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CarShield has a rating of 4.3 stars from 3,660 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with CarShield most frequently mention customer service, repair shop, and great experience. CarShield ranks 1st among Auto Repair sites.

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 79.9%
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Top Positive Review

“Piece of mind”

Jeffrey B.
12/1/24

I have 2 vehicles covered under car shield including my 19 year old Land Cruiser. It comes with specific & straight forward guidance if we ever break down. Very happy to know I'm covered in the future!

Date of experience: 11/21/24
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Top Critical Review

“Horrible, save your money”

Cody g.
11/2/24

Engine blew up and they only covered $1200 out of the $6000. My shop provided all the necessary details from cause of failure to freeze frame data. They refused to pay the entire claim. Even though all parts were covered under the contract. If you google this company you'll understand why there's a 10 million dollar lawsuit for deceptive ads. No shop or dealership wants to deal with CarShield either. They are difficult to work with and do not pay out. Save yourself and go with another company.

Date of experience: 10/23/24
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Thumbnail of user peggys811
North Carolina
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May 28th, 2024
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So, I am out about $4,000.00. Couldn't get the address where to send the paperwork to get reimbursed.

Reason I chose this business:

Was told that you were the best. Now sure how to feel.

Date of experience: May 18, 2024

Thumbnail of user geraldm851
Texas
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April 11th, 2024
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Having been a customer for years now I have been totally satisfied with all services from Car Shield. They have handled all of my claims promptly and saved me from costly mechanics fees. The deductible is the only one that I have had to pay for the claims. I have auto-pay so not to worry about billing. Glad I have Car Shield 🛡

Prompt results and satisfaction

Reason I chose this business:

The plan was perfect and covered most all my needs

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Date of experience: April 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user terranceh107
Massachusetts
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April 14th, 2024
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The job took 2 days because the repair facility was sent the wrong window motor. That was not their fault, just an inconvenience for me. The motor was changed the next day a found the regulator was also faulty. That part came in and replaced and the repair was complete. I paid the deductible and a small out-of-packet fee. The window works like new and I was very satisfied the the whole experience.

Reason I chose this business:

The price was reasonable for the coverage afforded by the plan.

Date of experience: April 4, 2024

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Washington
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April 14th, 2024
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The representative answered all of my questions. She was very helpful and courteous. If by I had questions, she answered them in a clear and concise manner. She is a great representative for your company.

Reason I chose this business:

They actually contacted me.

Date of experience: April 4, 2024

Thumbnail of user denisem2379
Florida
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April 14th, 2024
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I took my car to a privately owned shop for an oil leak in March. The mechanic diagnosed the problem, filed a claim, and Car Shield approved it. The car was in the shop for three days because the mechanic had to wait for the parts.
Over $1,600 was paid to the shopkeeper and I paid my deductible.
Thank you Car Shield!

Reason I chose this business:

I chose Car Shield because I could pay month by month and not a large sum at one time.

Date of experience: April 4, 2024

Thumbnail of user geraldb882
New Mexico
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April 14th, 2024
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Payed for coverage close to two years and drove my vehicle under 2000 miles, so I determined that $1500 for coverage each year was way to much. I did call awhile back to drop coverage and the person I talked to did give me a reduced rate on the remaining months, but when that expired Icalled to cancel again and the lady I talked to almost convinced me to continue but I cancelled anyway. {satisfied}

Reason I chose this business:

Because of some of your salesmen from [ NEWSMAX]

Date of experience: April 4, 2024

Thumbnail of user davidw7723
Texas
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April 14th, 2024
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Touch screen on my Durango quit working and took the vehicle to the dealer and they called car shield and they took care of everything less my deductible. So glad I have them. It's a great investment for piece of mind

Reason I chose this business:

Heard such good things about them so after my factory warranty expired I called car shield. So glad l did b awesome company

Date of experience: April 4, 2024

Thumbnail of user angelam3351
Pennsylvania
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April 12th, 2024
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My experience with Car Shield customer service was great! I really didn't get the opportunity to reap the full benefit of the service because I had to cancel my membership after a little over a year due to financial obligations.

