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CarShield

4.3

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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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New Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I took my truck to the Ford dealer. They called car sheld explain the work and parts that were needed. You guys handled the bill. No problems. You covered everything.

Date of experience: November 1, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Donald, 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
0 helpful votes
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His poor coverage
November 11, 2024

I had to put my truck in the shop. He said there was a hose for the DEF system. It had to be replaced and it may also require either turbo charger or the deaf system itself so they replace the hose. They couldn't tell so they replace the hose cover hoses. So when they replace the hose, it cost $1000 or $998 and you guys did cover. Please send me a list of stuff that you don't cover so I know whether I wanna stay with you guys or not.

Date of experience: October 31, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Burney, after further review, it appears there were no claims filed by a Repair Facility for your account. We emailed your contract to the email we have on file for you. Please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Service at 1-800-587-4162, we would be more than happy to review your coverage with you.

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Carol Sheild review
November 11, 2024

Had one claim which they paid the dealership promptly.
I didn't have any out pocket expense except my deductible.

Date of experience: October 31, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Carol, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a seamless and stress-free experience with us. Please give us a call if you need anything else!

Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They don't stand by their warranty
November 11, 2024

Last year I needed a motor for my 2016 Range Rover Sport HSE TD6 Deisel. The motor cost 40,000. CarShield only paid $*******. This year I needed a gear shift, the warranty didn't pay anything?

Date of experience: October 31, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Dexter, that is unfortunate and we’re sorry for the inconvenience. After further review of your account, it appears the parts that were needed for the repair were not listed for coverage on your contract. 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.

Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Broken window router
November 11, 2024

Car Shield was easy to use. Went to my choice garage and car Shield paid for the part and work. Plus got me a car rental while the repair was being done. Highly recommend!

Date of experience: October 31, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

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

Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was a pleasant experience to work with polite and professional agents that made my experience fast and expedient.

Date of experience: October 31, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

James, 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.

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not worth the money
November 11, 2024

Paid mi they. Had a problem. They nicked and died the auto shop and covered repairs were denied for a dispute over 30 mins of labour cross over with repairs. I paid for repairs that didn't even come close to what I paid in coverage. Scam scam

Date of experience: October 31, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Carleen, we apologize for any confusion regarding your coverage, After further review, it appears that there were some differences in the suggested labor hours and the shops actual labor hours that were performed. We do go over what is covered with you on the initial phone call and also send you the policy right away to review. The contract does go over the details of the coverage and explains that all repair parts and labor costs are verified per nationally recognized labor guides. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-587-4162 for further assistance if you have any questions or concerns.

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shocked!
November 11, 2024

Called car shield to find out how to file a claim. I have had CS for 2 years on my daughter's 2013 KIA. Never used it. Now that I needed it CS came through. Call to tell me what service the dealership was going to perform and if I was getting the best price.

Date of experience: October 31, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Tammie, 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.

North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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We had the transmission replaced in our Jeep Grand Cherokee. The staff was supportive throughout each step of the process, from initial request for help to the rental car and completion of the service.

Date of experience: October 31, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Thomas, 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.

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good company
November 10, 2024

As long as item covered you are good to go always look up item on web

Date of experience: October 31, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Linda, thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with our services. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need anything else!

Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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THIS IS A HORRIBLE COMPANY IF YOU CAN CALL IT THAT TO DEAL WITH. FOR ONE THEY DO NOT EXPLAIN TO THEIR CUSTOMERS TO INFORM THE REPAIR SHOP TO CALL CAR SHIELD FIRST TO RECEIVE A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION BEFORE REPAIR WORK IS COMPLETED. ONCE CONTACT WAS MADE THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS (BOTH OF THEM) WERE RUDE AS HELL INFORMING US (THE REPAIR SHOP) THAT THEY ARE NOT GOING TO UPHOLD THEIR CONTRAT WITH THE CUSTOMER & THEY WOULD NOT BEING US. TOLD US TO JUST REMOVE THE NEW CAR PARTS, PUT THE OLD ONES BACK, & THEY WOULD SEND OUT A THIRD PARTY TO VERIFY PART IS DEFECTIVE & THEN HAVE US REDO THE WORK. THIS COMANY IS A COMPLETE JOKE & A WASTE OF THEIR CUSTOMER TIME & OURS (THE REPAIR SHOP). WE WILL NOT BE SERVICING ANY OF YOUR CUSTOMERS FROM THIS POINT ON & INFORMING OUR CUSTOMERS TO NOT UTILIZE YOUR SO CALLED "SERVICES"...! 0 RATING FROM US!

Date of experience: October 31, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Rayna, we apologize for any confusion regarding the claims process. We advise our customers at the time of sale to have the shop call the claims number before any work is performed. We also send out the contract, which states on every page, No Claims Will Be Paid Without Prior Authorization. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-587-4162 for further assistance if you have any questions or concerns.

Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Saved me over $4,000!
November 10, 2024

Replaced my transfer case with an entire new transfer case Would have been over $4,000 out of my pocket.

Date of experience: October 31, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

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

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Much Ado about very little
November 10, 2024

My car's back-up camera fixed it's self before I could get an appointment to have it checked.

Date of experience: October 31, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

John, we appreciate your review! Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need anything.

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Positive experience representative explained; processes as well as coverages.

Date of experience: October 30, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Ida, we appreciate your review! Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need anything.

Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to contact and to get service
November 9, 2024

I contact the representive To advise tat I was taking my vehicle to my dealership for service, when I got there they service my vehicle without charging me.

Date of experience: October 30, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Jesse, 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.

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Too many cooks in the kitchen
November 9, 2024

Submitted claim, claim received, being processed… then we need service records, records submitted, notified records received via phone call and email, then recant, we didn't get the service records via email, service records resubmitted, notified service records received via email, then phone call informing me the service records have been requested multiple times without compliance, claim is inactive until compliance, assured agent records were submitted 3 times, agent says "let me check"… we'll we don't have records from your repair shop for Oct.'23 or Jan. '24. Repair Shop owner calls and I call again with no resolve to this day🤨

Date of experience: October 30, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Ernestine, we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. After further review, it appears the claims department is requesting a service record from 8/4/2023. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-587-4162 for further assistance if you have any questions or concerns.

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Administrative Issue
November 9, 2024

For some unknown reason, my autopay failed which I was out of the country. A phone call was made and the issue was resolved.

Date of experience: October 30, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Theron, 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.

Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Impressed by the quick response and support when i had car issues.
However very disappointed so many things are not covered under my plan
I am currently shopping around to see what is available that would better cover when the need arises.
Monthly rates are not cheap

Date of experience: October 30, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Joan, that is unfortunate and we’re sorry for the inconvenience. After further review of your account, it appears the parts that were needed for the repair were not listed for coverage on your contract. 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.

Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Turbo charger repairs
November 9, 2024

Once the repairs were started the repairs were handled quickly

Date of experience: October 30, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Wendell, thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that we were able to help you out so quickly! Please contact us if you need anything else.

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good service again
November 9, 2024
Updated review

I talk to a representative every month because my payments were set up to be on the 3rd and the 10th. I tell them not to do the 10th as the money won't be there. We set up a plan.

Date of experience: October 30, 2024
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

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


Helpful
January 16, 2024
Previous review

When I was having a rough time with changes in income, they were helpful and supportive for me to get it paid off.

Date of experience: January 16, 2024