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| TECH CHOICE
FLORIDA DELUXE CONTRACT |
Definitions
• We, Us and Our (The Service Contract Provider/Administrator/Obligor)
mean Enterprise Financial Group of Florida, Inc. (EFGF),
P.O. Box 167667, Irving, TX 75016. Florida License #:
60102.
• Consumer, Customer, You and Your (Contract Holder)
mean the person identified under Contract Holder Information.
• Covered Part means an item listed as a Covered
Part, as defined in the Covered Parts Section below.
• Breakdown or Mechanical Breakdown means the
event caused by the total failure of any Covered Part
to work as it was designed to work in normal service,
including normal wear and tear.
• Lubricated Part means a part that requires lubrication
to perform its function.
• our benefits and Our obligation to perform under
this Contract are insured by an insurance policy with
American Bankers Insurance Company, 11222 Quail Roost
Dr., Miami, FL 33157-6596.
Our Obligations
If a Covered Mechanical Breakdown of Your Vehicle
occurs during the term of this Contract, We will:
• Pay You or the repairer, for repair
or replacement of the Covered Part(s) and associated
labor as required for the completion of the repair or
replacement of those parts, which cause the Mechanical
Breakdown. Labor will be verified by the standard versions
of the following nationally recognized labor guides:
Motors, Mitchell, & All Data. Replacement parts
may be of like kind and quality. This may include the
use of new, remanufactured or used parts as determined
by Us.
• Reimburse You for a rental car at the rate of
up to $30.00 per day and a maximum of $150.00 (5 days)
per Mechanical Breakdown. To receive rental benefits
You must supply Us with Your receipt from a licensed
rental agency. No deductible will apply to this benefit.
• Reimburse You for lodging and meal expenses
actually incurred by You if the covered repairs are
completed more than 100 miles from Your primary residence
and You are stranded overnight. The limit on this reimbursement
is seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per day for up to three
(3) days and a maximum of two hundred twenty-five dollars
($225.00) per Breakdown.
Your Obligations
In order for this Contract to remain in
force, the minimum requirement on oil and filter changes
is every six (6) months or five thousand (5,000) miles,
whichever comes first. All other maintenance schedules
must be done in accordance with Your Vehicle’s
manufacturer’s recommendations. You must keep
and make available verifiable service/purchase receipts
which show that this maintenance has been performed
within the time and mileage limits required.
• You or Your repair facility are required to
obtain Our authorization prior to beginning any repair
covered by this Contract.
• You are responsible for paying the deductible
indicated in the application each time You have a covered
Mechanical Breakdown. If no deductible option is marked,
a one-hundred dollar ($100.00) deductible shall apply.
• You are responsible for authorizing any teardown
or diagnosis time needed to determine if Your Vehicle
has a covered Mechanical Breakdown. If it is subsequently
determined that the repair is needed due to a covered
Mechanical Breakdown, We will pay for this part of the
repair. If the failure is not a covered Mechanical Breakdown,
then You are responsible for this charge.
Other Important Contract Provisions
The aggregate total of Our liability for all benefits
paid or payable during the term of this Contract shall
not exceed the actual cash value of Your Vehicle at
time of purchase. Our limit of liability for any Breakdown
related in time or cause shall not exceed the actual
cash value of Your Vehicle according to current National
Dealers Association standards.
This Contract will terminate when You sell Your Vehicle
unless transferred as provided in the Transfer Section
or when this Contract is canceled as outlined in the
Cancellation Section.
After you receive any benefits under this Contract,
We are entitled to all Your rights of recovery against
any manufacturer, repairer or other party who may be
responsible to You for the Costs covered by this Contract
or for any other payment made by Us. If We ask, You
agree to help Us enforce these rights. You also agree
to cooperate and help Us in any other matter concerning
this Contract. If the benefits as described are not
provided within 60 days after You provide proof of loss
covered by this Contract, then You may make a direct
claim against American Security Insurance Company.
If You Have A Mechanical Breakdown
You Must Call 1-800-527-1984
If You have a Mechanical Breakdown, You must follow
this procedure:
(1) Use all reasonable means to protect Your Vehicle
from further damage. This may require You to stop Your
Vehicle and call Roadside Assistance to have the vehicle
towed.
(2) You must contact Us at 1-800-527-1984 for instructions
before ANY repairs are started on Your Vehicle. All
work must be performed by a licensed repair facility.
