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CarShield has a rating of 4.2 stars from 3,768 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with CarShield most frequently mention customer service, repair shop, and credit card. CarShield ranks 1st among Auto Repair sites.

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 80%
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Top Positive Review

“Almost cancelled, glad I didn't.”

John L.
12/23/24

A couple of months after I signed up, I almost cancelled. Car shield reps worked with me to find the right coverage that better suited my needs that fit with my budget. I questioned my decision from time to time, all the way up until my transmission AND differential both gave out simultaneously. Over $8,000.00 that they covered. I had to pay almost $450.00 for the stuff that wasn't covered like fluids. Saved my A**! As long as you read your contract and know what to expect, Car Shield is a very good service.

Date of experience: 12/13/24
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Top Critical Review

“Phone call”

Jose D.
1/4/25

I was called twice about my bill not gone through my credit card when I had a email from my bank showing that went through OK. So by the third time I had to tell the operator to recheck because it was paid. So I don't know why I was called when it was paid on time so looks like one department didn't know what the other department was doing

Date of experience: 12/25/24
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Thumbnail of user johns10237
Delaware
2 reviews
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November 5th, 2023
Verified purchase

Well something happened with my car after diagnosis was given and after they found out I needed an engine they denied my claimed and nothing happened cause prior shop recommendations was an engine but shop owner recommendations was a head gasket however that wasn't the case so because of this they decided my claims

Reason I chose this business:

I chose Carshield cause it was a good idea getting things fixed for half the cost is great

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Date of experience: October 29, 2023

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

We apologize if you feel this way. We do go over what is covered with you on the initial phone call and also send you the policy.

Thumbnail of user robertr5249
Tennessee
1 review
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November 18th, 2023
Verified purchase

I heard an unusual noise from under the hood of my car as my wife was pulling into our driveway. This car is a Hybrid and I had never heard this noise before. It only made the sound when the gas engine was running
I made an appointment at my dealership and informed Car Shield that I had. It turned out that the transmission part that was unserviceable was the culprit. Car Shield was right on it. Between the dealership and Car Shield, the decision was made to replace the transmission and by doing so, I got a 2yr unlimited mileage warranty with the repair. I would highly recommend Car Shield to anyone, they really do take care of their clients. Of I could give 6 or 7 stars I would...

Reason I chose this business:

I was apprehensive at 1st, but frankly it was worth every penny I spent on the policy. Do wait until it's to late, call them today, you'll be glad you did.

Date of experience: November 18, 2023

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

We're happy to hear this. Let us know if you need anything else.

Thumbnail of user scottw2325
Illinois
1 review
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September 14th, 2023
Verified purchase

My engine was seized up. Never, ever leaked a drop of oil. I spilled some down the front of the engine while doing my last oil change. Carshield sent out some "mechanic" to the shop where my car was and his "review" was that all the oil had leaked out of the engine due to "oil leaks". Again, the car never leaked a drop in 5 years but they were looking for any reason to deny my claim. They want me to pay thousands for a teardown of the engine...and regardless of what they find, they will simply use the "excuse" of all the oil "leaked out" and it was my fault. Absurd and simply trying to scam the customer. The shop I brought it to is first rate and they warned me on day one that Carshield would try something like this! Beware!

Initially they took interest in my claim, but then after it was very difficult for either me or the repair shop to get ahold of them.

Reason I chose this business:

Sounded like a good investment at the time

Service

Date of experience: August 15, 2023

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

We, at CarShield, have little to no control over the decision of your claims. That is up to the administrator of the account. Even though we are sorry to see you go as a customer, we hope you keep us in mind for the future. If there is anything more we can do for you, please give us a call.

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Washington
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June 29th, 2024
Verified purchase

I thought I would get more hen $500 out of a $1300 bill. I guess your ads are not what I though they were.

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Date of experience: June 19, 2024

Thumbnail of user lipseystephanie
Indiana
1 review
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September 13th, 2023

They are #2, Endure is #1! They only use their parts, never explained! Rental car, you can't get one only for shipping if one day, repair 1 day. So one day rental even if your car is in longer in line for repairs! Even if the repair place needs longer to repair as many are on the repair list for them worthless! They are a 3rd part warranty program, Endure is not! 3rd party is not good! You can't cancel ahead of time, so you have to call back 3 days before your payment is due! I would not recommend them! Call Endure, it might be a bit more but in the end you are coming out way ahead!

