Protect+ provides protection against unexpected expenses

Dubai, 16 April 2012: Al-Futtaim today announced the launch of yet another market leading automotive insurance product for new and pre-owned vehicles that will shield customers from unexpected expenses for a period of three full years.

Protect+, a package of four innovative benefits at a very attractive price, will be available at both Sales and Service points across all brands including Toyota, Lexus, Hino, Honda, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Volvo and Automall, the pre-owned vehicles division of Al-Futtaim.

Introduced to the UAE for the first time, Protect+ covers unexpected expenses for a period of 36 months occurring from Burst tyres (replacement of up to 5 tyres), loss of car or home keys, road-side recovery, out-of-pocket expenses of up to AED 300 and annual ministerial vehicle test failure.

As part of this unique insurance package, customers also receive a temporary vehicle through Hertz to help them during the period of inconvenience.

Len Hunt, President - Automotive, Al-Futtaim said: "Protect+ is an exclusive insurance product from our group company Orient that has never before been offered in this region. It gives straightforward benefits and clear terms, and is testament to Al-Futtaim's continuing ambition to innovate in the market place."

"For the first time ever, our customers will be able to avail of an insurance product at both Sales and Service points. We are extremely confident that Protect+ will provide protection against unexpected expenses faced by the customer. We look forward to helping our customers drive with confidence."

Orient, an Al-Futtaim group company, is counted amongst the leaders in the UAE insurance market. Ranked 'A', the highest financial strength ratings awarded to an insurance company in the region by Standard & Poor's ratings services, Orient also maintain its rating of 'A Excellent' by A.M. Best financial ratings services and was awarded "Insurer of the Year for in 2011".

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About Al-Futtaim Automotive:
Al-Futtaim Automotive represents some of the world's most popular brands: Toyota, Lexus, Hino, Honda, Volvo, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Automall, Al-Futtaim's pre-owned dealership. Al-Futtaim Automotive is regarded as a pioneer in the region's automotive industry with four out of every ten cars on the UAE roads. Offering customers convenience, choice and the highest standards of after-sales service through its comprehensive network of showrooms, service and parts distribution centres in the UAE, Al-Futtaim has also built strength and reputation for excellence for passenger and commercial vehicles, construction equipment, used car sales, rental and leasing in almost all countries in the Gulf and MENA regions, and the sub-continent. Established in the 1930s the Al-Futtaim group is structured into several operational divisions; Automotive, Engineering, Electronics & Technology, Retail, Financial Services, General Services, Real Estate and Joint Ventures. Today, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 65 companies in sectors as diverse as commerce, industry and services, and employs in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Pakistan, Malaysia, Singapore and Europe.

For more information, please contact:
David D'Souza
Director - Public Relations
GMASCO | An Al-Futtaim group company
Tel: +9714 228 2101
Email: David.DSouza@gmasco.com

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