CONTRACT HOLDER
OBLIGATIONS
• The Contract Holder hereby authorizes the
Participating Lender to: (1) be listed as
joint payee and receive any refund in the
event this service contract is canceled, or
(2) to cancel this service contract in the
event the Contract Holder defaults in
his/her obligations to such lender.
• In order for this service contract to
remain in force, the Contract Holder is
required to follow the vehicle
manufacturer’s required maintenance
schedule, including oil and filter changes.
Failure to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
maintenance guidelines may result in denial
of a claim. Some vehicle manufacturers
require that the timing belt be changed at
specific intervals. The Contract Holder must
keep and make available if requested
verifiable signed service/purchase receipts
that show that the vehicle manufacturer’s
required maintenance has been performed
within the time and mileage limit
requirements. The Contract Holder and the
Repair Facility are required to obtain from
ACSC an authorization number prior to
beginning any repair covered by this service
contract.
• The Contract Holder is responsible for
paying a $50 deductible for each visit to a
Repair Facility, unless another deductible
option has been purchased.
• The Contract Holder is responsible for
authorizing and paying for any tear down or
diagnosis time needed to determine if the
vehicle has a covered Mechanical Breakdown.
If it is determined that the repair is
needed due to a covered Mechanical
Breakdown, then the Provider will pay for
such tear down or diagnosis. If it is
determined that part of the vehicle
requiring repair is not a Covered Part or
that the failure of a Covered Part is not a
covered Mechanical Breakdown, then the
Contract
Holder is responsible for payment of such
tear down or diagnosis.
• The Contract Holder agrees not to modify
the vehicle in a manner not recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer.
PROVIDER OBLIGATIONS
• If a covered Mechanical Breakdown of the vehicle occurs
during the term of this service contract and within the United
States or Canada, the Provider will pay the Contract Holder or
the Repair Facility for repair or replacement, as ACSC deems appropriate,
of the Covered Part(s) that caused the Mechanical Breakdown, but
only if the Contract Holder has met his/her obligations as described
in this service contract and if the Mechanical Breakdown is not
excluded under the exclusions section of this service contract.
Replacement parts can be of like kind and quality. This may include
the use of new, used or remanufactured parts, as
determined by ACSC.
• The aggregate total of all benefits paid under this service
contract will not exceed the average retail value of the vehicle,
as determined by ACSC using the National Automobile Dealer Association
(NADA), or other published industry-recognized market valuation
manual, at the time of the Mechanical Breakdown, taking age, mileage
and condition into consideration and excluding tag, tax and license
fees. The Contract Holder will be responsible for the cost of
any repairs that exceed the
maximum liability of ACSC under this service contract.
• Provider will reimburse the Contract Holder for the cost
of renting a replacement vehicle while covered repairs are being
performed, subject to the following limitations: (1) the limit
on reimbursement is $25 per day for a maximum of six (6) days
per Mechanical Breakdown or series of Mechanical Breakdowns related
in time or cause; (2) rental reimbursement will not be authorized
until the repairs have been authorized by ACSC; and (3) to receive
rental reimbursement, the Contract Holder must supply ACSC with
a receipt from a licensed rental agency. The number of days for
which rental reimbursement is provided will be based on labor
time charged to do the repair(s). One day rental will be authorized
for parts delay, inspection of breakdown, and/or four (4) hours
to do repairs. An additional day of rental will be authorized
for every additional eight (8) hours of labor time charged to
do the repairs.
• Provider will reimburse the Contract Holder for motel
and restaurant expenses up to $75 per day for a maximum of three
(3) days in the event of a Mechanical Breakdown covered by this
service contract that occurs more than 100 miles from your home
and results in a Repair Facility keeping the vehicle overnight.
The maximum benefit per occurrence is $225. To receive motel and
restaurant reimbursement, the Contract Holder must supply ACSC
with his/her receipts from the providers of such services.
COVERED PARTS
The coverage provided by this service contract supplements the
new vehicle warranty provided by the vehicle manufacturer to the
original owner of the covered vehicle. After the expiration of
the new vehicle warranty and before the expiration of this service
contract, ACSC will, upon payment of the deductible amount per
visit selected on the front of this service contract, make any
necessary repairs to the vehicle, excepting any parts and Mechanical
Breakdowns listed under the sections of this service contract
entitled “What Is Not a Covered Part” and “Exclusions
— What This Vehicle Service Contract Does Not Cover”.
