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CarShield

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CarShield has a rating of 4.2 stars from 4,872 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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value
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returns
38
quality
90
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California
1 review
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My problem was solved.
April 14, 2025

Had problem with my billing due to my credit card expiring. The agent was very helpful in adding my new card and insured my bill was paid on time. Great service!

Date of experience: March 28, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
2 weeks ago

Martha, we appreciate your feedback and want you to know we're always here to assist you. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything else!

Virginia
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There is no experience yet! I will let you know when my car needs repairs, and if I will have issues from car shield not willing to pay my dealer or any other car shop! I only called to get some additional information, etc.

Date of experience: December 20, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
4 months ago

Danna, thank you for the review and when your vehicle does encounter a repair, don't hesitate to give us a call! In the meantime, if you have any questions about your policy or what is covered and what is not, please let us know.

Washington
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2 star
March 17, 2025

I needed a CV put in and I had to use a used one in it plase. I also waited 6 to 7 days.
Payed taxes on all that was done. Disappointed with car shield. When they told me I had to pay for a better on. I got let down. Because they won't pay for it. I rather not say more. But disappointed with the program..

Date of experience: March 7, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
2 months ago

Edwin, we sincerely apologize for any confusion or inconvenience you may have experienced regarding the claims process. Our priority is to provide clear and comprehensive support to all our customers. Please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Service to thoroughly review your contract, provide a detailed explanation of the claim process, and address any specific questions or concerns you may have. We value your feedback and are committed to ensuring your satisfaction.

Iowa
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Though a long drawn out process where the part needed for my car was in short supply Carshield hung in there with me. With the dealership searching AND Carshield searching too for the part after 2 failed to program to my car, we were able to locate exactly what was needed after 6 months and it programmed to my car immediately without incident! Through the collaborative effort of myself, dealership and Carshield we stayed in contact and got the job done and completed.
Dealership was initially not interested in working with Carshield because they had been burned before and NOT paid for job completed early on in Carshield's beginnings. Thanks to excellent CS when I relayed this to the company they reached out to the leery dealership and insured them they had updated and upgraded their systems. My dealership agreed to work with Carshield tho skeptical and got everything done in the 6 month timeframe. I picked my car up last week and it's driving great. I signed off on the invoice at pickup, paid my deductible and will be following up with Carshield to ensure my dealership was paid in full!
I've so far been satisfied with Carshield and will continue to support them as long as they continue to keep up this quality of services for my prized possession car. Thanks Carshield and Jenkins Dodge service department for your hard work and dedication to getting my car back in the road.

Date of experience: March 27, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
3 weeks ago

Mamie, we love reading reviews like yours! They reassure us that we’re making our customers happy and that our efforts are making a difference. If there’s anything else you need, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.

California
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Bad customer service
March 30, 2025

I told you I can't afford the service. You offered an extension. The next month I called the day of payment to cancel you took the payment anyway. I asked for a refund for this was same day, you said you don't give refund made the same day & proceeded to state I should have called sooner. Well when you get to be 67yrs old hopefully you'll remember time management & appts have a way of wearing you down. I asked for a supervisor your tone changed said someone will call me 24-48 hrs. This was Monday & I'm giving my review Wednesday, no call back. How can I give you a good review when this is your response.

Date of experience: March 17, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
1 month ago

Toni, this is unfortunate to hear and we apologize for any inconvenience or confusion this has caused. We appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention. We want to assure you that we are currently reviewing your account to verify everything was handled accordingly. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service at 1-800-587-4162.

Wisconsin
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Heater fan motor
March 1, 2025

I was very happy with the info that the rep gave me over the phone it has made me realize that car shield has been a worth while my money and has been a real help thanks

Date of experience: February 19, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
2 months ago

Diana, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're absolutely delighted to hear that your experience with our Customer Service team was a positive one! Our dedicated team strives to provide the best possible support, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. Please remember that we're here to assist you with any future needs or questions you may have. Don't hesitate to reach out to us at any time – we're always happy to help!

