PROTECTION
FOR WHAT MOVES YOU


High-quality automotive protection programs that are designed to keep your vehicle looking new. We understand that the purchase of a vehicle is a big investment, which is why we always place the needs of our customers above all else.

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Superior automotive protection programs

Keeping your vehicle protected is our top priority. We offer a wide range of automotive protection programs to choose from.

A customer-first philosophy

No excuses, no hassles, just peace of mind


Our team is here to serve your needs. From the moment you turn to us for help, you can expect a quick response and unparalleled service and support. We stand behind the value, ease and convenience of our programs. PermaPlate, protection for what moves you.

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WE PROVIDE FULL SERVICE SUPPORT

GOAL: Improve penetration rates and sales through on-going support and launching of new stores


  • Nationwide regional managers and sales/servicing force

  • Monthly store visits, including comprehensive training and support

  • Proven track record of successful growth with the largest US dealer groups and independent operators

  • In-field claim support and on-site remediation

  • Training of product features and benefits

  • Support new store launches

  • Establish consistent communication between teams

Administration highlights

  • Success in protection products & warranties since 1978

  • 775K+ contracts processed annually

  • 120K+ calls handled annually

  • 60K+ claims processed annually

  • 100% in-house claims processing

Prevent. Repair. Replace

We back up our state-of-the-art products with highly competitive warranties. Since 2018, PermaPlate has paid out over $100M+ in claims.

Better Business Bureau

The heart of any business is the satisfaction of it’s customers. PermaPlate has consistently held an A+ Rating for over 30 years.

Trusted Protection

You’ll find comfort knowing that over 10M vehicles on the road are currently protected by PermaPlate. Need we say more?

Customer Satisfaction

Our average service phone call is answered in under 6 seconds, giving our customers a quick and timely experience.

APPEARANCE PROTECTION

One professional application, long lasting protection

Provides maximum protection for your vehicle by utilizing the latest advancements in surface products

Industry leading warranty coverage and claims service

No out-of-pocket costs for covered damages

Appearance Protection provides maximum defenses for your vehicle’s exterior and interior treated surfaces by utilizing the latest technology advancements in surface protection products. Coupled with superior warranty coverage, PermaPlate’s Appearance Protection Program has led the industry since 1978.

We offer several different protection programs that cover both the exterior and interior surfaces of your vehicle. Coverage may include:

EXTERIOR


Protected Areas

  • Exterior Painted Body Panels

  • Headlight Lenses

  • Chrome Trim

  • Alloy Wheels

Coverages

  • Fading

  • Oxidation

  • Loss of Gloss

  • Bird Droppings

  • Insects (Love Bugs)

  • Water Spotting

  • Tree Sap

  • Acid Rain Industrial Fallout

  • Road De-icers/Road Salt

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(Coverage varies. Please see your agreement for specific coverage details)

INTERIOR


Protected Areas

  • Cloth upholstery

  • Floor mats

  • Fabric door panels

  • Leather surfaces

  • Vinyl surfaces

Coverages

  • Fast Food Spills

  • Pet Stains

  • Grease Stains

  • Odors

  • Blue Jean Dye Transfer

  • Ink Stains

  • Grocery Mishaps

  • Rips, Tears & Burns (repair only)

WINDSHIELD PROTECTION

Protect your windshield from the perils of the road

Protects your windshield
by smoothing the properties of the glass to minimize the effects of propelled road debris

Protects your insurance rates
by avoiding unnecessary claims with your insurance company

Zero out-of-pocket expense for repair or replacement of windshield

What is windshield protection?


Windshield Protection is professionally applied to create a
strong, uniform surface that helps resist chips, cracks and enhances visibility.

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PREVENT

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REPAIR

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REPLACE

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What is covered?

Windshield Protection smooths the properties of the glass to minimize the effects of propelled road debris and provides maximum protection to your vehicle’s treated windshield. Coverage includes:

  • Repair or replacement of the windshield for chips or cracks caused by small rocks, stones or other road debris.

  • Replacement with original equipment manufacturer or like-kind and quality glass.

