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About CARCHEX
CARCHEX sells extended auto warranties and related vehicle protection products. It partners with third-party providers rather than offering its own plans. 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.
- Available nationwide
- Plans are transferable
- Accepts high-mileage vehicles
- Helpful sales reps
- May be hard to cancel
- Some contracts aren't renewable
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Reviewed Aug. 5, 2015
Rodney was great and very detailed with the contract.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
My salesman was Robby **, and he was awesome. He was fun to talk to and he made everything so smooth and easy. I've Heard a lot about CARCHEX from friends.. And I must say the reviews are great.. I'm recommending it to everyone I know!!
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
Everyone I spoke with was very nice.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
Respectful of my desires. Clear and fair.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
It has been a pleasure working with Carchex. I felt as though I was a welcome customer and truly wanted.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
Thank once again for reaching out to me and family for coverage!
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
Great attitude, polite, helpful!
Reviewed July 31, 2015
He is very professional and courteous. It was a pleasure talking to him.
Reviewed July 31, 2015
Kate made my buying experience excellent. If making a claim is half as enjoyable then this will be a great partnership. She made the terms and coverage easy to understand. She even went out of her way to help me find out that GMC had recalled a major component on my car. I want to deal with Kate for everything!
Reviewed July 31, 2015
I had a very good experience with my representative. He wanted to create conversation and build a good relationship with those he was servicing, it appeared. I appreciated the Carfax, etc. credentials located on your website to guide me to a reputable company. I also appreciated his honesty regarding my credit card security.
Reviewed July 28, 2015
Jeffery was excellent!!! GREAT SERVICE.
Reviewed July 28, 2015
Customer service wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I'd say the pricing is a little high, and it would be nice to see the quotes online instead of having to wait for someone to call you.
Reviewed July 28, 2015
The person who I talked to was courtesy and helpful to my needs.
Reviewed July 27, 2015
I found my representative very to be helpful, and he made the process very easy. I love the service.
Reviewed July 26, 2015
Customer service resource was simply terrific. No other warranty company provided the service that I needed.
Reviewed July 26, 2015
Kenny was very helpful with the coverage. Thank you for the help.
Reviewed July 25, 2015
It was a pleasure hearing Mr. ** explaining the process to acquire a warranty extension added to my newly acquired vehicle. Makes me feel cared for. Thank you for such wonderful attention. Looking forward to dealing with your company for this matter.
Reviewed July 25, 2015
I called and ordered an inspection through CARCHEX on Monday 7/20 and was told it would be complete in 2-3 business days. I had to follow up with them on that Wednesday as my dealer hadn't heard from them. While speaking with the customer service representative, who was extremely rude, she told me they only had a fax number for the dealer. After correcting the information, I asked her why they didn't call me back to correct the issue and she became extremely short with me and only responded "we will update the inspector with the new number".
The inspection finally happened on the morning of July 23rd but I had to call CARCHEX again on the morning of the 24th to get the results of the inspection. I was told that they had received the inspection and were waiting on it to be reviewed internally before sending it to me and they didn't have any time frame they would have it ready. 10 minutes after ending my call with them I received the inspection in my email. I will always use an inspection service when buying a used car or truck but I will never use CARCHEX again.
Reviewed July 25, 2015
Ms. ** was very helpful and professional in every way, she explained my policy and answered any questions I had about my coverage.
Reviewed July 24, 2015
I usually don't purchase stuff by phone. The sales persons (Joseph **) really knew his stuff. Every concern and question I had he was able to answer. Usually they just have a script that they read to you, but this guy was talking to me like a friend would. I had heard of the company before and at first I was apprehensive, but Joseph really sold it for it. What a pleasant experience and the coverage is great too.
Reviewed July 24, 2015
Auto Warranty Titanium Package 60,000 miles. Representative online was courteous and kept in touch with me via phone and online quotes for 2 months until I was ready to purchase package. He answered all of questions promptly and courteously. I did contact other auto warranty companies online and no other company ever called or emailed me a quote. I am very impressed with the customer service of this company.
Reviewed July 22, 2015
I called your center just to inquire about some warranty options and was very pleased with the service I received from Roosevelt. He was wonderful to work with. I appreciate how he explained all of the options to me. I would recommend Roosevelt to anyone and everyone.
Reviewed July 21, 2015
James ** was great during the sale but shows no concern after. He neither answers messages or phone calls. In fact I am waiting for him to acknowledge my mileage correction and send me an updated brochure and that has not yet happened. If I don't get a reply within the next 24 hours, I will take my business elsewhere. I don't like feeling like a second class citizen.
