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Exclusionary coverage - Offers coverage for all of the parts and components of the covered vehicle, with the exception of those parts and components specifically listed in the contract as "not covered"
Examples of excluded items (or non-covered items) are: Paint; carpeting; upholstery; fabric; VEHICLE frame; the following parts of the manual/ hydraulic clutch assembly: friction disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing; rubber hoses and combination rubber/metal lines; moldings; PCV Valve; distributor cap/rotor; wheels and wheel covers; air bag/supplemental restraint systems, seat belts and retractors; seat heaters integrated in upholstery; clock spring; battery and cables; nuts, bolts, and fasteners; rubber body parts; VEHICLE body panels and components; trim; weather stripping; ducting and tubing; illumination of any kind, including but not limited to lenses, light bulbs, headlight and/ or tail-light assemblies, LED lighting and sealed beams; exhaust system; keyless entry pad and transmitters; brake pads, drums, rotor, and shoes; canvas; fiberglass, vinyl or fabric tops; convertible tops and sunroofs including related mechanisms; remote compact disc changers; buttons; handles; door hinges; glass and glass assemblies; audio components not installed by the factory, GPS components and any other parts combined with GPS component(s); CB radios; bright metal; sheet metal; bumpers; ornamental moldings; welds; winch; emissions systems; spark plugs and wires; glow plugs; wheel balancing; hoses; belts; wiper blades; restraint belts; hydraulic suspension control systems; struts; bearings, mounts, and housing; shock absorbers; interior and exterior trim items; carburetor; throttle body assembly; body seals and gaskets; plastic and framing.
Coverage includes: Engine, Transmission, Cooling System, Transfer Unit (4x4), Drive Axle, Electrical, Steering, Air Conditioning, Suspension, Brakes, Electronic Hi-Tech, Fuel Delivery, Turbo Charger, Seals, Sealing Boots and Gaskets, Audio Center
Coverage includes: Engine, Transmission, Cooling System, Transfer Unit (4x4), Drive Axle, Electrical, Steering, Air Conditioning, Suspension, Brakes, Electronic Hi-Tech, Turbo Charger, Seals, Sealing Boots and Gaskets (some restrictions apply)
Expanded coverage includes: Engine, Transmission, Cooling System, Transfer Unit (4x4), Drive Axle, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Fuel System, Seals and Gaskets*
*Seals and gaskets covered in conjunction with the repair or replacement of a covered part. Leaking seals and gaskets as "stand alone" repairs are not covered.
The following optional coverage’s are included only if selected and an additional charge has been paid as shown on the DECLARATIONS PAGE. Unless the DECLARATIONS PAGE indicates that one or more of the following optional COVERAGES was purchased, the components and coverage’s listed below are also excluded:
LUXURY ELECTRONICS PACKAGE (LEP): The following specifically named VEHICLE Manufacturer/Factory installed parts are covered: Radio/GPS/Navigation Components; integrated radio/GPS; Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screens; DVD Players; Rearview Back-up Camera and Sensors; Voice Activation Systems; Standalone seat heaters not integrated in upholstery; Sunroof and Convertible Top Motors. COVERAGE, if purchased, is limited to either 1(one) replacement or 1 (one) repair per component for the life of the Contract. LEP COVERAGE is limited only to FAILURES of the “base unit” and does not cover any remote controls, hand-held controls, wiring, game cartridges, headphones, DVD’s, MP3 Players, programming, or any other non-listed parts for the covered LEP items above. Any aftermarket components are specifically excluded from coverage.
EMISSIONS PACKAGE: If YOU selected and paid an additional charge for the EMISSIONS PACKAGE as shown on YOUR CONTRACT DECLARATIONS PAGE, the following components of YOUR VEHICLE will not be excluded under this CONTRACT: Air Fuel Ratio Sensor/Oxygen Sensor, Air Pump, Barometric Pressure Sensor, Canister Purge Solenoid, EVAP Purge Canister, EVAP Leak detection Pump and Valve, EVAP vent valve, Deceleration Valve, EGR valve, EGR solenoid, EGR check valve, DPFE sensor, EGR controller, EGR diverter valve, EGR relay, Purge Valve, EGR position sensor, EGR lines, EGR/ EFE Thermal Vacuum Switch, EGR/EFE Valve, Engine Oil Fill Cap, Fuel Fill Cap, Fuel Fill Neck Restrictor, Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor, Fuel Tank Vent Valve, Fuel Temperature Sensor, Idle Air Control Valve, Intake Air Resonator, Intake Air Temperature Sensor, MAP Sensor, Mass Air Flow Sensor, PCV Sensor, Air injection control valve, Air injection check valve, Air injection Pump, Air injection Relay.
MARKET LABOR RATE OPTION: If YOU have selected and paid an additional charge for the MARKET LABOR RATE OPTION as shown on YOUR CONTRACT DECLARATIONS PAGE, the maximum payable repair facility labor rate of one hundred dollars ($100) per hour set forth in Section F. 13 of this CONTRACT shall not apply, and the ADMINISTRATOR will authorize repairs for covered MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN or FAILURE based upon the REPAIR FACILITY’s posted labor rate.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE – RENTAL CAR COVERAGE – TRIP INTERRUPTION