GAP (Guaranteed Asset
Protection) coverage is the
one finance product that
every new car buyer should consider investing in when purchasing a new vehicle.
In simple terms, GAP coverage takes care of the "gap" between a low insurance
settlement and the actual payoff amount of a auto loan, or lease, when a vehicle
is damaged beyond repair.
For instance, let's assume that you decide to
purchase a brand new
2010 Honda CRV-EX-L from Lute Riley Honda. The OTD (out
the door) price of this vehicle may be $22,500. Let's assume that you decide to
place $1,500 as a down payment for this vehicle and you
finance the remaining balance of $21,000. Unexpectedly, five
months after purchasing your new vehicle, you are involved in an automobile
accident which causes State Farm
(your insurance company) to declare your vehicle "totaled." Because your new
car is a depreciating asset, Allstate offers you a firm settlement of $18,000
for your 5 month old vehicle. This leaves you with a "gap" of $3,000 that must
be repaid to your lending institution to settle your existing car loan. Easy Care's GAP
coverage will pay this difference to your lien holder, including up to $1000 of
your insurance deductible, to settle your obligations with your lien
holder.
EasyCare Vehicle Service Contract (VSC)EasyCare
vehicle service contracts cover the cost to repair, or replace, defective parts
that suffer mechanical or electrical failure after the standard manufacturers warranty expires. Vehicle service contracts
help eliminate unexpected and costly repair costs. Lute Riley Honda customers
can choose from four distinctly different vehicle service contracts from
EasyCare to protect their valued investment. The four categories of warranties
are as follows:
TotalCareTotalCare coverage is the
signature product of EasyCare. TotalCare provides coverage for all mechanical
and electrical components of a vehicle, except those parts that are specifically
identified in the service contract as not being covered (i.e. maintenance parts
such as fuses, wiper blades, air filters, etc.). TotalCare is the best warranty
that EasyCare can provide to a Lute Riley Honda customer.
StatedCareStatedCare is a premium comprehensive
coverage that provides protection against the cost of repairing many of the
hi-tech and costly components in todays vehicles. StatedCare covers the
steering; suspension; electrical; temperature controls (heating and cooling
systems); and other hi-tech features in a vehicle.
PowerCarePowerCare offers a similar level of
mechanical coverage as most extended powertrain warranties that are offered by
some automobile manufacturers. PowerCare coverage affords you the comfort of an
extended warranty that can protect you from the costly repairs to the drive line
components of a vehicle. A great value warranty for the budget conscious
consumer.
PrimaryCare
PrimaryCare is a step up from the
basic PowerCare level of protection. In addition to protecting a vehicle from
the costly repairs to the drive line components of a vehicle, PrimaryCare also
protects some of the other more complex components found in today's vehicle
(i.e. heating / cooling systems and fuel systems).
Cal-Tex Protective Coatings (ResistAll)ResistAll is the leader in professionally applied
and warrantied automotive protection products. ResistAll has a family of
products designed to protect and extend the life of your investment. ResistAll
is applied to the exterior and interior of your vehicle to protect your investment from a
host of potentially troublesome worries. For instance, the exterior of your
vehicle will be protected from weather induced fading and loss of gloss, as well
from external damage from hard water stains, acid rain, tree sap, bird
droppings, and insects.
Furthermore, the interior of your vehicle will be
protected from oil and water based stains; damage to your leather or vinyl interiors; as well as extending the life of
your vehicle's seating surfaces and carpeted floor mats. Resistall can greatly
increase your vehicle's resale value. Term coverage can be for 2,3,4,5, or 7
years. It can be renewed for life, and it is fully transferable from owner to
owner.
LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery SystemLoJack is the worldwide leader
in stolen vehicle recovery. LoJack is the
only system that is used by
police to recover your stolen vehicle before serious damage can be done to your
vehicle.
LoJack simply works
in the following manner. First, the LoJack unit is hidden in your vehicle by a
certified technician and the unit is registered in the LoJack database. Only
the certified technician that installed the LoJack knows the location of this
device. Once a customer reports a vehicle theft to the police, the police
activate the LoJack unit. Police computers automatically send radio signals
from a radio tower that are detected by the LoJack unit, which in turn emits a
uniquely coded signal directly to the police. The police then track this signal
to locate the stolen vehicle, usually within 2 hours, and the stolen vehicle is
then returned to the original owner.
Over 90% of stolen vehicles equipped with LoJack are recovered. Approximately $2 billion in
stolen assets have been recovered to date in the United States, while over $4
billion in assets have been recovered worldwide. Moreover, more than 100,000
vehicles in the United States and 200,000 vehicles worldwide have been recovered
using LoJack technologies. Most vehicles equipped with LoJack are recovered
within hours of being reported stolen.
R.O.A.D. InTire CoverageThe R.O.A.D. InTire
tire and wheel guarantee protects your vehicle from common road hazards such as metal, nails, potholes, glass, knives,
and debris. Customers with InTire protection are covered nationwide
24hrs-a-day; 7 days-a-week; 365 days-a-year. InTire protects both the tire and
the wheel during the duration of coverage. InTire protection provides 100%
replacement reimbursement coverage with no deductible or hidden fees
for:
- Customary labor charges
- Tires and Mounting
- State Sales Tax
- Valve Stems
- Balancing
- Wheels