MBPI SUMMIT
GOLD USED CONTRACT : |
Summit Gold Used
Vehicle Service Contract
THE PROTECTION PROVIDED IN THIS CONTRACT IS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.
CONTACT THE ADMINISTRATOR BEFORE PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS
CONTRACT:
This Vehicle Service Contract ("CONTRACT") is
between the Provider ("PROVIDER") and the
Purchaser ("PURCHASER") of the Vehicle
("VEHICLE") as specified above. The CONTRACT
provides specific protection for the listed
parts for the time or mileage as specified
above, whichever occurs first. Subject to the
terms and conditions of this CONTRACT, itemized
herein, provisions for payment will be made to
repair or replace, at reasonable cost for parts
and labor, any of the parts listed in this
CONTRACT as authorized by the ADMINISTRATOR, if
required due to a MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN. The
decision concerning procedure to repair or
replace the listed parts shall be made at the
discretion of the ADMINISTRATOR. Replacement of
parts may be with like kind and quality (i.e.
new, remanufactured or pre-owned parts). COST is
defined as repair costs that are recognized
locally and/or nationally for a similar repair.
(We may use published parts and labor guides to
establish our costs.) As a condition pursuant to
the obligations to provide for the payment of
authorized repairs, the PURCHASER shall have
complied with all terms and conditions of this
CONTRACT.
ADMINISTRATOR:
Means Mechanical Breakdown Protection, Inc. (MBPI)
250 NE Mulberry Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64086,
877-238-3417.
PROVIDER:
Vehicle Protection, Inc., 250 NE Mulberry, Lee’s
Summit, Missouri 64086. This Contract is between
You and the Provider. The Provider’s
performance under this Contract is insured by a
policy issued by First Colonial Insurance
Company, 1776 American Heritage Life Drive,
Jacksonville, Florida 32224, 800-621-4871. If a
covered claim is not paid within sixty (60) days
after a proof of loss has been filed, you may
file a claim with First Colonial Insurance
Company at the address listed above.
MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN:
The term Mechanical Breakdown ("MECHANICAL
BREAKDOWN") as used in this CONTRACT, is defined
as a breakage or total failure of a listed part,
whereas the breakage/failure is the primary
cause making that specific part incapable of
performing the function for which it was
designed and utilized. BREAKDOWN DOES NOT
PROVIDE FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE OF
NON-LISTED PARTS.
DEDUCTIBLE:
In the event of a BREAKDOWN of a listed part,
repaired or replaced under the terms and
conditions of this CONTRACT, the PURCHASER will
be subject to pay the applicable deductible as
specified above per visit.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY:
In the event of a BREAKDOWN of a listed part,
whose repair or replacement is provided for
under a Manufacturer’s Warranty or Special
Policy Program, payment will be provided for the
required manufacturer’s deductible, less the
deductible specified above.
THIS CONTRACT IS INCLUSIVE OF THE MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY; IT DOES NOT REPLACE THE MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY, BUT PROVIDES CERTAIN ADDITIONAL
BENEFITS DURING THE TERM OF THE MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY. LOSSES COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER
DURING THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY PERIOD ARE
NOT COVERED UNDER THIS CONTRACT.
SUBSTITUTE TRANSPORTATION:
Should the PURCHASER’S vehicle become inoperable
due to the breakdown of a listed part, upon
authorization, payment will be provided to
reimburse the PURCHASER for actual expenses
incurred when renting a vehicle from a licensed
car rental agency. Benefits will be allowed only
for reasonable time necessary to complete the
repair with a maximum benefit of five (5)
calendar days. Maximum daily rental allowance is
twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per day, not to
exceed one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00)
per visit. If due to parts availability, and the
repair cannot be completed in five (5) calendar
days, an additional three (3) days
may be allowed at twenty-five dollars ($25.00)
per day with a maximum additional benefit of
seventy-five dollars ($75.00), PROVIDED
ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION IS OBTAINED FROM THE
ADMINISTRATOR.
LISTED PARTS
ENGINE:
Limited to All Internally Lubricated Parts
(excluding valve seals). EXTERNAL:
Intake Manifold, Exhaust Manifold, Harmonic
Balancer, Metal Valve Covers, Metal Timing Gear
Cover, Timing Belt, Water Pump, Distributor
Housing and Shaft, Vacuum Assist Booster, Gas
Fuel Injectors, Engine Radiator, Fuel Tank, Fan
Clutch, Fan Blade, Fuel Pump and Engine Mounts,
the Engine Block, Engine Head(s), Cylinder
Barrels and Rotor Housing, if damage is
caused resulting from the failure of an
internally lubricated part or a manufacturer’s
defect. Fuel injectors covered for
electrical failure only.
DIESEL ENGINE:
Limited to All Internal and External Parts as
listed above in the Engine Section and Fuel
Injectors and Diesel Engine Booster Pump. Fuel
injectors covered for electrical failure only.
ROTARY ENGINE:
Rotor, Eccentric Shaft, Eccentric Shaft
Bearings, All Internal and External Parts as
listed above in the Engine Section.
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:
Internal Parts, Vanes, Shaft and Shaft Bearings,
the Housing if damage is caused resulting
from the failure of an internally lubricated
part or a manufacturer’s defect.
