Packages side by side, including the option to decline.
What each one covers
Extended warranty
Extended warranty
Covers mechanical breakdowns after your manufacturer warranty ends.Coverage can be comprehensive, or limited to specific systems such as powertrain, electrical, climate control, steering, and suspension.Typical terms look like β5 years / 60,000 milesβ, with a deductible of 100 per visit. Often transferable if you sell the vehicle.Normal wear and tear is usually not covered.
GAP insurance
GAP insurance
Covers the gap between what your vehicle is worth and what you still owe, if it is written off.Worked example: your vehicle is totalled, your insurer pays 15,000.
- Without GAP β you owe $3,000 on a vehicle you no longer have
- With GAP β the difference is covered and you owe $0
Tyre and wheel protection
Tyre and wheel protection
Covers road hazard damage, including replacement and mounting and balancing.Typically 3 to 5 years with a $0 deductible, sometimes capped at a number of replacements per year.Worth considering because replacement tyres run 500 or more each, especially on performance vehicles.Normal wear is not covered.
Key replacement
Key replacement
Covers lost, stolen, or damaged keys and fobs, including reprogramming, locksmith call-out, and lockout assistance. Typically 3 to 5 years.Modern keys are surprisingly expensive to replace.
Deciding
Ask yourself:- How long will you keep it? Coverage past when you plan to sell is wasted, unless it transfers.
- What is the deductible? A $0 deductible plan is worth more than the headline coverage suggests.
- Are you financing with little down? That is the strongest case for GAP.
- What does it add per month? Coverage is shown as its effect on your payment, which is the fair comparison.
Adding coverage later
After you buy
Your coverage appears in your portal with its terms and documents, so you can find them when you need them.Making a claim
How to use coverage you bought.