Far reaching car warranties to cover almost every eventuality
Our extensive car warranties cover you in all manner of eventualities, so you don’t need to worry about being hit with a large bill should anything go wrong. This ensures you can continue to drive your car safe in the knowledge that any bills will be covered by your Ron Skinner & Sons warranty.
Our car warranties cover all mechanical and electrical components of the vehicle, provided they are of original manufacturer’s specification. There are a few exceptions listed at the bottom of the page.
Our car warranties provide expert cover against damage to:
Oil Seals & Gaskets
All oil seals and gaskets are covered for sudden failure (except where the failure is due to Wear and Tear).
Timing Belt
If the timing belt has been changed in accordance with the time/mileage requirements specified by the manufacturer (receipt required) it will be covered against mechanical Breakdown.
Casings
Should the failure of a covered component result in damage to any associated casing the replacement will constitute part of the claim within the Insurance Claims Limits.
Working Materials
Where an authorised repair requires the replacement or topping up of oils, antifreeze or other fluids, or replacement of the oil filter, these will also constitute part of the claim within the Insurance Claims Limits.
Turbocharger / Supercharger / Kompressor
The complete unit is covered providing it is of original manufacturer's equipment (including the wastegate if it is an integral part of the unit and cannot be bought separately.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Factory fitted anti-lock braking systems are covered. (Excluding: wiring and connection faults).
Air Conditioning / Climate Control
Factory fitted air conditioning systems are covered (Excluding pipes, unions, wiring, and receiver drier).
Re-gassing
Within the limits of indemnity, where the replacement of covered Component requires re-gassing of the system, a maximum of £40.00 Inc. VAT will be contributed (routine maintenance/re-gassing is not covered).
Catalytic Converter
The factory fitted catalytic converter is covered for mechanical Breakdown (excludes damage caused by impact, corrosion or incorrect grade or type of fuel).
Additional cover provided by our car warranties
Car Hire
Provided that the actual repair time for removal and replacement of the covered Components is listed in Glass's ICME Manual as being in excess of 8 hours, We will contribute up to £25 inc VAT per day as part of the overall claim towards the cost of hiring a replacement vehicle. A maximum of 7 days car hire is available with one day being allowed per 8 full hours of repair time. Delays awaiting the completion of repairs is not included.
Continental Use
The Insurance has been extended to cover Mainland Europe and Eire for personal trips to a maximum period of 60 consecutive days. Claims made (in line with the Terms & Conditions) during Continental Use will be reimbursed according to U.K. parts and labour costs at that time.
Hotel/Accomodation and Rail Fare
Should Your Vehicle Breakdown away from home and leave You immobile, Your Insurance will pay up to £100 inc. VAT toward the cost of Hotel Accommodation or Rail Fare expenses to get You home, (provided Breakdown results in a valid claim under the terms of the Insurance).
Recovery
In the event of a Breakdown resulting in a valid claim and when Your Vehicle is immobile (or if continued driving could cause danger or further damage) Your Insurance will pay up to £50 inc. VAT. towards the cost of recovering it to a repairing garage.
Transfer Request
If You sell Your Vehicle and it's free from defect, at the Insurer's discretion the remaining cover can be transferred to its new private owner. Transfers with Motor Trade involvement cannot be accepted. Please make sure Your Application reaches Us within 10 days of change of ownership, together with the £35 fee (which will be refunded if the transfer cannot be made). Please refer to page 16 'Transfer request' at the rear of this booklet for the transfer Application form.
Renewal Option
Please call Our renewals department on 08707 559 616 for details. To renew Your Insurance, Your Vehicle must be free from all defects and may require an inspection by a nominated repairer.
For a complete and far ranging car warranty, we are the South Wales used car dealers to turn to. Call us on 01495 713400 or email: enquiries@ronskinnerandsons.co.uk for any further information.
What is excluded
Bodywork, paintwork, light units, interior and exterior trim, glass (including mirrors), handles and hinges, cables, pipes, wires, belts, fasteners, exhaust systems, alarms, tracker units, immobilisers, central locking remote control unit in-car entertainment systems including LCD/television screens, seats, seat belt systems and air bag systems.
Workshop consumables and service/maintenance items which includes, but is not limited to; spark plugs, glow plugs, brake and clutch frictional material, wiper blades and arms, bulbs, batteries and fuses
Important
Car hire, hotel accommodation, rail fare and recovery expenses will constitute part of the total claim and costs will be limited to the maximum Claims Limit as stated on the Schedule. Please make sure you provide bona fide receipts so that these costs can be reimbursed.