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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.


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CarShield Reviews Summary

CarShield generally enjoys a positive reputation among customers, praised for its reliable coverage and the significant savings it provides on repair costs. Many users highlight the courteous and helpful nature of customer service representatives, noting smooth claims processes and effective communication. However, concerns persist regarding service delays, particularly in claims processing and the complexity of filing claims. Some customers express frustration with inconsistencies in coverage and support from repair shops. Overall, while CarShield is recognized for its value and customer service, improvements in claim efficiency and clarity of coverage would enhance customer satisfaction.

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Ohio
1 review
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Disappointed in Carshield
November 15, 2024

Car Shield is not accepted everywhere and to be fixed is not covered.

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Emory, we offer comprehensive support in finding repair facilities near you. Our highly skilled and dedicated team is available to provide you with detailed information and guidance tailored to your specific needs. We are committed to ensuring that you receive the best assistance possible. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-587-4162 for further assistance if you have any questions or concerns.

Illinois
1 review
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Everything was fine
November 15, 2024

I purchased Car Shield went my extended warranty was over. I didn't have any problems using Car Shield. Their roadside assistance was excellent.

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Carla, we appreciate your review and are glad that you have chosen to protect your vehicle. If you have any questions about your policy don't hesitate to give us a call!

Florida
1 review
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Dissatisfied
November 15, 2024

Horrible bc they failed to fix my vehicle after I drove the correct amount of miles that the sales man stated but their policy stated a different amount of miles

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Austin, we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. We appreciate you taking the time to bring this matter to our attention. We are always looking for ways to improve on providing an exceptional Customer Service experience. We appreciate your feedback. Please contact our Customer Service Department for further assistance if you have any questions or concerns.

Missouri
1 review
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Helpful
November 15, 2024

It was good and the service person was very professional and helpful.

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Edward, thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need anything.

Florida
1 review
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Frustration
November 15, 2024

It seems that it took me longer to find someone that honors CarShield or any third party insurance than it would have been to take to the dealer and have it done. Fortunately, I did find someone who takes CarShield and they explained the procedure. The situation cleared itself up and I do know what to do incase something else goes wrong.

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Ted, that is unfortunate to hear that you had issues with locating a repair facility. We offer comprehensive support in finding repair facilities near you. Our highly skilled and dedicated team is available to provide you with detailed information and guidance tailored to your specific needs. We are committed to ensuring that you receive the best assistance possible. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need anything.

Arizona
1 review
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Great service
November 15, 2024
Updated review

I took car shield out a few months ago and so far I'm very happy with them when I needed service on my car I called them they found a service center near me and even made my first appointment for me I would recommend car shield highly

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Debra, our team is dedicated to ensuring you have a smooth and stress-free experience. We are here to help you understand your contract and assist in the claims process. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need anything!


Satisfied
December 1, 2023
Previous review

Car shield towed my car to the garage and had it repaired in record time

Date of experience: December 1, 2023
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Very happy customer.
November 15, 2024

Really great customer service. When I made a claim everything was explained to me and it worked exactly the way car Shield said it would. I was very happy!

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Sharon, thank you for your 5-star review! We appreciate you being a loyal customer and helping to share the word about us. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need anything.

Texas
1 review
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Great customer service job
November 15, 2024

Great customer service job agent took care of my situation in timely matter

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Renee, thank you for your time and review! If you ever have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to call us.

California
1 review
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Rocky start but things cleared somewhat after
November 15, 2024

I still have questions concerning the bill. I was charged quite a bit for what looks like the labor.

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Calvin, we appreciate the time you took to leave a review. After further review, it appears there were differences in the labor rates that the repair facility used and what was recommended by a nationally recognized labor guide. Please contact our Customer Service at 1-800-587-4162 if you have any further questions or concerns. We are here to help you understand your contract and assist in the claims process.

Washington
1 review
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Decent coverage
November 15, 2024

This is my second time using my Car Shield plan for "a covered repair". The process was decent and the claim process was handled by the coordinator at the mechanic shop.

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Tom, we're absolutely thrilled to hear that! It's wonderful to know that you found our service helpful. Don't hesitate to give us a call if you need anything else.

Kansas
1 review
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Excellent Customer Service & Communication
November 15, 2024

I buy new cars and usually trade-in my vehicles when the manufacturer bumper-to-bumper warranty expires along with the Power Train Warranty. I retired this year and budge is an issue so I may keep my cars a few more years longer. This is the first time I have ever used Car Shield. I worked with the Car Shield Warranty Specialist on the phone and we negotiated a realistic monthly rate that I could afford. Three months later I noticed some issues and took the vehicle to Ford and had it analyzed. It was identified that I had a Transmission issue. Ford reached out to Car Shield and submitted a Claim. American Auto Shield is the Contract Administrator and the Claim Processor. Car Shield has a very structured set of procedures. I/Ford followed those procedures and once the Car Shield Inspector performed his work, I was contacted by American Auto Shield and was informed that the work would be covered and that they told Ford to order the parts and start the work. I was also provided a Rental Car from Enterprise for 7 days while the work was being performed. All I had to pay upon completion of the work was the $500 deductible. I am so glad I signed up for Car Shield and would recommend them in a second if your original manufacture warranty has expired. Thank you Car Shield for getting my wife's car fixed and her back on the road.