(3) Furnish Us or the repair facility with such reasonable
information that We may require. This includes receipts
for car rental charges, lodging, meals, and signed service
receipts (indicating dates and mileage) as required
by this Contract.
(4) For claim filing procedures on after-hours and emergency
repairs:
Claim Filing Procedure
Emergency Repairs - If a simple Mechanical Breakdown
occurs which requires a repair to be made at a time
when the Administrators office is closed and a prior
authorization for the repair cannot be obtained, the
repair facility/customer should follow the claim procedure
below and contact the Administrator for claim instructions
immediately upon the Administrators next normal business
day. As per the terms of the Contract, determine whether
or not the concern is listed for coverage. If it is
determined that the component is covered, authorize
the repair facility to perform the repair and call the
Administrator for authorization during normal business
hours. On major repairs, determine the failure and repair
costs and then contact the Administrator on the next
normal business day for an authorization before repairs
are performed.
Business Hours (Business Hours are all Central Time
Zone)
Monday through Friday 7AM until 7PM
Saturday 8 AM until 2 PM
Covered Parts
The following is a list of Covered Parts as determined
by the coverage You selected, as indicated on Your Vehicle
Service Contract. For convenience, Covered Parts are
listed next to the vehicle systems to which they are
related. The vehicle systems listed are NOT
Covered Parts.
ENGINE: Cylinder block and cylinder
heads and all internally Lubricated Parts; turbocharger;
supercharger; harmonic balancer; timing gear, chain
and belt; timing cover; intake and exhaust manifolds;
valve covers; oil pan; engine mounts; belt tensioners;
cam gear bolt; harmonic balancer bolt; and head bolts.
TRANSMISSION: Transmission case and
all internally Lubricated Parts; torque converter; flywheel/flex
plate; vacuum modulator and transmission mounts; transmission
cooler; and transmission oil pan.
TRANSFER CASE: Transfer case and all
internally Lubricated Parts.
DRIVE AXLE(S): Drive axle housing and
all internally Lubricated Parts; 4X4 actuator; drive
shafts; universal joints; constant velocity joints and
locking hubs; center support/carrier bearings; differential
cover; electronic shift control unit.
AC/HEATING: (Includes only factory
or dealer installed equipment) Condenser; compressor;
compressor clutch; evaporator; compressor pulley; accumulator;
drier; expansion valve; idler pulley; temperature control
programmer; heater core; blower motor; high/low cut
off switch; and pressure cycling switch.
SUSPENSION: Upper and lower control
arm shafts, bearings and bushings; wheel bearings; spindles;
ball joints; king pins and bushings; radius arm and
bushings; stabilizer bar, arm and bushings; wheel bearings;
torsion bars; hub assembly; springs; and suspension
level control compressor.
STEERING: Steering gear box/rack and
all internally Lubricated Parts; power steering pump;
pitman arm; idler arm; tie rod ends; drag link; steering
column shaft and column couplings.
COOLING: Water pump; radiator; cooling
fan; cooling fan motor; fan clutch; and coolant recovery
tank.
FUEL SYSTEM: Fuel delivery pump; fuel
injection pump; fuel injectors; fuel tank; metal fuel
lines; fuel pressure regulator; fuel sending unit; fuel
gauge; air control valve; electronic fuel injection
computer/module and sensors.
BRAKE: Master cylinder; power brake
cylinder; vacuum assist booster; calipers; wheel cylinders;
compensating valve; ABS accumulator, pump, motor, reservoir,
and wheel speed sensors; hydraulic lines and fittings;
and parking brake actuator.
ELECTRICAL: Alternator/generator; ignition
module; ignition switch; headlight switch; turn signal
switch; horns; distributor (does not include cap and
rotor); starter motor; starter solenoid; starter drive;
windshield wiper motors; windshield wiper delay switch;
windshield wiper linkage; windshield washer pump; power
seat motor; power antenna motor; power window motors
and regulators; power door locks and actuators; power
trunk release; wiring harness; cruise control assembly;
ignition lock cylinder; manually operated switches;
convertible top motor; and driver information gauges/
indicators (excludes burned out light bulbs). (Original
factory installed radio, main speaker system, and single
compact disk/cassette player up to a maximum of $300.00
of repair or replacement cost.)
