GWC Warranty

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About GWC Warranty

GWC Warranty provides extended auto warranties that protect customers from expensive vehicle repairs. The company works with independent drivers, dealers and agents, offering a variety of protection plans to match your budget and needs. Its products include Exclusionary Coverage and Stated Component Coverage.

Pros
  • Customizable add-ons
  • High-mileage options
  • Coverage for new or used cars
Cons
  • Only at select dealerships
  • Costs not available online

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Paoli, PA
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We've had the GWC Warranty policy for almost a year now. … We've used it for a claim and the dealer that fixed our vehicle took care of everything. They dealt with them. GWC was r...

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Holland, MI
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GWC is a really good insurance. The people were very nice and polite. ... When I had a claim, the transaction was great. … And so, I even went back to the place where I bought the...

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GWC Warranty plans

GWC Warranty offers two coverage plans for new or used vehicles: Exclusionary Coverage and Stated Component Coverage. Plans are transferable if you decide to sell the vehicle, and information on renewals and upgrades is available through the company’s website.

Exclusionary Coverage
With Exclusionary Coverage, you can expect to receive:
  • Protection for hundreds of components (similar to a factory warranty)
  • Coverage for vehicles with as many as 150,000 miles
  • Optional upgrades, like navigation system coverage
Stated Component Coverage
With Stated Component Coverage, you can expect to receive:
  • Mechanical breakdown coverage, including parts and labor
  • Coverage for vehicles with as many as 200,000 miles
  • 24/7 roadside assistance
  • Rental transportation
  • Optional upgrades, like navigation system coverage

GWC Warranty coverage

GWC Warranty plans are only available at certain dealerships and can cover vehicles with anywhere from 0 to 200,000 miles. There is no waiting period, which means you're covered the moment you drive off the lot instead of having to wait 30 to 60 days to make a claim.

Premium reimbursements for towing, trip interruption and rental car use are available in additional packages. Most plans from GWC Warranty include basic towing reimbursements for no additional fee. GWC Warranty has 3,000 preferred service facilities across the country.

GWC Warranty cost

Prices from GWC Warranty are not available on its website. This is common among extended auto warranty companies. If you want a firm price, it’s best to reach out to your local dealership to get a quote. GWC Warranty does not sell its plans directly to the public.

GWC Warranty will cover all costs for repairs, minus the deductible. Customers can take their vehicle to the licensed repair facility of their choice. All they have to do is have the repair facility contact GWC Warranty, and GWC Warranty will pay for the repairs (minus the deductible). GWC Warranty can also help customers find a repair shop nearby.

Optional upgrades, like sensor packages, technology packages and luxury packages, cost extra. GWC Warranty’s "No Worries, Just Drive" package also costs extra but includes zero deductible and zero transfer fee, enhanced rental car and travel reimbursements and other benefits like a $25 gas card and complimentary windshield repair.

GWC Warranty FAQ

How much does GWC Warranty cost?

GWC Warranty does not list its prices online because they depend on both the coverage plan you choose and the make, model and age of your vehicle. You can call GWC Warranty to get additional information about coverage plans, as well as pricing based on your vehicle’s condition.

How many plans does GWC Warranty offer?

GWC Warranty offers two coverage options. Exclusionary Coverage is available for vehicles with mileages as high as 150,000. Stated Component Coverage is available for vehicles with under 200,000 miles.

Can I purchase a warranty contract from GWC Warranty directly?

No, GWC Warranty works directly with authorized dealerships across the United States and does not sell directly to the public. If you have recently purchased a vehicle or are looking to purchase a vehicle soon, check if GWC vehicle service contracts are available near you.

Is GWC Warranty good?