TRANSMISSION:
All Internally Lubricated Parts contained within
the Transmission Case. EXTERNAL: Flywheel, Flex
Plate, Torque Converter, Vacuum Modulator and
Transmission Mounts, the Transmission Case,
if damage is caused resulting from the failure
of an internally lubricated part or a
manufacturer’s defect.
TRANSFER UNIT - 4X4:
All Internally Lubricated Parts contained within
the Transfer Case, the Transfer Case, if
damage is caused resulting from the failure of
an internally lubricated part or a
manufacturer’s defect.
DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY (Front and Rear):
All Internally Lubricated Parts contained within
the Differential Housing or Final Drive Case.
EXTERNAL: Axle Shafts, Axle Bearings, Constant
Velocity Joints, Front Hubs and Front Hub
Bearings, Drive Shaft, Carrier Bearing,
Universal Joints and Yokes, the Differential
Housing and Final Drive Case, if damage is
caused resulting from the failure of an
internally lubricated part or a manufacturer’s
defect.
FRONT SUSPENSION:
Limited to Upper and Lower Control Arms, Control
Arm Shafts and Bushings, Upper and Lower Ball
Joints, King Pins and Bushings, Spindle Assembly
and Bearings, Steering Knuckles, Sway Bar and
Bushings, Coil/Leaf Springs, Torsion Bars,
Radius Arm and Bushings.
REAR SUSPENSION:
Limited to Coil/Leaf Springs, Torsion Bars,
Spindle Assembly and Bearings, Automatic
Leveling Unit Compressor, Sensor and Limiter
Control Valve.
STEERING:
Limited to All Internal Parts contained within
the Steering Box Housing, Worm Gear and Shaft,
Rack and Pinion Assembly, Steering Main and
Intermediate Shafts, Power Cylinder Assembly,
Control Valves, Power Steering Pump and Cooler,
Pitman and Idler Arm, Tie Rod Ends, Drag Link.
BRAKE SYSTEM:
Limited to Master Cylinder, Power Assist
Booster, Hydro-Boost Brake Booster, Combination
Valve, Proportioning Valve, Hydraulic Steel
Lines, Disc Brake Calipers, Wheel Cylinders,
Backing Plates and Anti-Lock Brake System
Limited to: Anti-Lock Module, Hydraulic Booster
Assembly, Hydraulic Pump Motor, Solenoid and
Return Flow Pump (sensors and relays are
Excluded).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Limited to Alternator, Voltage Regulator,
Starter Motor, Starter Solenoid, Electric Fuel
Pump, Engine Cooling Fan Motor, Front/Rear Wiper
Motor, Door Window Motors, Heater Blower Motor,
Power Antenna Motor, Power Seat Motors, Factory
Installed Sun Roof Motor, Power Door Lock
Actuators, Convertible Top Motor. The Following
Manually Operated Switches: Cruise Control
Switch, Window Motor Switch, Seat Motor Switch,
Sun Roof Motor Switch and Convertible Top Motor
Switch.
AIR CONDITIONING UNIT:
Limited to VEHICLE Manufacturer’s Unit,
Compressor, Clutch and Pulley Assembly,
Condenser, Evaporator, Accumulator, Receiver
Dryer, Expansion Valve, Orifice Tube, Electronic
Climate Control Programmer, High/Low Pressure
Control Switch, Heater Core and Condenser Fan
Motor.
ELECTRONIC PARTS:
Limited to Instrument Cluster (containing:
Speedometer, Tachometer and Oil Pressure, Fuel,
Volt and Temp Gauges), Electronic Driver
Information Display Module, Electronic Ignition
Module, Coil, Main Engine Computer/Processor,
Retard Vacuum Switch, Anti-Detonation Sensor,
Cruise Control Servo, Transducer/Module, Compass
and Thermometer.
SEALS AND GASKETS ONLY APPLY TO VEHICLES WITH
80,000 MILES OR LESS AT TIME OF VEHICLE SALE.
SEALS AND GASKETS: Coverage applies to
above listed components only. Minor loss of
fluid or seepage is considered normal and is not
considered a MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN.
PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
The PURCHASER acknowledges he/she has read,
understands and accepts the terms and conditions
of this CONTRACT, and has not relied upon the
statements or promises of any person unless
expressly stated in this CONTRACT. It is the
PURCHASER’S responsibility to retain and have
available upon request, all service records
and/or receipts for proof of purchase for
services and required materials. To receive the
full benefits of this CONTRACT, the PURCHASER
must have the VEHICLE serviced as follows:
1. Every 3 months or 3,000 miles, change engine
oil and oil filter, lubricate and service
chassis, steering linkage and check all fluids.
2. Every 12 months or 12,000 miles, replace air
filter, replace fuel filter.
3. Every 24 months or 24,000 miles, repack
serviceable front and/or rear wheel bearings,
change transmission fluid and filter.
4. Every 30,000 miles, change engine coolant.
5. It is the PURCHASER’S responsibility to check
fluid levels on a weekly basis.
IF CONTAMINATION OF LUBRICANTS OR FLUIDS OCCURS,
IMMEDIATE SERVICING IS REQUIRED.
EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE
This CONTRACT does not provide coverage for:
1. ANY LOSS/ EXPENSE FROM THE REPAIR AND/OR
REPLACEMENT OF A LISTED PART NOT AUTHORIZED BY
THE ADMINISTRATOR.
