iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple Watch 8 with AppleCare+ - Repair before trade in?

[iVoid]

So, I have an iPhone 14 Pro Max and Watch 8 with some slight scratches on the glass screens.

They are covered by AppleCare+. Is there any trade in benefit to my getting the scratches fixed now? Just wondering if getting them fixed and paying the deductible will increase the trade-in value for the new models?

 

[Alicia1]

Applecare + doesn't cover cosmetic damage like scratches.

 

[iVoid]

Yes, it does:


AppleCare+ for Apple Watch, Apple Watch Nike, and Apple Watch Ultra extends your coverage3 and includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection. Each incident is subject to a $69 service fee plus applicable tax for Apple Watch and Apple Watch Nike, and $79 service fee plus applicable tax for Apple Watch Ultra.2 In addition, you’ll get 24/7 priority access to Apple experts by chat or phone.

AppleCare+ for iPhone includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection.3 Each incident is subject to the service fees listed below, plus applicable tax. In addition, you’ll get Express Replacement Service4 and 24/7 priority access to Apple experts by chat or phone.2

 

[Alicia1]

Yes, it does:


AppleCare+ for Apple Watch, Apple Watch Nike, and Apple Watch Ultra extends your coverage3 and includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection. Each incident is subject to a $69 service fee plus applicable tax for Apple Watch and Apple Watch Nike, and $79 service fee plus applicable tax for Apple Watch Ultra.2 In addition, you’ll get 24/7 priority access to Apple experts by chat or phone.

AppleCare+ for iPhone includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection.3 Each incident is subject to the service fees listed below, plus applicable tax. In addition, you’ll get Express Replacement Service4 and 24/7 priority access to Apple experts by chat or phone.2

Scratches are considered cosmetic and I can guarantee they are not included. Accidental damage is if the screen cracks, shatters etc.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

Yes, it does:


AppleCare+ for Apple Watch, Apple Watch Nike, and Apple Watch Ultra extends your coverage3 and includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection. Each incident is subject to a $69 service fee plus applicable tax for Apple Watch and Apple Watch Nike, and $79 service fee plus applicable tax for Apple Watch Ultra.2 In addition, you’ll get 24/7 priority access to Apple experts by chat or phone.

AppleCare+ for iPhone includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection.3 Each incident is subject to the service fees listed below, plus applicable tax. In addition, you’ll get Express Replacement Service4 and 24/7 priority access to Apple experts by chat or phone.2

AppleCare + doesn't cover cosmetic damage. It even states that in terms/conditions:

4. What is not Covered?

4.1 Hardware Services and ADH Services

Apple may restrict Hardware Service and ADH Services to the country where the Covered Equipment was originally purchased.

Apple will not provide Hardware Services or ADH Services in the following circumstances:

(a) to protect against normal wear and tear, or to repair cosmetic damage not affecting the functionality of the Covered Equipment