New F&I Product Reimburses Good Drivers for Tickets, Legal Fees
Addison, Texas — Vehicle Administrative Services (VAS) rolled out a new product designed to provide drivers with financial relief from a variety of non-reckless vehicle citations of up to $150, up to $200 for legal fees and up to $250 for defensive driving schools.
The program, called TicketProtect, also boasts a list of emergency roadside services and benefits courtesy of SafeRide Motor Club Inc., including towing, jump starts, tire changes, vehicle fluid delivery, lockout assistance, concierge services, hotel and rental car discounts and custom trip routing.
“Our VSC aftermarket program partners and insurance industry clients are constantly looking for a differentiator that will set them apart in their crowded, hyper-competitive markets,” said Ron Temposky, product manager at VAS. “TicketProtect addresses that need with a valuable benefit that anyone buying or insuring a vehicle can understand.”
TicketProtect is an ancillary product that can be added to an existing aftermarket F&I program or auto insurance product. An additional benefit is the flexibility to bundle TicketProtect with many other VAS products like Key Protection, Identity Theft Protection, and Rental Car Reimbursement.
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