2. A BREAKDOWN occurring to a VEHICLE operated
outside the United States of America or Canada.
3. The cost for maintenance services and the
parts required (i.e. engine oil, lubricants,
filters, fluids, spark plugs, belts, hoses,
thermostats or the like) or any part not
required in connection with the authorized
repair or replacement of a listed part.
4. The cost of diagnostic inspection,
disassembly and/or reassembled, if the
inspection determines that the failure was not a
BREAKDOWN under the terms and conditions of this
CONTRACT.
5. The cost of repair to correct poor
performance, low compression and/or oil
consumption (i.e. pistons, piston rings,
cylinder tapers, valves, valve guides, valve
seals and valve seats). Damages caused to the
above listed parts by pre-detonation or
detonation is not considered a BREAKDOWN under
the terms and conditions of this CONTRACT.
6. A BREAKDOWN of a listed part resulting from
the PURCHASER’S refusal to previously perform
reasonable repairs recommended by the repair
facility or ADMINISTRATOR.
7. Excessive cost to repair or replace a listed
part. Reasonable cost being: Manufacturer’s
suggested retail price on parts and labor hours
determined by a flat rate labor manual (i.e.
Chilton) multiplied by the customary regional
labor charge for the repair/replacement of a
listed part.
8. Loss caused by a failure to properly operate
or care for the VEHICLE (before or after a
BREAKDOWN occurs) including: negligence, damage,
misuse, abuse, using the VEHICLE for competitive
driving, racing or off road trails or pulling a
trailer exceeding the manufacturer’s rated
capacity of the VEHICLE.
9. For any BREAKDOWN caused by overheating
(regardless of the cause), freezing, inadequate
coolant, lubricants or fluids, or any BREAKDOWN
to a listed part resulting from contamination of
fluids, rust, corrosion, foreign material,
sludge or carbon deposits.
10. If there are modifications to the VEHICLE
not recommended by the manufacturer done before
or after the effective date of this contract and
that modification results in a failure of a
covered part, that covered part is not eligible
under this contract.
11. Repairs needed because of modifications not
authorized BY THE MANUFACTURER INCLUDING
improper tire/wheel size.
12. Loss or expense to the VEHICLE, when the
odometer is inoperative or stopped, improper
recorded calculation, tampered with or altered.
13. Repair or replacement of a listed part to
correct conditions that existed prior to the
inception date of this CONTRACT.
14. Repair/replacement of any part(s) while
covered by any Manufacturer’s Warranty, a
repairer’s guarantee or by an insurance policy,
which shall be responsible for such repairs
whether collectible or not.
15. Repair or replacement of any part not
supplied by the factory and/or does not meet or
exceed factory specifications.
16. Collision or upset, breakage of glass,
missile, falling objects, fire, theft, larceny,
explosion, earthquake, windstorm, hail, water,
flood, malicious mischief, vandalism, riot or
civil commotion, lightning, nuclear
contamination, smoke, bodily injury or property
damage arising or allegedly arising from a
defect of a listed part.
17. Ineligible vehicles: Any vehicle used for
rental, shuttle, taxi, limousine service,
delivery or hauling services, newspaper or mail
delivery, police or law enforcement services,
fire, ambulance or emergency services or other
public service vehicles, security services, oil
field vehicles, cable or line
installation/removal vehicles. Any vehicle
equipped with dump bed, towing equipment, snow
plow, cherry pickers, lifting or hoisting
equipment (excluding handicap lifts), step van,
high-cube van or box bodies or motor homes. Any
grey market vehicles, salvaged or branded title
vehicle or vehicles where the manufacturer’s
warranty has been voided or rescinded. All
Limited Production and/or Exotic vehicles that
are considered high performance, including, but
not limited to all models of Alfa Romeo, Daewoo,
Jaguar, Peugot, Porsche, Renault, Sterling, Yugo,
Hummers, Land Rovers, Range Rovers and Vipers.
The Mercedes Maybach and the Mercedes 500 and
600 series, the BMW 600, 700, 800, Z3, Z4, Z8
and M series, the Ford GT, the Mitsubishi
3000GT, the Mitsubishi VR4. Rental vehicles,
motor homes, RV’s. Any vehicle manufactured as a
cab or chassis or over one ton or over 13,000
lbs. GVWR. Vehicles sold by other dealers,
lessors or private parties. Any vehicle
considered a Classic (older than 20 years) or
any diesel vehicle older than 1990. Any vehicle
which has been mechanically modified from the
original manufacturer’s specification. All
commercial use vehicles.
18. Consequential damage: Defined as damage
created to non-listed parts by a listed part
BREAKDOWN.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY:
The total of all benefits paid or payable under
this CONTRACT shall not exceed the price the
PURCHASER paid for the VEHICLE (excluding taxes,
license and fees). In no event will the
liability, for each MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN under
this CONTRACT, exceed the actual cash value of
the VEHICLE (based on the current NADA trade-in
value) at the time immediately preceding the
MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN. The PROVIDER’S liability
for incidental and consequential damages
including, but not limited to, loss of use of
specified VEHICLE or resulting inconvenience,
loss of time, storage charges, lodging, other
travel cost, income, maintenance, or from the
breach of any implied warranties arising by law,
is expressly excluded. The PROVIDER may direct
termination of this CONTRACT, if the operation
of the VEHICLE fails to comply with the terms
and conditions of this CONTRACT.