SEALS and GASKETS: Leaking seals and
gaskets on any covered part listed above. Minor loss
of fluid or seepage is considered normal and is not
considered a Mechanical Breakdown.
Additional Coverage Option:
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: FACTORY INSTALLED
NAVIGATION SYSTEM - If the Contract Registration Page
indicates that You purchased the Navigation System Coverage,
we will cover all components of your Factory Installed
Navigation system also.
Exclusions - What This Vehicle Service Contract Does
Not Cover
All parts not specifically listed as Covered Parts in
this Coverage Booklet, based on the coverage You selected,
are not covered under this Contract. Normal maintenance
items/repairs such as engine tune-ups and front end
alignments are not covered.
Adjustments/Alignments to Covered Parts are not covered.
In addition, this Contract provides no benefits or coverage
and We have no obligation under this Contract for:
• A Breakdown caused by lack of customary, proper,
or manufacturer's specified maintenance.
• A Breakdown caused by contamination of or lack
of proper fuels, fluids, coolants or lubricants, including
a Breakdown caused by failure to replace seals and gaskets
in a timely manner.
• Repair or replacement of any parts during a
Covered Repair which are not necessary to the completion
of the Covered Repair or were not damaged by the failure
of a Covered Part.
• A Breakdown caused by off-roading, misuse, abuse,
racing or any form of competition, including using Your
Vehicle in ANY manner not recommended by the manufacturer.
• A Breakdown caused by
or involving modifications to Your Vehicle that are
not performed or recommended by the manufacturer.
• Any cost covered by a
repairer's or supplier's guarantee, or any cost covered
by a manufacturer's warranty or guarantee.
• A Breakdown caused by rust or corrosion. (This
does not apply for residents of Minnesota)
• A Breakdown caused by collision, fire, theft,
freezing, vandalism, floods or any hazard insurable
under standard physical damage insurance policies.
• A Breakdown not occurring in the United States
or Canada.
• A Breakdown caused by or for damages resulting
from overheating that could have been prevented if You
would have used all reasonable means to protect Your
Vehicle from this damage.
• Loss of use, loss of time, lost profits or savings,
inconvenience, commercial loss, or other incidental
loss or consequential damages or loss that results from
a Breakdown.
• Liability for damage to
property, or for injury to or death of any person arising
out of the operation or use of Your vehicle.
• Any cost or other benefit for which the manufacturer
has announced its responsibility through any means including
public recalls or factory service bulletins.
• Any part not covered by, or excluded by the
original vehicle manufacturer's warranty.
• Cost or other damages caused by the failure
of a part not listed under Covered Parts.
• Any pre-existing condition.
Roadside Coverage - If you require Roadside Assistance
You must call 1-866-914-7697
You will be protected by ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
for the full term of this Contract. Roadside benefits
include: Towing, Flat Tire Changes (Using Your inflated
spare), Jump Starts, Vehicle Fluid Delivery, Lockout
Service, and Concierge Service (courtesy phone assistance
with up to 3 calls). You are responsible for the costs
of Fluids and/or Key Cutting/Replacement only. All services
are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and are
provided on a “Sign and Drive” basis. The
maximum benefit for any one occurrence is one hundred
dollars ($100). For any Roadside Service You
MUST call the below number. ONLY ROAD SERVICES
PROVIDED THROUGH OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER WILL BE HONORED
AND ONLY NON-ACCIDENT RELATED INCIDENTS ARE COVERED.
For 24-hour Roadside Assistance call 1-866-914-7697
and a service vehicle will be dispatched for Your assistance.
Please be with Your vehicle when the service provider
arrives as they cannot service an unattended vehicle
by law.
CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT PROGRAM: You can
enjoy and save with special rates when renting a vehicle
from participating car rental companies. Call the toll-free
numbers listed below next to the rental company of Your
choice to make Your reservations. Be sure to mention
the appropriate Discount I.D. Number when making Your
reservations and to receive discount information. Some
discounts cannot be combined with other promotions.
| Company |
Toll-Free
Number |
Discount
I.D. Number |
| Avis |
1-800-331-1212 |
A330000 |
| Alamo Rent-A-Car |
1-800-354-2322 |
BY93459 |
| Budget Rent-A-Car |
1-800-527-0700 |
T719821 |
| Dollar Rent-A-Car |
1-800-331-3550 |
0010227199 |
| Hertz Rent-A-Car |
1-800-654-2200 |
170129 |
| Thrifty Car Rental |
1-800-331-3550 |
0010227199 |
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
1-800-736-8222 |
ERMX7 |
TRAVEL DISCOUNT PROGRAM: To receive
the Discount Program rate, reservations must be made
in advance via the Internet or our toll-free phone number
and using program ID# 26146 must be mentioned at time
of reservation to ensure the proper rate is quoted.
