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Rideshare Vehicle Protection Plan 101


Great news! Your American Auto Shield car protection plan could cover certain rideshare expenses you might incur when your vehicle is at a repair facility due to a covered breakdown repair.


Alternative transportation trip coverage


Rideshare claim coverage eligibility

Rideshare coverage is applicable for days during which your vehicle is at the auto repair facility. That means that for any single day for which coverage is approved, you can request reimbursement for rideshare expenses!


What's covered


  • Rideshare expenses from an authorized rideshare company as provided below
  • Reasonable tips subject to limitations
  • Rideshare expenses on a case-by-case basis during an initial assessment where it appears more likely than not that you have a covered mechanical breakdown


What's not covered


  • Expenses incurred during the waiting period or prior to the contract effective date
  • Expenses incurred for days during which your vehicle is at the repair facility because of repair facility scheduling conflicts or delays
  • Expenses incurred for an inability to retrieve the vehicle from your repair facility
  • Fees for add-ons (e.g. rental car insurance)


Rideshare authorized companies


Rideshare benefit limits

Refer to the maximum per day limit as provided on your contract Declarations Page. Rideshare benefits are limited by these stated maximums. Any costs that exceed these amounts are your responsibility.


Declaration page maximums

  • "Maximum Days Limit A" is for covered mechanical breakdowns resulting in the replacement or rebuilding of an engine or transmission
  • "Maximum Days Limit B” is for all other covered breakdowns


Rideshare claim reimbursement

To receive rideshare reimbursement, simply provide us with rideshare receipts demonstrating:


  • The rideshare trip was in the general vicinity of the repair facility
  • The date of the trip(s)
  • The cost of the rideshare trip


Submit rideshare receipts