Exclusions


WHAT IS NOT COVERED

This Vehicle Service Contract provides no coverage or benefits:

A. For any part not specifically listed in the schedule of coverages, including but not limited to any of the following parts: carburetor, battery, shock absorbers, standard transmission clutch assembly, friction clutch disc and pressure plate, throw out bearing, manual and hydraulic linkages, distributor cap and rotor, safety restraint systems (including air bags), glass, lenses, sealed beams, light bulbs, fuses, circuit breakers, cellular phones, television/VCR, electronic transmitting devices, brake rotors and drums, all exhaust and emission components, weather strips, trim, moldings, bright metal, chrome, upholstery and carpet, paint, outside ornamentation, bumpers, body sheet metal and panels, frame and structural body parts, vinyl and convertible tops, tires (except as may otherwise be provided under the schedule of coverages), and wheel/rims.


B. For maintenance services and parts described in your vehicle's owner's manual as supplied by the manufacturer and other normal maintenance services and parts which include, but are not limited to: alignments, adjustments, wheel balancing, tune-ups, spark plugs, spark plug wires, glow plugs, hoses (except steering and air conditioning), drive belts, brake pads, brake linings/shoes, and wiper blades. Filters, lubricants, coolants, fluids and refrigerants will be covered only if replacement is required in connection with a breakdown.


C. For any damage and/or breakdown resulting from collision, road hazard, fire, theft, vandalism, riot, explosion, lightning, earthquake, freezing, rust or corrosion, windstorm, hail, water or flood, acts of God, salt, environmental damage. chemicals, contamination of fluids, fuels, coolants or lubricants.


D. For any breakdown caused my misuse, abuse, negligence, lack of normal maintenance required by the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for your vehicle, or improper servicing or repairs subsequent to purchase. For any breakdown caused by sludge build-up or the failure to maintain proper levels of lubricants and/or coolants, or failure to protect your vehicle from further damage when breakdown has occurred.


E. For any repair or replacement of any covered part if a breakdown has not occurred or if the wear on that part has not exceeded the field tolerances allowed by the manufacturer.


F. If any alterations have been made to your vehicle or you are using or have used your vehicle in manner not recommended by the manufacturer, including but not limited to, the failure of any custom or add-on part, all frame or suspension modifications, lift kits, oversized/undersized tires, trailer hitches, emissions and/or exhaust system modifications, or engine modifications, transmission modifications, and/or drive axle modifications.


G. If your odometer has ceased to operate and odometer repairs have not been made immediately, or the odometer has been altered in any way subsequent to purchase.


H. For any liability for property damage, or for injury to or death of any person arising out of the operation, maintenance or use of your vehicle described in this contract, whether or not related to the parts covered. For loss of use, time, profit, inconvenience, or any other loss including any consequential damage to a non-covered part.


I. When the responsibility for the repair is covered by an insurance policy, manufacturer and/or dealer customer assistance program, or any warranty from the manufacturer, such as extended drive train, major component or full coverage warranties (regardless of the remaining manufacturer's warranty when you purchased this contract), or a repairer's guarantee/warranty. Further, coverage under this contract is similarly limited in the event of a breakdown if the manufacturer has announced its responsibility through any means, including recalls and factory service bulletins.


J. If your vehicle is used for towing (unless your vehicle is equipped with factory installed or factory authorized tow package), or is used as a commercial unit, or is used for rental, taxi, limousine or shuttle, delivery, towing or road repair operations, construction, job site activities, hauling, police or emergency service, principally off-road use, racing or competitive driving, snow removal, route-work, service or repair.


K. For any breakdown occurring prior to the contract purchase date, or if the information provided by you, or the repair facility cannot be verified as accurate or is found to be deceptively inaccurate.


L. For breakdowns that occur and/or repairs made outside of the United States of America, its territories and possessions and Canada.


M. For tire road hazard coverage, the following exclusions also apply:


1. Tire damage incurred outside the United States of America, its territories and possessions or Canada;



2. Tire damage resulting from off-road use, racing, collision with curb or any other object or vehicle, misuse, abuse, lack of proper maintenance, misalignment, suspension problems, vandalism, fire, upset, manufacturer defects, and driving on tires which are deflated or improperly inflated;


3. Tires which are undersized, oversized, or otherwise not recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for installation on your vehicle;


4. Tires transferred from another vehicle;


5. Tires which do not have at least 3/32-inch tread depth remaining;



6. Tires mounted on vehicles other than on-road use private passenger cars and light duty trucks, and any vehicle exceeding 13,500 lb. gross vehicle weight rating.


7. Damage to tires that does not affect their performance or safety;


8. Tires not retained by you for inspection by the administrator.


 


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