GWC Warranty is a good option for new or used car buyers looking for a customizable plan for their car. GWC Warranty will cover cars with up to 200,000 miles. Another huge plus is that the extended auto warranty coverage kicks in as soon as the car is purchased, so there's no wait. Packages include protection for high-tech features and options like zero-deductible plans. With so many choices, GWC Warranty is a good option for those who want as much customizability as possible.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2025

    Horrible! Worst customer service ever. I bought a GWC Warranty for over 2000.00. Made a claim in October 2024 and now it’s January 2025..I have had a used car less than a year. Engine needs to be replaced but they have done absolutely nothing but procrastinate and make up unrealistic reasons not to grant the replacement of the engine which is clearly part of my warranty. I have never dealt with such a scam of an organization. How do you treat your consumers like this and feel good about it? I have had to take a Uber for 5 months. Please do not ever buy a warranty from GWC.

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    CoverageTech

    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2024

    I purchased my 2015 GMC 2500 Diesel in June 2019 and at that same time purchased a three year 36,000 mile comprehensive plan with the technology add on box. To preface my story I want it be known that I meticulously maintain my diesel truck at the dealership because their prices are fair and I have had excellent experiences thus far. With that being said all my service records are available either in my file or electronically at the dealerships that I have used. Additionally, let me state that without maintenance record showing you did your part to take care of the vehicle you’re probably gonna get a denial based on stories that I have read and heard.

    With that being said, I can attest that GWC has stood behind their named breakdown policy for me. They have replaced my turbo charger, they have replaced my oil pan gasket, & they have replaced my transmission mount. The one denial I received was for some sort of heated throttle body part that was not named in the contract so coverage denied. Therefore, my experience has been positive overall. The only concern I have is that they need to upgrade their contracts to include diesel parts and pieces such as the DEF system.

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      Reviewed Dec. 10, 2024

      We have tried to use this warranty 2 times and neither time they would cover anything. Remember to read the fine print. You have to keep very good records for oil changes and any service you have done. Even if you do your oil changes. If not you will not have anything paid for thru this company. $4000 was paid for this warranty and got nothing from them. Save your money.

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      Coverage

      Reviewed Nov. 25, 2024

      I am deeply dissatisfied with the service provided by GWC Warranty. My husband holds an active warranty with GWC, and the repair costs for a covered issue totaled $800. Despite this, GWC only offered to cover $181.64, leaving us to pay the majority of the cost out-of-pocket for something that should have been fully covered under the terms of the warranty.

      This is unacceptable and feels like a blatant failure to honor their contractual obligations. We trusted GWC to provide reliable coverage when needed, but their actions suggest otherwise. I strongly discourage anyone from purchasing a warranty from GWC. This situation is not only frustrating but potentially indicative of a pattern of poor service. A class action lawsuit against GWC might be necessary to hold them accountable for such practices.

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      CoverageSales & Marketing

      Reviewed Nov. 6, 2024

      I would stay far away from this company. Spent almost 3 grand on a warranty policy and they covered nothing. It should of been completely covered under my policy. Complete scam. Not Happy! Go to another company!

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      Claims HandlingCoverageTech

      Reviewed July 11, 2024

      We purchased a used car from a dealership, took it for a test drive, found no issues at the time and went ahead with the purchase, along with the GWC extended warranty. On the ride home we noticed a clicking sound when making sharp left turns. This was not noticeable to us during the test drive since the salesman had us taking a route that only made right turns. Thinking we would be covered by GWC’s extended warranty, we didn’t make much fuss about it.

      After bringing the car into the auto shop a few days later, we were told it was a simple axle/cv joint failure, which should be covered by the warranty. A few days after that, we’re told that GWC will be denying the claim due to the issue being a pre-existing one. GWC flat out told us there’s nothing they can do. This was not a pre-existing issue to us. GWC will find any and all reason to deny your claim. If you have other options for choosing an extended car warranty plan, do yourself a favor and go with them and not GWC.