Best,
Sharon Resnick
Reviewed July 20, 2015
I am very happy with my experience with CARCHEX. Dave was very helpful, courteous and patient with me. I would them a very high recommendation to anyone.
Reviewed July 19, 2015
Agent Philo was very helpful and polite and knowledgeable of what I needed.
Reviewed July 16, 2015
I must say Mr. Ira ** was awesome explaining to me about this policy.
Reviewed July 16, 2015
Excellent experience. Plans explained in detail. No high pressure. Jefferson ** initiated and handled the transaction very professionally. Went with Carchex because of its A+ BBB rating. Just signed up so I cannot comment on claim handling aspects, but BBB's customer reviews were good.
Reviewed July 14, 2015
Jason was very polite. I was very happy with his character... I was drinking the first time he call me. I ask for him to call back and he did.
Updated review: Sept. 16, 2015
Sharon ** took care of problem promptly. Thank you!
Original Review: July 13, 2015
Been a week. Still have not received package.
Kind Regards,
Sharon Resnick
Reviewed July 9, 2015
Joseph was a big help. The first representative who assisted me did not take my account information down correctly and caused the warranty coverage to never begin. Joseph straightened the issue out and then applied the coupon still.
Reviewed July 9, 2015
Aloha. I had problem with auto pay acc. as Grandson lost card and I had to change #. Forgot I had auto pay. I received a letter from you a week before due. I called everyday and was switched to financial dept. I was put on hold for over 45 min every time till I hung up. Then Rodney called. I was ready to just cancel. What if I had a car repair company calling you? Do you think they would wait? Rodney reassured me you were a good company. Rodney was so understanding, helped me get it done fast, as I was late for an appt. He made sure he took a deep breath and read me all the required stuff as clearly and fast as he could and made sure I understood, and would make sure I did.
You are very lucky to have him as an employee and working with the public! Never did he seem bothered or annoyed... And I was. It calmed me down and made me want to stay with this company! My only hope is, if I do ever have a problem and need a repair facility to call you, they don't get put on hold for an hour! I don't want to see their face when I say I have CARCHEX! AND I COULD HAVE GOTTEN a better deal with another company for more miles etc. Linda **, please give Rodney ** a big "THANK YOU!" from me.
Reviewed July 9, 2015
I thought your sales person, Ken ** was knowledgeable about the product he was selling. I purchased the warranty but felt the price was way too high and then to add to my financial discomfort the warranty doesn't even start for 30 days or 1000 miles after I said "yes I'm buying." I live on a fixed income so paying the high cost for the product doesn't sit too well.
I'm sorry to hear about your experience with CARCHEX. I'd like to help. Please call me directly at 877.227.2439 ext 1491 so I can rectify the situation immediately. We value our customers and want you to have a positive experience from beginning to end. I look forward to speaking with you soon and having the opportunity to make things right.
Thanks,
Sharon Resnick
Reviewed July 8, 2015
The salesman Mr ** is a very professional guy. I highly recommend him across the board in what he says and does. He's very patient. Again, very professional and very knowledgeable about the business he does and he very understanding in explainable about what are you getting and what you to expect. Again, Mr ** hats off to you young man and may God bless you on this journey. You have a great future ahead of you.
Reviewed July 8, 2015
Very good customer service experience.
Reviewed July 8, 2015
Excellent experience. Dan explained everything thoroughly and took the time to help me understand the value in the warranty.
Reviewed July 8, 2015
I have spoke to the lady, she said that she will send me a package and it's been how many days I haven't got nothing. What is the hold up?
Hello, I'm sorry to hear about your experience with CARCHEX. I'll reach out to you now to get this resolved. I'll email you a digital version of your contract now, and follow up with the welcome packet which generally takes between 10 -14 days to arrive. It looks like you purchased the policy on 7/1/15. If it doesn't arrive in the next few days, please let me know. Either way, I'm here to help! My number is 877.227.2439 ext 1491 if you have any other questions or concerns. I'll call you now to confirm your address and get this rectified immediately. Thanks!
Reviewed July 7, 2015
Kenny **: Hands down he is the best I have ever worked with. This is the 3rd car that I bought an aftermarket warranty for. He is very knowledgeable and honest. Fast responses. You won't be disappointed with his services. His # is ** carchex ext **.
Reviewed July 7, 2015
Purchased air filter. I am very pleased with the ease of this transaction.
