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Warranty Plan Term and Servicing Requirements

Thank you for purchasing Your Inchcape Protected quality Vehicle. The conditions of the contract commence on the Delivery Date and the benefits commence on the Benefits Commencement Date. Subject to your compliance with the conditions contained in the warranty plan booklet, the term of the Contract shall continue until the date that is 3 years from the Benefits Commencement Date, unless otherwise determined in accordance with the terms of the Contract.

To avoid any misunderstanding, please read this carefully.

An important condition of the Warranty Plan, is that the Vehicle must be serviced by an Inchcape Protected Dealer, during both the Manufacturer's Warranty term and also the Inchcape Protected Warranty term until both periods expire in accordance with the maufacturer's requirements. It is the responsibility of the Customer to ensure these services are performed and that the service details are recorded correctly on Your Warranty Plan documents. Failure to do so will void the Warranty Plan without further notice. It is the responsibility of the Customer to check coolant and oil levels on a regular basis. The Company will not be responsible for failure due to lack of appropriate oil or coolant.

In simple terms, the Company will repair or replace covered components, to the limits of the warranty plan, if you have the vehicle serviced by an Inchcape Protected dealer.

After the expiry of any Manufacturer's Warranty period you will need to continue servicing your Inchcape Protected Dealer in accordance with the Manufacturer's requirements which includes, but may not be limited to:

  • Oil change with quality brand motor oil
  • Replace oil filter
  • Check condition of automatic transmission fluid (where applicable)
  • Lube all doors and locks as required
  • Check and top up all fluid levels including battery, brake, power steering, radiator and windscreen washers
  • Inspect engine belts (external only)
  • Inspect condition and pressure of all tyres,including spare
  • Inspect cooling system
  • Inspect complete exhaust system
  • Check front and rear brake material and rotors for excessive wear
  • Check operation and adjust hand brake
  • Check condition of air filter
  • Check operation of all lights
  • Check operation of all instruments
  • Test wipers and inspect wiper blades
  • Check air conditioning operation (where fitted)
  • Check steering and all suspension components
  • Complete visual inspection of under carriage
  • Conduct road test

Please refer to the Service Schedule booklet in your owners manual.

Servicing is necessary to maintain your Vehicle in good condition. You will be advised of any defect found. Any items covered by the Warranty Plan will be repaired at a mutually convenient time in accordance with the terms of the plan. In the event any additional work is required, we will refer any other required repairs or defects outside of this warranty, to you for your approval, prior to any work being commenced.

This Mechanical Protection Warranty Plan is not an insurance policy. It is a contract between You and the Company, designed to ensure that your vehicle is maintained to a standard that will help protect you from costly repairs to defective parts. This plan does not completely insure you from ever needing to pay repair expenses on your vehicle.