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About American Guardian Warranty Services Inc.
American Guardian Warranty Services (AGWS) is an extended auto warranty company that provides vehicle service contracts for cars, recreational vehicles (RVs), powersports, marine vehicles, and commercial trucks and buses. Unlike direct-to-consumer providers, AGWS operates through a network of partnered dealerships, meaning its products are primarily available only at the time of vehicle purchase.
- Variety of plan tiers
- Specialized RV and powersport plans
- Covers vehicles up to 200,000 miles
- Mixed customer satisfaction ratings
- No direct-to-consumer plans or published pricing
What is American Guardian?
American Guardian offers extended warranties and ancillary protection products for cars and other vehicle types. Because the company distributes its products through industry professionals, you typically must visit a licensed dealership to purchase a plan or to see specific pricing.
AGWS is known for its 100% part replacement guarantee and the fact that most of its contracts are transferable to subsequent owners, which can add resale value to your vehicle.
American Guardian plans
As of 2026, AGWS provides a tiered selection of plans, ranging from basic powertrain protection to comprehensive exclusionary coverage:
- Compass Protection Plan: The flagship offering with Bronze, Silver and three levels of Platinum coverage. Coverage is available for vehicles up to 20 years old or with up to 200,000 miles.
- Compass Basic: Designed for high-mileage or older vehicles, this contract protects essential components like the engine, transmission and drive axle.
- Compass Advantage: A loyalty-based program that can provide lifetime engine and powertrain coverage for qualifying vehicles.
- Compass EV Protection: A specialized plan tailored for the unique electrical and battery needs of electric vehicles.
- Complete Coverage: Enhanced coverage for specific parts; designed for à la carte, customizable coverage.
- Compass Tech +: Specifically designed for modern vehicles, covering complex interior electrical and electronic components that standard plans might exclude.
- Specialty vehicle coverage: Separate, dedicated contracts for RV motorhomes (including chassis and coach systems), towable RVs, marine (inboard/outboard motors) and heavy-duty fleet vehicles.
- Commercial protection: Solutions are available for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses, covering single vehicles or entire fleets.
Ancillary and protection products
Beyond mechanical breakdown coverage, AGWS offers several added protection options:
- Compass GAP: Waives the difference between your car’s cash value and your loan balance if the vehicle is totaled.
- Compass Tire & Wheel: Protects against damage from road hazards such as nails and potholes.
- Appearance protection: Plans like Compass Paintless Dent Repair and Compass Care cover appearance protection for your car’s exterior.
American Guardian benefits
Most AGWS service plans come with secondary benefits to help during a breakdown, including things like:
- Roadside assistance for emergency help if you’re stranded.
- Rental car reimbursement to cover the cost of a temporary vehicle while yours is in the shop for covered repairs.
- Towing transportation for your disabled vehicle to a repair facility.
- Trip interruption insurance to reimburse you for expenses if a breakdown occurs far from home.
Note: Benefit details vary by plan, so check with your dealership to see which specific benefits are included in their offerings.
American Guardian cost
As of 2026, American Guardian doesn’t list any standard prices on its website. For an exact price, you’ll have to contact a partnered dealership for a quote. While this lack of online pricing is fairly common in the extended auto warranty industry, it can make it harder to compare AGWS with direct-to-consumer competitors who offer instant online quotes.
Although transparent plan pricing isn't available online, published deductibles typically range from $0 to $500, depending on the plan you select.
American Guardian FAQ
How do I file a claim with AGWS?
First, take your vehicle to a licensed repair facility, like the dealership where you bought the plan or a national service center like AAMCO or Pep Boys. You must provide the repair shop with your contract information so they can contact the AGWS claims department at 800-579-2233 to get authorization before any work begins.
It’s important to note that you are responsible for authorizing the initial teardown and diagnosis, and any repairs completed without prior company approval may not be covered.
What damage is not covered by warranty?
Specific exclusions depend on your selected plan, but AGWS warranties generally don’t cover pre-existing conditions or damage from lack of routine maintenance. Under standard plans, everyday wear-and-tear items like brake pads or windshield wipers are typically excluded unless you have a high-tier exclusionary plan like Compass Platinum Plus.
Ancillary components, such as tires or cosmetic dings, are only covered if you purchased specific add-ons, such as Tire & Wheel or Paintless Dent Repair coverage.
How do I contact American Guardian customer service?
Call 800-579-2233 to speak with a representative regarding claims or plan details. Since the company sells its products through third parties, they often recommend that you first contact the dealership where you purchased your contract for pricing or cancellation information.
How do I look up my warranty?
Refer to the original contract provided by your dealership at the time of purchase. Because American Guardian doesn’t sell directly to consumers or provide a public quote tool, your specific coverage tier and its expiration date will be listed on your signed agreement.
If you can’t find your paperwork, you should contact the finance department of the dealership that sold you the vehicle to request a copy of your service contract.
Still have questions?
Is American Guardian worth it?
While American Guardian provides diverse coverage for specialized vehicles like RVs and commercial fleets, customer reviews are overwhelmingly negative at the time of publication. Reviewers cite high-pressure sales tactics and frustrating customer service experiences. If you’re considering coverage from American Guardian, compare quotes from several other companies to verify that you’re getting fair pricing and reliable service.
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Reviewed May 7, 2026
Keep dragging things out and add new requests for info from my dealer. Now 4 weeks of waiting on a significant repair issue. Plan specifically says will not reimburse if you get repair before they authorize. Now on 4th request for info from them.