Reviewed July 7, 2015
The agent was very helpful, courteous and very knowledgeable. Making sure all my questions are answered accurately without sugarcoating anything. I hope that if ever something goes wrong that the claim process is as good as the sale part.
Reviewed July 6, 2015
I am pleased with the response to my request for auto repair over the computer. I still would like to know what the tax is on the monthly payments?
I'm sorry to hear you still have some questions regarding the policy. I'll reach out to you now and help get you squared away. Thanks! - Sharon Resnick
Reviewed July 6, 2015
I'm completely impressed with your company and how quick I received a budget friendly quote! I'm excited about the loyalty program. Kudos to Terence ** for being patient, courteous, answering all of my questions and making this an easy, professional, and fun experience! I will most definitely recommend this company to friends and family!
Reviewed July 1, 2015
** was outstanding and very thorough. His follow up was impeccable and made the difference in my selecting Carchex over Endurance even though Endurance was less expensive for equal coverage.
Reviewed June 30, 2015
** was very helpful and guided us through for the best coverage. His demeanor and assistance was one of the factors for our purchase.
Reviewed June 30, 2015
I would like to thank ** for being patience and very understanding with me. He never gave up on getting me started with a fair and reasonable plan that fit right into my budget. Thanks ** for everything and keep up the good work.
Reviewed June 30, 2015
Car warranty. A great overall experience!
Reviewed June 30, 2015
My experience was very satisfactory. The salesperson was very knowledgeable and understood what my needs were and fit me into the right plan. It was very easy to navigate the site. I would definitely recommend CARCHEX to family and friends.
Reviewed June 27, 2015
My customer care agent named **. I call him that because he really did an outstanding job of taking care of me and making me feel comfortable in purchasing the warranty for my car!!! For the price and the customer service, Carchex is the BEST!!!
Reviewed June 26, 2015
** was very professional, diligent and patient. He offered me several plans and worked with me to find one I could comfortably afford. He was persistent without being pushy and very respectful and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him.
Reviewed June 26, 2015
My previous contract was through Ford Motor. Unbeknownst to me the contract had expired 3 days before my air conditioner stopped working. Repair cost $894.14. I had received no notice the warranty was expiring. The dealership attitude was, "Sorry about your luck". ** with Carchex listened patiently to my tirade then graciously helped me pick out a suitable plan. He was professional as well as personable. It was a good experience dealing with ** and Carchex.
Reviewed June 26, 2015
My agent ** was very informative and clear in everything, making it very easy for me. I can tell he loves what he does just by the way he refer to the company and the numbers of people that are satisfied. He didn't have no problem repeating and explaining things to me that have a little problem with the language. Also he make sure he gave me all his information in case I have any future problems.
Reviewed June 26, 2015
I received great, professional customer service with ** as I purchased an extended warranty for my 2008 CLS550 Mercedes!
Reviewed June 25, 2015
Easy great service.
Reviewed June 25, 2015
I contacted CARCHEX and ** was assigned to me. I have to tell you, ** was amazing. He was patient with me and answered all my questions promptly. He supplied me with a copy of the policy that I was anticipating purchasing. I took the policy to my dealership and had them look it over as well as telling me any problems they had with CARCHEX which were none. I got back in touch with ** and we set up my purchase. As I said, ** is amazing.
Reviewed June 24, 2015
It's a great warranty. I will recommend this to anyone.
Reviewed June 20, 2015
My agent ** did a great job helping me. What I would have liked to have is a place where I could view the available coverage before making any decisions. What I had to go on was what I was being told. Then having to make that decision right then and make the first payment was a little unsettling. I hope I have not made a mistake by purchasing this contract. There is no way for me to preview what I am buying.
Reviewed June 19, 2015
Thank you for all the great help insuring that my vehicle will be around for the long haul! Your service was very complete and very helpful! Easy to get signed up. I was dreading having to go through this process when my other warranty ran out but it was really easy! Thanks.
Reviewed June 19, 2015
Before I even completed the request for a quote my phone was ringing... Freaky fast response. Your representative was never pushy, just stated the facts and answered my questions. Price was half of what VW dealership quoted. How could I say no?
Reviewed June 18, 2015
Good communication. Your representative was quite knowledgeable.
Reviewed June 17, 2015
Haven't had the chance or needed to use the warranty. But hope it's not a big hassle when or if I do use it.
