Your Guide to Top Auto Warranty Options

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They all have :

- 30 day, 1,000 mile waiting period minimum

- Different levels: Basic, Essential, Comprehensive

- Certified Mechanic for any & all repairs

- 24/7 Support

- Easy sign up

American Dream Auto Protect logo - leading provider of extended vehicle protection for sports cars and high mileage vehicles

American Dream Auto Protect

    • Based out of New Jersey

    • Established in 2021

    • 24/7 Customer Service

    • Works with all ASE Certified Mechanics

    • Transferable Policies

    • Roadside Assistance

    • Rental Coverage

    • Silver - Basic

    • Gold- Essential

    • Platinum - Comprehensive

    • Limit Vehicle Eligibility

    • Denial due to Pre-existing Issues

    • Not BBB Accredited

  • For a company that started fairly recently, they have made a strong presence in the industry. As long as you have no pre-existing issues and follow the guidelines they are highly rated.

ADAP Profile
Endurance Auto Warranty logo — leading provider of extended vehicle protection plans and car repair coverage.

Endurance

    • Based out of Illonios

    • Established in 2006

    • Trip Interruption Reimbursement

    • Key fob replacement up to $500

    • Tire replacement ($150 per tire)

    • Secure - Powertrain

    • Secure Plus - Includes brakes, A.C., & steering

    • Superior - Comprehensive

    • Advantage - Comprehensive with $3,500 in maintenance a year

    • Supreme - Exclusionary

    • Supreme for Highline - Luxury vehicles

    • Select Premier - High mileage vehicles

    • Difficulty Canceling

    • Long Claim Process

    • Denials for Lack of Maintenance Records

  • Endurance has been in business for almost two decades with a reputable standing. Like many other companies require, keep up with maintenance on your vehicle to avoid any denials.

Endurance Profile
Premier Auto Protect extended auto warranty company logo offering powertrain, powertrain plus, and exclusionary vehicle coverage

Premier

    • Established in 2015

    • Based out of New York

    • Flexible Payment Plans

    • 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

    • Basic - Powertrain

    • Value - Basic plus steering, A.C., fuel system, & electric components

    • Complete - Includes ABS, heating, high-tech electronics & suspension

    • Exclusionary - Everything except what is listed is covered

    • Denials due to Wear & Tear

    • Payment/Coverage Limits

    • Lack of Accreditation

  • Premier has been in the industry for a decade and has acquired a good reputation. They are flexible with payments to fit your budget and work with many licensed mechanics.

Premier Profile
CarShield auto warranty logo — nationwide provider of vehicle service contracts and mechanical breakdown protection.

Carshield

    • Established in 2005

    • Based out of Missouri

    • Affordable

    • Flexible Contract Options

    • Diamond - Most Comprehensive, Similar to Manufacturer

    • Platinum - High-Mileage Vehicle Option

    • Gold - includes the engine, transmission, drive axle, alternator, starter, AC, and power windows

    • Gold Select - Covers everything in the Gold plan except for the fuel system components

    • Silver - Basic Powertrain

    • Aluminum - Speciality Plan for Electrical/Computer Issues

    • EV Coverage - EV Drive Unit, Battery, Suspension

    • Not a Direct Administrator

    • Deceptive Advertising

    • Many FTC Settlements

  • One of the oldest companies around with a well-known name. Carshield has a variety of plans to to choose from with flexible payment options.

Carshield Profile
Select Auto Protect logo — extended auto warranty company offering affordable vehicle repair coverage and protection plans.

Select

    • Established in 2020

    • Based in Delaware

    • 24/7 Customer Service

    • Pays Repair Shops Directly

    • Silver - Powertrain, Electrical & Cooling Systems

    • Gold - Includes Everything in Silver & Steering & Lockout Assistance

    • Platinum - Includes Everything in Gold plus Suspension & A.C

    • Difficulty with Claim Approvals

    • Issues with Refunds

    • No Call-backs

  • Being in the industry for 5 years, Select has made a name for themselves. Although calls backs don’t happen, they do have 24/7 customer service so you can always get a hold of someone. You wont have to come out-of-pocket to pay for claims because they pay mechanics directly.

Select Profile