This Discount Program is available at Our Hotel Group
brands listed below.
| Hotel
Brand |
800 #
|
Web Site |
| Amerihost |
1-800-434-5800 |
www.amerihostinn.com |
| Days Inn |
1-800-DAYS INN |
www.daysinn.com |
| Howard Johnson |
1-800-I-GO-HOJO |
www.hojo.com |
| Knights Inn |
1-800-843-5644 |
www.knightsinn.com |
| Ramada |
1-800-2-RAMADA |
www.ramada.com |
| Super 8 Motels |
1-800-800-8000 |
www.super8.com |
| Travelodge |
1-800-578-7878 |
www.travelodge.com |
| Wingate |
1-800-228-1000 |
www.wingateinns.com |
Road Hazard Coverage (Tire Only) - If you have
a Road Hazard You must call 1-866-914-7697
If you have a Road Hazard as defined below, You will
be reimbursed the cost to repair or, if non-repairable,
the cost to replace a damaged tire(s) on Your Vehicle
if damage is caused by a Road Hazard on a public roadway.
Road Hazard is defined as objects and road conditions
such as potholes, rocks, wood debris metal parts, plastic
or composite scraps or any item causing tire damage
other than wear and tear and those conditions excluded
below. Prior-notification of repair is required; You
must call 1-866-914-7697 for a tracking number prior
to any tire(s) repair or replacement.
For Tire Repair, You will be reimbursed
up to twenty dollars ($20.00) per occurrence for the
full charges incurred for the repair.
For Tire Replacement, You will be reimbursed
for a replacement tire(s) should the tire(s) become
non-repairable due to impact breaks snags, punctures
or other road hazards. You must have more than 3/32”
tread depth remaining to be eligible for reimbursement.
You will be reimbursed for up to one hundred dollars
($100.00) for each tire replacement per occurrence,
up to a maximum aggregate per Contract term of four
hundred dollars ($400.00).
Non covered expenses include:
• Tires that have 3/32” or less tread depth
remaining.
• Repair or replacement covered by the manufacturer
or other warranty or customer’s primary insurance
coverage.
• Replacement exceeding the manufacturer’s
vehicle specification, or when the manufacturer, by
public announcement or recall, established its responsibilities
to replacement for any manufacturer’s defect.
• Damage caused by negligence, abuse, misuse,
collision, manufacturer’s defects, curb impact,
valve or rim leaks, improper installation, dry rot in
either sidewall or tread, tire chains, racing or off-road
use, vandalism, malicious mischief, chain damage, fire
or theft.
• Vehicles other than on-road, passenger or re-capped
tires.
• Vehicles with off-road, passenger or re-capped
tire(s).
• Failure occurring from operating on any surface
other than federal, state, county, city or municipality
paved roads or highways.
• Vehicles used for shuttle, towing/wrecker service,
dumping, lifting or hoisting, or off-road activity.
• Vehicles used for racing, rentals, dealer loaners,
limousine, taxi, police car or other emergency vehicle.
• Vehicles registered and/or otherwise normally
operated outside the continental United States of America,
Alaska, Hawaii and Canada.
• Tire(s) and/or wheels that do not meet the manufacturers
recommendations specific to Your Vehicle.
• Misuse occasioned from driving on tire(s) that
are over inflated, under inflated or flat.
• Replacement of tire(s) without prior notification.
Prior notification is required before any tire repair
or tire replacement can be made. For Tire coverage,
YOU must call 1-866-914-7697 for a Tracking number.
Within thirty (30) days of the covered incident, the
following documentation must be mailed to the address
listed below:
A) Copy of this Service Contract
B) Copy of tire repair invoice - (if applicable)
C) Copy of the tire replacement invoice including:
1) tread depth of the damaged tire
2) detailed description and cause of tire damage
3) any other information reasonably requested
Required documents must be mailed to: 4287 Beltline
Rd. #238, Addison, TX, 75001. The Administrator reserves
the right to inspect all damaged tires.