TRANSFER PROCEDURE: This CONTRACT provides
transfer benefits for the original PURCHASER and
the specified VEHICLE only. The
CONTRACT is transferable one time, subject to a
fifty dollar ($50.00) transfer fee, provided: A)
the VEHICLE has less than 80,000 miles at time
of sale/transfer; B) transfer is being made from
original PURCHASER to a subsequent private owner
(it may not be transferred to a dealer or the
customer of a dealer); C) proof of transfer of
the remaining Manufacturer’s Warranty is
provided; D) acceptable documentation that the
VEHICLE was maintained in accordance with the
"Maintenance Requirements" of this CONTRACT.
Contact the ADMINISTRATOR at 1-877-238-3417 for
instructions to receive this benefit. Submission
must be completed within thirty (30) days of
sale of VEHICLE.
CANCELLATION PROCEDURES:
This CONTRACT provides cancellation benefits for
the original PURCHASER/LENDER/PROVIDER only. The
PURCHASER/LENDER/PROVIDER may cancel this
CONTRACT at any time, including when a loss of
the CONTRACT occurs or when you sell the VEHICLE
without transfer of this CONTRACT. Written
notice to the Purchaser will be mailed within
fifteen (15) days of cancellation. To cancel,
you must submit a written request and return
this CONTRACT to the Selling Dealer or directly
to US. In the event a request from the
PURCHASER/LENDER/PROVIDER is made within sixty
(60) days of purchase and no claims have been
filed, a flat cancellation will be allowed. If
the PURCHASER/LENDER/PROVIDER requests a
cancellation after sixty (60) days or has filed
a claim, the ADMINISTRATOR agrees to calculate
and make available a pro-rata refund percentage
figure based on time or mileage, whichever
refund is less, less any claims paid. The
PROVIDER and SELLER agree to return their
respective portions of the pro-rata refund to
the PURCHASER/LENDER/PROVIDER. In the event of a
lien the LENDER will be named as co-payee on the
refund check. The LENDER will be the sole payee
when the collateral has been repossessed or is a
total loss. A ten percent (10%) penalty per
month shall be added to a refund that is not
paid or credited within thirty (30) days. All
cancellations are subject to a fifty dollar
($50.00) cancellation fee, except flat cancels.
For GMAC financed contracts that are cancelled
within thirty (30) days of purchase, the
cancellation fee is waived. TO CANCEL THIS
CONTRACT: A) return to the Selling Dealer; B)
surrender the original copy of this CONTRACT; C)
provide an affidavit stating the odometer
reading at time of request. If this is not
possible, contact the ADMINISTRATOR at
877-238-3417 for assistance.
WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A BREAKDOWN
PURCHASER
1. Return the VEHICLE to the selling dealer.
2. If the VEHICLE cannot be returned to the
selling dealer, take the vehicle to the nearest
franchise dealership. In the event that we are
unable to obtain favorable conditions for the
repair of covered failures at a particular
repair facility we reserve the right to prohibit
the use of that facility for providing covered
repairs. In any such case, at your request, we
will assist you to identify alternative repair
facilities that will provide you with favorable
conditions for the repair of any covered
failure.
3. Provide the dealer/repair facility with your
CONTRACT and ensure that prior authorization is
obtained from the ADMINISTRATOR. We reserve the
right to require an inspection of Your Vehicle
prior to repairs.
4. Within 90 days, mail necessary documentation
to ADMINISTRATOR for authorized reimbursement.
REPAIR FACILITY
1. The repair facility must contact the
ADMINISTRATOR before working on the VEHICLE to
verify coverage and obtain prior authorization.
2. Obtain the PURCHASER’S authorization for
inspection and disassembly to determine the
cause of the BREAKDOWN.
3. Obtain a claim authorization number from the
ADMINISTRATOR prior to any repairs. Failure to
follow the above procedures shall NULLIFY THE
CLAIM, and cost incurred may not be
recoverable. IF THE PURCHASER RELOCATES, HAS A
CLAIM WHILE TRAVELING, OR REQUIRES ASSISTANCE OR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL THE ADMINISTRATOR.
ARBITRATION:
If You and We fail to agree on any matter
concerning this Contract, we each hereby agree
to submit to have the matter settled through
arbitration. Utilizing the STREAMLINED
ARBITRATION RULES OF THE NATIONAL ARBITRATION
ASSOCIATION, You and We will each select an
arbitrator and the two arbitrators selected in
this fashion will select a third arbitrator.
The decisions of any two of the three
arbitrators is final and will be binding upon
You and Us.
OUR RIGHTS TO RECOVER FUNDS PAID ON YOUR BEHALF:
If You have a right to recover any funds that We
have paid under this Contract, You hereby assign
those rights to us. Your rights become our
rights and you agree to do whatever is necessary
to enable Us to enforce those rights. We shall
be entitled to retain only funds that reimburse
our actual costs and only after You are fully
compensated for Your loss.
