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Extended Auto Warranty Glossary of Industry Terms

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Each vehicle has a unique Vehicle Identification Number established by the manufacturer which codes the vehicle’s individual characteristics at the time of manufacture. The VIN number can be found in several places, the most common being:

1. The vehicle title

2. The vehicle registration

3. The vehicle insurance card

4. A plaque on the driver-side dashboard of the vehicle

Wear and Tear: Additional auto warranty coverage for parts that have worn out beyond what the manufacturer terms “normal tolerances”, as opposed to simply breaking. This is a much broader coverage of parts than a standard extended warranty. Normal maintenance items are not covered, for example brake pads/shoes, rotors/drums, clutch plates, wiper blades, and fan belts.

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