Sweden
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Customer service
April 5, 2025

I had to update my credit card information due to the fact that it was compromised. The I spoke to was extremely patient and understanding took care of the problem right away.

Date of experience: March 26, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
4 weeks ago

Linda, 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.

Texas
1 review
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Do not use car shield.
February 6, 2025

Car shield is a scam. I signed on with car shield in order to offset the little things on my car that insurance didn't cover. When my car ended up having transmission issues it took forever for them to get me into a shop. They finally told me to go to a place and the shop and car shield had zero communication with each other and my car sat there for almost 2 months. I was on the phone with the mechanic and car shield nonstop because they failed to communicate with each other. I was doing more work than car shield. Eventually I pulled my car out of that garage and brought it to a different car shield affiliated shop. When I finally got it to the other shop, I ended up paying for my own diagnostics and almost paying 100% of the repair cost for the issue with my car. Car shield didn't do anything except draw this process out for almost 3 months. I ended up paying more with car shield. Not only did I pay for my own replacements, but I also had to pay them a monthly fee for nothing.
Long story short car shield is a scam. You might as well just save the money that you'd pay them each month and just stash it away so you can fix your car if it breaks down. In the end you will be paying way more with car shield.

Date of experience: January 27, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
3 months ago

David, that is unfortunate to hear and we apologize for any confusion during the claims process. We have no say in the repair facilities processes, it is their decision if they choose to work with us or not. After further review, it appears there were differences in the labor rates and part prices that the repair facility used and what was recommended by a nationally recognized labor guide. We are more than happy to answer any questions you have and explain the breakdown of the cost regarding your claim. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-587-4162 for further assistance if you have any questions or concerns.

New York
1 review
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Weird noises
January 22, 2025

Car made a weird noise like a drill going off. Brought to car dealer and they found out what it was, called car shield and they approved it right away. As they were working on it found something else wrong, called car shield and again approved it, plus set me up with a rental. Glad I have them.

Date of experience: December 26, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
3 months ago

Joette, 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.

Pennsylvania
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Working on it
February 3, 2025

My vehicle is still being evaluated by the dealer but the concierge was very helpful in getting me on the right direction to receive the proper service

Date of experience: January 24, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
3 months ago

Jeffrey, we appreciate your feedback and want you to know we're always here to assist you. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything else!

Arizona
1 review
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Uncovered
February 14, 2025

Submitted claim. Denied, parts not covered. Was clearly noted in the contract certain parts not covered. The representative offered a list of mobile mechanics, perhaps cost would be less.

Date of experience: January 30, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
3 months ago

Jimmy, that is unfortunate and we’re sorry for the inconvenience. You are at a great level of protection and we would be happy to go over the details and parts listed for coverage with you. Please call our Customer Service at 1-800-587-4162 if you have any further questions or concerns.

New York
1 review
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Because CarShield sent an inspector out to inspect the repairs in advance, my Repair Shop couldn't start the repairs timely. Then CarShield would not tell them how much of the bill CarShield would pay until I had approved my portion! My portion was incorrect because Belts & Hoses that were covered with oil, weren't included in CarShield's estimate! The owner of my Repair Shop said they had never had a warranty company do that! They said they only dealt with CarShield for me because I was a repeat customer and wouldn't deal with CarShield under any other circumstances! I am dropping CarShield! They are awful! I brought my car to the Repair Shop 8 days ago and it wasn't ready till today!

Date of experience: April 10, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
2 weeks ago

Maggie, we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Upon further review, we determined that your claim was initiated on April 1st and has been authorized for repair since April 4th. To inquire about the status of the repairs, please contact the repair facility directly. Additionally, we require authorization from customers for any out-of-pocket costs to prevent misunderstandings with the repair facility. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to Customer Service at 1-800-587-4162. We are here to assist you in any way we can.

Texas
1 review
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Caught off guard
March 4, 2025

Mostly I was excited about the service. I was caught off guard when I was told I needed to have bought certain contracts as my purchase does not cover all of the car.

