About CARCHEX
CARCHEX helps you purchase and maintain your car by offering various vehicle products, including extended auto warranties. Rather than offering its own plans, CARCHEX works with multiple third-party warranty providers. These vehicle service contracts cover repairs due to mechanical failures or malfunctions but not collisions. Plans also come with additional benefits like roadside assistance and towing.
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Pros
- Available in California
- Partners with charities
- Accepts high-mileage cars
- Lower-cost plans available
Cons
- Doesn't cover exotic vehicles
- Some contracts aren't renewable
Bottom Line
Consider CARCHEX if you’re looking for an extended auto warranty, especially if you have a high-mileage vehicle. Although its contracts can be confusing, company representatives can help you understand what you're signing.
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The sign up process was really simple and easy. The associate gave me a lot of information and answered all of our questions. ... I had hard questions and if he didn't know the an...
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Read full reviewCARCHEX warranty cost
The average price of a five-year contract with CARCHEX is about $1,500. Expect to pay approximately 2 cents per mile of coverage. However, costs vary based on your vehicle’s mileage, year, make and model. The best way to get a better idea of your cost is to get a quote directly from CARCHEX.
CARCHEX lets you pay for your extended warranty over a maximum of 24 months. No down payment is required during this period. CARCHEX accepts all major credit cards, and it has a 30-day, money-back guarantee in case you decide CARCHEX isn’t right for you.
CARCHEX plans
CARCHEX offers five coverage levels that span 16 different warranty plans from different providers.
Plan name | Type of coverage | Term lengths | Ideal for |
---|---|---|---|
Titanium Coverage | Bumper-to-bumper | 7 – 10 years | Comprehensive coverage |
Platinum Coverage | Stated-component | 5 – 10 years | Short-term coverage |
Gold Coverage | Comprehensive | 5 – 10 years | Vehicles with over 60,000 miles |
Silver Coverage | Essential | 5 – 10 years | Basic coverage |
Bronze Coverage | Major systems | 5 – 6 years | Affordability |
Every CARCHEX warranty is, at a minimum, a powertrain warranty. This means that your vehicle’s transmission, drive axle(s) and engine are covered along with the other components that send power to the wheels.
CARCHEX coverage
CARCHEX’s coverage is available for vehicles with up to 250,000 miles. This coverage kicks in after a waiting period of 30 days and 1,000 miles, but this is a fairly standard requirement among extended auto warranty providers. Once you’re past the waiting period, CARCHEX covers authorized vehicle repairs made at licensed service facilities. You can use its mobile app or website to find a vehicle repair facility near you.
All of CARCHEX’s plans are transferable, and coverage is available in California, which isn't true of many warranty providers. However, not every warranty is renewable.
Additional benefits from CARCHEX include:
- Towing
- Vehicle lockout services
- Rental car coverage
- Roadside assistance
- Emergency fuel delivery
You can also opt for emissions coverage, key fob protection and luxury electronics coverage.
A CARCHEX auto warranty won’t cover everything, though. Modified or aftermarket components aren’t covered, including lift kits or trailer hitches. CARCHEX also doesn’t cover regular maintenance items like oil changes or consumable parts like tires, wiper blades and spark plugs. Check your vehicle service contract for details.
CARCHEX FAQ
What does CARCHEX cover?
CARCHEX offers five levels of coverage, with 16 plans available through its various providers. These plans range from bumper-to-bumper to powertrain coverage.
- The Titanium tier provides bumper-to-bumper coverage.
- Platinum plans offer CARCHEX’s highest level of stated-component coverage.
- Gold-tier warranties provide comprehensive coverage, including major vehicle components.
- Silver programs offer essential coverage for major vehicle systems.
- Bronze contracts are CARCHEX’s lowest level of coverage, often covering the vehicle’s powertrain.
Is CARCHEX legitimate?
Yes, CARCHEX is a legitimate company that partners with multiple warranty providers and is registered with reputable third-party organizations.
Where is CARCHEX available?
