WILKES-BARRE – GWC Warranty, a leading vehicle service contract provider, has partnered with Universal Lenders LLC to provide Dealers across the country with “The ZERO Plan”, an interest-free financing option for GWC Vehicle Service Contracts.

“The ZERO Plan”, created by Universal Lenders, is a financing alternative for ancillary products, allowing Dealers to offer zero-percent alternative financing to their customers, while benefiting from increased sales of aftermarket products.
 
Universal Lenders LLC was created by a high-volume dealer with six franchises who had been in the business for 20 years, and recognized the need for financing alternatives for F&I products.  “The ZERO Plan” provides Dealers with an alternative to lenders not willing to approve ancillary products, as well as an opportunity to realize lost F&I profit. The customer benefits as well by gaining an interest-free financing option for a much needed vehicle service contract that will protect them from the high cost of repairs.

“We’re delighted to partner with Universal Lenders LLC to bring The ZERO Plan to our Dealer partners nationwide,” said GWC President and CEO Rob Glander.  “This interest-free financing option allows Dealers to accommodate many customers who would be otherwise unable to purchase a car protected by a GWC Vehicle Service Contract.  GWC is committed to provide Dealers with financing alternatives that help them succeed in the marketplace, and this partnership is consistent with that goal.”

For more information about “The ZERO Plan”, visit www.the-zero-plan.com. 

About Universal Lenders LLC
Originally organized in 1958 and incorporated in 1994 as Universal Lenders, Inc., Universal Lenders LLC was created to service The ZERO Plan®. Experienced in promotional financing programs such as The ZERO Plan®, Universal Lenders, LLC serves the retail automotive industry by offering zero percent financing on vehicle service contracts and other automotive products. Customer Service, Simplicity and Flexibility are the cornerstones of Universal Lenders LLC.

About GWC Warranty
GWC Warranty is a leading provider of vehicle service contracts and related finance and insurance products sold through automotive dealers.  Over the past 17 years, GWC has built one of the few integrated platforms in the industry, providing sales and marketing, exceptional claims administration, and unparalleled product options for its dealer partners.  GWC has brought the “No Worries.  Just Drive” experience to drivers nationwide by being a trusted partner of over 20,000 franchise and independent car dealerships nationwide.  GWC Warranty is owned by CIVC Partners, a Chicago based private equity firm with over $1.3 Billion under management.  For more information about GWC please visit www.GWCwarranty.com.

08/15/11