Tire and Wheel
Reliable protection against costly damage.
From potholes to road debris and rough car parks, you face plenty of small hazards. The Assurant Vehicle Care Tire and Wheel plan helps protect you from that costly damage.
It provides convenient protection to keep your car safe to drive, affordable to maintain and looking great.
Why Tire and Wheel
Cost-effective
Save money on out-of-pocket repairs over the life of your vehicle.
Flexible
Covers your needs and your budget with three flexible coverage options.
Complementary
Get extras such as emergency roadside assistance and substitute transportation reimbursement.
Three coverage levels
| Component | Premium Plus | Premium | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repair or, if not repairable, replacement of damaged tyres | Full coverage | Full coverage | Full coverage |
| Replacement of damaged wheels if they become unusable | Full coverage | Full coverage | Full coverage |
| Cosmetic wheel repairs | Full coverage | Full coverage | Not included |
| Cosmetic wheel replacement | Full coverage | Not included | Not included |
Coverages described above may be subject to a deductible and vary by dealer, lender and/or state.
What is included in a replacement
- 1
Mounting, balancing, valve stem and tax
Covers mounting, balancing, a new valve stem and sales tax on the replacement tyre and/or wheel.
- 2
TPMS sensor
Covers the cost of a replacement tyre pressure monitoring sensor.
- 3
Cosmetic damage
Repairs damage to wheels such as dents, scratches and scuffs caused by kerbs or hazards on a public road. If cosmetic damage cannot be repaired by normal cosmetic repair techniques, the cost of the replacement wheel is covered on Premium Plus.
Additional benefits
Complementary protection if you find yourself without your vehicle during covered repairs. Your additional benefits start at signing.
$125
Emergency roadside assistance
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, up to $125 per incident. Includes flat tyre assistance, towing, fuel delivery, lockout assistance and more.
$40
Substitute transportation
Up to $40 for a maximum of one day from the first day of repairs; a transport receipt is required. Includes car rental at an authorised facility, qualified shared transport, taxi or other public transport service.
$200
Emergency travel expenses
Up to $200 for a maximum of five days if your vehicle is not driveable or not safe to drive and must be held overnight at a repair centre for covered repairs while you are travelling 100 miles or more from home (N/A in New York).
What is not covered
- Pre-existing conditions
- Manufacturer defects
- Repairs covered by your primary insurance
- Weather-related hazards
- Commercial vehicles
- Normal wear and tear
- Vehicles used for racing
- Carbon fibre wheels
Not all exclusions may apply in all states and coverages may not be available in all states. Replacement parts may be new, used, non-OEM or remanufactured.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of damage is covered?
Damage from road hazards: potholes, road debris and rough car parks, including a punctured tyre or a torn or bent wheel. Cosmetic damage such as dents, scratches and scuffs caused by kerbs or hazards on a public road is covered on Premium and Premium Plus.
Is a deductible charged?
Coverages may be subject to a deductible and vary by dealer, lender and/or state.
Does it cover wheel balancing after a repair?
A replacement covers mounting, balancing, a new valve stem and sales tax on the replacement tyre and/or wheel.
Interested in this plan?
Our team will walk you through pricing, availability and which plan fits your vehicle and your budget.
Legal information
Purchase of this product is optional. Information in this material is for illustrative purposes and provides general information about the Tire and Wheel Vehicle Service Contract; it should not be relied upon as a basis for purchasing coverage. Review the Tire and Wheel Vehicle Service Contract for exact coverage, exclusions and limitations. Not available in all states.
This page is a translation of the official Assurant brochure, which is published in Spanish. The Spanish brochure and the product contract govern in case of any discrepancy.
Provided and administered by
- FL
- United Service Protection, Inc. — Florida licence no. 60016
- MA
- Provider: Selling Dealer · Administrator: United Service Protection Corporation — TX licence no. 106
- OK
- Assurant Service Protection, Inc. — OK licence no. 44199246
- Other states where available
- United Service Protection Corporation — TX licence no. 106
Administrator mailing address: P.O. Box 7719, The Woodlands, TX 77387 · 1-800-964-4811
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