Reviewed June 13, 2015
My sales rep ** was very prompt in getting me to sign up for coverage. Now I find myself with 2 insurance policies which I don't need. I would be most happy to entertain your business, but ** was kind of "PUSHY" and I was tired after a days work. I guess my responsibility is to eliminate your policy after the first month. ** never returned my calls so I'll chalk off the first month's payment as "tuition". Please cancel the balance of my policy. I may contact you again when I decide to buy a new car.
Reviewed June 12, 2015
I had the best experience with **. He was completely professional and well educated on the product (warranty). ** made my transaction run smoothly without any hiccups. He was patient with me while I got my father's information to process the payment to set up my warranty account. I am excited to have him as my personal account manager/agent. Keep up the great work **. ;)
Reviewed June 12, 2015
I have spoken with **. He gave me a price and that is the price -- very happy. No down payment, which means Carchex is a serious company. Other companies want a downpayment??? 3 yrs or 36k miles. I know that I am in good hands. I have spoken with my Mercedes dealer and he also gave a good report. Well, I would like to thank all at Carchex.
Reviewed June 12, 2015
My first telephone impression of the company reflected by Mr. ** was very favorable. He was courteous, to the point and informative in laying out the available options for my Extended Auto Service Warranty. I am waiting for the welcome package in the mail which was sent out, hopefully it will arrive next week. In looking over the contract, I am sure everything will be as he stated and the contract will continue as indicated for the next 3 years.
Reviewed June 12, 2015
My setup was quick and easy.
Reviewed June 11, 2015
I was very pleased with how the representative handled herself and was very professional. She took the time to repeat the information and explain the program in its entirety. I would recommend Carchex to anyone looking for auto warranties.
Reviewed June 11, 2015
I feel ** helped out a great deal. I think the service as it was presented to me was wonderful and a big relief.
Reviewed May 20, 2015
After having a previous BMW which I purchased an extended warranty on and never used (I only had one problem on that vehicle which was not covered by the warranty) I was debating whether or not I really needed an extended warranty on my 2008 BMW 335i after the factory warranty expired. After reading other owners experiences I decided it was best to purchase the extended warranty and after a lot of research online and comparing price/coverage/reviews, I decided to go with CARCHEX.
The warranty was not cheap but I purchased the 5 year/up to 100,000 mile warranty and was extremely thankful that I did. As much as I loved the car and as fun as it was to drive, the car ended up being a nightmare when it came to repairs. I had a number of high expense repairs (AC compressor unit, leaking fuel injectors, cracking/worn strut mounts etc) that were all covered by CARCHEX. I took my car to the local BMW dealer for every repair and they dealt directly with CARCHEX without me having to do any leg work. The amount of money I saved by having the warranty more than covered 3-4 times the cost of the warranty. I would certainly purchase a warranty again from them as long as the coverage is the same, especially if I were to own another German or high repair cost vehicle.
Updated review: April 24, 2015
Spencer from CARCHEX helped me for claim I was refunded for $218. I hope in future i don't go into so much hassles as the reason I bought CARCHEX was hassle free and peace of mind.
Original Review: March 24, 2015
When I bought Carchex 2 yrs back they said they cover my Honda Odyssey automatic doors. ** said whatever part is not mentioned in exclusionary coverage is covered. Yesterday Mar 23 2015 I went to dealer for my automatic door not closing. They diagnosed central roller is worn out . They called Assurant. They asked, cost dealer said 70.16$. They said they will give 53.97$ then later they put on hold and said they don’t cover saying body part, and section 13 of contract. As matter of fact its not mentioned in section 13. Then today Mar 24 2015 I called Assurant. They said repair facility mentioned roller is plastic part, hence not covered.
This is ridiculous can automatic door or power windows work without roller? And all vehicles have roller made of plastic. This guys are fraud. I paid around 2100$ for this warranty. I repent over it as I listened to ** and cancelled Honda warranty and bought this crap. As matter of fact Honda cover this roller as part of warranty. I feel very cheated and nowhere to go as I have lost my money.
Reviewed March 17, 2015
I usually do not write reviews or complaints. I believe that Karma is the best solution in bad business situations that will correct itself out in get bad in - get bad out sort of matter. Nevertheless, this is one of those instances where one has to stand up and say something. I have purchased the extended car warranty from Carchex. Before my current warranty expired I did some research and it sounded like I found a good deal. I am the kind of customer that would rather pay a bit more to get exceptional service than pay less and receive average. In this case the price wasn’t cheap but wasn’t expensive compared to the other companies when it came to package deals - 3 years, 4800 miles covered, and just over $6000.
