- Enhance the resale value of your car. Any remaining coverage can be transferred to another private owner. (Must be transferred within 30 days of purchase) Or you can cancel your coverage and apply for a pro rate refund.
- If you choose a plan with a deductible, you will pay it only once for each repair visit. Some other plans charge a deductible for each different component repaired during the same visit.
- Added Security® protects your investment and provides an inflation hedge on future repairs. As with other goods and services, the cost of parts and labor will increase.
Classic | Gold Plus |
| Covers major parts including engine, All-Wheel Drive, transmission, towing and car rental. | Includes Classic Plan coverage plus air conditioning, electrical, steering, front suspension, brakes and more. |
Classic plans cover nearly 1000 parts in all major component areas, including engine, transmission, drivetrains, front suspension, steering, brakes, electrical, cooling and fuel systems and air conditioning. Also provides towing and rental car reimbursement for covered repairs.
| Gold Plus plans include all Classic plan coverage plus hundreds more parts. In fact they provide essentially the same "bumper-to-bumper" coverage as the basic factory warranty. Only a few maintenance items and body parts are not covered. The Gold Plus plan also reimburses for lodging and meals when a breakdown interrupts your out-of-town travel.
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Comparisons with Other Providers
| Contract Provisions | The Subaru Plans | Some Other Plans* |
|---|---|---|
| Wear and Tear | Fully covered | Often excluded from coverage |
| Heads and Engine Blocks | Fully covered | Only covered if damaged by internally lubricated part |
| Cause and Effect | Fully covered | Often excluded from coverage |
| CVJ Boots | Fully covered | Often excluded from coverage |
| MacPherson Struts | Fully covered | Cover MacPherson housing only |
| Replacement Parts | Genuine new or remanufactured Subaru parts | Parts may be used, rebuilt or generic |
| Claim Administration | Trained Subaru factory technicians | Administrator's personnel |
| Obligor | Subaru of America, Inc. | Retailer or insurance company |
| Rental Car Reimbursement | $35/day up to $175 | May provide less coverage or none at all |
| Towing Reimbursement | $50 per occurrence | May provide less coverage or none at all |
| Trip Interruption | $500, if 50+ miles from home | If available, may be $200, if 100+ miles from home |
| Roadside Assistance | $100 dispatched towing, locksmith, gas delivery, tire change, battery jump, on-site minor repair, trip routing, lost key return, road hazard tire protection | Availability and benefits vary or may be offered for an additional charge |
| Deductible | If applicable, one per repair visit regardless of the number of parts repairedfdsa | One per component repaired |
| Surcharges | 4WD, AWD, hi-tech, electronics, seals and gaskets |
*Based on comprehensive marketing research of typical extended service contract providers.
Eligibility
Added Security® was created exclusively for Subaru vehicles. Any Subaru model that is still covered under Subaru of America's basic warranty is eligible for Added Security® unless it is used commercially or is equipped with a snowplow.
If your Subaru is less than 3 years old and has less than 36,000 miles, you are eligible for a warranty upgrade.