Reason I chose this business:

The commercials advertised some reassuring car service in the event of car engine or transmission problems.

Date of experience: April 2, 2024

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Florida
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May 16th, 2024
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It took over a week to get approval for the work to be done. They had the wrong VIN number so that messed up everything.

One CSR would tell me one thing and another one would tell me something else about why it was taking so long to process the request for repairs.

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Date of experience: May 6, 2024

Thumbnail of user robertg5572
Texas
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April 11th, 2024
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Repairs weren't covered due to garage not getting pri-authorization. When I contacted Carshield you gave me the number to administrator, I followed all instructions and was turned down. Claim was slightly hirer than 350.00.

The person I spoke to was very polite. He helped me with administrators number.

Reason I chose this business:

I never trusted extended warranty companies, but since I'm older and retired I thought it would be a good idea.

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Date of experience: April 1, 2024

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Michigan
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April 14th, 2024
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Ok. I had my vehicle towed to a dealership. I found out the next day that I should have had my vehicle towed to another repair shop. The dealership hurried up and repaired my water pump and I was out 1,200.

Reason I chose this business:

Commercials

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Date of experience: April 4, 2024

Thumbnail of user edwards2227
New Hampshire
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April 11th, 2024
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Bought used car. Purchased a Car Shield warranty. Had an issue 2 months in. CS took 4+ weeks to tell me they were NOT going to cover my engine issue because of the type of oil that was in my car. Valvoline was out of the oil when I got it changed and substituted a similar type. Car Shield did everything they could to squirm out of covering my claim. Fraud. Stay away.

Typical run around. Terrible Cust service. Frequent hang ups.

Reason I chose this business:

They stated all the things I wanted to hear on the phone. It was easy and everything would be covered. So. Not. True.

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Date of experience: April 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user lawrenced706
Kansas
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April 11th, 2024
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I used my home appliance warranty purchased through Car Shield. The customer service was very helpful, and the day after my approved appliance repair was completed I received a bank deposit for the work completed, less the customary deductible.

Reason I chose this business:

I chose the home appliances warranty due to the discount given, as I was already a Car Shield customer.

Date of experience: April 1, 2024

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Marie M.
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April 13th, 2024
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Every conversation, I got an excuse as to why the claim wasn't being processed. When the claim was denied, someone called and didn't leave a message. I had to call myself and be told the claim was denied. The dispute process is a joke. Someone called and proceeded to list the reasons the claim was denied, not asking or accepting any additional documentation from me. I ended up coming out of pocket for days on the rental, because the denial effective date was backdated 2 days.

The representative told me not to believe what the contracted mechanic had to say since the adjuster needed more information to review the claim. The claim was denied on a Friday. There was no phone message or email confirming the denial. I had the rental car until Monday, not knowing until I called that the claim had been denied. No apology for my inconvenience. No explanation for the lack of common courtesy.

Reason I chose this business:

I believed the hype from the ads.

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Date of experience: April 3, 2024

Thumbnail of user jamesp2201
Ohio
2 reviews
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May 11th, 2024
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Never really had to use it.I heard it was the best thing going. They made sure your car was repaired appropriately by good people.

Reason I chose this business:

I heard it was the best thing going. They made sure your car was repaired appropriately by good people.

Date of experience: May 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user charlest1645
Washington
1 review
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April 15th, 2024

I have had to use my Car Shield warranty now 3 times. My latest claim is on my 2016 Silverado where the transmission went out. Car Shield approved my claim in a couple of hours with my mechanic and had me in a rental car in the same day. I have not have any problems with Car Shield taking care of my claims, and I would recommend Car Shield to anyone who needs a warranty on their vehicle. Thank you Car Shield for your Great Customer Service.

Date of experience: April 4, 2024

Thumbnail of user kerryk288
Illinois
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April 12th, 2024
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I dropped my car off on a Thursday at the car place that was fixing my car. The shop that was gonna fix my car called you the next day. You guys said you're gonna send out an adjuster within 24 to 48 hours from that point. The adjuster didn't come out to the following Friday. Then I had to wait so after the weekend to call you guys to find out the status. Then I get charged more money than my deductible to get my car fixed. I paid it because I needed my car not very happy.

