Firms unveil cover against tyre damage

AutoXpress in partnership with APA Insurance has launched an insurance cover against tyre damage.

The XtraSure Tyre Damage Guarantee will protect the vehicle owner from paying for unwarranted repairs or unplanned replacement of damaged tyres. These include but are not limited to rocks, broken glass, nails, kerbs and potholes. This covers passenger and SUV tyres that are purchased and fitted at any AutoXpress Fitment Centre.

“When you buy your tyres from AutoXpress, whatever happens to them, your fault or not, we’ll fix or replace them. You only pay for the tread you have used,” said AutoXpress Limited Managing Director Sandeep Shah.

Once a motorist purchases and fits tyres at AutoXpress and the customer has been registered, an electronic confirmation will be automatically sent. “The guarantee entitles you to a maximum of one tyre replacement or three repairs per covered tyre provided that the repairs are carried out at by an AutoXpress professional,” said Mr Shah.

In the case of an incident, claims are required to be submitted within 48 hours. Speaking during the launch, APA’s Group CEO Ashok Shah said: “Tyres are in constant contact with the roads and are subject to wear and tear. Many roads in Kenya are in dire need of repairs and upgrades”.