Reviewed April 14, 2026
Contacted American Guardian in reference to a tire issue on my motor home. At first, the representative couldn’t even find me in the system and asked where I got the phone number. I explained the number is on the warranty paperwork with Compass Tire and Wheel on the top. He still couldn’t locate anything and had to pass me off to someone else. I explained everything to this representative and she immediately said the tire wasn’t covered because of too much wear on the tire. Naturally this didn’t go over well me so I explained my frustration with her. They word these warranties so that any aspect of problem isn’t covered by how it’s worded. Ultimately the warranty isn’t worth the paper it’s written on and was a huge waste of money.
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Reviewed April 12, 2026
I have just purchased a vehicle with a warranty. I received this letter, with no business name or Logo. Saying my warranty will expire 4 22 unless I activate it. I called the number. Was NEVER able to speak to a person. NEVER.. They kept asking for my credit card or bank routing before I could speak to someone. I told AI that I have bumper to bumper coverage.. They're like..195 down today and some discount. I was trying to speak to human about this TERRIBLE SERVICE. SCAM SCAM SCAM!!
Reviewed April 8, 2026
Absolute garbage of a company. They will deny anything even though it’s a ‘paintless dent repair.’ Don’t waste your time OR MONEY. If I could give less than 1 star I would.
Reviewed March 31, 2026
My car was totaled 11/16/25. Today is 2/20/26 and I STILL have not received payment! All the paperwork required was submitted 12/22/25 with one final document submitted 1/12/26 (which technically should NOT have been required!). I have been paying interest on the balance this entire time and have been required to keep making payments on a car I haven’t had in over 3 months! Beyond frustrated. I have been sending emails and have left voicemails for an update and I don’t get a response. Unsure where I can even file a complaint. Update: AGWS sent me a copy of the check dated 2/19/26. Conveniently enough, the lender still has not received it as of today 3/4/26. I’m starting to think this company is a scam!!!
Update: 3/10/26. The credit union did not receive the check. AGWS says they “don’t know what to tell me!” My car payment is now past due. Interest is accruing daily. AGWS said they need to wait 30 days before they can reissue a check. When I asked for a supervisor I was put on hold for over 30 min by Cole. He put me on hold just to wait for me to hang up! AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS!!
Update 3/31/26. Reported to BBB. Received response from the legal department of AGWS stating they would expo date the re-issue of the check. That letter was dated 3/20/26. As of today, STILL NO CHECK! I called to check on it and the manager Julie couldn’t even verify if it was reissued. She did state she would call me back today, but since there have been many times in the past where phone calls weren’t returned and emails go unanswered, I’m not hopeful!! Update - Shocker, she didn’t call me back!
Reviewed March 26, 2026
SCAMMERS!!!! That is all this company is. Provides you with a worthless warranty and refuses to pay out the claim. They can take your money and line their pockets but honestly they do not care about the customers. NEVER USE THIS COMPANY! THEY WILL NOT PAY YOUR CLAIM OUT!
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2026
WORST company to work with. Have GAP coverage on a RV that I have not had in my possession since December 2024 and they have yet to pay the claim even though my insurance already paid AND I still had to make the monthly payments until the loan was paid off in full!!! Still no one cannot or will not give me a status update on my claim! HORRIBLE. 😡
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2026
I rate them with a negative!! This is a scam company who takes the policy monies but refuses to pay the claim in full. They practice deception when filing, uses a percentage chart to only pay a certain amount so they think they are in compliance.. This company is scamming the public and should be shut down!! My vehicle has been in the shop for two months with there agreed approval of 700.00 on a 4700.00 repair bill. Two months without a car! I am elderly. The repairs are listed on contract as covered.. This company and its employees are crooks!!! They are not even listed as the top ten companies to purchase insurance from. Rated 1.3!!! Scam artists should be prosecuted!!! You are liars and I will not stop until you are closed down!! You F______ thieves!!!!
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2026
I purchased a new vehicle from Honda along with Honda Cares 100k mile bumper to bumper coverage and 60k mile maintenance coverage. I started receiving mail from Guardian Protection Group (GPG) stating that I had not activated coverage and needed to contact them immediately. I called the number listed on the correspondence and got the runaround with the person on the other end of the line trying to convince me that I did not have a valid maintenance agreement and I needed to purchase their coverage. Bottom line is that this is a very unreputable company and should be avoided at all costs.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2025
We, wife and I, purchased platinum best extended warranty bla bla, $ 5K, on new Tiffin. During Sturgis SD bike week 2025, slide and levelers didn't work at all. I'm on side of mountain, intermittent cell coverage, and 1800 + miles from home. Rode to town purchased ATF, filled holding tank, nothing, dead system. Located a mobile RV repair mechanic, Lippert trained. Orange return 3000 psi hose blown out. NOT A RUB MARK ON IT. Replaced, levelers adjusted, done. Paid the man, went to the rally.
Went back home, contacted AWGS, yes, send us the info, I did that. No reply contacted again, "Will get back to you." Didn't happen. I contacted again, you're not covered, it's a hose. Buried on p.6 of 12 pages, line 19, in the section describing engine parts, hoses. Claim denied. This is done by an administrator who apparently doesn't work for AGWS, because, we do this for 14 companies, cars, boats, RV's, etc. Looks like layer upon layer of corporations to dig through.
American Guardian Warranty Services Inc. Company Information
- Company Name:
- American Guardian Warranty Services, Inc
- Website:
- www.agwsinc.com