling system maintenance, battery replacement, brake shoe/pad replacement, and many other things. Please note that these benefits come with a paid surcharge.
It is important to note that with all CarGuard vehicle protection plans, you are entitled to free roadside assistance and a rental car program. This means that when your vehicle develops an issue on the road, you just need to call the company to send a local partner to your location to offer assistance.
In addition, you will be given a rental car to use until your vehicle is fixed. This will help to ensure that you are not inconvenienced in any way. If you rent a car on your own, you can be assured of getting fully reimbursed for the rental car expense.
Coverage Areas in the United States
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CarGuard Administration serves customers across 48 US states. Only California and Washington state are not covered.
You can have peace of mind knowing you’re fully covered as there is always a local partner to lend you a hand. CarGuard Administration values both partners and customers and works hard to ensure the vehicle service contracts industry is sustainable.
Filing a Claim
When you need to have your vehicle serviced or fixed, you only need to visit CarGuard Administration’s website to file a claim. Alternatively, you can call the company’s emergency line to report your issue.
If the claim is considered an emergency, a local partner will be dispatched immediately to come to your rescue. If it’s not an emergency, you can be assured of getting assistance on the next business day.
CarGuard Administration has recently reviewed the process of filing a claim to make it easier for customers to file their claims.
Advantages of Using CarGuard Vehicle Protection Plans
Save Money
You can save a lot of money with CarGuard’s plans. First, you will get free roadside assistance, so you will not have to call a tow truck to take your vehicle to the nearest repair shop.
Secondly, you get a free rental car service, which will save you money. Thirdly, CarGuard Administration has pre-negotiated service charges with CarGuard partners, so there is no risk of paying more than the service costs.
Convenient Payment Plan
Paying for repairs and maintenance can be costly. This will make you feel a pinch when paying for the service.
With CarGuard vehicle protection plans, you are only required to make convenient monthly payments to purchase the plan.
As a result, you will not feel the pinch when paying for the plan. When the time comes to have your vehicle serviced or repaired, you will not need to fork out a massive amount of cash to offset the cost.
Get Peace of Mind
You will have peace of mind driving around when you have an outstanding vehicle protection plan. Imagine having CarGuard partners in 48 US states backing you up when your vehicle develops an issue. From New Hampshire to Oregon, CarGuard has you covered.
