Overview
Add protection coverage to your vehicle purchase to guard against unexpected repair costs. Protection packages bundle products like extended warranties, GAP insurance, and tire & wheel protection into tiers (Basic, Plus, Premium). Select the coverage level that fits your needs, or decline protection entirely.
How It Works
Protection is offered during your checkout process. You'll review available protection tiers, see how each affects your total cost or monthly payment, and make your selection. Your choice is added to your purchase, and you proceed with finalizing your order.
View Protection Options
You will see this page if protection packages are available for your vehicle during checkout.
Basic
Essential coverage at the lowest price point. Typically includes basic extended warranty (powertrain coverage) with shorter coverage terms (e.g., 3 years / 36,000 miles). Best for budget-conscious buyers who want minimal protection.
Plus
Balanced coverage, most popular choice. Typically includes comprehensive extended warranty and GAP insurance with longer coverage terms (e.g., 5 years / 60,000 miles). Best for most buyers seeking solid protection without maximum cost.
Premium
Comprehensive protection with all available products. Typically includes extended warranty (maximum coverage), GAP insurance, tire & wheel protection, key replacement, windshield protection, and longest coverage terms (e.g., 7 years / 100,000 miles). Best for buyers who want maximum peace of mind.
No Protection
Decline all additional coverage. No products, $0 added to your purchase. Always available.
Note: The exact tier names, products included, and pricing depend on your vehicle and available protection offerings. Not all tiers may be available for every vehicle.
Understand Protection Products
Extended Warranty
Extended Warranty
Covers mechanical breakdowns after your manufacturer warranty expires. Coverage can include comprehensive bumper-to-bumper protection or specific components like powertrain, electrical systems, electronics, climate control, steering, suspension, and technology features. Coverage terms example: "5 years / 60,000 miles." May be transferable when selling your vehicle. Normal wear and tear typically not covered.
GAP Insurance
GAP Insurance
Covers the difference between your vehicle's actual value and your remaining loan balance if your vehicle is totaled. Example: vehicle totaled, insurance pays $12,000, loan balance $15,000 — without GAP you owe $3,000; with GAP the difference is covered. Coverage term is typically the duration of your loan, up to 125% of vehicle value. May be cancellable if you pay off your loan early.
Tire & Wheel Protection
Tire & Wheel Protection
Covers damage from road hazards including tire and wheel damage, replacement costs, and mounting/balancing services. Coverage term: 3-5 years. Deductible: $0. May have claim limits (e.g., up to 4 tire replacements per year). Normal wear and tear typically not covered. Replacement tires and wheels can cost $200-$500+ per tire.
Key Replacement Coverage
Key Replacement Coverage
Covers lost or stolen keys, damaged key fobs, replacement programming, locksmith services, and emergency lockout assistance. Coverage term: 3-5 years. Modern key fobs cost $300-$500 to replace, plus $100-$200 in programming fees.
Windshield Protection
Windshield Protection
Covers windshield cracks, chips, replacement, repair services, and labor costs. Coverage term: 3-5 years. Deductible: $0. Claim limits: unlimited. Windshield replacement can cost $300-$1,000+, and vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) require expensive recalibration.
Paint & Interior Protection
Paint & Interior Protection
Covers paint scratches and chips, interior stains and damage, professional detailing, dent repair, and upholstery repair. Coverage term: 3-5 years. May have per-claim maximums.
Cosmetic Damage Protection
Cosmetic Damage Protection
Covers minor exterior damage including dents, dings, paintless dent repair (PDR), and touch-up paint services. Coverage term: 3-5 years. Repair type: non-invasive paintless dent repair.
Select Your Protection Tier
Review Your Options
Look at each tier card to see what's included and how much it costs. Consider what products are most important to you, how much additional cost you're comfortable with, your vehicle type and expected usage, and your budget and risk tolerance.Select Your Preferred Tier
Choose the tier that best fits your needs by clicking on it.Review Price Updates
Check how your selection affects your total cost or monthly payment.
If Financing: see the original monthly payment, additional monthly cost for your selected tier, and new total monthly payment.
If Paying Cash: see the original total price, additional cost for your selected tier, and new total purchase price.Continue to Next Step
Click the "Continue" button to save your selection.
How Protection Affects Your Purchase
If Financing
Protection products are added to your loan amount and financed at the same rate and term as your vehicle. Your monthly payment increases based on the added cost; your APR and loan term remain the same.
Example: $2,500 in protection added to a $14,500 loan at 6% APR over 60 months increases monthly payment from $280/month to $328/month.
If Paying Cash
Protection products are added to your total cash amount due and paid upfront along with your vehicle. You receive all protection coverage immediately.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Can I buy protection if I'm paying cash?
Can I buy protection if I'm paying cash?
Protection products for cash purchases are coming soon. If financing, products are added to your financed amount and costs are spread over the life of your loan.
Do I have to choose protection?
Do I have to choose protection?
You can select "No Protection" to decline all additional coverage. There's no penalty for declining, and you can proceed with your purchase without any protection products. The "No Protection" option is always available and adds $0 to your purchase amount.
Can I change my selection before completing my purchase?
Can I change my selection before completing my purchase?
Yes. Use the "Back" button, return to the protection options page, select a different tier, and submit your new selection. Your order will be updated with the new amount and new documents will be generated if financing.
Can I change my selection after completing my purchase?
Can I change my selection after completing my purchase?
No. Once you've finalized your purchase, your protection selection is locked in. If financing, changing your selection would require rewriting your entire loan contract, which is typically not possible.
Can I add protection products later?
Can I add protection products later?
Generally no. Protection packages must be purchased with your vehicle during initial checkout. After your purchase is complete, you cannot add these specific products to your order. Alternatives include purchasing extended warranties from third-party providers or adding coverage through your insurance company — however, these aftermarket options may be more expensive.
Will protection products affect my interest rate?
Will protection products affect my interest rate?
No, your APR remains the same whether you add protection products or not. Only the total loan amount, monthly payment, and total amount financed change. Your APR/interest rate and loan term stay the same.
Can I cancel a protection contract after purchase?
Can I cancel a protection contract after purchase?
In most cases, yes. Cancellation terms depend on your specific contract with the protection plan provider. Please refer to your contract for the most current information. Ekho supports refunds for any contracts that include refund provisions as part of their terms.