Extended Warranty and/or WeProtect 6^th & 7^th by Volkswagen Group Singapore Pte Ltd (VGS)

 

All Škoda passenger vehicles come with a 2-year unlimited mileage vehicle manufacturer warranty. Afterwards additional warranties may be given by Škoda or purchased from Škoda.

The extended warranty period for passenger cars begins either at the start of the 3rd year after the date of first vehicle registration and terminates latest 5 years from the registration date or at the mileage of 100,000km (whichever comes first).

WeProtect starts at the 6th year after the date of first vehicle registration and terminates latest 7 years from the registration date or at the mileage of 140,000km (whichever comes first).

 

Coverage 

 

Covered object and event

Škoda vehicles are eligible for the extended warranty and/or WeProtect 6^th & 7^th if:

1. The first vehicle registration has been done by Škoda Centre Singapore.
2. In Škoda's judgement, the vehicle complies with all manufacturers recommended servicing and maintenance requirements and intervals.
3. The vehicle has been serviced, maintained and repaired by Volkswagen Authorized Network or in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance and service guidelines and regulations in Singapore during the Škoda Extended Warranty and/or WeProtect 6^th & 7^th period.

 

Covered costs

Subject to the terms and conditions herein, Škoda agrees to repair or replace, at its option and expense, the component parts listed in the "Coverage" section below that fail or experience abnormal wear in the course of your ownership of the vehicle, subject to the extended warranty and/or WeProtect 6^th & 7^th period and validity.

Any of the warranty items listed under the "Coverage" section of this extended warranty will be repaired or replaced free of charge by Škoda, which only uses Genuine Parts and recommended and approved lubricants. 

 

✓ The below are COVERED by the warranty:

 

Engine

Internally lubricated parts contained within the cylinder block and head(s) as listed below;

1. Balance shafts and balance shaft bearings
2. Camshaft, bearings and followers
3. Camshaft Timing sprockets
4. Variable Valve Timing mechanism
5. Connecting rods and bearings
6. Crankshaft and main bearings
7. Cylinder block
8. Cylinder heads and head gasket
9. Front Crank shaft drive pulley
10. Oil pan
11. Oil pump
12. Pistons, piston rings and pins
13. Push rods
14. Rear main oil seals
15. Rocker arms, shafts, bushings
16. Timing gears, guides and tensioners
17. Valve covers
18. Valves, valve guides, lifters, springs and seats

 

Also covering (these are outside the block):

1. Flywheel/ Flex plate (breakage)
2. Flywheel ring gear
3. Manifold, intake
4. Turbocharger/Supercharger unit - factory installed
5. Manifold, exhaust

 

Please note:

Noise and Vibration due to parts worn out are not covered.

 

Fuel System

1. Mechanical and Electrical fuel pump(s)
2. Lift pump
3. Fuel tank sender unit
4. Fuel Injectors, line(s) and tank(s)
5. Injector pump

 

Please note:

Noise and Vibration due to parts worn out are not covered.

 

Manual and Automatic Transmission

1. Gearbox casing and all inner parts
2. Torque converter
3. Electronic control unit for automatic transmission
4. Electrohydraulic switch gear unit

 

Please note:

Noise and Vibration due to parts worn out are not covered.

 

Brakes

1. Anti-lock brake module, pump and sensors (ABS - Factory fitted)
2. Backing plates
3. Power brake booster
4. Calipers and seals
5. Combination valve
6. Lines and fittings
7. Master cylinder
8. Parking brake linage and cables
9. Retainer and clips
10. Self adjusters
11. Shaft, brake pedal
12. Park brake return springs
13. Wheel cylinders

 

Please note:

Noise and Vibration due to parts worn out are not covered. 

 

Drive Axle (Front and Rear)

Internally lubricated components contained within the drive axle as listed below:

1. Oil pan and axle driving housing
2. Bearings (wheel bearings excluded)
3. Drive shafts
4. Constant velocity joints (unless damage caused by torn drive boots)
5. Universal joints and couplings
6. Locking hubs

 

Please note:

Noise and Vibration due to parts worn out are not covered. 

 

Front and Rear Suspension

1. Ball / swivel joints, upper and lower
2. Control arms, upper and lower
3. Linkage
4. Spindle and spindle supports
5. Springs (front and rear)
6. Stabilizer bar
7. Tie rods
8. Air suspension hoses and control units
9. Air suspension compressor
10. Air suspension reservoir tank
11. Self leveling height sensors

 

Note: suspension bushings and shock absorbers are not covered, as these are a wear and tear item

Please note:

Noise and Vibration due to parts worn out are not covered.