I have to mention that I have an Audi S5 2009, which is a German sport oriented coupe that I take to certified dealer for the repairs. There I have a certified car advisor that knows the history of my vehicle repairs and takes a great care of me as a valued customer. Granted, this costs pretty penny, but, that’s why I have purchased an extended warranty with the cost of just over $6000. Furthermore I have been customizing cars for over 10 years now. Therefore one could say that I am not a typical customer that knows nothing of mechanical works.
Right, as I was, before purchasing the warranty I have contacted the Carchex and spoke to their rep. Then let my car advisor speak to them describing the car history and what we would need from the car warranty. The other words we were thorough when it came to coverage and what’s being covered. After the phone call all was determined and compared to the in house dealer warranty by me and my advisor, which turned out to have the same attributes in the package yet was $2000 higher in the price. Making our selection simple - Carchex and they’re the second from the top package, that Carchex rep just described to us on the phone. In the description of the package Carchex rep assured us that all mentioned by my car advisor mechanical issues will be taken care off. All sounded dandy and I gave my credit number for purchase.
Two months later I have taken my car for service and engine check light. I got more then I expected in the repair estimate, but not to worry - I have a brand new save proof Carchex warranty! I was wrong. What I did have, in fact, was a bill that wasn’t going to be covered by Carchex. As we found out after my advisor called in the repair to Carchex. Among few things that were wrong and needed fixing was fuel injectors, that previously were malfunctioning and were replaced a year in a half ago. Granted, all eight of them were malfunctioning now. And were costing a lot to repair. Among other repairs was an oil leek with replacement of valve cover and oil pan gasket as well as damaged bottom car cover with exposed positive cable that needed to be replaced: SUB TOTAL $6,073.75.
None, not even an oil leak was covered by this warranty. This didn’t make any sense, since we went over the details of the arrangement and my advisor was on the phone describing all the possible details needed of coverage as I was standing right next to him listening to the conversation before purchasing this warranty. Among which were fuel injectors, specifically! I phoned in the company and, as I now know from other screwed customers, I was given a run around of transfer calls, office hour closings early and so on. Finally, as my car has been in the shop for close to one week, I have reached the right person in customer department. She assured me, that it was impossible that their rep would promise us the repairs that now are not covered by the warranty. Granted, of course, I insisted that they should double check.
Since I wasn’t the one inquiring but rather my certified car advisor, as I was standing next to him listening, who made sure he went over all the possible fixes that we might need before selecting and purchasing the package. Then, to clarify, I made a conference call between the customer service rep and my car advisor, who backed up my story and advocated on his behalf that he did, in fact, went over the fixes that were now are not covered somehow. To that we got a series of disagreements from Carchex and promises that they will listen to their recordings of the phone conversations between their rep and my car advisor and will get back to us.
Final chapter. After few days I got in touch with a customer rep who wasn’t sounding very sure for some reason. As it was, she brought bad news - the Carchex would not cover the repairs, however, they were willing to issue me a full refund which after two months of services was not much. When I asked why my claim wasn’t covered, the very same story was given - the package does not cover these repairs.
When I asked if they listened to the recording of their rep promising us the repairs that are not covered by the package - “Yes, we did”, I heard in reply. “And, what did the recording said? Can my car advisor and I listen to it?” I asked. Your advisor, “No, you as a customer can. Please hold.” Moments later, after being on hold “We can not release that information.” I was in disbelief. “What do you mean?” I almost raised my voice. “Moments ago you said I can listen to the recording and now you saying I can’t?” “Yes, the best we can do is to refund your money. We will only release the recording if there is a subpoena to court.”
Second instant happened as my car was still at the shop and mechanics discovered that my intake manifold needed to be replaced. It was spelled out clearly that this part was covered under my contract in their pamphlet that I received in the mail. So finally I got their rep to come over to dealership evaluate the repair. This time I got denied due to having after market springs on my car. So you understand - I GOT DENIED IN WARRANTY ON MY ENGINE BECAUSE MY SUSPENSION WAS LOWERED! I’ve different cars that have been modified with dealer warranties, but even they have been reasonable and never denied me of coverage that are not related to modified part of the car. Long story short - I paid close to $10.000.00 in repairs. This company doesn’t do a good business. They are in the business to screw people.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015
Had a small knock at start up, went away when engine reached operating temperature. Took my car to Napleton Hyundai in West Palm Beach. They diagnosed as bad crankshaft bearings. Napleton took care of everything - no problems. Had a loaner through the entire repair. Total cost to me was $100 defy cable. Current warranty about to expire, going to take out another policy. Well worth the cost. It looks like people who gave bad reviews tried to use policy as soon as they took it out and were denied as pre-existing problem, make sense to me.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2014
On or about August 28, 2014, I purchased Extended Vehicle Protection for a used 2004 Volvo S80 from A. **, a representative of the company. I've never purchased a warranty for a used car previously assuming that the system was rigged and major claims were likely never paid. My dealings with Carchex have confirmed by belief. The Vehicle Protection program provided that no claim was valid until the automobile was driven 1000 miles and 30 days had passed. Within that time period, I had to replace my radiator at a cost of $500 for which no claim was filed because I hadn't yet satisfied the warranty waiting period.
