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Vets-Cars Group Creates VSC Program Specifically for Military Members

November 8, 2011
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EAST HADDAM - The Vets-Cars® Group, a Veteran-owned business dedicated to providing the U.S. military community with a superior and respectful vehicle buying experience, announced the rollout of the Vets-Shield® Vehicle Service Contract Program of products designed specifically for the military community and their families.



Developed by Vets for Vets, these top-tier exclusionary plans for Auto, Powersport, RV, Commercial and Hybrid vehicles provide strong coverage and solid benefits including 24-hour roadside assistance, towing, and a full year of identity theft coverage.

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“This is YOUR vehicle protection plan,” said Sergeant Major Dave Francisco, referencing the military community nationwide, “and, YOUR service has earned you the right to clear, superior and price capped coverage.”


Sergeant Majors Dave Francisco and Tom Howard, both USMC (ret), the developers of the Vets-Shield program, incorporated many unique and valuable features into the products based on research and interviews with many active and former military members.


“Our research clearly showed priority concerns for coverage quality, privacy, identity theft and price protection, and claims support,” said Chris Walsh, Vets-Shield Inc., President. “With that understanding, we sought out and partnered with NAC (National Auto Care), a leading service contract administrator with over 27 years of commitment to offering honest, quality products and services to vehicle buyers,” Walsh continued.


“NAC’s focus on the special needs of military customers and promise to meet and exceed those expectations, is rare in their industry, and we’re pleased to be working with them."


“One of the most noteworthy details of this program? We’re giving back… we’ve pledged a portion of each sale to Veteran and military family support organizations,” added Sergeant Major Francisco.

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NAC's National Director of Business Development, Major Henry Paoli, USAR, an early and enthusiastic supporter of the program said, “I consider this a rare opportunity, a solemn responsibility and a source of pride for the entire NAC team, and we are thrilled to be a part of this important undertaking."


Vets-Shield service contracts, modeled from NAC's highest and best levels of comprehensive coverage, for Auto, Powersport, RV, Commercial and Hybrid vehicles, will be available through better dealerships nationwide and national roll-out of program is set for November 11, 2011 – Veteran's Day.

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