 

Steering

1. Idler arm
2. Lingkages and couplings
3. Power steering reservoir
4. Pulley assembly, power steering pump
5. Steering rack and pinion housing
6. Manual and power (includes all internal parts, exclude gaiters)
7. Steering box
8. Power steering - electric assisted sensor and motor
9. Column lock (tilt wheel)
10. Control valve
11. Steering lock

 

Please note:

Noise and Vibration due to parts worn out are not covered.

 

Air Conditioning and Heating

1. A/C compressor and seals
2. A/C compressor / clutch switch
3. A/C clutch
4. A/C clutch bearings
5. Automatic temperature control
6. Condensor
7. Evaporator
8. Heater blower motor
9. Heater control cables
10. Heater core assembly
11. Instrument panel registers and air vents
12. Pulley(s)
13. A/C pressure sensor
14. Evaporator temperature sensor
15. Blower resister
16. Hot / Cold air mix control actuators

 

Please note:

Noise and Vibration due to parts worn out are not covered.

 

Electrical

1. Alternator and regulator pack
2. Starter motor
3. Starter motor solenoid
4. Coil, ignition
5. Distributor assembly and shaft
6. Distributor cap and rotor
7. Ignition module, electronic
8. Switches, manually operated electrical
9. Windscreen wiper and washer motors (front and rear)
10. Horn and multifunction stalk switch
11. All electronic control units ECU's (factory fitted)
12. Backglass, heated (electrical only not glass damage or breakage)
13. Ignition lock
14. Exterior mirrors, motorised (electrical only not glass / housing damage or breakage)
15. Radiator fan relay
16. Wiring harnesses (excluding spark plug wires)
17. Indicator flasher relay
18. Clocks and gauges
19. Headlamp wiper motor and arm adjust motors
20. Electronic or manual interior rear view mirror (not glass breakage)
21. Switches and relays

 

Please note:

Noise and Vibration due to parts worn out are not covered.

 

Engine Cooling System

1. Water pump
2. Radiator and radiator fan
3. Radiator fan clutch, viscous coupling or motor
4. Thermostat
5. Thermostat housing
6. Oil cooler
7. Radiator cooling fan resistor
8. Coolant level sensor

 

Safety

1. Airbag module assembly
2. Door ajar warning switch assembly
3. Safety belts
4. Lock cylinder, door
5. Lock lever assembly, door
6. Lock lever assembly, tailgate
7. Lock lever retainers, clips and brackets
8. Module, passive restraint (Airbag ECU)
9. Diagnostic module assembly, airbag
10. Safety belt buckle, front and rear
11. Safety belt warning chime assembly
12. Safety belt motor drive assembly
13. Safety belt restraint carrier
14. Safety belt retractors
15. Safety belt track assembly
16. Sensors, airbag
17. Shoulder strap track assembly
18. Wiring assembly, airbag

 

Note: All deployed airbags are not covered.

Please note:

Noise and Vibration due to parts worn out are not covered.

 

Fuel Injection and Emissions Management Systems

1. Exhaust manifold (except as complete unit with catalyst and/or particle filter)
2. Oxygen sensors (mounting elements only in connection with the substitution of a damaged oxygen sensor)

 

Please note:

Noise and Vibration due to parts worn out are not covered.

 

High-Tech

1. Keyless entry / central locking system (excluding door handles)
2. Power door locks and retainer clips (excluding door handles)
3. Power window and sunroof motors / regulators / switches
4. Anti-theft alarm, factory-installed
5. Compass and Ambient Temperature displays
6. Instrument cluster, electronic (excluding dash pad)
7. Power seat motors
8. Speed / cruise control

 

Please note:

Noise and Vibration due to parts worn out are not covered.

 

Turbocharger (factory fitted)

1. Turbo unit
2. Wastegate and actuator
3. Metal pipes
4. Electronic and mechanical control units and sensors

 

Please note:

Noise and Vibration due to parts worn out are not covered.

 

Audio - In car Entertainment  (Factory fitted only)

1. Antenna (base aseembly)
2. Controls
3. Head unit player audio / visual equipment
4. Amplifier

 

Cover does not include Sat Nav, Bluetooth etc. so will not be renamed to Multimedia. 

Please note: 

Noise and Vibration due to parts worn out are not covered.

 

Exclusion

✖ The below are NOT COVERED by the warranty:

 

The Extended Warranty and/or WeProtect 6^th & 7^th does not cover costs and / or repair measures that are not directly related to the repair of the defective part/component. This includes, for example, recovery / towing costs, the costs of accommodation and meals, courtesy car costs and compensation for loss of use or delays.

 

Furthermore, there will be no reimbursement of costs for parts, components or operating fluids that, according to the manufacturer's guidelines, would have been scheduled for replacement due to their age, service life or mileage at the time when the warranty event occurred, or for costs of wheel alignment, or for costs for software updates or system releases.

