Dealers can claim against a wide range of mechanical and electrical components for sudden mechanical and / or electrical failure.
Here’s a list of the most common components claimable under the scheme – this list is not exhaustive:
Electrical systems
- In-car entertainment (up to £2,500 inc VAT), lighting units (up to £1,000 inc VAT), alternator, starter motor, central locking door motor, windscreen wiper motor, horn.
Exhaust system
- Catalytic converter (vehicles up to 100,000 miles)
- Diesel particulate filter
Heating system
- Air conditioning condenser, air conditioning dryer, air conditioning compressor and compressor clutch
Engine
- Cylinder head, cylinder head gasket, piston ring, crankshaft and bearings, flywheel, inlet and exhaust valves, ring gear
- Timing chain and tensioner, distributor and drive, ignition coil, oil pump
Suspension and steering
- Steering rack, ABS (anti-lock braking system) and hydraulic unit, front and rear brake calliper
Transmission and drive train
- Manual and automatic gearbox (internal components), transfer box, drive shaft, prop shaft, clutch pressure plate, clutch release, bearing
Repair and service costs
- Consequential damage (up to £500 inc VAT ), working materials when required by an authorised repair, labour costs (up to £55 exc VAT) inside M25, or £50 (exc VAT) outside M25
Check out our FAQ for a list of components not covered under Motorway Protect.