AFIP Vehicle Service Contracts and Aftermarket Products

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Vehicle Service Contract (VSC)?

Accepted Answer

To provide coverage for mechanical repairs after the factory warranty expires or beyond its limits

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To replace the manufacturer's warranty on a new vehicle

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To insure the vehicle against theft and collision damage

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To guarantee the vehicle's resale value at trade-in

Question 2

Which entity typically bears the financial risk of paying claims under a Vehicle Service Contract?

Accepted Answer

An insurance company or administrator acting as the obligor

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The dealership that sold the contract

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The vehicle manufacturer

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The state department of motor vehicles

Question 3

What does 'exclusionary coverage' mean in the context of a Vehicle Service Contract?

Accepted Answer

Everything is covered except for a specific list of excluded items

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Only specific named components are covered; everything else is excluded

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Coverage is limited to vehicles under a certain mileage threshold

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The contract excludes pre-existing conditions reported at purchase

Question 4

Which of the following is typically NOT covered by a standard powertrain Vehicle Service Contract?

Accepted Answer

Air conditioning compressor and electrical system

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Engine internal parts such as pistons and bearings

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Transmission gears and torque converter

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Drive axles and differential components

Question 5

What is a 'waiting period' as defined in most Vehicle Service Contracts?

Accepted Answer

A period after contract purchase during which no claims can be filed

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The time the customer must wait after filing a claim before repairs begin

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The number of days the dealer holds funds before remitting to the administrator

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The time between vehicle purchase and VSC activation at the DMV

Question 6

In a Vehicle Service Contract, a 'disappearing deductible' structure means:

Accepted Answer

The deductible is waived if repairs are performed at the selling dealership

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The deductible amount decreases each year the contract remains in force

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The customer pays no deductible on the first claim each contract year

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The deductible is automatically covered by a secondary insurance policy

Question 7

Under AFIP guidelines, which disclosure is most critical when presenting a Vehicle Service Contract to a customer?

Accepted Answer

The identity of the obligor and the process for filing claims

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The dealer's profit margin on the product

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The number of other customers who purchased the same contract

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The F&I manager's personal recommendation based on the vehicle brand