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*Based on comprehensive marketing research of typical extended service contract providers.

We want to ensure that you have the most enjoyable experience with your Subaru. Below are a few important facts regarding Added Security Plans. Added Security Plans were created exclusively for Subaru^® vehicles.

Subaru Added Security Plans vs. Some Other Plan

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.	Dealer or insurance company

Rental Car Reimbursement	$30/day up to $150	May provide less coverage or none at all

Towing Reimbursement	$50-$100	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,	Availability and benefits vary or may
		be offered for an additional charge
		gas delivery, tire change, battery jump,
		on-site minor repair, trip routing,
		lost key return, road hazard tire protection.

Transferability	$35 fee per occurrence	$35-$55 if transferable or only one time in life of car

Cancellation	Full refund first 90 days, pro rata	If cancelable, pro rata or short-rate method, $35 fee
		thereafter, $25 fee

Deductible	If applicable, one per repair visit
	regardless of the number of parts repaired	One per component repaired

Surcharges		Turbo, 4WD, AWD, hi-tech, electronics, seals and gaskets

*Based on comprehensive marketing research of typical extended service contract providers.

How To Be A Smart Shopper

To be sure the extended service contract you buy will do what you need it to, make sure it is a genuine Subaru product. Ask to see an actual sample of the contract and read it carefully. Reputable companies will be happy to provide one to you. Don't be misled by fancy brochures.

Extended Service Contract Comparison	Added Security	Other Plans
Is the extended service contract you are considering a genuine Subaru product backed by Subaru of America?	Yes	No
Subaru Added Security is the only extended service contract backed by Subaru of America, Inc.
Does it cover wear and tear?	Yes	No
It doesn't if it specifically excludes "low compression or gradual reduction in operating performance."
Does the contract define the term "breakdown" as, "the failure of a part to work as it was designed to work in normal service?"	Yes	No
If it specifies "defect in materials or workmanship," it doesn't cover wear and tear.
Does it cover cause and effect?	Yes	No
A repair of a non-covered part due to the failure of a covered part.
Does it cover constant velocity joint boots?	Yes	No
Ask about other "exclusions" that won't be covered by the contract.
Is rental car reimbursement available if the service department has to keep your car overnight?	Yes	No
Many programs require that the labor for the repair exceed eight hours to qualify for more than one day of rental coverage and allow only two days for parts delay.
Are only genuine Subaru replacement parts used for repairs?	Yes	No
Some non-Subaru plans allow the use of used parts.
Will you be charged just one deductible each repair visit?	Yes	No
Many programs charge a deductible for each component that needs repair, even if it is in the same repair visit.
Are AWD, high-tech components, on-board computers, seals and gaskets included in the base price?	Yes	No
Many programs charge extra to cover these items.

Questions To Ask Yourself:
Who do I want to be responsible for protecting me against unexpected repair costs?

A broker, insurance company or a third party that I never heard of?
A company that may not be in business when I need them?
Or is the best choice to be covered by Subaru?
Who truly cares how happy I am with my Subaru or if I ever buy another one?
A broker, a so-called administrator or an insurance company?
Or would I rather have Subaru on my side?

Mid-Hudson Subaru cares about you!

Mid-Hudson Subaru Dealership

Sales: (845)296-1152

Subaru Added Security

Contract Comparisons

To be sure the extended service contract you buy will do what you need it to, make sure it is a genuine Subaru product. Ask to see an actual sample of the contract and read it carefully. Reputable companies will be happy to provide one to you. Don't be misled by fancy brochures.

Questions To Ask Yourself:
Who do I want to be responsible for protecting me against unexpected repair costs?

Mid-Hudson Subaru Dealership

Sales: (845)296-1152

Subaru Added Security

Contract Comparisons

To be sure the extended service contract you buy will do what you need it to, make sure it is a genuine Subaru product. Ask to see an actual sample of the contract and read it carefully. Reputable companies will be happy to provide one to you. Don't be misled by fancy brochures.

Questions To Ask Yourself:Who do I want to be responsible for protecting me against unexpected repair costs?

Questions To Ask Yourself:
Who do I want to be responsible for protecting me against unexpected repair costs?