eBay Motors, a leading vehicle, parts and accessories destination, in partnership with Assurant Solutions, a provider of specialty protection products and services, today announced that eBay will be offering all US buyers access to participate in the Assurant Protection Plan. Through the plan, eBay Motors shoppers can purchase extended service contracts on new, used, and refurbished automotive parts and accessories.
“At eBay, our customers are top of mind, and we are continually looking for ways to help improve the buying and selling process on eBay,” said Sree Menon, general manager, eBay Motors. “When shopping for auto parts & accessories, we’ve found that online shoppers are looking for warranties and guarantees, which will enable them to shop with a higher level of confidence. In partnership with Assurant Solutions, we’re giving customer’s peace of mind when shopping on eBay for parts & accessories – regardless if it’s a new or used item. Coupled with our current Vehicle Protection Program, customers will now have an extra layer of protection to facilitate worry-free shopping.”
The Assurant Protection Plan on eBay Motors will offer the following:
- Extended service contracts for new and used parts and accessories, such as stereos, GPS systems and tools
- Protection for one-to-two years for new auto parts, tools and electronic components against mechanical and electrical failures
- Protection for six months to one-year for used and refurbished auto parts, tools and electronic components against mechanical and electrical failures
- No deductibles or hidden fees
- An on-demand online claims submission
- Anytime cancellation – including a full refund within the first 30 days
“As one of the world’s premier online retailers, eBay is always searching for new and better ways to strengthen trust and inspire confidence among their customers,” said Manny Becerra, president, Connected Living, Assurant Solutions. “By developing customer-focused protection programs and delivering a premier customer experience, we will do just that while increasing lifetime value for eBay.”
eBay Motors is dedicated to being the leading vehicle, parts and accessories destination, where shoppers can discover and purchase virtually any vehicle they want or parts that they need to modify, repair and personalize their rides. At any given time on eBay Motors, there are approximately 49 million parts and accessoriesavailable for sale – and, three parts or accessories are sold every second.
For more information on eBay Motors and the Assurant Protection Program, please visit http://ebay.com/buyerprotection/assurant.html.
Media Contacts:
Kari Ramirez, eBay
Jennifer Lee, Airfoil, on behalf of eBay
(248) 304-1423
ebaymotorsprteam@airfoilgroup.com
Andy Mus, Assurant Solutions
(770) 763-1694