 

Modifications to the vehicle / add-ons and retrofits

The Extended Warranty and/or WeProtect 6^th & 7^th does not cover defects:

1. caused by modifications to the original design of the vehicle (e.g. tuning or alternative drive technologies)
2. caused by the installation of third-party parts or accessories that are not approved by the manufacturer or approved modifications made by Škoda.

 

Improper use, treatment or care of the vehicle

The Extended Warranty and/or WeProtect 6^th & 7^th does not cover defects:

1. caused by the use of unsuitable (not approved by the manufacturer) or contaminated lubricants, operating fluids or incorrect fuels.
2. caused by leakage or loss of lubricants or operating fluids, or incorrect fuels.
3. caused by improper use of the vehicle, use of the vehicle in another way than in accordance with the manufacturer's standards as set out in the owner's manual, prolonged periods of non-use of the vehicle, or by overloading the vehicle such as exposing the vehicle to axle loads and/or trailer loads higher than those permitted by the manufacturer.
4. caused by using the vehicle in speed-timed events, competitive motorsport events or practice for these events.
5. caused by the use of any part / component clearly in need of repair, unless such part / component had been at least provisionally repaired by a qualified professional with our approval, before the defect occurred.

 

External circumstances

The insurance does not cover defects:

1. caused by oxidation, corrosion or water inlet.
2. caused by an accident, e.g. a sudden external event directly impacting the vehicle with mechanical force.
3. caused by willful or malicious acts, especially theft, unauthorized use, robbery, vandalism, misappropriation or other criminal acts or any other use incompliant with applicable law.
4. caused by a direct external impact, such as storms, hail, lightning strike, earthquake or flooding.
5. caused by fire or explosion.
6. caused by seizure or other sovereign interventions.
7. caused by acts of war of any kind, invasion, revolution, civil war, civil unrest, strikes or terrorism.
8. caused by nuclear energy, nuclear radiation or radioactive substances.
9. caused by animals of any kind.
10. caused by data tampering or manipulation (hacking and cyber-attacks).

 

Third-party obligation

The Extended Warranty and/or WeProtect 6^th & 7^th does not cover defects, which are or should be indemnified by a third-party in its capacity as insurance company, manufacturer, seller, importer or supplier under a repair contract, statutory or contractual warranty or any other warranty commitment (goodwill).

 

Limitations

🛇 Limitation to cover

 

To be eligible for the Extended Warranty and/or WeProtect 6^th & 7^th and for its validity,

1. The vehicle must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's prescribed and recommended maintenance and service schedule, with the work being carried out in due time by a qualified workshop or a workshop recognized by the manufacturer. All service records and invoices must be made available on request. At no point should the vehicle have missed the recommended service interval by more than 60 days or 2,000 km.
2. The vehicle must be operated at all times in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Manufacturer's recall campaigns and other manufacturer prescribed actions must be complied with.
3. Should the odometer be replaced or be defect, this must be documented with a statement of the correct mileage at that time.
4. Any vehicle used for hire or reward (e.g. taxis, private hire, driving schools etc.) or any vehicle owned by contract hire or similar companies, or a vehicle used in any sort of competition, rally or racing of any kind are not eligible for the Extended Warranty and/or WeProtect 6^th & 7^th.
5. Škoda may at its sole discretion and at any time determine a vehicle to be ineligible for this Extended Warranty and/or WeProtect 6^th & 7^th if it has reason to believe that the vehicle does not fulfil any of the above conditions.
6. The Extended Warranty is transferable to the next owner of the existing vehicle. Škoda determines the eligibility of the next owner after checking the servicing history of the vehicle and all the transfer/ownership documents to ensure that the criteria for the Extended Warranty and/or WeProtect 6^th & 7^th are fulfilled. Škoda reserves the right to decline the new owner coverage under the Extended Warranty if the vehicle does not fulfil the eligibility criteria.

The warranty under WeProtect 6^th & 7^th is not transferable to a new owner. 

 

Škoda will not bear any liability, insofar as the law permits, for additional costs such as service charges, loss of time, loss of use of the vehicle during the repair period, inconvenience or consequential loss or damage, or charges in connection with a vehicle breakdown (such as our breakdown attendance fee, towing charges or loan of a replacement car to you during the repair period). VGS expresses or implies no warranty or representation on the condition, quality, description, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose of the vehicle (or part thereof), under this Extended Warranty and/or WeProtect 6^th & 7^th.

 

Škoda reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change, modify or otherwise alter these terms and conditions without prior notice to customers. Such modifications shall become effective immediately upon the posting thereof on Škoda's website.