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This programme provides you with a wide range of comprehensive services, anytime and anywhere in Malaysia (excluding all islands
except Penang, Langkawi and Labuan). All you need to do is call the 24-hour toll free number to request the following services.
In the event that the vehicle is immobilised due to an accident or breakdown, you may contact our 24-hour Volkswagen Roadside
Assistance hotline*, for immediate assistance. Should it be deemed possible for Volkswagen Roadside Assistance and/or its
technicians to provide minor repairs, Volkswagen Roadside Assistance will arrange for such repairs on the roadside. In the event
it is not possible to repair the car on the site, Volkswagen Roadside Assistance shall arrange for the vehicle to be towed.
*Volkswagen Roadside Assistance is a service provided by Volkswagen Group Malaysia through its appointed providers.
**Not Applicable for Volkswagen cars purchased before 2010.
***Only the 24-hour emergency towing and minor roadside repairs services are applicable to Volkswagen cars purchased after
1st January 2016.
This benefit is limited to up to 3 times a year and is subject to availability. The benefit is only applicable if the car is towed
to an authorised Volkswagen service centre. The driver may choose either the hotel accommodation OR the car rental benefit.
Both benefits cannot be utilised at the same time. Services must be pre-authorised by Volkswagen Roadside Assistance to be
eligible for reimbursement.
*Not Applicable for Volkswagen cars purchased before 2010 and after 1st January 2016.
Car rental assistance*.
In the event of a breakdown involving the vehicle and should you require a rental car, Volkswagen Roadside Assistance shall arrange
and pay or reimburse for car rentals up to maximum of 2 days with a limit of RM300 per day. This benefit is applicable if the member
is 100km from their residence and repairs will take more than 48 hours. Volkswagen members are obliged to satisfy the terms and
conditions set forth by the car rental company**.
This benefit is limited to up to 3 times a year and is subject to availability. The benefit is only applicable if the car is towed
to an authorised Volkswagen service centre. The driver may choose either the hotel accommodation OR the car rental benefit.
Both benefits cannot be utilised at the same time. Services must be pre-authorised by Volkswagen Roadside Assistance
to be eligible for reimbursement.
*Not Applicable for Volkswagen cars purchased before 2010 and after 1st January 2016.
**This will include items such as, but not limited to, a valid driving license and credit card. He/She will also be required to pay
a deposit for petrol and any extension beyond the 2 days coverage period, if any.
Taxi*.
In the event of a breakdown involving the vehicle and should you require a taxi, Volkswagen Roadside Assistance shall refer and
assist the member to arrange for one. A member is entitled for a maximum reimbursement of RM60 per event.
Original receipts must be kept to be entitled for reimbursement. Reimbursement is limited to up to 3 times a year. Benefits are only
applicable if the car is towed to a Volkswagen service centre. Services must be pre-authorised by Volkswagen Roadside Assistance
to be eligible for reimbursement.
*Not Applicable for Volkswagen cars purchased before 2010 and after 1st January 2016.
*Not Applicable for Volkswagen cars purchased before 2010 and after 1st January 2016.
**All transportation costs shall be borne by the customer.
Original receipts must be kept to be entitled for reimbursement. This service is limited to a maximum of 3 passengers only.
*Not Applicable for Volkswagen cars purchased before 2010 and after 1st January 2016.
Getting help.
Wherever you are in Malaysia, (Singapore or Thailand)**, Volkswagen Roadside Assistance* is only a phone call away. We strongly
recommend that you save the numbers in your mobile phone. Should you need assistance from Volkswagen Roadside Assistance,
use the following numbers:
*The official appointed provider for this service shall be Mondial. Assistance shall be rendered by the Mondial assistance team.
Important Note
• Do not make your own arrangements. In order to qualify for the benefits provided by your Volkswagen Roadside Assistance service,
you must contact or seek assistance only from Volkswagen Roadside Assistance.
• Do not call the dealership from which you purchased your car. Costs incurred from arrangements not made by Volkswagen Roadside
Assistance will not be reimbursed.
• In the event that your vehicle requires to be towed, please ensure that you remove all your belongings from your vehicle prior
to towing. Volkswagen Roadside Assistance will not be responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings left in the vehicle.
**Not Applicable for Volkswagen cars purchased before 2009 and after 1st January 2016.
Exceptions.
The benefits shall only be rendered to vehicles which have been registered with the programme. Volkswagen Roadside Assistance
shall not provide its services in respect of or under the following circumstances:
1. Services which are not organised or pre-approved directly by Volkswagen Roadside Assistance.
2. Cost of services which are claimable under Motor Insurance Policies (e.g. towing cost in the event of an accident).
3. Any costs of parts and cost of repairs at the workshop or service centres.
4. If the vehicle is or has been modified for participation in rally and racing or modified against government regulations.
6. Failure of the insured/driver and/or passengers of the vehicle to take reasonable precautions or to follow warnings of any intended
strike, riot or civil commotion via the mass media.