After my waiting period was complete, on or about November 17, 2014, my red warning light came on in the vehicle. By the following morning I took the vehicle to Eagle Transmission in Dallas, TX for repair. Scott, the owner, tore down the transmission and, after a few days, was able to get a contract inspector for Carchex and Royal Wesco (claim processor for Carchex) to inspect the transmission. The claim was subsequently denied by Royal Wesco and Carchex on the basis that the problem was a preexisting condition. Scott, owner of Eagle Transmission for 20 years plus, stated in writing that 'there is no way to determine at what mileage the failure occurred or what caused the wear." The repair was subsequently made at my cost for $3300.00. I contacted Brian (Bryan?), a manager at Carchex and was told that he would assist me in arbitration. Subsequent emails and phone calls to A. ** and Brian (Bryan) around December 1, 2014 have not been answered by either party.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2012
I have purchased the auto extended warranty from Carchex one year ago. This is my first time actually having to use the warranty because of a transmission leak and oil leak. Based on the service level agreement and coverage, they are to cover all items that are not wear and tear. The total hours to repair the vehicle are 6.2 hours and Carchex only approved for 3.9 hours. Their explanation is they go by their standard national repair booking for this type of job, and not by the Manufacturer repair hour. I have a BMW, and how are they compare a Japanese or American vehicle repair time to a more sophisticated vehicle? I am now forced to pay the extra 2.3 hours or else I have to take the vehicle to a local mechanic for repair. During the contract signage process, I was informed by the salesperson that I am allowed to take the vehicle to any mechanic including dealer, and they will honor the type of repair as long as it is not wear and tear. Carchex had violate and breach the services contract agreement. I am now stuck almost half of the repair cost that Carchex supposed to pay. The Carchex salesperson told me one story, and in reality is a different story.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2011
I bought a used 2003 Durango with 133k miles on it from my sister that was in good running condition. I immediately purchased a CarChex Warranty the following day. About a month and a half later I had the truck in for a tune up and oil change. The Mechanic at the small shop I took it to noticed a noise coming from the engine he didn't like. I asked him to investigate it and he said that the Head needed to be machined that there was a problem with the valve seat position. I asked him to fix it and he said $1100.00. I called Carchex, they denied the claim, said it was too soon, must be a preexisting condition that caused it. so fine, I paid outta pocket.
About a month later, I get another noise coming from the engine, but the truck is running fine. So I pack the family up and get on the road to NY to visit my parents. About 100 miles away, the truck starts to overheat. I quickly get off the highway and to a gas station so I can see what's going on. I had to have the truck towed, upper radiator hose busted. This time I send the truck to a Dodge dealership, figured it would be safer and since I have a warranty, I could trust that the repairs would be covered. How WRONG I was... The Motor is blown, fried piston. CarChex denied the claim, I ** and complain. They finally send an inspector out to look at the issue. He shows up, did a 5-min inspection and claims that once again, this was a preexisting condition. Actually he blamed it on lack of vehicle maintenance. He said that there was "sludge" in the motor and that was what caused the failure.
I have service records for the past 3 years for their vehicle which include regular oil changes and fluids being flushed among other things. I feel like I have been mislead and ripped off by this company. All they ever have to say to deny a claim is that it was caused by a preexisting condition, and who can prove it otherwise. They had no problem accepting my down payment and monthly payments, but I can't even get them to cover the tow bill. I spoke with a supervisor on the phone and he had the nerve to tell me that whenever you buy a used vehicle even with a warranty, you are responsible for the repairs to that vehicle. I told him that was why I purchased a vehicle warranty. Apparently I was wrong. I filed a complaint with the BBB and Consumer Affairs. My father cancelled his contract with CarChex because of this. I will make sure that everyone knows what a crappy, unprofessional bunch of liars this company is.
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