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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.
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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Just take the five star rating...and be happy about it. Great Job with my vehicle needs
I called CarShield to see if my repair was covered. I made an appointment to get it repaired at the Volkswagen dealer and I gave them my CarShield membership info and they did the rest! It was fantastic
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.
A simple customer service question about updating billing information. Question was resolved immediately.
Good service.
Thank you for your review and we are always here to help. Please give us a call if you need anything else!
My question was answered however I had to call 4 vendors to schedule an appointment because the first three had negative experiences of getting paid by CarShield because it tools and in one case not at all. Hence they no longer honor the service
For comprehensive support in finding repair facilities near you, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-800-587-4162. 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.
Brian listened and understood clearly my issue. He was courteous, professional polite and knowledgeable. He quickly resolved my issue
Dealer was able to to handle directly with carshield paid for most of the repair
We're happy to hear this! Let us know if you need anything else.
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.
Told customer service I was unable to log into my account on the app. I was to delete and reinstall the app. I did this several times to no avail. Next customer service said they would IT department contact me. It's been 5 days with no response.
John, we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Please make sure the email you are logging in with is associated with the email you have on file with us. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-587-4162 for further assistance if you have any questions or concerns.
When you are on a fixed income and have your debits to be drawn on the date it should, debiting it earlier can cause problems with your accounts with other bills.
Margie, after further review of your account it appears the payment ran on the regularly scheduled date of the 19th of the month. Our records indicate you called to move your due date on the 23rd. We do require notice in advance in order to stop payments from running. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-587-4162 for further assistance if you have any questions or concerns.
Was told the trucks repair would not be covered. Was not happy about this decision. Filled out an appeal form and within 2 days I was contacted saying after a review they were going to pay. Glad about that but shouldn't have to go through all this when something breaks on your vehicle.
Larry, we are happy to hear we a were able to assist with your repair! If you have questions about your coverage please give a call.
My car was taken to the same auto shop multiple times I expressed my concerns regarding taking it back for a third time and the representative tells me we'll give them one more try. I feel this was disregarding my time and my feelings as a customer
Lita, we apologize for any misunderstanding regarding your vehicle being taken to that Repair Facility. According to our records they supplied the part, so they would be the most helpful in diagnosing and resolving the issue with their part. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-587-4162 for further assistance if you have any questions or concerns.
Pleasant. Questions were answered. Representative were nice & patient with me. What I'm not happy about are the multiple emails asking me to rate my experience. I've completed 2 survey/questionaire. Now this?
Dawn, we are pleased to hear our team was able to answer any questions you had! Our reviews are sent automatically based on recent customer interactions and we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
Jonathan in claims likes to hear himself talk. I don't.
Getting a supervisor to assist is pointless.
Monica, we appreciate you taking the time to bring this matter to our attention. We have a Claims Assistance Department that is dedicated and skilled in helping our customers during the claims process. We are always looking for ways to improve on providing an exceptional Customer Service experience. We appreciate your feedback.
Recently had a broken windshield from a large rock thrown up by another vehicle while driving. Learned that you don't cover glass.
Julia, we apologize if there may have been confusion about your coverage. We are always happy to explain your coverage details. Please contact our Customer Service Department for further assistance if you have any questions or concerns.
Handled well and timely to insure continuing coverage. By agent
We are pleased to hear you found our customer service team helpful! If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to give us a call.
There was no sales pressure and I felt the terms were fair. I also felt I was treated with respect.
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.
I never got to experience a claim thru carshield. I have just been hearing a lot of bad reviews from certain customers that had a claim thru carshield
Jay, we have had over 2 million customers and the negative reviews online are a tiny fraction of our business. We’re happy to stand on our record of 19 years in business and our claims department pays out over $12 million in claims every month. That said, we are always working on providing better products and services each day. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-587-4162 for further assistance if you have any questions or concerns.
My problem was my app no longer works—after I paid off my balance. Customer service was just fine. It's my app that no longer functions. What's up with that?
Ralph, we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. We aware of issues with the App and are currently addressing them. We advise to uninstall the app and download it again. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-587-4162 for further assistance if you have any questions or concerns.
Still waiting for approval over a week now. No other problems so far
Phyllis, that is unfortunate to hear and we apologize for any confusion regarding your claim. After further review, it appears the we have received the requested documentation form you, we advise it may take 2 business days to review the information. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-587-4162 for further assistance if you have any questions or concerns.
Got a leak in the radiator took it to the shop. They got a hold of you guys. Everything was taken care of in three days.
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.
What a great experience, he turned in for a repair once car shield Received what was needed from the repair company. It was confirmed that same day. Strongly recommend you get them if you don't.
It took a minute for approval, however so far so good. Still a ticking noise in the motor that has not been addressed. Maybe later.
Thank you for your review. We are always happy to explain your coverage details and go over the claims process with you. If you have any questions give us a call!
Answer: It's affordable, excellent customer service, and efficient claim precessing!
Answer: Great question! Please give us a call and we can answer any questions you may have!
Answer: Carchex & endurance. But beware if any car warranty!
Answer: Car Shield only SELLS the policies. American Auto Warranty is the company that administers is the warranty. BBB grades them an 'F' rating & I agree.
Answer: That depends on the level of coverage that your vehicle qualifies for at the time you set up coverage. Give us a call with your VIN and mileage and we would be more than happy to go over that with you!


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