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About Preferred Warranties
Preferred Warranties offers extended auto warranties, including service contracts for powersport vehicles. Plans range from specialty to exclusionary coverage. Mechanics are usually paid directly, and all claims are paid within five working days. If the repair shop requires an upfront payment, Preferred Warranties will reimburse you.
Visit preferredwarranties.com- Multiple plans
- Powersport vehicle option
- 24/7 roadside assistance for most plans
- Weak benefits
- Limited plan information online
- Only available at a dealership when you purchase a vehicle
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What is Preferred Warranties?
Preferred Warranties was founded in 1992 and sells extended auto warranties through authorized dealerships. It doesn’t sell warranties directly to consumers, meaning you’ll need to buy the extended warranty plan from an approved dealership when you purchase your vehicle.
Warranty coverage varies by plan, and Preferred Warranties does not disclose much information about the details of its plans online. If you’re curious about the specifics of a Preferred Warranties plan, you’ll need to reach out to the provider directly or inquire about coverage at the dealership when you buy a vehicle.
Preferred Warranties plans
Preferred Warranties’ website lists six plans for cars and one plan for motorcycles, ATVs, boats and snowmobiles. While the details about each plan’s coverage and terms are not listed online, here’s what you can likely expect for each type of plan:
Powertrain
The Powertrain plan is Preferred Warranties Inc.’s most basic plan. Powertrain warranty plans normally cover your vehicle’s:
- Engine
- Transmission
- Four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive system
- Differential
- Seals and gaskets
- Fluids and filters/diagnostics
Base
The Base plan covers everything in the Powertrain plan and likely extends coverage to additional components of your vehicle, including:
- Additional engine components
- Drive axle
- Suspension
- Cooling system
- Fluids and filters/diagnostics
- Electrical system
- Steering system
- Brakes
- Air conditioning system
Plus
The Plus plan has coverage for everything in the Powertrain and Base plans, as well as coverage for your vehicle’s:
- Additional engine components
- Turbocharger
- Additional transmission components
- Additional drive axle components
- Additional steering components
- Additional electrical/high-tech systems
- Fuel delivery system
- Additional air conditioning components
Preferred Truck
The Preferred Truck vehicle protection plan offers coverage for trucks up to one ton. The Preferred Warranties Inc. website does not offer any additional details about this plan or its coverage.
Premier
The Premier plan is listed as Preferred Warranties’ “most comprehensive” option. The Premier plan is likely exclusionary, meaning it's easier to list what it doesn’t cover rather than what it does. For example, the Premier Plan may cover everything except:
- Regular maintenance services
- Door panels and handles
- Structural framework
- Bumpers
- Sheet metal and flexible body parts
- Paint
- Convertible tops
- Upholstery, trim, moldings, windows and headlamps
- Anything not installed by the manufacturer
- Hybrid vehicle battery
- Repairs made to meet emission standards
Budget
Details on the Budget plan are sparse on Preferred Warranties’ website, but it is advertised to be a cost-effective warranty option with limited liability coverage.
Powersports
The Powersports plan offers coverage for motorcycles, ATVs, boats, snowmobiles and other vehicles.
Preferred Warranties benefits
Preferred Warranties offers 24/7 roadside assistance with coverage up to $75 for every plan except the Budget and Powersports options. This assistance includes:
- Mechanical help
- Towing
- Jump starts
- Lockout help
- Flat tire assistance
- Fuel delivery
Some customer reviews mention Preferred Warranties offers rental car reimbursement. Because most of the plans’ details are not disclosed on the company’s website, it’s difficult to know for sure whether this benefit is still available or if it varies by plan.
Preferred Warranties prices
Preferred Warranties doesn’t publish prices on its website, and payment information is very limited online as well. To get a quote, review the warranty contract and costs with your dealer when you purchase the vehicle you want to cover. This makes it more difficult to shop around and compare warranty costs, but it is still possible to make an informed decision if you’re willing to put your vehicle purchase on hold.
FAQ
Can I use any repair shop when I have a warranty from Preferred Warranties?
Yes. Preferred Warranties can work with your regular repair shop to resolve your claim. If you don’t have a preferred shop, it can recommend a licensed repair facility in your area.
How do I file a claim with Preferred Warranties?
If you have a claim to file, call Preferred Warranties or submit a claim online before you get the repairs done. Preferred Warranties will review the claim, confirm whether it is or isn’t covered and provide you with next steps. In most cases, Preferred Warranties will pay the repair shop directly.
Can I set up a payment plan with Preferred Warranties?
Preferred Warranties doesn’t mention payment plans on its website.
Where can I buy a Preferred Warranties car warranty?
You can purchase a Preferred Warranties car warranty from participating dealerships when you buy a vehicle.
How long do I have to wait after submitting a claim before I’m reimbursed?
If you need to pay for repairs upfront, Preferred Warranties will reimburse you once the repair is finished and you submit the necessary paperwork. Preferred Warranties says that approved claims are normally paid within five business days.
Still have questions?
Is Preferred Warranties worth it?
Although an extended auto warranty can help cover unexpected repairs, Preferred Warranties doesn't always stack up well with its competition. The lack of information on its website makes it difficult to recommend. There are many other extended auto warranty providers that are more transparent with the terms and prices of their plans. Additionally, you can only purchase a plan from Preferred Warranties from a dealership when you buy your vehicle. If you want to add coverage later, you’ll need to choose another warranty provider.
That being said, the customer reviews left on our site are a mixed bag. Some customers note frustrating customer support experiences and denied claims. Others praise the provider’s online claims system and reimbursement speed.
If you want to purchase an extended auto warranty, you should continue researching other companies so you can compare your options and make an informed decision. Preferred Warranties could be worth the investment, but you’ll likely be able to find comparable prices and coverage with other extended warranty providers.
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Preferred Warranties Company Information
- Company Name:
- Preferred Warranties
- Year Founded:
- 1992
- Formerly Named:
- Preferred Warranties, Inc.
- Address:
- 200 Pinebrook Place
- City:
- Orwigsburg
- State/Province:
- PA
- Postal Code:
- 17961
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- preferredwarranties.com