Use of non-original manufacturer’s parts in covered
repairs is allowed.
WHAT IS NOT A COVERED PART
The following parts are not covered by this service contract:
paint and carpeting; manual/hydraulic clutch assembly; trim; hoses
and rubber parts; canvas, vinyl, fabric or fiberglass tops; moldings;
distributor cap/rotor; tires/wheels; air bag/supplemental restraint
systems; lenses; battery and cables; all maintenance service and
items, such as alignments, wheel balances, struts and shocks,
engine tune-ups, EGR valve, oxygen sensors, window regulators,
seat regulators, fuel regulators, spark/glow plugs, plug wires,
brake pads, linings and shoes, filters, lubricants, coolants,
thermostat, hoses and belts; bright metal; light bulbs and headlights;
video; audio; exhaust system; weather stripping; body panels;
brake rotor/drums; shop supplies and hazardous waste removal;
blend motors and doors, buttons, handles and door hinges; and
glass.
EXCLUSIONS – WHAT THIS VEHICLE SERVICE CONTRACT DOES NOT
COVER
This Contract does not cover the following: (1) Repair or replacement
of a covered component/part to correct conditions that may reasonably
be assumed to have exited at the inception date of the coverage
provided by this contract (Pre-existing conditions); (2) A Breakdown
caused by lack of manufacturer’s specified maintenance;
(3) A Breakdown caused by contamination of or lack of proper fuels,
fluids, coolants or lubricants, including a Breakdown caused by
a failure to replace seals or gaskets in a timely manner; Repair
of any parts used, added or replaced during a covered repair which
are not necessary to the completion of covered repair or were
not damaged by the failure of a Covered Part (Such replacement
is considered betterment and is not covered by this Contract);
(4) Any cost covered by a repairer’s or supplier’s
guarantee, or any cost which would normally be covered by a manufacturer’s
warranty; (5) Any or other benefits for which the manufacturer
has announced its responsibility through any means including public
recalls or factory service bulletins; (6) Cost or other damages
caused by continued vehicle operation after the failure of a Covered
Part or the failure to replace a worn part that has not failed;
(7) Any liability, cost or damages the Contract Holder may incur
to the benefit of any third parties other than ACSC approved repair
or replacement of Covered Parts which caused a Mechanical Breakdown;
(8) A Breakdown caused by overheating, rust or corrosion; (9)
A Breakdown caused by collision, fire, electrical fire or meltdown,
theft, freezing, vandalism, flood, or for any hazard insurable
under standard physical damage insurance policies whether or not
such insurance is in force with respect to the vehicle; (10) Loss
of use, loss of time, loss profits or savings, inconvenience,
commercial loss, or other incidental or consequential damages
or loss that results from a Breakdown; (11)Liability for damage
to property, or for injury to or death of any person arising out
of the operation, maintenance or use of the vehicle, whether or
not related to Breakdown; (12) Any part not covered by, or excluded
by the original manufacturer’s warranty; (13) Vehicles that
have been modified in a manner that increases the likelihood of
a breakdown; (14) Consequential damage of a covered component
by a non-covered component is not covered, failure of a non-covered
component caused by a covered component is not covered; (15) Continued
operation of an impaired vehicle which causes further damage is
not covered.
DEDUCTIBLE
The Contract Holder is responsible for paying a $50 deductible
for each visit to a Repair Facility, unless the $100 or $0 deductible
option is selected.
OPTION TO PURCHASE ANOTHER SERVICE CONTRACT WHEN CURRENT CONTRACT
EXPIRES
The Contract Holder may request to purchase another service contract
when this service contract expires if all of the following criteria
are satisfied: (1) The purchase is made at least thirty (30) days
and 1000 miles prior to the expiration of the current service
contract; (2) The vehicle and all service records are made available
for inspection at Provider’s request; and (3) The vehicle
must qualify for terms of the new service contact based on mileage
and age of vehicle when the request for the new service contract
is made. The cost for the new service contract will be based on
then current rates. If you have any questions or wish to purchase
a new service contract, contact the selling dealer
or call 1-800-824-7059.
How This Contract May Be Canceled, Including Refunds and Charges
At the contract holder’s request for cancellation of this
contract, the contract holder may return the contract within 60
day after purchase and the company will refund
100% of the gross premium paid, less any claims paid on the agreement.