  • As many repairs/replacements up to your contract aggregate limit.

DENT PROTECTION

Dents are inevitable. Protect your vehicle with PermaPlate's paintless dent repair coverage

Unlimited Dent & Ding Repairs

No Out-of-Pocket Expense or Deductible

Lifetime Guarantee

Dents happen


It’s unavoidable -- you park your car to run an errand and return shortly after to find a new dent. Shopping carts, car doors and errant baseballs are common culprits, and the cost to cover the repair will most likely come out of your pocket. The traditional body shop technique used to repair these dents and dings leaves the car owner with an expensive and lengthy repair process. Avoid the hassle with PermaPlate's Dent Protection program.

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SHOPPING CARTS

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BASEBALL ACCIDENTS

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EVERYDAY MISHAPS

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HAIL STONES

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DOOR DINGS

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What is covered?

Paintless dent repair process is an innovative way to handle unexpected damage to your newly purchased vehicle. No matter how many repairable dents or dings your vehicle may incur, there are zero out-of-pocket expenses. Our non-invasive process does not compromise your vehicle’s factory finish and all repairs come with a lifetime guarantee:

  • Unlimited number of repairs

  • Repair of minor dents less than 4 inches in diameter

  • Covers vertical and horizontal painted metal body panels

  • Zero deductible or out-of-pocket expense

  • Hail damage coverage (limited)

  • Nationwide coverage

  • Transferable to the next owner

KEY REPLACEMENT

Replacement of lost, stolen or damaged keys

Lost, stolen or destroyed keys are replaced at no additional cost

Emergency roadside assistance

24-hour vehicle lockout assistance

Key technology has expanded,
so have replacement costs


Our car keys have an uncanny ability to get lost inside coat pockets or underneath couch cushions — or to
disappear altogether. In the event a covered vehicle key is lost, stolen, or destroyed, you are eligible for
replacement at no additional cost.

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Emergency roadside assistance

  • Towing

  • Jump start

  • Tire change

  • Vehicle fluid delivery

  • Car lockout assistance

TIRE & WHEEL PROTECTION

Protection to keep your tires moving

Tire, Wheel, Rim Repair or Replacement

Roadside Assistance

No Replacement Cost

Protect the most important part of your vehicle


Every year millions of drivers sustain costly tire and wheel damage from inevitable road hazards. PermaPlate Tire & Wheel Protection covers repair or replacement costs of tires and wheels should covered damage occur.

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What is covered?

Our Tire and Wheel Protection Coverage includes:

  • Tire repair or replacement

  • Wheel / Rim repair or replacement

  • No replacement cost / Zero Deductible

  • Roadside Assistance

  • Curb Impact Repair or Replacement

  • Cosmetic Wheel Repair

  • Rental Car Reimbursement

THEFT PROTECTION

Protection through prevention

Permanent and proven
theft deterrent

Replacement Vehicle Allowance towards the purchase of a replacement vehicle

Deductible reimbursement allowance

Auto theft is a fact of life


Etchguard® provides traceable security codes which are permanently installed on various parts of the vehicle. These codes make your car much less desirable to thieves.

What is covered?

Our Theft Protection Program includes:

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  • Etchguard is a permanent and proven theft deterrent

  • Etching does not detract from the value or appearance of your vehicle

  • Your personal registration is placed in the national database which is available to law enforcement

  • Replacement Vehicle Allowance towards the purchase

  • of replacement vehicle if purchased from the original

  • selling dealer

  • Deductible Reimbursement Allowance up to $1,000 if

  • covered vehicle is stolen and is recovered within

  • 30 days of theft

GPS THEFT PROTECTION

Theft Recovery Assistance

Early theft detection & tow alerts

Nationwide, live location monitoring

Set boundaries to be notified of vehicle’s movement in/out of that location

Benefits of gps theft protection


PermaPlate GPS Theft Protection can help assist in the recovery of a stolen vehicle. When your vehicle is reported stolen, we spring into action and use GPS Satellites and numerous Cell Phone towers, (in the vicinity of your vehicle), to get an exact location. We then contact the local authorities and assist them with Real Time Location to find your vehicle.