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Jim, thank you so much for your review! It's reviews like yours, that let us know how much we help people and how beneficial having coverage really is! We appreciate your feedback and if you need anything please don't hesitate to give us a call.

Alabama
1 review
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Very helpful
November 15, 2024

We called about becoming a first time customer and the representative was very helpful and now we are a carshield customer

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Robert, thanks for the review and welcome to CarShield! Thank you for choosing us! We want to make sure you're completely satisfied with your policy, so please contact us with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your coverage.

Washington
1 review
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Very satisfied
November 15, 2024

My car needed an alternator. The business called and they immediately told them to send in details and it was approved. Then o was approved to get a rental while my car was being fixed. You all are the best.

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Minnie, we appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out!

North Carolina
1 review
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My Fear Became Reality
November 15, 2024

I was hesitant to sign up because I wasn't convinced the plan would pay out as the advertising and the agent I spoke would said. Expressing this concern to the sales agent, I was told to "not worry." Unfortunately, I did have a claim and the mechanic said that Car Shield had paid for a similar problem for another customer in the past; sadly, they denied my claim (to the amazement of the mechanic) and only paid a portion of the charge. I paid more for my premium over a 2 months than Car Shield paid for my claim. I would have been better off not having the coverage and simply paying for the repairs direct.

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Joe, after further review the claim was approved. Any out of pocket costs would be due to the contract deductible and parts that were not listed for coverage. We do go over what is covered with you on the initial phone call and also send you the policy right away to review. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-587-4162 for further assistance if you have any questions or concerns.

Massachusetts
1 review
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Outstanding Customer Care
November 15, 2024

I canceled my CarShield plan and changed my mind about it. The professional who assisted me with reinstatement was understanding and well-trained. Nothing more to add to the description of how she treated me professionally.

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Phyllis, we appreciate the time you took to leave a review. Our team is dedicated to ensuring you have a smooth and stress-free experience. We are here to help you understand your contract and assist in the claims process. Whether it's a simple inquiry or a more complex issue, our friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to assist you. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to providing you with the best possible service.

Kentucky
1 review
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Car Sheild CSR was outstanding
November 15, 2024

I called to inquire about several things in my policy and my CSR was very knowedgable about the policy components, what would an would not be covered and even pointed out sections in my policy to illustrate that fixing the part would be covered as a part of electrical failure coverage, in the policy. I was so happy that she told me this, and she actually sent me a copy of the policy and referenced the pages where a description of the covered approval could be located to share with this skeptical major automotive Service Manager. Way to go. What an exemplary employee who understands and is trained in the lost art of Customer Service. So Refreshing.
Bravo! Bravo!
I'm just waiting now when I take the car in for servicing next month and I tell him it's covered so yes you can give me a loaner as this will take longer than 1 1/2 hrs. Lets's see what he has to say to that.
THanks Car Shield. You not only made my day, you gave me the ammunition to totally mess his day up! This is not me being a prima donna, this man was the most rude and it obvioulsy required an individual discussion with him about custermer loyalty and why our customer serve feedback percentage madder and what kin do internal cultureal changes required change to enform a more effective work tream

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Lori, we are truly grateful for your wonderful review and delighted that we could assist you. If you have any more questions or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Washington
1 review
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A great feeling to know your covered
November 15, 2024

Had carshiledfor a few years never had to use it or worry about anything nice feeling

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Roger, thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future.

Minnesota
1 review
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Keeping coverage
November 15, 2024

I could not afford the payment each month because of a fixed income, the agent kindly helped me lower my monthly payment because of my age and situation I'm very satisfied with the help and the coverage thank you.

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Douglas, thank you for your positive feedback! If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to assist you in any way we can.

Rhode Island
1 review
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Perfect
November 15, 2024

I was rolling one policy over into another and it was a pretty seamless transition. Thank you car shield

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

Melissa, we are truly grateful for your wonderful review and delighted that we could assist you. If you have any more questions or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

California
1 review
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Payment review
November 15, 2024

Had to reset my auto payment as my credit card on file was compromised. They did a nice job, very easy to do business with.

Date of experience: November 5, 2024
Alicia G. — CarShield Rep
8 months ago

David, thank you for your time and review! If you ever have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to call us.