Owning a car means having the freedom to go wherever and whenever you wish. As your vehicle ages, it’s essential to protect both your car and yourself from unexpected breakdowns to maintain your transportation independence. However, while a manufacturer’s warranty can help cover repair costs in the beginning years of your car’s lifespan, that coverage won’t last forever, as the average warranty usually lasts three years or 36,000 miles.

Even with insurance, once your factory warranty coverage ends, you may not be protected from repairs that pop up. Insurance providers usually only protect your vehicle from accidents, thef,t or damage from extreme weather. This means you will be responsible for any unexpected breakdowns, normal wear and tear, or other routine maintenance costs like oil changes.

The good news is you can protect your vehicle and your budget from costly repairs and maintenance long after your manufacturer’s warranty has expired. By securing a vehicle service contract or auto protection plan, such as the ones offered by Endurance, you can rest easy knowing your wallet and vehicle are protected.

Benefits of a Vehicle Service Contract

Before going in-depth on how a vehicle service contract can help you, it’s important to understand what exactly a service contract is. Also known as an extended car warranty or an auto protection plan, a vehicle service contract (VSC) is a service agreement that helps cover unexpected and costly trips to the repair shop after your factory warranty coverage has expired.

Here are a few reasons why an Endurance vehicle service contract may be right for you:

1.  24-Hour Roadside Assistance

One of the most common misconceptions of Endurance’s 24/7 roadside assistance is how it differs from the roadside providers that an insurance provider offers. Simply put, the main difference between your insurance company’s 24-hour roadside assistance and ours is that you’re on your own when it comes to your repair bill without Endurance.

That means, while your insurance company might be able to find you a towing company, a tire replacement, or a repair shop that can service your transmission, you will still be required to pay in the end. To help avoid those unwanted costs, a vehicle service contract and the 24-hour roadside assistance offered by Endurance might be precisely what you need.

2.  Key Fob Replacement & Repair

We’ve all misplaced our keys at one time or another. Worse yet, if you can’t find your keys and a locksmith can’t help, you may have to buy a new ignition lock cylinder and have a new key made before you can get your vehicle back out on the road.

While it may seem minor, replacing a key can cost drivers anywhere from $200 to $400 on average. Thankfully, if losing your key fob happens to you often, an Endurance car service contract packages can help. We understand mistakes like this can happen and are prepared to offer our clients up to $500 in key fob replacement and repair benefits.

Drive with peace of mind with a year of FREE Endurance Elite Benefits offered with each of our vehicle service contracts. Our Elite Benefits are prepared to get you through any inconvenient or unexpected experiences with key fob replacement and more. Read more below.

3.  Tire Repair & Replacement

While a lost or broken key fob is inconvenient, a particularly dangerous breakdown experience is a blown-out tire. If that happens to you, a new tire can end up costing you anywhere from $50 to $150. While routine maintenance can help prolong the life of your tires, if you find yours are in need of repair and don’t know what to do, a vehicle service contract can provide assistance.

In addition to the general maintenance coverage, which includes air level checks and complete tire rotations, Endurance contracts with Elite Benefits activated include four tire repairs or replacements per year, allowing you to rest easy knowing that you can save on repair bills.

Other Benefits

Endurance Elite Benefits also offers additional perks, including up to $500 in collision discounts in the event of an accident, as well as up to $500 toward windshield repair or replacement.

Vehicle Service Contracts from Endurance

Avoid unneeded stress and worry when it comes to unexpected or costly auto repairs. With the help of a vehicle service contract from Endurance, you could save thousands on auto repairs. The Advantage plan, in particular, offers comprehensive breakdown coverage, plus up to $3,500 in routine maintenance coverage. Drive confidently knowing that you have the best auto protection package on the market.

For almost 20 years, Endurance has been the top provider of auto protection plans in the U.S. Call (800) 253-8203 to receive a FREE quote, or visit our online store to see your price and plan recommendations now.