TransitPlus Automotive™: Total Protection for New Vehicles in Transit and Custody

The automotive industry depends on precision-driven processes: transportation, storage, handling, inspections, and final delivery. Any damage during these stages can represent significant financial losses.

TransitPlus Automotive™ was specifically designed for automotive operations that require control, security, and specialized protection.

What Is TransitPlus Automotive™?

TransitPlus Automotive™ is a specialized insurance solution for automotive logistics that protects new vehicles during:

• Transfers between yards
• Internal handling operations
• Movements within manufacturing plants
• Cross-border operations
• Loading and towing operations
• PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) activities

Main Coverages

• Damage caused by handling or maneuvering
• Damage during loading, unloading, or yard movements
• Transfers between yards and plants
• Partial theft (windows, auto parts, components)
• Vehicle falls
• Total or partial loss during transit
• Damage arising from specialized handling

Additional Coverages

• Losses during towing and loading
• Damage related to car carriers (vehicle transporters)
• Damage caused by tools or equipment
• Third-party liability during handling operations

Most Common Risks in Automotive Logistics

• Body damage during handling
• Vehicles falling from car carriers
• Partial theft of auto parts
• Damage caused by improper use of tools
• Failures during inspections or PDI movements
• Risks during towing and loading operations

Who Needs TransitPlus Automotive™?

• Automotive manufacturers (OEMs)
• Distributors and dealers
• Automotive logistics operators
• Vehicle storage yards
• Specialized transport companies
• PDI centers

How Much Does TransitPlus Automotive™ Cost?

Pricing is based on:

  • Vehicle values
    • Type of transfer or handling operation
    • Monthly volume of movements
    • Number of yards or plants involved

General reference:

  • From 0.25% – 0.75% annually of the insured value (depending on risk level).

Key Benefits of TransitPlus Automotive™

• Specialized coverage for real automotive industry risks
• Protection during transit, yard storage, handling, and PDI
• Scalable programs by volume or vehicle type
• Minimizes losses from operational damage or errors
• 24/7 operational support

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AURA Recommendation

TransitPlus Automotive™ is ideal for companies seeking a robust program that protects every critical point of the automotive logistics cycle.