Benefits of gps theft protection

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  • Nationwide GPS Theft Recovery

  • You are Covered 24/7, 365 days a year, if your vehicle is stolen

  • Report your stolen vehicle to the police. Contact our Call Center with your stolen vehicle report number

  • Call Center activates unit and determines exact location of your vehicle

  • Call Center contacts local law enforcement and relays information to the police, in real time

  • Police execute recovery of your vehicle

  • Money back guarantee. If we are unable to locate your vehicle within 24 hours, PermaPlate will reimburse the cost of your unit, up to $1,000*

  • Insurance Discount

BUNDLED PROGRAMS

Flexible offerings, complete protection

Protection for everyday mishaps

Flexible options for a variety of lifestyle needs

A-la-carte availability

Keep your vehicle looking new


A-la-carte bundles provide flexible options to meet your needs. PermaPlate’s bundled offerings come with full coverage protection.

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What is covered?

Our Bundled Program options include:

  • Interior/exterior appearance Protection

  • Windshield protection

  • Dent protection

  • Tire and wheel programs

  • Film protection products

CERAMIC Si+ PROTECTION

PermaPlate’s unique SiC + SiN (not SiO2) ceramic product gives the durability, shine and protection to protect a vehicle’s paint from even the most damaging conditions.

Protects against chemical damage, including water spotting, bird droppings, harsh detergents

Protects against UV fading of the exterior surfaces, to provide a long lasting and durable shine

Easy to clean due to its hydrophobic properties and ability to repel dirt
and grime

What is ceramic si+?


PermaPlate's unique ceramic product gives the durability, shine and protection to protect a vehicle's paint from even the most damaging conditions. Our professionally trained staff will pre-treat, treat and finish each vehicle with the care and detail necessary for a perfect bind to the exterior painted surfaces.

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PAINT CORRECTION

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CLAY BAR & POLISH

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CERAMIC Si+ PRODUCT

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Advanced ceramic protection, to keep your vehicle looking new

PermaPlate’s unique ceramic (SiC & SiN) formula features a 9H hardness factor, which bonds to the surface of your vehicle’s clear coat to create a strong, long lasting protective barrier which enhances the original paint for up to 7 years. Benefits include:

  • Protects against chemical damage, including water spotting, bird droppings, harsh detergents

  • Protects against UV fading of the exterior surfaces

  • Easy to clean due to its hydrophobic properties and ability to repel dirt and grime

  • Provides a high gloss finish

  • No more waxing needed

  • Helps maintain the value of your vehicle

Technology advantage

PermaPlate’s unique ceramic (SiC & SiN) formula features a 9H hardness factor, which bonds to the surface of your vehicle’s clear coat to create a strong, long lasting protective barrier which enhances the original paint for up to 7 years. Benefits include:

Industry Leading Platforms

We utilize a foundation of technologies best platforms along with in-house custom development to create an environment of both proven systems paired with continuous customized advancements.

Data Security

Protecting the information we house is of the utmost importance to our technology team by utilizing such things as: TDE Encryption, TLS 1.2, Advance Targeted Threat Protection, URL Protection, Impersonation Attacks, Threat Intelligence, AI Endpoint Security, Incident Response, AI Firewalls, Email Protection. Like you, I don’t understand what most of those things are, but our team does, and that’s what’s important.

Full Integration and eContracting

We offer a full range of integration to enable seamless data flow and end-to-end eContracting and electronic payments processing. From a customized submission portal to integrations with the connection platforms and flexible spreadsheet loaders, we provide solutions to allow for easy and worry-free integration with virtually every POS, DMS and Menu in the in industry.

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Shines brighter, lasts longer.

We take the time to do it right.Our professionally trained staff will evaluate the paint, clay bar, polish and paint correct each vehicle with the care and detail necessary for a perfect bond to all exterior painted surfaces, plastics and headlights.

How to order?

AK Dealer Services is a trusted partner of Permaplate, dedicated to providing exceptional service and support. To place an order or inquire about our products, please contact us by phone or send us an email. We’re here to help!

email us: info@akdealerservices.com