Value Guardand Basic Guard

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Q. What are Value Guard and Basic Guard?
A. They are quality vehicle service contracts for cars,
Choose the Value Guard or Basic Guard term that is
best for your situation. Coverage is offered based on
years of anticipated ownership and annual mileage
driven. Deductible choices are available from $0 to
$200, meaning you can minimize unanticipated outof-pocket expenses for covered repairs.
Ask your GM dealer for the details of Value Guard and
Basic Guard. Discover for yourself the good sense of
protecting your purchase with these quality vehicle
service contracts.
light-duty trucks and vans.
Q. What do Value Guard and Basic
Guard provide?
A. Value Guard and Basic Guard cover the parts
and labor costs of repairing specific vehicle
components against failure – even if they
result from wear and tear.* Value Guard covers
components within nine major vehicle assemblies,
while Basic Guard covers four. Both provide
Towing coverage and Value Guard also provides
Alternate Transportation.
Q. What do I ultimately get from Value
Guard and Basic Guard?
A. The elimination of unexpected financial surprises
for covered repairs. Security down the road and
peace of mind for the long run.
Q. How much do Value Guard and
Basic Guard cost?
A. That depends on the vehicle you’re covering, the
time, mileage, and deductible choices made, and
when you purchase the contract.
Q. Are Value Guard and Basic Guard
transferable?
A. Yes. They can be transferred to the new owner
upon sale of the vehicle, for a small
administrative fee.
Q. What if I buy Value Guard or Basic Guard
and then decide I don’t want it?
A. They have a money-back satisfaction guarantee.
Cancel within 60 days (with no claims filed) for
a full refund. After that, your refund is prorated
(less an administrative fee).
Q. Why is coverage based upon years of
ownership and mileage driven?
A. It ensures that you get a vehicle service contract
tailored to your needs, nothing more and
nothing less.
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Value Guard and Basic Guard can be purchased at any
time during the new vehicle limited warranty period,
but the earlier you buy, the better the value. If a
vehicle is out of warranty when it is purchased, Value
Guard and Basic Guard can only be bought at the time
of vehicle purchase. You can even make it part of your
monthly payment.
Remember, you can count on Value Guard and
Basic Guard to:
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Protect you from unexpected covered
repair expenses
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Ensure covered repairs are made by GM trained
technicians or the facility of your choosing
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Keep you moving
Then relax and enjoy your vehicle knowing
you’re backed by Value Guard or Basic Guard . . .
that’s peace of mind.
Parts used for Value Guard and Basic Guard covered repairs may be
new, used or re-manufactured.
* Kentucky state law requires coverage be limited to defects in
materials and workmanship.
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Repair paperwork is gone too, because everything is
taken care of by your GM dealer.
If you decide to sell your vehicle, Value Guard and
Basic Guard can be transferred to the new owner for a
small administrative fee.
With Value Guard and Basic Guard, your vehicle is
protected. Regardless of the term you select, you’ll get
peace of mind for the long run.
Value Guard and
Basic Guard
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Quality Service Coverage
for Your Vehicle
This brochure provides a summary of coverages. Refer to your
Coverage Agreement for contract terms, exclusions, conditions, and
the name and address of the service contract provider.
The insurer is MIC Property and Casualty Insurance Corporation, P.O.
Box 5074, Southfield, MI 48086, FL Lic. # 9299. In Arizona, the service
company is GMAC Service Agreement Corporation, P.O. Box 5074,
Southfield, MI 48086, or call 1-800-631-5590.
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are registered service marks of GMAC. GM Protection Plan is a
registered service mark of the General Motors Corporation, used
under license by GMAC. GM is a registered trademark of General
Motors Corporation, used under license by GMAC.
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GM Protection Plan
Value Guard
and Basic Guard
COVERAGE
■ Value Guard and
Basic Guard:
What’s Covered?
The following is a comparative
listing of components
protected under the Value
Guard and Basic Guard levels of
coverage. See your GM dealer
for a complete listing of plan
coverages and features.
Value Guard
Your car, truck or van is a significant purchase. You’ll
want to protect it for as long as you drive it. With Value
Guard or Basic Guard you can protect your vehicle and
your budget.
