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A vehicle service contract (VSC) is what a third-party warranty provider like CarShield sells as "extended" auto warranty coverage. It provides your car with additional mechanical and electrical parts protection that extends past the manufacturer's warranty coverage (for a set number of years or miles). A VSC might vary in coverage from basic powertrain protection all the way to bumper-to-bumper or exclusionary protection and will also typically include additional benefits like roadside services.

You may choose to repair your car at your dealer or any repair shop in the US or Canada as long as it is an ASE-certified facility. If you have trouble finding a good facility, CarShied will help you find a qualified repair shop within their Shield Repair Network, which boasts over 8,000 facilities.

CarShield has plans for everyone with almost any type of vehicle. They can help new car owners who don't want to worry about a lack of coverage and unexpected expenses after their factory warranty expires. They also help those with used cars, whether they have an expired manufacturer's warranty or not, even if they put high mileage on their cars. With customizable coverage and a high acceptance threshold, you should give them a call to see how they can help you!

While coverage varies by plan, a few thing they will not cover include: pre-existing conditions, routine maintenance, cosmetic damage, or damage caused by accidents, negligence, or intentional acts. Also, while they have VSCs to cover almost all types of vehicles, they may not cover hybrid car parts. As always, it's important to review the terms and conditions of your contract to understand what specific items are excluded from coverage.

Before any work is done, you can call the CarShield claims number, 1-800-531-1925, or file your claim online. Alternatively, your certified repair shop can contact the provider. Afterward, the claims department will be in contact with the facility to determine if the repair or part is covered and coordinate with you for the next steps. If covered, CarShield will pay the facility directly for repair costs, and you will be responsible for the deductible and any uncovered work.

American Auto Shield is an auto claims and vehicle service contract (VSC) administrator. They and CarShield are not the same company, but they do administer CarShield's VSCs, as they do for CARCHEX and other providers in most states. However, Liberty STF, Inc. manages CarShield contracts in Florida.

CarShield is a legitimate business, and they have been a leading provider of vehicle service contracts (VSCs) for over 17 years. They have a strong reputation for providing comprehensive coverage and excellent customer service, making them a trusted choice for vehicle protection. While some customers may have had issues with coverage, CarShield always responds and offers quick resolutions, often to the customers' satisfaction.

They do have two specialized plans for EVs, one that only covers electric drive unit components and another that provides comprehensive protection for the rest of the car parts.

With a CarShield contract, you have a 30 day money-back guarantee. If you cancel within those first 30 days of coverage and did not claim any services, you would get a full refund, minus a cancelation fee. You can still cancel after that but you would recieve a prorated refund that factors in how much time passed on your contract and how much you claimed in dollar amounts.