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CarShield

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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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South Carolina
1 review
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Worth every penny!
March 8, 2025

Car Shield made my car repairs extremely simple! I just dropped off my car at my repair shop to diagnose my issues and that was literally it. The shop and Car Shield handled the rest. No calling to setup any claims or paperwork to file. Once my car was diagnosed, Car Shield called me telling me that my repairs were covered, minus the deductible and I just waited till the repairs were complete. This is something I will never go without moving forward with any vehicle I own.

Date of experience: February 26, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Mark, 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!

Colorado
1 review
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Excellent saervice
March 8, 2025

Requirements met expertly and efficiently to get new coverage. Thanks.

Date of experience: February 26, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Robert, we truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a positive review! It was our pleasure to assist you, and we're thrilled that we could meet your needs. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us in the future if you have any further questions or require additional assistance. We're always here to help!

Ohio
1 review
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Broke down!
March 8, 2025

It was running terribly. No one could find the problem. But Aamco came through and CarShield took care of the cost. Smartest move I've ever made, getting CarShield.

Date of experience: February 26, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Joseph, our company always enjoys reading reviews such as the one you left us! It lets us know we are making customers happy and knowing that what we do makes a difference. Please let us know if you need anything else.

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They are very professional
March 8, 2025

They really answer the phone.You are able to talk to someone n things are taken care of quickly They don't leave hanging the phone forever.I just feel they are the real deal n I am very happy with Car Shield.PattiHad Pierri

Date of experience: February 26, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Patti, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. 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!

Arkansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was okay
March 8, 2025

The advertisement says free tow but I had to pay $120 in tow.They only pay 125 in tow so it is not a free tow that is false advertising.

Date of experience: February 26, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Betty, we apologize for any confusion regarding your coverage. Contracts are mailed at the time of sale and include the details of the additional benefits, including towing. We encourage our customers to read their contracts carefully and reach out to our Customer Service team with any questions. We are always happy to assist you in any way we can.

New Mexico
1 review
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Waiting On The Part
March 7, 2025

I told Car Shield on 2/20/25 that I would go along with them ordering the Turbo for my 2014 Volkswagen and through their neglegence the part was ordered on 02/25/2025. The auto repair shop will not receive the part until 02/27/2025. The repair work is said to take 8- 10 hours. Now they want to say that my rental has to be returned by 07/27/2025 and I will have to pay for extra days when is it all their fault that my car is not done within the 7 day rental. Their lack of timely ordering the part is not my fault it totallying falls on them...

Date of experience: February 25, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Jean, we apologize that you were not satisfied with our services. Reviews like yours, help us to identify and target the areas where we need to improve. 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.

Virginia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Change payment method.
March 7, 2025

I called in to change my payment method from an old card to a new card. Everyone was friendly and professional.

Date of experience: February 25, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Wayne, we value your business and appreciate your feedback. Should you require any further assistance or have any questions in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're always here to help.

North Carolina
1 review
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So far outstanding service
March 7, 2025

You guys are willing to meet us right where we are in order to provide the best service.

Date of experience: February 25, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Robert, we're committed to providing excellent service and support, and we're here for you whenever you need us. If you have any questions or concerns in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're always just a phone call away.

California
1 review
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Claim
March 7, 2025

So my truck needed some work to be fixed so I had the shop call CarShield and everything was fixed pretty quickly and I also loved how my rep broke down everything so I wasn't feeling confused. Overall best service

Date of experience: February 17, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Katina, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled that you were pleased with the speed and efficiency of our service! Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need anything else.

New Mexico
1 review
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Very dependable
March 7, 2025

I had multiple issues on my car and carshield had my back. I've been esthetic service for years and am very satisfied.

Date of experience: February 25, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Eric, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with us has been positive. It's feedback like yours that truly reinforces the value of the coverage we provide and the positive impact it has on our customers' lives. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything else.

Ohio
1 review
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My debit card was used for fraud
March 7, 2025

I called to inform CarShield that my card had been used for fraud. I was told not to worry there are no late fees and to pay my bill when I got my new card. It takes about five days to get a new card. In those five days I received at least two phone calls a day from car shield about paying my bill. I'm never late, never missed, never not paid my bill. I called to deal with the situation before anyone called me.
I felt it was borderline harassment getting called everyday about something I already addressed.
It was annoying to say the least.
Needs fixed.
Thanks Wayne.

Date of experience: February 19, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Wayne, we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Our system automatically assigns representatives to contact customers with past-due payments to ensure that there are no gaps in coverage. If you have any further questions or concerns, please reach out to our Customer Service Department at 1-800-587-7162 for assistance.

