All New Skoda Cars Now Available With 6-Year Warranty

• Shield Plus package also offers 24x7 roadside assistance for the 5th and 6th year. 

• Customers can also get a 3-year third party coverage.

• Owners who are currently a part of the 4-year extended warranty package can also opt for the Shield Plus offer.

Skoda is now offering a 6-year warranty as well as other benefits for all its cars. Called the Shield Plus package, customers will now be able to opt for an extended warranty for the fifth and sixth year. The Shield Plus package also includes an extended coverage till the 6th year or 1,50,000km, whichever is earlier. It also includes first year comprehensive motor insurance, three years of third-party coverage as well as 24x7 roadside assistance for the last two years. Customers who already opted for Skoda’s 4-year extended warranty package can also opt for Shield Plus, the company added. Check out the press release below for more details:

ŠKODA AUTO India introduces ‘Shield Plus’: A six year warranty and hassle-free ownership experience
Shield Plus will provide customers hassle-free ownership experience and PEACE OF MIND. A unique segment first initiative, developed within the ‘INDIA 2.0’ customer-centric approach

• ŠKODA Shield Plus incorporates:

• Extended Warranty for 5th and 6th year or 1,50,000 km (whichever is earlier)

• ŠKODA Assist (24 x 7 Road Side Assistance) for 5th and 6th year

• ŠKODA Insurance: 1st year comprehensive motor insurance, and 3 years of third party coverage

• ŠKODA AUTO had previously introduced India’s first 4 year Service Care: 4 year Warranty, 4 year Road Side Assistance and optional 4 year Maintenance Package

• Shield Plus is also available for existing customers whose ŠKODA vehicles are covered under the four year warranty program

19 February 2019: ŠKODA AUTO India introduces the ŠKODA Shield Plus, a segment first initiative to ensure six years of hassle-free ownership experience. The unique all-inclusive proposition designed under the ‘INDIA 2.0’ project improves transparency with the customer and enhances the overall ownership experience with the brand. The ŠKODA Shield Plus includes Motor Insurance, 24 x 7 Road Side Assistance and an Extended Warranty; and is available across the model range: RAPID, OCTAVIA, SUPERB and KODIAQ.

› ŠKODA Insurance: ŠKODA Shield Plus gives you an array of benefits, value for money and prompt personal service in the event of a claim. It includes the first year of comprehensive insurance and three subsequent years of the third party coverage.

› ŠKODA Assist (24 x 7 Road Side Assistance): ŠKODA Shield Plus offers a 24x7 reliable roadside assistance to customers for the fifth and sixth year. If a ŠKODA vehicle is immobilized for any reason (including mechanical/electrical failure, flat/weak battery, flat tyre, fuel exhaustion, mislaid key, breakdown, and accident) a phone call to ŠKODA Assistance will provide timely assistance nationwide.

› Extended Warranty: ŠKODA Shield Plus ensures a hassle-free warranty service which now spans for an additional period of the fifth and sixth year or 1,50,000 kilometres (whichever is earlier) from the date of purchase of a ŠKODA vehicle.

Commenting on the introduction of the new ŠKODA Shield Plus initiative, Mr. Zac Hollis, Director – Sales, Service, and Marketing, ŠKODA AUTO India Pvt Ltd said, “ŠKODA Shield Plus is a unique offering in the Indian automotive industry. It is designed to ensure owning a ŠKODA is a hassle-free and an enjoyable experience. It ascertains that ‘Peace of Mind comes standard with a ŠKODA'.”

4 X 4 X 4 Service Care Package

ŠKODA previously introduced India’s first 4 year service care program which consists of a 4 year warranty program and a 4 year (24 x 7) Road Side Assistance which is standard on all ŠKODA vehicles. Additionally, customers have an option to purchase a 4 year service package at an attractive price which ensures a hassle-free ownership experience.

 Source: zigwheels.com