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Date of experience: August 26, 2023

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

We're definitely sorry to see you go and appreciate your time to leave a review. If you ever want a start back up with us, we're just a phone call away!

Thumbnail of user lamarp32
Texas
1 review
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February 8th, 2024
Verified purchase

It's sad that when you go to a dealership and you're told they don't deal with Carshield and they tell you why when you've been told that all you have to do is take your car to the dealership of your choice and they won't accept your warranty

Told me where I could take my car that does take my warranty

Reason I chose this business:

I thought it was a good value at that time

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Date of experience: February 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user lynnh967
Mississippi
1 review
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August 21st, 2023
Verified purchase

Unfortunately, i wasn't able to keep the coverage too long. During the time I did have it, i wasn't able to use it as i didn't have the correct coverage for my incidents, which was on me, i guess. The potential is there however for a good response. The only other hold up was the fact that the dealership did not recognize Car Shield. Whether this was because of the dealership practices that Car Shield did not agree with, or the dealership didn't agree with Car Shield practices, I really don't know.

Either way, research, check out what you need and compare. Still a good idea in today's society, high prices, and loss of dependable shade tree mechanics.

Date of experience: August 21, 2023

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

Even though we are sorry to see you go as a customer, we hope you keep us in mind for the future. If there is anything more we can do for you, please give us a call.

Thumbnail of user hubertk29
Michigan
1 review
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August 20th, 2023
Verified purchase

I had a problem with my tire monitoring system.
I talk to carshield for the first time. They were prompt,
Courteous, informative, and help. They solved my problem. I paid my Deductible and they fixed it! They are a good cooperative company. I am very glad that my wife and I decided to go with car shield...

In my business, I work with a lot of customer services Organizations. Also, Because I seen their commercials. So we acquired a newer car. We thought it was worth our time to check it out, so we did. We are totally satisfied....

Reason I chose this business:

Because they were convincing and honest about what they provide as a service..

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Date of experience: August 20, 2023

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

We appreciate your support. If you have any questions don't hesitate to give us a call!

Thumbnail of user gordonh346
Arizona
1 review
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December 13th, 2023
Verified purchase

Relentless calls, mail, on purchasing their home insurance! I have the car insurance, I don't want or need their home insurance, and I have told them this numerous times! I told the last guy who called me that I will cancel any business with you if you don't stop! They must have a 3rd party call center from the Philippines

Reason I chose this business:

Because I wanted to!

Date of experience: December 6, 2023

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

Sorry to hear there may have been confusion about your coverage. Give us a call sometime and we can go over your policy and answer any questions you have.

Thumbnail of user ivorym52
Washington
1 review
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March 14th, 2024
Verified purchase

It was easy to cancel one of my vehicles, however, the things I need done on my vehicle right now is not covered. Which makes me feel like maybe I don't need it at all if I have to pay $2000+ out of my own pocket to pay for things I need done on my vehicle right now on top of pay my monthly payment to Carshield. So I am seriously consider canceling my policy.

She was very helpful and kind

Reason I chose this business:

I thought it would help with things I needed done with my car.

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Date of experience: March 4, 2024

Thumbnail of user deniseg1128
Texas
2 reviews
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August 16th, 2023
Verified purchase

It was a very GOOD EXPERIENCE. I called to find out about what was covered on my policy. The person was very nice and knowledgeable. Good customer service is hard to find these days, so this was a rather refreshing surprise. Thank you so much.

Reason I chose this business:

This is the company I have my vehicle service plan with.

Date of experience: August 16, 2023

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

We appreciate your support and review. If you have any questions about your policy don't hesitate to give us a call!

Thumbnail of user charlest1460
Massachusetts
1 review
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September 16th, 2023
Verified purchase

I had a breakdown on my car as I was going on vacation. My daughter, who was driving us to the airport, had a breakdown and had our car towed back to F&F Motors, who is one of the approved stations. She requested an estimate so she could discuss the repairs with us. However, F&F never gave her the estimate and so CarShield declined our claim. Very dissatisfied customer!

I was very disappointed that they wouldn’t honor my claim based on the fact that I was going on vacation and couldn’t contact them after hours.

Reason I chose this business:

I chose CarShield based on a commercial that was on tv. Since my car had over 100M miles I decided that I would get coverage that they were promoting for any major repairs.