A reasonable administrative fee may be charged not to exceed 5
percent of the gross premium paid by the contract holder. After
the contract has been in effect for 60 days, it may not be cancelled
by the company unless: (a) there has been a material
misrepresentation or fraud at the time of sale of the contract;
(b) The contract holder has failed to maintain the motor vehicle
as prescribed by the manufacturer; (c) the odometer has been tampered
with or disabled and the contract holder has failed to repair
the odometer; or (d) for non-payment of premium by the contract
holder, in which case the company shall provide the contract holder
notice of cancellation by certified mail. If the contract is cancelled
by the company, the return of premium must not be less than 100
percent of the paid unearned pro rate premium. If, after 60 days,
the contract is cancelled by the contract holder, the company
shall return directly to the contract holder not less than 90
percent of the unearned pro rate premium.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN
(1) Use all reasonable means to protect the vehicle from further
damage. This may require you to stop the vehicle, turn off the
engine, and have the vehicle
towed.
(2) If the vehicle is inoperable and needs to be towed, call Roadside
Assistance toll free at 1-866-827-9805. Have your membership contract
number ready before you call. Any payment of the costs of transporting
the vehicle for service is provided under this service contract
exclusively pursuant to the terms and conditions for emergency
road service provided by Roadside Assistance.
(3) If your vehicle is within forty (40) miles of the selling
dealer and the dealer has a Repair Facility, you must call the
dealer and make sure they can work on your vehicle. If they can,
you need to make arrangements to get the vehicle to them. If the
selling dealer does not perform repairs, you can take the vehicle
to any qualified Repair Facility. In-home service is not provided
under this service contract.
(4) Present this service contract to the Repair Facility and call
ACSC toll free at 1-800-824-7059 to obtain prior authorization
for any repairs. No claims will be paid without prior authorization.
Prior to proceeding with any repairs, the Repair Facility must
call ACSC with an estimate of the cost of repairs and receive
an authorization number from ACSC.
(5) Fax or mail any maintenance receipts. ACSC can be reached
via fax at 1-256-851-6828 or through the mail at P.O. Box 1231,
Huntsville, AL 35805.
(6) Reimbursement for emergency repairs performed outside of normal
business hours can be obtained by the Contract Holder only if
he/she follows the above procedures on the first business day
after such emergency repairs are performed.
WHAT ACSC WILL DO WHEN YOU REPORT A CLAIM
Upon the filing of a claim under this Contract, ACSC will verify
the validity of the Service Contract (proper owner, proper vehicle,
Contract still in force), verify the Breakdown with the Repair
Facility, verify the coverage, and authorize repair of covered
parts (provide Repair Facility with authorization code and confirm
cost of repair). Payment is provided through direct billing, credit
card, or Contract Holder reimbursement.
HOW THIS CONTRACT MAY BE TRANSFERRED
The rights and duties of the Contract Holder under this service
contract may be transferred in connection with the sale of the
vehicle directly to another private party,
but only if the Contract Holder: (1) Sends a completed transfer
application to ACSC within thirty (30) days of the sale or transfer
of the vehicle; and (2) encloses a $40.00 transfer fee. Only the
original Contract Holder may transfer this service contract. The
Contract Holder may not transfer this service contract if the
vehicle is
traded or sold to or through any entity other than a private party.
In the event the vehicle is a total loss or is repossessed, any
rights and obligations under this service contract immediately
transfer to the lien holder, if any. The Contract Holder must
provide the new owner of the vehicle with copies of all receipts
as listed under the
section of this service contract entitled “Contract Holder
Obligations.”
OTHER IMPORTANT CONTRACT PROVISIONS
The obligation of the Provider to perform under this Contract
is insured by ACSC of Florida, Inc. In the event the Provider
fails to pay that which it is legally obligated to pay within
60 days after proof of loss has been filed with ACSC, the Contract
Holder may file a claim under the insurance policy by mailing
a copy of the adjudication to ACSC at their above address or toll-free
at 1-800-824-7059.
Purchase of this Contract is not required in order to purchase
or obtain financing for the vehicle.
This Contract is not issued by the manufacturer or wholesale company
marketing the vehicle. This Contract will not be honored by such
manufacturer or wholesale company.
This Contract contains the complete agreement between the parties
and is not valid unless signed by both the Contract Holder and
an authorized representative of the Provider.
The aggregate total of Provider’s liability for all benefits
paid or payable during the term of this Contract shall not exceed
the average retail value of the vehicle according to current National
Auto Dealers Association standards at the time of Breakdown.