The PURCHASER must follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations as specified in the owner’s
manual for maintenance. *NOTE* manufacturer’s
maintenance interval recommendations are for
"normal" operating conditions. Special operating
conditions (i.e. short duration trips, idling
and/or low speed operation in stop or go
traffic, towing of a trailer, operation in dusty
areas) require increased frequency of
maintenance services. Complete details are in
owner’s manual. It is the PURCHASER’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK FLUID LEVELS ON A WEEKLY
BASIS.
EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE:
The following Emergency Roadside Services will
be provided for you on the covered vehicle up to
a maximum of $75.00 per occurrence. The
Obligor and administrator for the Emergency
Roadside Services is Auto Road, Inc., P.O. Box
55698, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413.
24-hour emergency road service is provided when
Your Vehicle is disabled as long as this
Contract is in effect and is available
only by calling 1-888-567-8655 (limit one
tow per disablement). Please provide the
dispatcher with Your Account Number of
130030.
Emergency road service consists of:
Mechanical First Aid:
Any service requiring a minor adjustment
(exclusive of parts) to enable your vehicle
to proceed under its own power.
Tire Service:
Changing an inflated spare from tire to wheel.
Battery Service:
Attempting to start Your Vehicle with a
booster battery.
Delivery Service:
Delivery of an emergency supply of gasoline, oil
or water and other accessories and supplies as
may be required and available. Cost of materials
being delivered will be paid by You.
Towing Service:
When a vehicle is disabled, it can be towed up
to 35 miles to a destination of YOUR
choice by an authorized towing service, up to
the program limits of $75 per occurrence.
Locksmith Service:
If keys are locked inside Your Vehicle, a
locksmith will be dispatched for service.
TRIP INTERRUPTION
In the event of a mechanical Breakdown
occurring more than 100 miles from your home and
caused by a part covered by this Agreement, even
a part covered by this Agreement that is also
covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, you may
receive up to $50 per day up to 3 days for meals
and lodging. Contact 1-800-993-8473.
ELIGIBILITY:
There is a thirty (30) day elimination period
from the contract purchase date before coverage
begins.
In the event a Breakdown occurs and
Your Vehicle becomes inoperative during
evening/night hours, holiday or weekend, You
have the authority to have the vehicle
repaired under "Emergency Status" not to exceed
four hundred dollars ($400.00). You must
obtain from the repair facility, proper
documentation relating to the vehicle and
performed repairs. You must then contact
the Administrator the next business day
by calling the Administrator phone number
listed on the face of the contract to determine
coverage under the terms and conditions of this
Contract. Only reasonable and customary
costs will be paid.
If any representation has been made to You
that You would receive a refund of
the Contract purchase price if You
made no claims during the Contract term,
such representation was made without the consent
of the Administrator (Mechanical
Breakdown Protection, Inc. "MBPI") and is not
binding on the Administrator. MBPI
does not offer a cost refund of the
Contract price after the Contract
term has expired if no claims are made.
SPECIAL STATE REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLOSURES
The following State Specific Requirements apply
if YOUR CONTRACT was purchased in one of the
following states and supersede any other
provision herein of the contrary:
ALABAMA
The CANCELLATION PROCEDURES section is amended
to include the following: If this CONTRACT is
originally delivered to you by mail, you may
cancel this Contract within twenty (20) days
after the date the contract was mailed to you
and receive a full refund of the Contract price
provided no claim has been made under the
Contract. All cancellations are subject to a
twenty-five dollar ($25) cancellation fee.
ARIZONA
The CANCELLATION PROCEDURES section is amended
to include the following: We may not cancel or
void this Service Contract due to
(1) Our acts or omissions in failing to provide
correct information or to perform services or
repairs in a timely, competent and workmanlike
manner, (2) pre-existing conditions, (3) prior
use or unlawful acts relating to the covered
vehicle, (4) Our misrepresentation, (5)
ineligibility of the vehicle for coverage under
the program, (6) the odometer is inoperative,
stopped, tampered with or altered and (7)
modifications or alterations to the VEHICLE not
recommended by the manufacturers. For purposes
of the foregoing sentence, the words We and Our
refer to the Administrator Obligor and all
representatives, assignees and subcontractors of
the Administrator Obligor.
CALIFORNIA
Under Terms and Conditions, First Colonial
Insurance Company is replaced by Northbrook
Indemnity Company as the insurer. The IMPORTANT
NOTICE section is amended with the following: If
you are not satisfied with the insurance
company’s response, you may contact the
California Department of Insurance at
1-800-927-4357. Under EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE,
18. is added: This CONTRACT does not provide for
preventative maintenance.
The CANCELLATION PROCEDURES section, is amended
with the following: All percentages are
calculated from the original in-service date and
zero miles. If this CONTRACT is canceled after
the first sixty (60) days, we will deduct from
the refund a cancellation fee equal to ten
percent (10%) of the CONTRACT purchase price or
twenty-five dollars ($25), whichever is less.
The cancellation will be mailed postmarked
before the 61st day after the date the service
CONTRACT was sold. The service CONTRACT will be
terminated no less than 5 days after the
postmarked date of the notice.