Reason I chose this business:

At the time I didn't know any other place to go to get an extended warranty.

Date of experience: April 2, 2024

Thumbnail of user marshallp93
Texas
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April 15th, 2024
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I wanted to keep the service on my 2015 Ram PU with 55,341 miles with the dealership, however they would not accept Carshield Extended Warranty. I called for a refund/credit, Car Shield was prompt with the process. Customer Service was very understanding and expedient withy the process. Thank You,
M.P.

Reason I chose this business:

Advertising on TV

Date of experience: April 5, 2024

Thumbnail of user nancyr2482
Pennsylvania
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April 11th, 2024
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After I was approved for the maintenance & part for my vehicle, carshield was very slow in the payment process, they had to be called several times for the auto shop to finally receive their payment, I have found why several auto shops do not wish to deal with this company, their response was they were short staffed. So far that is my only complaint with carshield, this needs to be addressed thoroughly so customers won't feel like their being scamed

The customer service I spoke with was very helpful she did answer all my questions that were very important to me

Reason I chose this business:

My manufacturing warranty had been expired for sometime & I had seen numerous times from ads on TV about carshield & I thought I would call & get some information about them

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Date of experience: April 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user alfredg197
Virginia
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April 14th, 2024
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I took the car to the dealership. They diagnosed the problem and contacted you for approval. After several delays on your part, your rep came and demanded that the dealership prove the car is otherwise drivable as one of the problems is not covered by you. I therefore authorized that repair at my expense and only then will you considering honoring your contract. We will see…..

Directions on how to file a claim

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Previous experience

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Date of experience: April 4, 2024

Thumbnail of user williamb6440
Georgia
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April 11th, 2024
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Car Shield provided me with a rental car for seven days but it's taking the repair shop a little bit longer with my car. I just think Kia should have extended the rental for me but I understand everybody have rules.

Date of experience: April 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user chadb649
Oklahoma
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April 11th, 2024
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Outstanding performance from beginning to end. From The breakdown of my hummer h 3 To being approved for the mechanical issues that caused my breakdown.I would give car shield 100 STAR Rating if I could...

Had to update my phone number

Reason I chose this business:

For peace of mind knowing that if my vehicle was ever to need a major repair that I was covered. I Love the peace of mind car shield gives me when it comes to my vehicle

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Date of experience: April 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user bjb78
New Mexico
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April 14th, 2024
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My trucks transmission failed and needed to be worked on. My mechanic was very knowledgeable in diagnosing the the problem and dealt with CarShield. The mechanic shop was in constant communication with me and the representatives from CarShield. The process of repair was no inconvenience to me and was remedied in a timely manner. The company was a delight to work with and all personnel I spoke with were very professional.

Very professional and understanding

Reason I chose this business:

I choose CarShield because I heard good reviews.

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Date of experience: April 4, 2024

Thumbnail of user anthonym3457
Illinois
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April 11th, 2024
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The time it took for you guys to look at my vehicle and gave me a rental that expired and had no vehicle ended up losing my job because of it. Then ended up denying my claim Stating was preexisting which wasn't and still have no vehicle

Car shield was awesome American auto shield sucked.

Reason I chose this business:

I purchased car shield because I had an older vehicle I wanted to be covered, for when it did break.

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Date of experience: April 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user richardw1777
Texas
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April 13th, 2024
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We were very satisfied with the rapid response from Carshield to our repair shop. The repair was u pressed with the response. However, we were surprised when our portion of the repair was over $600.00 due to the difference in labor rate charges. Our policy covered less per hour for labor rates and we were responsible for the balance. Instead of the $100.00 deductible for an authorized, covered repair we had a bill of $645,00. The repair shop we used is a AAA authorized and recommended shop, so we were surprised there was such a large difference in the difference. Overall, we still feel our warranty with Carshield is a great investment.

Reason I chose this business:

We felt the coverage offered was a great deal for our peace of mind.

Date of experience: April 3, 2024

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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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