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Date of experience: August 17, 2023

Thumbnail of user billm2115
Maine
1 review
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March 12th, 2024
Verified purchase

Approximately two weeks ago I received a call from customer support informing me that it was time to reup my service agreement. I was informed that I was able to change my payment method to either 6 months payment and save $30.00 or 1 year and save $60.00 or stay the same (monthly) and not aquire and additional savings. I opted for the 6 months billing. Upon reviewing my CC statement I saw that I was charged BOTH the regular billing AND the 6 months billing as well. I am not a happy camper. I will be calling Car Shield on Monday.

Reason I chose this business:

Originally, I was told that Car Shield was a good deal. My experience up until now has been great. Great service in getting my truck repaired when a failure occurred has been excellent. This situation has upset me extremely.

Date of experience: March 2, 2024

Thumbnail of user michaele504
Tennessee
3 reviews
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January 19th, 2024
Verified purchase

I was told multiple times to scan my tow receipt for reimbursement and I did just that and I have yet to receive my reimbursement. I have been waiting a week to about two weeks and I haven't received any emails explaining why I haven't received it or if I even will.

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Date of experience: January 12, 2024

Thumbnail of user patrickc1642
District of Columbia
1 review
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November 9th, 2023
Verified purchase

The authorization process for my transmission replacement was too long, then they would not use the dealer replacement transmission, had to wait until carshield ordered from their source, so I was basically without my vehicle for 10 days, I don't know if the replacement transmission is new, used, refurbished or salvage, do I have a warranty on it

Not too bad, representative was cordial

Reason I chose this business:

Initially felt this was one of the premier maintenance plans

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Date of experience: November 9, 2023

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

We are always happy to explain your coverage details and assist in any customer service needs, however. We, at CarShield, have little to no control over the decision of your claims. That is up to the administrator of the account.

Thumbnail of user andrewp2411
New York
1 review
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November 4th, 2023
Verified purchase

When I call to get my vehicle registered the agent I spoke to was very understanding and professional especially when I told him about my situation concerning the company. Thank you for yall patience.

Date of experience: November 4, 2023

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

We are pleased to hear you found our customer service team helpful! If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

Thumbnail of user josephg2451
Texas
1 review
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December 15th, 2023
Verified purchase

My wheel bearings were damaged and my water pump was cracked and leaking. My dealership called Car Shield the work was approved the parts were ordered and once the parts came in two days later the repair was complete. All that I needed to do was give verbal authorization to pay my dealership. A couple of hours later I got a e-mail that the payment was made and that I could come and get my vehicle.
It is running like a brand new suv.
Thank you Car Shield.

I called about getting a rental car and the process was seamless.

Reason I chose this business:

I just wanted to make sure that I had some kind of coverage on my vehicle, just in case.

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Date of experience: December 15, 2023

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

We appreciate your time and we are glad you took the opportunity to protect your vehicle. If you have any questions give us a call!

Thumbnail of user jims2401
Florida
3 reviews
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August 15th, 2023
Verified purchase

Car Shied eventually paid for the covered repairs for that I gave them 5 stars, be advised to make sure you read the contract for all the stipulations to get them to pay for the repairs. I had to authorize an engine teardown, Then Car Shield had to have one of their inspectors inspect the engine and decide if the repairs needed were because of negligence on my part. After that I had to submit 12 months' worth of service records with dates and milage on them. All of this took 8 business days or a total of 10 days to complete before they agreed to pay for the parts that needed to be repaired. They did reimburse me for a week's worth of car rental but it took them 14 days to send a check for that. Also, the dealership and the manufacturer recommended that additional parts should be replaced at the same time to avoid having trouble a few weeks or months down the road which I had to pay an additional $1,600 myself because Car Shield didn't consider it necessary to pay for.

I contacted customer service many times and each time they were friendly and courteous and spoke English well. Sometimes they would be able to help me with my issues and sometimes they could only pass the information on to someone higher.

Reason I chose this business:

I saw an advertisement for Car Shield on TV and it looked like it would be pretty easy to get my vehicle repaired.

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Date of experience: August 15, 2023

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

We appreciate your support and review. If you have any questions about your policy don't hesitate to give us a call!