CONNECTICUT
Under Terms and Conditions, First Colonial
Insurance Company is replaced by Northbrook
Indemnity Company as the insurer. The following
is added to the WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A
BREAKDOWN section: If the Vehicle is in a repair
facility at the time of contract expiration, the
expiration date will automatically be extended
until the repair is complete. If You have
complaints or questions regarding the CONTRACT,
You may contact the State of Connecticut,
Insurance Department, P.O. Box 816, Hartford, CT
06142-0816, ATTN Consumer Affairs. The written
complaint must contain a description of the
dispute, the purchase price of the product, the
cost of the repair of the product and a copy of
the CONTRACT. Under CANCELLATION PROCEDURES,
the following is added: You may cancel this
CONTRACT if the Vehicle is sold, lost, stolen or
destroyed.
GEORGIA
The CANCELLATION PROCEDURES section is amended
to include the following: We may cancel this
CONTRACT based on one or more of the following
reasons: (A) for fraud or a material
misrepresentation made by You; or (B) for
non-payment of the CONTRACT Purchase Price. If
We cancel this CONTRACT, We will mail written
notice of cancellation to You at least ten (10)
days prior to the effective date of cancellation
if this CONTRACT is canceled due to non-payment
of the CONTRACT Purchase Price, or thirty (30)
days prior to the effective date of cancellation
if this CONTRACT is canceled for any other
reason. Cancellation shall be in accordance with
O.C.G.A. §33-24-44. Paid claims and cancellation
fees are not considered when calculating return
premium. Under EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE,
paragraph 12 the following is added to the end
of the sentence: while owned by You. Under the
EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE, paragraph 13 the
following is added to the end of the sentence:
and were known to You.
Under the EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE, paragraph 9,
"SLUDGE" is deleted.
Exclusion 10 should be amended to read "If there
are modifications to the vehicle made by you
or with your knowledge....." Exclusion 11
should be amended to read "Repairs needed
because of modifications made by you or with
your knowledge....." The Arbitration
paragraph is deleted in its entirety. For
Summit Platinum, Gold and Silver contracts only,
the coverage term will commence at the end of
the elimination period.
HAWAII
Hawaii Revised Statutes requires an automobile
dealer to provide a warranty covering certain
classes of used motor vehicle as follows:
Used vehicles with less than 25,000 miles at the
time of sale Provides Coverage for 90 days
or 5,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Used
vehicles with 25,000 miles or more but less than
50,000 miles at the time of sale
Provides Coverage for 60 days or 3,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
Used vehicles with 50,000 miles or more but not
more than 75,000 miles at the time of sale
Provides Coverage for 30 days or 1,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
The Vehicle you have purchased may be covered by
this law. If so, the following is added to this
Contract: In addition to the dealer warranty
required by this law, You have elected to
purchase this contract, which may provide You
with additional protection during the dealer
warranty period and provides protection after
the dealer warranty has expired. You have been
charged separately only for this contract. The
required dealer warranty is provided free of
charge. Furthermore, the definitions, Coverages
and exclusions stated in this Contract apply
only to this Contract and are not the terms of
the required dealer warranty. Notice of
cancellation will be delivered to You by
registered mail five (5) days prior to
cancellation. The notice of cancellation will
state one of the above mentioned basis of
cancellation and will include any reimbursement
required. The cancellation will be effective as
of the date of termination as stated in the
notice of cancellation. If cancellation is due
to nonpayment of the agreement price, material
misrepresentation, or a substantial breech of
duties under the service Contract, such notice
will not be required.
IDAHO
Coverage afforded under this motor vehicle
service contract is not guaranteed by the Idaho
Insurance Guarantee Association.
ILLINOIS
The following sentence is added to EXCLUSIONS
FROM COVERAGE: This service contract does not
apply to any mechanical breakdown or failure
caused by normal and abnormal wear and tear. The
CANCELLATION PROCEDURES section is amended to
include the following: All cancellations are
subject to a fifty dollar ($50) cancellation fee
or ten percent (10%) of the CONTRACT Purchase
Price, whichever is less.
INDIANA
The following language is added to page 2: Your
proof of payment to the issuing dealer for this
Contract shall be considered proof of payment to
the insurance company, which guarantees our
obligation to you, providing such insurance was
in effect at the time you purchased this
Contract.
IOWA
Notice: The Iowa Commissioner of Insurance may
be contacted at the following address: Iowa
Insurance Division, 330 Maple Street, Des
Moines, Iowa 50319-0065.
KENTUCKY
The following sentence is added to EXCLUSIONS
FROM COVERAGE: This service contract does not
apply to any mechanical breakdown or failure
caused by normal and abnormal wear and tear.
Emergency Roadside Assistance is covered by this
CONTRACT only if it pertains to a covered
repair.