Florida
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I was told to take my truck to a shop and that shop told me to get rid of the car sheild. He said they don't do business with car sheild. I went to another off of Car Sheild list and they didn't do business with them either. The last stop I went to said they were going to cut ties with Car Sheild and suggested I cancel my contract. When I tried to cancel my contract the first person took all of the info then said I had to talk to another person to finalize the cancellation. When I got transferred to the next person she asked what she could do for me. I told her I wanted to cancel my contract. I told her I had already told the first person why. I told her and she said that wasn't a good reason and I told her if none of the shops want to do business with them then I shouldn't be paying Car Sheild when the shops don't take it. She again told me that wasn't good enough reason and I told her that whether she thought it was a good reason or not I wanted to cancel and she started to tell me that I needed to explain why I was cancelling more. I told her to cancel the contract t I had already told her the reason and to cancel 3 times. That I wanted her boss or to cancel. She said rudely she was going to put me on hold. She came back on and said that she canceled the contract. She was angry and showed it by the way she talked and acted. I will never go back and advise others to stay away. The shops say they are hard to get approval for and they don't want to pay for the covered repairs.

Date of experience: February 24, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Rick, thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We understand your frustration and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or negative experience this may have caused. We value your feedback and are committed to continuously improving our customer service to provide an exceptional experience for all our valued customers. We are sorry to see you go as a customer and we hope that you'll consider us for your future needs. If you have any questions or require assistance with anything else, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help in any way we can.

Texas
1 review
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As always, exceptional service
March 7, 2025

Customer service agent was awesome. Had to update payment.

Date of experience: February 5, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

David, we value your business and appreciate your feedback. Should you require any further assistance or have any questions in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're always here to help.

Pennsylvania
1 review
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Quick and Painless
March 6, 2025

I called to update the expiration date on my credit card, which was quick and easy with no transfers and the service representative was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Date of experience: February 24, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Linda, thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that our customer service was able to help you out so quickly! Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need anything else.

Georgia
1 review
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What coverage
March 6, 2025

What coverage covers more, what I'm paying for doesn't cover anything other than just the engine! I had an EVact light come on and was told it isn't covered and it's going to cost me almost $600 to get it fixed!

Date of experience: February 24, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

That is unfortunate to hear and we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. 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. We want to assure you that you have a high level of protection with your existing plan, and we'd be more than happy to provide a detailed breakdown of your coverage and the specific parts that fall under it. This will ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of your contract's benefits. If you have any further questions, or concerns, or would like to discuss your coverage in more depth, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated Customer Service team at 1-800-587-4162. We're here to assist you and provide all the information you need.

California
1 review
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Customer service was top notch!
March 6, 2025

GIVE KENNY A RAISE! He's wonderful. Another rep helped follow through on contract purchase, she was wonderful too!

Date of experience: February 24, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Channing, we value your business and appreciate your feedback. Should you require any further assistance or have any questions in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're always here to help.

Georgia
1 review
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Review
March 6, 2025

Have not needed to use car shield yet. I hope that it is worth the cost.

Date of experience: February 24, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

William, 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.

Alabama
1 review
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Effìcient
March 6, 2025

People were kind, knowledgeable,. People worked to get me the best for my money.

Date of experience: February 24, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Joyce, 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.

Ohio
1 review
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Have been with them for almost 5 years. Tried to use on 3 separate occasions but they would not cover any of the 3. I have called and tried to get a copy of my coverage that the rep sent but it will not pull up. The rep said she was mailing one also, but neither one have arrived

Date of experience: February 6, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

David, we understand your frustration and apologize sincerely for any inconvenience this may have caused. We want to assure you that you have a high level of protection with your existing plan, and we'd be more than happy to provide a detailed breakdown of your coverage and the specific parts that fall under it. This will ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of your contract's benefits. If you have any further questions, or concerns, or would like to discuss your coverage in more depth, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated Customer Service team at 1-800-587-4162. We're here to assist you and provide all the information you need.

Texas
1 review
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I thought I was doing the right thing purchasing this when my actual warranty ran out. They have covered ZERO of the things that have gone wrong. They claim they cover AC and the engine but they don't! Have had this coverage for 4 years. They don't cover turbos like they claim or even miss firing cylinders. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!

Date of experience: February 24, 2025
Alicia G. CarShield Rep
over a year old

Journey, we understand your frustration and apologize sincerely for any inconvenience this may have caused. Upon further review of your account, it appears the parts that were needed for the repair were not listed for coverage on your contract. If you have any further questions, or concerns, or would like to discuss your coverage in more depth, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated Customer Service team at 1-800-587-4162. We're here to assist you and provide all the information you need.