Short answer: When you shop for extended coverage on a Nissan, the most important question is not where you buy it, it is whether the plan is genuinely Nissan-backed. Nissan Security+Plus is Nissan's own program, honored at authorized Nissan dealers nationwide. Many other plans are aftermarket or third-party service contracts administered by independent companies, which can differ in where you get service, what parts are used, and how claims are handled.
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The real distinction: who stands behind the plan
It is easy to assume the choice is "buy from a dealer" versus "buy from an aftermarket company." That is not quite right, because a dealership can sell a third-party service contract too, and an online source can sell the genuine Nissan program. What actually matters is who backs and administers the coverage:
- Nissan-backed (Security+Plus): Nissan's own Extended Protection Plan, designed around Nissan vehicles and administered through Nissan's program.
- Third-party or aftermarket: a service contract from an independent company, which may or may not be tailored to Nissan vehicles and is administered by that company.
Both are sold in the marketplace. The differences below are why the distinction is worth understanding before you choose.
Where Nissan-backed coverage stands apart
These are structural and quality differences, not a claim about price.
- Designed for your Nissan. Security+Plus coverage is built around Nissan vehicles and their components, rather than a generic contract applied across many brands.
- Service at any authorized Nissan dealer nationwide. Your coverage is recognized in Nissan's system and honored at Nissan dealers across the country, rather than depending on which shops an outside administrator approves and if your local dealer will work with them.
- Genuine Nissan or Nissan-approved parts. Covered repairs use genuine Nissan or Nissan-approved parts installed by factory-trained technicians who know your vehicle.
- Claims handled within Nissan's program. Repairs are authorized through the Nissan-backed process at the dealer, rather than routed through a separate third-party administrator.
- Transferable to a private buyer. Remaining coverage can move with the vehicle if you sell it, which can support your resale value.
Questions worth asking about any plan
Whether a plan is presented to you online or at a dealership, these questions reveal what you are really buying:
- Is this the genuine Nissan Security+Plus plan, or a third-party service contract?
- Where can I get covered repairs done, and are authorized Nissan dealers included?
- Will your local Nissan dealer honor the plan, or is it dependent on a third-party administrator?
- Are covered repairs done with genuine Nissan or Nissan-approved parts or does the plan allow used or aftermarket parts?
- Who authorizes and pays the claim, Nissan's program or an outside administrator?
- Is the coverage transferable if I sell the vehicle?
The answers tell you how the plan will actually perform when you need a repair, which matters far more than the label on the brochure.
Buying the genuine Nissan plan online
You do not have to visit a dealership, in most cases, to get the genuine Nissan-backed plan. We have sold Nissan Security+Plus plans online, nationwide, since 2008. You can enter your VIN for an instant quote, compare Nissan's coverage tiers with transparent pricing, and complete your purchase online, with the same Nissan-backed coverage honored at authorized Nissan dealers across the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Nissan-backed and a third-party extended warranty?
A Nissan-backed plan (Security+Plus) is Nissan's own program, honored at authorized Nissan dealers nationwide with genuine Nissan or Nissan-approved parts. A third-party or aftermarket service contract is administered by an independent company and can differ in where you get service, the parts used, and how claims are handled.
Isn't a plan sold at a dealership automatically a Nissan plan?
Not necessarily. Dealerships sometimes sell third-party service contracts as well. The label that matters is whether the plan itself is the genuine Nissan Security+Plus program, so it is worth asking directly.
Can I get the genuine Nissan plan without going to a dealership?
Yes. You can buy the genuine Nissan Security+Plus plan online here and have covered repairs done at authorized Nissan dealers nationwide.
Is Security+Plus honored at any Nissan dealer?
Yes. Coverage is recognized in Nissan's system and honored at authorized Nissan dealers across the country.
Is Nissan-backed coverage transferable?
Yes. If you sell your vehicle privately, the remaining coverage can transfer to the new owner, which can help your resale value.
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