7. Any illegal or unlawful act by the insured/driver and/or passengers of the vehicle for any unlawful or illegal purpose.
9. When the car keys are not available or locked inside the vehicle.
10. When there is no mechanical part in the vehicle, such as no engine or transmission.
12. Towing of a vehicle for the purpose of transferring the vehicle from one workshop to another.
16. Towing a vehicle that is a greater weight than for which it was designed as stated in manufacturer's specifications.
17. Towing a vehicle where the registration number does not match with the number registered with Volkswagen Roadside Assistance.
18. If the vehicle suffers a mechanical break down and is immobilised on an unpaved road surface or on a road that is not a gazetted
road of the Malaysian, Singapore and/or Thailand road system.
19. If the vehicle requires the use of special equipment during the recovery.
20. Any call for assistance made by the member on behalf of their relatives or friends whose vehicle is not registered with the
Volkswagen Roadside Assistance programme at the material time.
21. Loss or damage directly or indirectly resulting as a consequence of wars, invasion, act of God, act of foreign enemies, hostilities
whether declared or not, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, terrorism, military, usurped power, riot or commotion.
**Terms and conditions apply. Not Applicable for Volkswagen cars purchased before 2009 and after 1st January 2016. The 5-year
manufacturer’s warranty and 5-year Volkswagen Roadside Assistance programmes are based on the 5-year period commencing
on the date of purchase.
5. How long do I have to wait before Volkswagen Roadside Assistance comes to my aid?
Volkswagen Roadside Assistance understands the frustration and inconvenience experienced by a vehicle owner in the event of
a breakdown. Our aim is to ensure that any inconvenience is kept to a minimum. Therefore, on receipt of your call, our fully trained
call centre staff will immediately arrange for the nearest and most appropriate service provider to assist you. The duration of wait
will depend on the availability of the assistance provider, your breakdown location, traffic and weather conditions. During the course
of the assistance, we will maintain contact with you and provide updates of the estimated time of arrival of the service provider.
6. Do I have to be with the vehicle to receive services arranged by Volkswagen Roadside Assistance?
Yes, you must be present at the breakdown location in order for assistance services to be rendered to your vehicle. In the event
of a tow, you are required to sign a release form before your vehicle can be towed to the nearest Volkswagen service centre.
Please ensure that you remove all your belongings from your vehicle prior to towing. Volkswagen Roadside Assistance is not
responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings left in the vehicle.
7. Can I request for my vehicle to be towed to a workshop of my choice?
Volkswagen Roadside Assistance will tow your vehicle from the accident or breakdown location to the nearest authorised
Volkswagen service centre. If you request to have your vehicle towed to a non-authorised service centre you will be responsible
for all costs associated with the towing, and you will not be eligible for any other benefit detailed in this policy.
8. Can I make my own arrangements for roadside assistance and obtain reimbursement from Volkswagen Roadside Assistance?
In order to maintain the highest level of service, all arrangement must be made by Volkswagen Roadside Assistance. Volkswagen
Roadside Assistance has an appointed network of service providers and facilities to provide the services as described in this policy.
10. Do I call Volkswagen Roadside Assistance if I want to make an appointment with an authorised Volkswagen Service Centre?
Volkswagen Roadside Assistance is designed to provide emergency assistance. However, we will gladly provide you with the
contact details of the authorised Volkswagen service centre of your choice.
12. My air-conditioning is not working. Can you please tow my vehicle to the dealer?
Due to the fact that this condition does not immobilise your vehicle, you would need to drive your vehicle to an authorised
Volkswagen service centre.
13. I am entitled to the car hire benefit. What will the replacement vehicle be?
Whenever possible, Volkswagen Roadside Assistance will arrange for a replacement car that is an intermediate/mid-sized car,
1600cc to 2000cc. However, this is subject to the availability of the car hire facility and therefore cannot be guaranteed.
14. Volkswagen Roadside Assistance has arranged a hire car for me but the repairs to my vehicle will take longer than 2 days.
Am I responsible for the additional rental days?
Volkswagen Roadside Assistance will provide a hire car for 2 days, after which time the cost of additional days will be your
responsibility.
• If the accident takes place in an expressway, the above applies; however you should make use of the emergency SOS telephones
that are located on the expressways.
• If neither of the above points are applicable, telephone Volkswagen Roadside Assistance. We will arrange to tow your vehicle
to the nearest authorised Volkswagen Body & Paint service centre.
• Note the registration numbers of all the vehicles involved in the accident and if possible exchange contact details and insurance
information with all parties involved including any witness.
• If possible make a brief sketch or diagram of the accident scene detailing the location of your vehicle and other vehicles involved
in the accident, the date, the time, and weather conditions.
• Contact your insurance company at the earliest possible opportunity to inform them of the incident and request information
on claim filing procedures.
• Confirm with the authorised Volkswagen Body & Paint service centre if an estimate of repair will need to be provided to your
insurance company.