Value Guard and Basic Guard are broad-coverage
vehicle service contracts that free you from the worry
of unexpected and costly bills for covered repairs. These
vehicle service contracts cover parts and labor expenses
for major vehicle assemblies in the event of mechanical
failure beyond the warranty period – even if it results
from wear and tear.*
With Value Guard and Basic Guard, there are no
unexpected financial surprises for covered parts and
labor expenses. If repairs are necessary, they can be
taken care of conveniently through any GM dealership
across the United States and Canada.
Put yourself on the road with Value Guard or Basic
Guard. With essential protection for your vehicle’s
major mechanical systems as well as other benefits,
you’ll have security and peace of mind for the life of
your vehicle service contract.
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Value Guard covers nine
major vehicle components –
engine, transmission/transaxle,
front/rear-wheel drive,
fuel delivery components,
braking components, air
conditioning components,
steering components, electrical
components and front
suspension.
Engine – Gasoline / Diesel
Cylinder block, heads, and all lubricated internal engine parts, manifolds, timing gears, timing gear chain/belt and
cover, flywheel, oil pump/oil pump housing, seals and gaskets, water pump, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan,
engine mounts, turbocharger/supercharger housings, internal parts, valves, seals and gaskets, crankshaft bearings,
valve train, crankshaft seals – front and rear, camshaft bearings, connecting rods and bearings
Fuel Delivery Components
Gasoline Engine: Fuel pump, EFI sensors/control units, injectors/throttle body assembly
Diesel Engine: Diesel fuel injection pump, lines, nozzles, vacuum pump
Transmission / Transaxle
Case and all internal parts, torque converter, transfer case, vacuum modulator, transmission mounts, seals and
gaskets, input/output shafts, forward and intermediate clutch, direct clutch, bands, governor, thrust bearings,
washers, electronic control unit
Front / Rear-Wheel-Drive
Components
Front-Wheel Drive: Final drive housing and all internal parts, axle shafts and axle shaft bearings, constant velocity
joints, axle housing and all internal parts, wheel bearings, axle/supports, front hub bearings, seals and gaskets,
differential, bearings and case
Rear-Wheel Drive: Axle shafts and axle shaft bearings, axle housing and all internal parts, propeller shafts, “U” joints,
wheel bearings, locking hubs, rear axle hub bearings, seals and gaskets, differential side, pinion gears, disc or conelimited slip
Towing
If a covered component fails, we will provide authorization or reimbursement for towing (limits apply)
Steering Components
Gear housing and all internal parts, rack and pinion, power steering pump, electric power steering motor and control
module, steering shaft couplings, seals and gaskets
Electrical Components
Starter motor and solenoid, alternator/generator, voltage regulator, wiring harnesses, manually operated switches,
wiper motors, ignition switch (lock cylinder), distributor module, electronic level control compressor, sensor
and control, electronic spark control detonation sensor and control, distributor, electronic instrument cluster and
diagnostic displays
Front Suspension
Upper mount and bearing, upper and lower control arms, control arm shafts and bushings, upper and lower ball
joints, steering knuckles, seals, stabilizer shaft, stabilizer bushings, wheel bearings
Vehicle ManufacturerInstalled Air Conditioning
Components
Compressor, clutch and clutch bearing, pulley, condenser, evaporator, accumulator, high/low pressure compressor
cut-off switch, pressure cycling switch, seals and gaskets, temperature control programmer
Braking Components
Master cylinder, assist boosters, wheel cylinders, combination valve, hydraulic lines and fittings, disc calipers, seals
and gaskets, pressure modulator valve/dump valve, ABS electronic brake control module (including pump motor and
accumulator)
Alternate Transportation
If your vehicle is repaired under Value Guard, you’re covered for alternate transportation. Value Guard will pay the
cost to rent a replacement vehicle or for public transportation (some limits apply) whenever two or more labor time
guide hours are required for the repair, or your vehicle is not drivable and must be kept overnight
Basic Guard
Basic Guard covers four
components – engine,
transmission/transaxle,
front/rear-wheel drive, and
fuel delivery components.
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