Date of experience: February 22, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
2 months ago

Verna, our coverage plans vary depending on the age and mileage of the vehicle. Therefore, our sales agents place you into the highest level of coverage your vehicle qualifies for. Our priority is to provide clear and comprehensive support to all our customers. Please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Service to thoroughly review your contract and we can address any specific questions or concerns you may have.

North Carolina
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Satisfied
February 4, 2025

So far I'm satisfied with this company. They have good customer reps and they have good knowledge of my warranty information. I would recommend them to anyone to help them save money on repairs.

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
3 months ago

Regina, 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.

Georgia
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Skeptical at first
February 14, 2025

Unfortunately, my car broke down early on Saturday so I was close enough to the dealership to take it in and drop it off and when they came back and told me I needed a whole new engine and that it would cost me about $8000 I whipped out my car shield membership card and handed it to him and I said can we give this a try so the dealership did what they had to do on their end and unfortunately because of it being the weekend and then a holiday Monday it seemed like time was dragging, but both the dealership and car shield were working very diligently on their end. I turned in all my receipts as long as I have had the car they reviewed it that process took me a little time to learn, but I figured my way through it with the help of one of the representatives so they sent out an inspector to look at the vehicle. Discussed with the dealership with that they would take care of and the prices that they would agree on and from there, everything just fell into place instead of having to install a whole new engine. It was some gear crank in the engine, blah blah blah, and that reduce the price to about $2500. Well once the inspector took a look at everything he said it was covered and all I paid was my deductible. I was ecstatic. I wasn't sure if this was going to be the real deal or if I had got stiff, but I'm so happy I got car shield thank you guys.

Date of experience: January 26, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
3 months ago

Diana, 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.

Canada
1 review
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The customer service were very helpful.
March 1, 2025

Called for information and the service was very friendly and helpful, the process went well and looking for to hopefully not need the service but feel good if I do need it.

Date of experience: February 19, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
2 months ago

John, we're thrilled that you've had a positive experience with our services. We genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. If you have any questions or requests in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're committed to providing you with excellent support and are always happy to assist.

Indiana
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Address change
April 21, 2025

It was very awesome. The person was very alert. Answered all my questions resolved. My problem within seconds very efficient. The people are so cordial and polite.

Date of experience: April 11, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
1 week ago

Towana, we're thrilled that our team was able to provide you with all the information and assistance you needed. If you have any further questions, concerns, or requests, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We value your business and are committed to providing you with exceptional support.

Washington
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Lies
March 14, 2025

My experience is horrible. I am paying y'all for insurance and you are doing what you said you suppose to do. I have not have my car for almost two weeks. And y'all are fighting about parts with the service company. Please just fix my car. I am so depressed right now.

Date of experience: March 4, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
2 months ago

Pamela, we extend our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this has caused. At CarShield, we strive to provide excellent customer service and support throughout your experience. While we have limited control over specific aspects of the claims process, such as the decisions made by repair shops or administrators, we are committed to assisting you in navigating these complexities. Please call our Customer Service at 1-800-587-4162 with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your claim.

Texas
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Car Shield is always there
March 21, 2025

My first experience with Car SHIELD Was amazing, then something else happened to my car and they came through again. That's why car shield is my choice every time. This is my very important choice to stay with CAR SHIELD.

Date of experience: March 11, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
1 month ago

Vanessa, 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.

Kansas
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Home Safe is where I have a problem with your company. I was a member for about 45 days Everthing hit the Fan. Look at my record and you will see what I am talking about. You was suppose to contact me Via by phone. My Cell number *******295 I will wait to hear from you no more Surveys Home phone *******905 No problem with Car Shield's. Home Safe is were the BIG PROBLEMS IS.

Date of experience: January 20, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
3 months ago

James, if you have any concerns with HomeSafe, please contact their Customer Service at 1-800-332-4177. Additionally, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for any assistance regarding your vehicle coverage.