Thumbnail of user donaldb2012
Mississippi
1 review
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March 19th, 2024
Verified purchase

I have had car shield for years and not 1 time have any problems that I've had been covered by car shield, finding a shop that honor car shield is difficult in Memphis and I haven't find a dealer that honor it

Customer service was ok and tried to help find service shops and when one was found they kept my car for 4 days and never even looked at it

Reason I chose this business:

For coverage of my car

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Date of experience: March 9, 2024

Thumbnail of user michaels12536
Ohio
1 review
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February 8th, 2024
Verified purchase

Contacted customer service about service locations. I was able to call the facility before traveling to them. Was able to get all information needed to the repair facility, was able to provide service records to Car Shield to a provided email. Wasn't aware of parts policy and how that worked with the repair facility; was informed that I could choose to use the repair facility parts for an additional cost or I could wait 7-10 days for shipping of Car Shield provided parts. I chose car shield parts! I was able to track progress through Car Shield better than I could through the repair facility.

Was provided information I needed in order for my claim to continue to move through the process.

Reason I chose this business:

Ratings steered me toward Car Shield.

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Date of experience: February 8, 2024

Thumbnail of user jeraldk28
California
1 review
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November 10th, 2023
Verified purchase

For the time I was a member I never had the opportunity to use it. I tried several times but my repairs were never covered.
It's a great idea to have some comfort knowing that you're covered but not if it's never honored.

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Date of experience: November 3, 2023

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

Even though we are sorry to see you go as a customer, we hope you keep us in mind for the future. If there is anything more we can do for you, please give us a call.

Thumbnail of user anthonyq450
Florida
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March 1st, 2024
Verified purchase

I was a little nervous when I chose CarShield to protect my used Jeep. Two employees tgatcI work with, and we are all in the car business, recommended them. After reviewing my options with the sales agent, I settled on etting the Diamond plan. Boy, am I glad I spent a few dollars more. On my first claim, communications were astonishing. Most of the rental car was covered while my car was in the shop. The updates between the CarShield people and the shop, as well as me was phenomenal. We'll done CarShield, I'll recommend your company to many of my clients that I sold used cars to, whose warranty has expired, to hook up with CarShield. Great company, great coverages, great communications. Thanks again!

Very informative and able to provide the most up to date status immediately.

Reason I chose this business:

Carshield was recommended to me by coworkers. I had been seeing all those TV commercials, but hearing other coworkers good experiences with the company, made up my mind and I madecthecright investment.

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Date of experience: March 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user bernettac7
Illinois
1 review
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February 4th, 2024
Verified purchase

My car was starting Car Shield sent roadside assistance. My car was working but the next day it did ot start. Carshield sent a tow truck to take my car in and I received a battery and a pick up to get my car. My car lights would not go out a guy came out from Aztec Auto and unhooked the battery. They came back out the next day and hooked it up so I could drive it back it. They worked on it and fixed now it working fine.

Reason I chose this business:

I kept seeing it and I called it talked to a people that made a lot of sense so I gave it a try.

Date of experience: February 4, 2024

Thumbnail of user pamelat1145
Washington
2 reviews
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December 7th, 2023
Verified purchase

Due to financial issues, they were able to bring down my payment without sacrificing service. They are even re-imbursing me for my new tires. I didn't even know that was included. Gwen in customer service was terrific. Thanks to Gwen and all the Carshield team

As stated above.

Reason I chose this business:

Best company out there. All about the customer

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Date of experience: December 7, 2023

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

Thank you for the kind words. We are pleased to hear you found our service helpful! If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

Thumbnail of user deniseh1471
Maryland
1 review
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January 24th, 2024
Verified purchase

Horrible, horrible, horrible. Will never refer carshield to my friends nor family. I wish I had know ahead of time how carshield operates. I would rather pay out of pocket than to deal with carshield.

Reason I chose this business:

The Ice Tea & Vivica Fox commercial

Date of experience: January 17, 2024

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Carshield R. – CarShield Rep

That is unfortunate and we’re sorry we couldn't help. We can only cover the parts listed on your policy. Hopefully, we can help with your next repair.

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CarShield is the largest vehicle service contract company in the nation. We have a national TV and radio campaign. CarShield is endorsed By Ice-T, Glenn Beck, Mark Levin, Vivica A. Fox and many more celebrities. Our goal is to drive traffic to our affiliate website https://carshieldprotection.com/. We are open 7 days a week and our business hours are 7:00am CST to 9:00pm CST.

Business History

Since forming in 2005, CarShield has had the privilege of protecting over two million vehicles. With every vehicle, our goal is to provide exceptional experience by providing every owner of a vehicle with a dependable, reliable, and affordable solution to unexpected and costly repairs. CarShield is committed to being a financial shield in a time of need.

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