CARCHEX is available in all 50 states. Check the company’s website to make sure there’s an authorized repair facility near you.
Is CARCHEX worth it?
CARCHEX is worth it if you’re considering an extended auto warranty. Its coverage and additional benefits, like roadside assistance and fuel delivery, can provide peace of mind and save you money. Plus, its app makes it easy to find a licensed repair facility.
CARCHEX Reviews
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I found an email from CARCHEX so I gave them a call because I went online and I saw that CARCHEX was higher rated than Endurance, which I initially worked with. The representative that I talked to pointed out something very important, which is the limit of liability. I wasn't aware of that. My car is a 2011 BMW and it's a beautiful car. It's not new and it's only gonna go lower over time. The limit of liability to the value of the car renders the policy useless. By the end of the policy, you would have paid more money for the policy than what the car is worth. If you're gonna cover me for $5,000 and charge me $600 for the policy upfront, this is a scam. CARCHEX offered a $15,000 limit of liability, which is more than enough to fix whatever happened with the car. Even if it's something with the engine, the warranty still covers it.
The rep I spoke with was perfect. He was very clear about what he was explaining. I reached out to him a couple of times on the call and he always answered. He was very informative and very respectful. I really liked the experience. The only thing with CARCHEX was I didn't get an email with my policy. Endurance sent me an email with the booklet type of thing. With CARCHEX, I got an email with a separate contract and the representative told me that I would be getting the actual policy in the mail. It's no big deal but I would have liked to get the actual policy.
Muhammad,
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So far, my experience with CARCHEX has been exactly what they said it was gonna be. I looked at three different companies and called each one of them. The three big factors I used were price, what they covered, and the patience they had to answer all my questions without repeating themselves and actually answering the question. I signed up with CARCHEX.
I had read a lot about CARCHEX online. They started with asking me stuff about my car first, see what my car was eligible for before they even started going through anything. My car wasn't eligible for some of their plans, so their rep said there are some things they wouldn't be able to offer me. So before they went any further, they went with that first. Then, they went over what it means when it says transmission and suspension and what parts are involved with that, and also what it means if you want to do any kind of rider for anything. I have a turbo. So he was like, “Well, we do have turbo, but it’s a rider.” He told me what the extra was to have that put on there. He explained to me about their cancellation and explained if I never used it, at the end of my term, I would be eligible for partial refund on the unused stuff. He went over how to file a claim and told me what the cost would be monthly.
Ann,
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We usually keep cars for 10 to 15 years and I figured a warranty would be a good investment. I had done a little bit of research about different warranties and Carchex was one of the better ones. If we sold the car in six months or in two years or 50,000 miles, the proration was reasonable. The cost of the length of Carchex's coverage was about average. I was told that if I signed up that day on the phone call and we paid it off at an increased rate, we would save several hundred dollars on the overall cost. I am on an automatic payment system and I'm paying a little bit more a month to pay it off ahead of time. I was told I would get a discount for doing that.
I've owned a lot of different cars and extended warranties have always been something important because at probably every other good used car purchase we make, something goes wrong at 60,000 or 70,000 miles that ends up being close to the cost of the warranty coverage. The warranty coverage usually has an expedited process where you call, talk to a person, and they help you resolve it in terms of, “Here's a rental car. Here's the place to go fix it. “ The couple of times that we've had to use extended warranties, it was much easier than trying to pay out of pocket, find a rental car, find a motel, and find a place for service.
I bought a Chevrolet Tahoe and I got it straight from the dealership. They work with just one warranty, and the one they sell is $2,400 for 24,000 miles. There was no other option, and I always knew that I was getting a bad deal with the warranty I had because it was the one that the dealership pushes automatically to go through to customers.
Carchex was really helpful. I stayed on the phone half an hour with them, getting over everything, but it was good. At the beginning, I was getting a two-year warranty and it was 24 payments, but the guy I talked to made a mistake. A manager called me back and said, "Oh, so we cannot divide the 24 months of warranty to 36. It's going to be 24. But I'm gonna make you a good deal." He offered me a third year so I can divide it in 36 payments. Instead of 3,600, it was 4,000 and I ended up taking the 4,000 one that he offered me. It was a lot more than I was getting and it wasn't that much money.
