Glossary
Throughout our website, we use terminology that you may not be familiar with. In order to better assist you, we have provided the definitions of the most commonly used language.
Authorised Dealer
This term refers to an accredited Authorised Repairing Dealer registered as such with the Retail Motor Industry (RMI) or Automobile Association of South Africa (AASA)
Body Care
Also known as a scratch and dent solution, body care provides assistance for repairing minor dents, scratches, and chips to your car’s bodywork.
Consumable Items
Items on a vehicle, such as tyres, brake pads, and windshield wipers, that typically require regular replacement. These items are not covered under most warranties
Maintenance Guidelines
This includes maintenance recommended by a manufacturer to keep a vehicle in proper operating order. It may include oil change intervals and other fluid maintenance, tyre rotations, wheel alignments, and replacement of hoses and belts.
Manufacturer
The manufacturer refers to the entity that manufactured/supplied the vehicle as specified on your schedule.
Mechanical breakdown or electrical failure
The breaking or burning out of any of the components listed within the covered components section of the Motor Warranty plan coverage document, because of a mechanical or electrical failure that causes the component to suddenly stop functioning, needing repair or replacement.
Model
The specific type of vehicle that was made by the manufacturer.
Motor Warranty
Insurance that is specifically designed to cover mechanical breakdowns or electrical failures up to a certain amount.
Odometer
The mechanical or digital device that keeps track of the kilometers driven on a vehicle.
OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Preventative Maintenance
The replacing or repair of worn parts to avoid or prevent mechanical or electrical failure.
Roadside Assistance
An additional benefit providing towing, transmission of urgent messages and assistance with regards to locksmiths, flat batteries, flat tyres, fuel, and hijacking. Roadside assistance is subject to limits as per the Terms and Conditions in the policy wording.
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
This is a 17-digit alphanumeric number that is unique to each vehicle. This set of letters and numbers describes the characteristics of the vehicle it is assigned to.
Wear and Tear
The gradual reduction of performance of a part beyond the manufacturer’s specified tolerances that occur naturally under normal operating conditions, which ultimately results in the failure of that part.