MASSACHUSETTS
NOTICE TO CUSTOMER: PURCHASE OF THIS CONTRACT IS
NOT REQUIRED IN ORDER TO REGISTER OR FINANCE
YOUR VEHICLE. THE BENEFITS PROVIDED MAY
DUPLICATE EXPRESS MANUFACTURER’S OR SELLER’S
WARRANTIES THAT COME AUTOMATICALLY WITH EVERY
SALE. THE SELLER OF THIS COVERAGE IS REQUIRED TO
INFORM YOU OF ANY WARRANTIES, AVAILABLE TO YOU
WITHOUT THIS CONTRACT. Chapter 90, Section
7N.25 of Massachusetts General Laws requires an
automobile dealer to provide a warranty covering
certain classes of used motor Vehicles as
follows: Used Vehicles with less than 40,000
miles at the time of sale: Provides
coverage for ninety (90) days or 3,750 miles,
whichever occurs first. Used Vehicles with
40,000 miles or more, but less than
80,000 miles at the time of sale: Provides
coverage for sixty (60) days or 2,500 miles,
whichever occurs first. Used Vehicles with
80,000 miles or more, but less than 125,000
miles at time of sale: Provides coverage
for thirty (30) days or 1,250 miles, whichever
occurs first. The VEHICLE YOU have purchased may
be covered by this law. If so, the following is
added to this CONTRACT: In addition to the
dealer warranty required by this law, YOU have
elected to purchase this CONTRACT, which may
provide YOU with additional protection during
the dealer warranty period and provides
protection after the dealer warranty has
expired. YOU have been charged separately only
for this CONTRACT. The required dealer warranty
is provided free of charge. Furthermore, the
Definition, Coverage, and Exclusions stated in
this CONTRACT apply only to this CONTRACT and
not the terms of the required dealer warranty.
MINNESOTA
Section 325F.662 of the Minnesota Statutes
requires the selling dealer to provide you with
an express warranty of a specified duration in
connection with the sale of any used car. The
terms of the express warranty are contained in
the used car buyer’s guide or limited warranty
document furnished to you by the dealer. Any
loss covered under the dealer’s express warranty
furnished pursuant to Section 325F.662 is
excluded from coverage under this Contract
during the term of the express warranty unless
the dealer becomes unable to meet its
obligations, provided such loss is otherwise
covered by this Contract. If you purchased a
used vehicle, upon request and payment of
$10.00, the administrator will provide a copy of
the owner’s manual to you. There is no
exclusion for pre-existing conditions, normal
wear and tear or repairs caused to a covered
part by a non-covered part or by "consequential"
damage from a non-covered part. Exclusion of
coverage for odometer tampering in any form
applies only if it occurs and you fail to repair
while the vehicle is owned by you. There is no
exclusion for repairs or replacements of motor
vehicle components which were not operating
properly in accordance with Manufacturer’s
specifications at the time of sale of this
Service Contract or if the vehicle is found to
be rebuilt or refurbished from a total loss or
to have a branded title.
NEBRASKA
The Arbitration section is replaced by the
following: In the event of a disagreement
between you and us the matter can go to
arbitration upon mutual agreement of both
parties. Once a loss occurs, upon mutual
agreement of both parties the matter can be
submitted to arbitration.
NEVADA
The CANCELLATION PROCEDURES section is amended
to include the following: After this CONTRACT
has been in effect for seventy (70) days, We may
not cancel this CONTRACT except for one of the
following reasons: (A) if You fail to pay an
amount when due; (B) if You are convicted of a
crime which results in an increase in the
service required under this CONTRACT; (C)
discovery of fraud or material misrepresentation
by You in obtaining this CONTRACT or in
presenting a Claim for service; (D) discovery of
an act or omission by You or if You violate any
condition of this CONTRACT after the effective
date of this CONTRACT which substantially and
materially increases the service required under
this CONTRACT; or (E) a material change in the
nature or extent of the required service or
repair which occurs after the effective date of
this CONTRACT which causes the required service
or repair to be substantially and materially
increased beyond that contemplated at the time
the CONTRACT was issued or sold. If We cancel
this CONTRACT based on one or more of the above
reasons, We will mail written notice of
cancellation to You at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the effective date of cancellation. We
will refund the unearned CONTRACT purchase price
to You calculated on a pro rata basis. The
refund will be equal to the lesser amount
produced using either the number of days the
CONTRACT was in force or the number of miles the
vehicle was driven prior to cancellation. This
agreement is non-renewable.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
If you have any questions regarding this
Contract, you may contact the Administrator by
mail or by phone. Refer to the application for
the Administrator’s address and toll-free
number. New Hampshire residents only may also
contact the New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner
at the following address: New Hampshire
Insurance Department, 21 Fruit Street, Suite 14,
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
NEW MEXICO
The cancellation section of this Contract is
amended to include the following: If this
Contract is originally delivered to you by mail,
you may cancel this Contract within 20 days
after the date the Contract was mailed to you
and receive a full refund of the Contract price
provided no claim has been made under the
Contract,
NORTH CAROLINA
The purchase of the contract is not required
either to purchase or to obtain financing for
the motor vehicle indicated in the schedule.
The cancellation section of this Contract is
amended to include the following:
If the PURCHASER/LENDER/PROVIDER requests a
cancellation after 60 days and has filed a
claim, the ADMINISTRATOR agrees to calculate and
make available a pro-rata refund percentage
figure based on time or mileage, less an
administration fee of ($50) or 10% of the
pro-rata refund amount, whichever is less.
OKLAHOMA
In the "PROVIDER" section, Vehicle Protection,
Inc. is replaced by MO Vehicle Protection, Inc.
