American Auto Shield: For Autos, ATVs, and More!

American Auto Shield (AAS) has been providing top-level vehicle service contracts since 2002. AAS provides auto, ATV, motorcycle, and off-road motorcycle coverage for lenders, marketers, agents, dealers, and membership organizations. With AAS, claim filing is available 24/7 with online support for its customers. Read on for more.

About American Auto Shield

American Auto Shield has earned a 3.6/5 rating from a total of 1,484 reviews on Trustpilot, with 59% of them being excellent. AAS isn't accredited or rated by the Better Business Bureau, which is a shame, but online customer reviews have praised the friendly and quick customer service.

AAS’s 19 years of service have enabled it to provide comprehensive coverage and vehicle contracts for more than just automobiles. Thus, not only are cars covered but also motorcycles and ATVs. In addition, AAS showcases sample contracts for its coverages to be as transparent as possible with its potential customers.
 

American Auto Shield Coverage Plans

AAS offers eight coverage plans for automobiles, motorcycles, and ATVs. The Diamond plan is the most inclusive, while the Platinum and Deluxe plans cover named components. Less-comprehensive plans for moderate coverage include the Aluminum, Bronze, and Tech Plus plans; the former covering named components, and the latter are designed for special needs.

The last two plans offer basic coverage: Powertrain and PT Gold. The powertrain plan is more affordable, while PT Gold offers more coverage.

 Coverage Types:

American Auto Shield offers service contracts for cars that are up to 25 years old with a mileage of up to 250,000, which is comparatively higher than most extended warranty companies are willing to cover.

AAS also provides some additional benefits with its coverage plans, such as roadside assistance, rental cars, and trip interruption. Roadside assistance is administered by Roadside Protect, Inc. Roadside assistance includes towing, emergency tires, lockouts, batteries, fuel delivery, and winching.
 

AAS will provide rental car coverage from a licensed vehicle rental company if your vehicle has experienced an authorized breakdown and must remain at the repair facility for at least four hours. Also, trip interruption benefits cover motel and restaurant costs if your car breaks down and you're more than 100 miles from home and it has to stay at a repair shop overnight because of an authorized problem.

With American Auto Shield, you can submit a claim online anytime your vehicle experiences a breakdown. As you log in to your AAS account, you can view your claim status, history, milestones, and payments.
 

American Auto Shield Mechanical Breakdown Insurance

AAS offers four plans for mechanical breakdown insurance for vehicles with mileage up to 120,000 miles from the time of sale.

The standard plan for mechanical breakdown insurance covers the following:

• Engine Components
• Turbocharger/Supercharger Components
• Transmission Components
• Transfer Case Components
• Drive Axle Components

The Plus plan includes coverage from the Standard plan in addition to:

• Steering and Braking Components
• Air Conditioning Components
• Electrical Components

The Premium plans add to the coverages listed above the following:

• Fuel Delivery System Components
• Heating/Cooling Components
• Interior and Exterior Components
• Luxury Components

The Elite plan covers all vehicle parts except the ones mentioned under the Exclusions section of the policy, in addition to parts covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
 

Pricing & Customer Support

You can contact the AAS customer support team by phone to request a quote for your extended warranty plan, as prices are not advertised to the public on the website.
 

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Conclusion

American Auto Shield is a great option for anyone who wants extended warranties for older vehicles and vehicles with high mileage. It offers highly customized coverage plans that fit your needs, in addition to offering extended warranties for motorcycles and ATVs, which many customers find appealing.