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      CoveragePunctuality & Speed

      Reviewed April 4, 2024

      I am an active duty member of the US Navy, and purchased a used van for my wife to drive as I am about to go overseas. The dealer included 90 days of GWC warranty coverage. The car ran fine and had no check engine lights during test drive. Soon after bringing home, the vehicle had a check engine light. I took it to a GWC approved facility, and they determined a blown head gasket. GWC denied coverage, stating that it was pre-existing issue. They inspected the vehicle prior to authorizing it for warranty coverage and found no problems. I don't see how the way that they operate is legal, and I am out stressing because now my spouse has no vehicle and I am running out of time. My JAG representative on base read the contract and believes that they are in violation of it by denying this work.

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      Claims HandlingCoverageRefunds & Payouts

      Reviewed March 6, 2024

      Do not pay your money to this company. I bought a used Lincoln in October of 2024. Took it in because of a fuel leak and the mechanic found a lot of other issues. Somehow, NOTHING IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY! While fixing the brakes the mechanic noticed that the rear calipers needed to be replaced. And although they are listed under things that are covered GWC will not honor the claim. My policy also can't be canceled so I can't even get any money back. So I paid for a useless pack of paper. DO NOT GET THIS WARRANTY! They will find any excuse to not cover your repairs.

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      Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverage

      Reviewed Dec. 1, 2023

      Very poor management and bad bad bad customer service including the way they treat you. I have the vehicle more than a month at repair facility AAMCO Pennsauken NJ but GWC warranty company one of the worst ever car warranty company I ever seen. I would not recommend to anyone entire USA because they worst one in entire country. I have more than 2,000 bill In diagnosis and they didn't getting the answer. The repair shop is nice enough to tell them the cause of engine failure and I personally I have a lot of knowledge as well but GWC warranty kept asking the cause of falling the motor. I guess they need to hire more train people or required more training.

      Repair shop give them more than enough information to repair the car but they kept asking to keep opening the motor and increasing the bill and they don't want to cover the car. I asked them to get further assistance from the claim department. Didn't hear back anything from manager. Very stressful, very unprofessional. When you going to buy the warranty they tell oh the car going to cover 1 miles and 1 day of purchase and real world story they won't cover anything and increase the repair shop bill for no reason. I am happy to talk to their management or claims dept supervisor **.

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      Customer ServiceCoveragePriceRefunds & Payouts

      Reviewed Oct. 30, 2023

      I bought a $3,000 policy with this company almost three years ago. The policy was for 3 years or 125, 511 miles/Used/Luxury Package. I recently brought it in a little under my mileage (around 110,000) for what came to be a temperature control issue. I called to ask about what the coverage would be for a rental car, twice. Both times I was told $50 a day or up to $250. Since I had to front the money, and the hard fact that money is extremely tight, I rented a car for only three days. It came to $187. I brought my car in on a Tuesday, this company didn't approve work until the last minute on Friday. Mind you, the car was evaluated the same day it was brought in. Parts had to be ordered and by the time they came in and work was done, my car wasn't finished until the following Thursday.

      In case you're not following, I only had a rental car for three days out of a week that was covered due to their policy AND their lack of speed in approval. I come to find out, this company didn't pay for the whole job. It cost $347 to fix the temperature control issue and I had to pay out of pocket $143. I finally received my check for the reimbursement today, over a month later, and it's only for $150. When I called to ask why, I was told to look at my policy and that it reads: $50 a day OR up to five days for a total of $250.

      If I could insert an emoji with curse words here, I would. I told the man I was speaking to, who may or may not have been a manager liked I asked, that it was despicable. So, the conclusion is that after three years and a $3,000 policy, I had to pay $358 for a job that cost $534. What other word would you use to describe this experience??? I'm tired of people/companies acting like cow dung and it just being ok. It's not. Good luck to those of you looking at this company. Blessings, Julia

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        GWC Warranty Company Information

        Company Name:
        GWC Warranty
        Company Type:
        Private
        Year Founded:
        1995
        Address:
        P.O. Box 7900
        City:
        Wilkes-Barre
        State/Province:
        PA
        Postal Code:
        18702
        Country:
        United States
        Website:
        gwcwarranty.com

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