The warranty the Chevrolet dealership would have offered me would have been 40,000 miles, three years. Carchex gave me 50,000 miles, three years. I got much more in miles with Carchex, and everything's been great as far as the deal and the payment. I already paid the first month. Also, when I bought my warranty, they offered to send me a $50 gift card in the mail if I told a friend and he bought a warranty for his car.
Gianfranco,
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I had been with another company for the last five years on another vehicle I had, and their coverage was minimal. Even though it paid off one time, I was looking around for something else. When I got on Consumers, I found Carchex had a little better rating, so I called them. They were polite, prompt, weren’t pushy and specified what they covered well. That means a lot. I don’t like those pushy outfits that’s constantly trying to sell, sell, sell. They were true to fact, to the point and that was the reason I went along with them.
Their quote was too high, and within a few minutes, roughly got down from $126 to $92 a month. All of them do that trick where they get into that game of playing this way and that. I talked to a few others but none of the others really came close to what I was getting from the company I got now. With Carchex, I got a much better coverage, bumper-to-bumper for 100,000 miles, and I hope it works out well. If they held true to what they said they're gonna do, I'd be very happy because I bought an older handicapped vehicle for my wife and traded off my newer vehicle to get this.
Mack,
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Their customer service is terrible. I called in today and the rep was not able to find my account with my phone number so I then found my customer number and contract he is still not able to find it. Mind you the rep that transferred me to him already called me by name and told me what kind of car I had without me saying anything. Then he gets argumentative with me when I asked for a supervisor and refuses to get me to a supervisor. He said “how am I supposed to log the call to get you to a supervisor when I don’t even know who you are and you haven’t gave me any information”. Beyond unprofessional!
I'm not one to bash anyone but when the public needs to be made aware of deceptive trade practices this is where I voice my opinion to make everyone aware. PLEASE READ YOUR CONTRACT. This company will send you an email for you to review and it has everything listed that they will cover during your warranty period so I truly thought we had finally found an honest and outstanding warranty company. I waited got my contract and placed it in the lockbox only to find out now that I need the warranty the list sent VIA email is not the same listed in the contract itself. They will not cover the issue we are experiencing please. I am now having to file a complaint with BBB and take to small claim court. And will also notate this on my other Yelp and Google reviews. This is wrong to pay for a warranty only to learn they were not truthful in their coverage. Why can't people simply be honest. This is insane. Pay over 6.000 for a warranty and it isn't true.
I googled and CARCHEX turned up and I saw that it had positive reviews. I called and customer service was very helpful. The sign-up was easy and so are the monthly payments. They come right out of your checking account. Also, you can cancel anytime without any penalty. If you decide you don't want to pay $100 anymore or you can't afford to pay, you call them and quit. I made sure of that in the beginning. I didn't want to be obligated. I've been happy with CARCHEX. We had one or two claims and they paid the repair shop right away and I didn't have any issues. One of them was expensive. It was transmission work. The repair facility got their money immediately and it was seamless. It was very quick and easy.
Jane,
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With Carchex, I'm able to do monthly payments instead of doing just one lump sum. Also, the documentation came in the mail pretty quick. It's all in a big booklet.
Veronica,
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I like the review and options that CARCHEX had. Signing up for the coverage was awesome. It was simple and straightforward. The guy I talked to was efficient. I wanted something pretty comprehensive. I ended up with something that was bumper-to-bumper where it covered at least two years. Check out CARCHEX.
Christian,
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CARCHEX Company Information
- Company Name:
- CARCHEX
- Company Type:
- Private
- Year Founded:
- 1999
- Address:
- 118 Shawan Road, Suite 210
- City:
- Baltimore
- State/Province:
- MD
- Postal Code:
- 21030
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.carchex.com