RISING REPAIR COSTS GOT YOU DOWN?

Protect yourself with Cat® Extended Service Coverage (ESC)

By Caterpillar | Posted: January, 18 2023

Earlier this year, the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council along with Decisiv Inc. released a report on truck maintenance and repair costs. What they found was this: In the last quarter of 2021, labor costs jumped 5.4%. And the year-over-year increase was a whopping 14.2%.

Is there anything you can do to avoid these soaring prices? When it comes to your Cat^®on-highway truck engine, the answer is a definite “yes.” Cat Extended Service Coverage (ESC) lets you take to the road without worrying about rising and unexpected repair bills — whether you choose Overhaul Protection for Cat Truck Engines (OPT), Precious Metals Kit ESC, Component Plus coverage or ESC Plus for complete Cat Reman truck engines.

Here’s what you need to know about your options

Cat ESC plans:

Cover the cost of parts and labor on any covered components that fail due to defects
Take care of parts and labor costs for any resultant damage to other Cat parts
Are transferable at no additional cost to help increase the resale value of your truck
Come in multiple coverage options available to meet different needs

Find the coverage that’s right for you

Do you want to extend your engine coverage, safeguard your investment in a repair or overhaul, or add protection for an individual component? There’s a Cat ESC solution designed to deliver peace of mind in each situation.

THE SITUATION	THE SOLUTION	THE DETAILS
I’M REPLACING MY CURRENT ENGINE WITH A CAT REMAN ENGINE OR A CAT REMAN ENGINE WITH NEW CONTENT.	ESC Plus	60 months or 500K miles of protection, whichever comes first
MY AUTHORIZED CAT DEALER IS PERFORMING A COMPLETE ENGINE OVERHAUL.	Overhaul Protection for Trucks (OPT)	24, 36 or 48 months of protection Various deductible options No mileage or hour limitations
I WANT TO USE A KIT WITH MULTIPLE COMPONENTS INCLUDED UNDER A SINGLE PART NUMBER FOR A CONVENIENT AND HIGH-QUALITY REPAIR, REBUILD OR OVERHAUL.	Precious Metals Kit ESC	24, 36 or 48 months of protection on select medium- and heavy-duty kits¹ Zero-dollar deductible No mileage or hour limitations
I’M REPLACING INDIVIDUAL ENGINE COMPONENTS.	Component Plus ESC	Available for 20+ different engine components² 24, 36 or 48 months of protection Zero-dollar deductible No mileage or hour limitations

With smart coverage options for each engine owner, Caterpillar has your back every mile. We’ve also revitalized the web experience, so visit the Cat Extended Service Coverage (ESC) homepage to find out more about each plan as well as the flexible payment terms and financing options available. Here, you can also calculate the cost for plans specific to your needs. Just keep in mind that OPT coverage and estimates are only available from an authorized Cat overhauling dealer.

Enter the following info into our online interface:

Valid engine serial number
Truck manufacturer/model
Engine mileage

From there, you'll receive an estimate that helps you make an informed decision about the protection for your Cat truck engine and submit a request for coverage.

In the meantime, check out this Myth Buster Minute video for the facts on how ESC protects you from unexpected repair bills. And, as always, if you have any questions, reach out to your local authorized Cat dealer.

BUSTING ESC MYTHS

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^{¹Precious Metals Kit ESC is available for bronze, silver, gold, medium-duty/heavy-duty platinum, medium-duty titanium or medium-duty HEUI™ kits.}

^{²Component Plus ESC is available for: 3116 truck governor, 3208-3306 fuel injection pump, air compressor, camshaft/rollers, clutch/transmission, crankshaft, cylinder head, cylinder pack (piston, rings & rods set), electronic control module (ECM), front gears (covers replaced gears only), fuel injector (set), HEUI™ pump, high pressure fuel pump, long block, oil cooler, oil pump, rocker arms (set), short block, turbocharger (single & dual configurations), variable valve actuators (set) and studs (set), and water pump.}