This Contract is not issued by the manufacturer
or wholesale company marketing the product. This
Contract will not be honored by such
manufacturer or wholesale company. All refunds
payable to you under this Contract in the event
you cancel this Contract shall be payable to you
and any lien holder as your respective interests
may appear. The section entitled "CANCELLATION
PROCEDURES" is replaced in its entirety with the
following: If your vehicle has been repossessed,
declared a total loss or you give notice of
cancellation, this Contract will terminate. You
may cancel this Contract at any time by
notifying the Selling Dealer or Administrator in
writing of intent to cancel. You must also send
the Selling Dealer or Administrator this
Contract and a notarized statement indicating
the actual mileage (odometer reading) of your
vehicle at the date of the request. If this
Contract is canceled within the first thirty
days, you will receive a full refund. If this
Contract is canceled after the first thirty (30)
days, your refund will be determined by
multiplying the amount you paid for this
Contract by the lesser of the ratio determined
by (a) the number of in-force days remaining for
the Contract compared to the original term of
the contract, or (b) the miles of remaining
coverage under the Contract compared to the
original terms of the Contract. If there is no
lien holder, the refund will be paid to you. If
there is a lien holder the refund will be paid
to the lien holder. If the Contract holder
elects cancellation, refund will be based upon
ninety percent (90%) of the unearned pro rata
premium. Note: Transferred Contracts are
not eligible for cancellation refunds. This
service contract is non-cancelable by the
Administrator.
RHODE ISLAND
Section 31-5.4 of Rhode Island General Business
Law requires an automobile dealer to provide a
warranty covering certain classes of used motor
vehicles as follows: Used vehicles with
36,000 miles or less at the time of sale
Provides coverage for 60 days or 3,000 miles,
whichever occurs first. Used vehicle with
more than 36,000 miles but less than 100,000
miles at the time of sale Provides
coverage for 30 days or 1,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. The vehicle You have purchased
may be covered by this law. If so, the following
is added to this Contract: In addition to the
dealer warranty required by this law, You have
elected to purchase this Contract, which may
provide You with additional protection during
the dealer warranty period and provides
protection after the dealer warranty has
expired. You have been charged separately only
for this Contract. The required dealer warranty
is provided free of charge. Furthermore, the
definitions, Coverages and exclusions stated in
this Contract apply only to this Contract and
are not the terms of the required dealer
warranty.
SOUTH CAROLINA
The cancellation section of this Contract is
amended to include the following: If this
Contract is originally delivered to you by mail,
you may cancel this Contract within 20 days
after the date the Contract was mailed to you
and receive a full refund of the Contract price
provided no claim has been made under the
Contract.
If the provider does not timely resolve such
matters within sixty (60) days of proof of loss,
they may contact the South Carolina Department
of Insurance, Post Office Box 100105, Columbia,
SC 29202-3105, or (800) 768-3467.
TEXAS
All unresolved complaints concerning us or
questions concerning the regulation of service
agreement providers may be addressed to the
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation,
P.O. Box 12157, Austin, TX 78711, Tel. (800)
803-9202. The cancellation section of this
Contract is amended to include the following: If
this Contract is originally delivered to you by
mail, you may cancel this Contract within 20
days after the date the Contract was mailed to
you and receive a full refund of the Contract
price provided no claim has been made under the
Contract.
UTAH
Coverage afforded under this Contract is not
guaranteed by the Utah Property and Casualty
Guaranty Association. The Contract purchase
price is payable, in full, at the time of
purchase. For emergency repair status: as soon
as reasonably possible, you should report the
repairs to the Administrator. The CANCELLATION
PROCEDURES section is amended to include the
following: Non payment cancels need 10 days
notice after delivery; Cancellations for
acceptable grounds need 30 days notice after
delivery ("Acceptable grounds" means (i)
material misrepresentation, (ii) substantial
change in the risk assumed, unless the insurer
should reasonably have foreseen the change or
contemplated the risk when entering into the
contract, or (iii) substantial breaches of
contractual duties, conditions or warranties);
Cancellations in the 1st 60 days need a 10 day
notice after delivery.
WASHINGTON
The cancellation section of this Contract is
amended to include the following:
You may cancel this Contract if You have not
made a claim under the Contract.
Returned Contracts are void from inception date
and We must issue a refund to You as specified
below: If You return the service contract in 9
days or less, we must refund the full purchase
price on the Contract. If You return the
service contract in 10-30 days, we must refund
the full purchase price, less a cancellation
charge of up to $25. If You return the Contract
after 30 days, we must refund the purchase price
on a pro rata basis and issue a pro rata refund
based upon either elapsed time or mileage
computed from the date the Contract was
purchased, less a cancellation charge of up to
$25.
WISCONSIN
THIS CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO LIMITED REGULATION
BY THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE.
Any reference to obtaining "PRIOR AUTHORIZATION"
is amended as follows: Prior to any
repair being made, instruct the repair facility
to contact the administrator to obtain
authorization for the claim. Failure to
obtain authorization prior to having repairs
made will not invalidate or reduce a
claim unless the Administrator is prejudiced by
the contract holder’s failure to obtain
authorization. Section "CANCELLATION
PROCEDURES" is amended to reflect that
paid claims are not considered when calculating
return premium.
WYOMING
Under Terms and Conditions, First Colonial
Insurance Company is replaced by Northbrook
Indemnity Company as the insurer.
The cancellation section of this Contract is
amended to include the following: If this
Contract is originally delivered to you by mail,
you may cancel this Contract within 20 days
after the date the Contract was mailed to you
and receive a full refund of the Contract price
provided ASTATE907 no claim has been made under
the Contract.