How This Contract May Be Transferred
This Contract is subject to transfer, reassignment or
sale. Upon such transfer, reassignment or sale, the
seller of the Service Contract shall provide notice
to the Contract holder that the Contract has been transferred,
reassigned or sold, and the name, address, and telephone
number of the purchaser.
This provision is only available if You are the Original
Contract Purchaser. Your rights and duties under this
Contract may only be assigned if You sell Your Vehicle
directly to another individual (excluding dealer trade-in)
and We receive written notification within thirty (30)
days from the date of sale to the subsequent owner and
upon payment to Us of a fifty dollar ($50.00) transfer
fee. Unless contrary to state law, insurance subrogation
is waived by all parties. The coverage provided by this
Contract cannot be renewed. This Contract is only available
at the point of sale if You are the first retail purchaser
on this Contract, or if verification of the transfer
of the vehicle’s manufacturer’s powertrain
warranty is attached. Otherwise this Contract IS NOT
transferable to any subsequent purchaser.
How This Contract May Be Cancelled Including Refunds
And Charges
We reserve the right to cancel this Contract and will
not pay for a Mechanical Breakdown if:
• There is a material misrepresentation or fraud
at the time of sale of this Contract.
• Your odometer fails, or for any reason does
not record the actual mileage of Your Vehicle after
purchase date and You do not have it fixed and the mileage
certified within thirty (30) days of the failure date.
• Your Vehicle is used for business, deliveries,
construction, or commercial hauling (unless Your Vehicle
was purchased for commercial purposes and verified by
the Seller) or if You are using or have used or modified
Your Vehicle in a manner which is not recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer.
• If the Contract Holder has failed to maintain
the Vehicle as prescribed by the manufacturer.
• For non-payment of premium by the Contract Holder,
in which case We shall provide Contract Holder notice
of cancellation by certified mail.
If the Contract is canceled by US, the return of premium
must not be less than 100% of the paid unearned pro
rata premium. The lienholder will be named on the refund
check when financing has been provided for the Service
Contract premium. In the event of repossession or total
loss, lienholder may request cancellation of this Service
Contract and shall be sole named payee. You may cancel
this Contract by surrendering Your copy of this Contract
with written notice to Us. In the event this Contract
is canceled by You during the first 60 days from the
Effective Date, the entire premium will be refunded
less any claims paid on the Contract and less an acquisition
charge up to 5% of the gross premium paid. If cancellation
is requested after the first 60 days, refund will be
based upon the lesser of months or mileage remaining,
relative to the original agreement, and calculated on
a pro rata basis. Return of premium will not be less
than 90% of the paid unearned pro rata premium. Refunds
will be payable to you or the Lienholder where applicable.
If this Contract was financed (purchased on a payment
plan) by a funding party, they shall be entitled to
any refund(s) resulting from cancellation of this Contract
for any reason including repossession of Your Vehicle,
or total loss of Your Vehicle. Failure to make monthly
payments in a timely manner may result in cancellation
of this Contract and no refund will be due.
CANCELLATION FEE: The
cancellation fee is $40.00.
CANCELLATION may be requested by a
lienholder in the event of a repossession. The refund
amount will be calculated in accordance with the provisions
stated in this Contract.
Transfer / Cancellation Application
To transfer / cancel this Contract, complete the following
and mail a photocopy of the front of this Contract to:
VSC TRANSFER DEPARTMENT • P.O. BOX 167667 •
IRVING, TEXAS 75016
Please transfer/cancel the remainder of the Vehicle
Service Contract. I am transferring/canceling this Contract
in accordance with the provisions stated in the Contract.
In order to transfer, I am enclosing with this application
a $50.00 check or money order made payable to EFG. Application
must be received within 30 days of the transfer/cancellation
date.
Name of New Owner:
Date of Transfer/Cancellation:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Odometer Mileage at Date of Transfer/Cancellation:
Verification that the vehicle has been maintained as
required by this Contract must be supplied by Vehicle
Seller to Vehicle Purchaser. Transfer will be considered
to be valid when Vehicle Purchaser receives confirmation
letter from Administrator.
Signature of Vehicle Purchaser (if transferring) Date
Signature of Vehicle Seller (If transferring) Date
Signature of contract holder or representative of leinholder
(if canceling) Date Phone
Authorized representative of Dealer (if canceling) Date
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