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CarShield

4.2

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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 York
1 review
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Recent Claim processed
March 14, 2024

Only received partial Claim insurance coverage under my policy

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Florida
1 review
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Excellent service
March 4, 2024

They took care as promised very satisfied,and have already recommended to friends

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Virginia
1 review
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Great
March 4, 2024

The shop contacted Carsheild. I received an email with an approval number and the amount covered. My vehicle was fixed within 3 hours.

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Professional Telephone Reps,
March 4, 2024

Never get the same one, but they are pretty much all great

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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RUN DO NOT USE THIS WARRANTY COMPANY! We have been waiting 5 days for an adjustor to get their act together. First, the adjustor says to inspect vehicle physically and then does not ever show up to inspect. Second, the adjustor says they need written documentation and then once the repair shop sent it, no response from adjustor. Third, adjustor said they need pictures and the repair shop quickly send all pictures. Again, the adjustor does not respond and we get told on 3/1/24 that pictures are still needed. Then we call Car Shield and are told the adjustor had the pictures and documentation on 3/1/24 BUT has 48 hours to review the information and approve the claim or request additional information (again). No rental car can be obtained under this contract until the adjustor approves the claim. WHY do we pay our premiums on time to get the run around? Car Shield customer service reps give a long list of excuses from "cannot see what the adjustor is doing" to "the system has been having glitches" to "well there is still 4 working day hours left for the adjustor to review the claim and respond". This is a HORRIBLE COMPANY - DO NOT USE THEM! Just waiting for the adjustor say "the differential is not covered" when the contract says it is due to normal wear and tear - which is why it failed.

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Unsatisfied
March 14, 2024

I didn't get not even my refund for my rental and not even a phone call

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Displeased
March 14, 2024

Confusing, to much of a hassle… Truck been in the shop since Feb.22,2024. No rental, truck not fix😔

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Mississippi
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very impressed
March 4, 2024

I didn't have any problems after talking with the representative at car shield I didn't have any problem. She told me what to do and they communicated with the repair technician and I didn't have any problems

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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No parts, no communication
March 14, 2024

3 weeks after dropping off my car my mechanic says he's still received no parts. No one told me a thing. They're also willing to pay less than half the labor and won't pay for a safety issue.

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
New Mexico
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Overall one star
March 14, 2024

From the time the claim started to getting my car back i had to keep calling to see what was being done contact from car shield it took over a month or close to a month to get my car back and with out a car i lost a hundred dollars a day out of pocket i know if our policy does't give a rental they should try to get our vehicle back as soon as they can

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It's ok but I haven't used it yet
March 14, 2024

It was easy to cancel one of my vehicles, however, the things I need done on my vehicle right now is not covered. Which makes me feel like maybe I don't need it at all if I have to pay $2000+ out of my own pocket to pay for things I need done on my vehicle right now on top of pay my monthly payment to Carshield. So I am seriously consider canceling my policy.

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Ohio
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Pricey
March 4, 2024

I wish it could have been lower than 100 to fit my budget

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I appreciated the service I received from Car Shield (American Auto Shield). I had to pay a little extra than the deductible and the length of time was a little long, but everything else was GREAT! Thank you So Much Car Shield for you professionalism in taking care and replacing my transmission.

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The representative answered all of my questions and concerns.

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My overall experience working with the representatives has been great. Each time I've had a question or had to contact them, they provided me the help I needed.

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First Claim Experience
March 4, 2024

My alternator was bad on my 2011 Cadillac SRX so the car repair dealer called Car Shield to file a claim for me. The dealer was told that Car Shield was going to furnish the new alternator. The new alternator was delivered 4 days later, but it was supposed to have been overnight express mail to the repair dealer.
I was really stressed out for the delay because we were scheduled to leave for Florida for an important appointment. The repair dealer said the Car Shield Claim representative never gave them a chance to match, or beat, the price of the new replacement alternator. They had a new alternator in stock for our car. For this incident, we are somewhat disappointed in the way the first claim we had was handled. I did talk with Car Shield's representative, but we never discussed what the repair dealer offered for the new alternator.

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bad
March 14, 2024

Don't get want pay i thought day was good. Took my car to shop & they said it was the motor & they said no to the claim.I did everything I suppose 2 do. And they did not pay. They told me that the timing belt had to hit the motor. A lot of bull. & I still had to pay the man that checked the car

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Texas
5 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Well player
March 4, 2024

I was intending to cancel coverage due to excessive cost, the gal offered a 33% discount, so w am hanging in there for a little longer.

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Promptness
March 4, 2024

Fast results, very positive experience. Agent was very knowledgeable.

Date of experience: March 4, 2024
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick turnaround
March 4, 2024

Claim was handled very quickly. Got my car back same day.

Date of experience: March 4, 2024