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About Preferred Warranties Inc.
Preferred Warranties Inc. 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 Inc. will reimburse you.
- Multiple plans
- Powersport vehicle option
- Available in all 50 states
- Weak benefits
- Limited plan information online
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What is Preferred Warranties Inc.?
Preferred Warranties Inc.was founded in 1992 and sells extended warranties through authorized dealerships. Because it doesn’t sell directly to consumers, you’ll likely have to contact a third party for pricing information, though.
Warranty coverage varies by plan, and Preferred Warranties’ benefits are somewhat limited.
Preferred Warranties plans
Preferred Warranties’ website lists six plans for cars and one plan for motorcycles, ATVs, boats and snowmobiles.
Powertrain
The Powertrain plan is Preferred Warranties Inc.’s most basic plan. It covers 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 your vehicle’s:
- 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 Base plan and 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 offers exclusionary coverage, meaning it's easier to list what it doesn’t cover rather than what it does. The Premier Plan does not cover:
- 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 limited on Preferred Warranties’ website, but it is advertised to be a cost-effective warranty option.
Powersports
The Powersports plan is for pre-owned motorcycles, ATVs, boats and snowmobiles. It covers the following parts and systems on your vehicle:
- Engine
- Primary drive
- Final driveshaft
- Steering
- Brakes
- Gauges
- Transmission
- Suspension
- Electrical
- Fuel system
- Four-wheel-drive components
Preferred Warranties Inc.’s 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
- Tire service
- Lockout help
- Flat tire assistance
- Fuel delivery
Rental reimbursement varies by plan, and several plans’ benefits aren’t disclosed on the company’s website. See the table below for details.
| Plan | Rental car reimbursement |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | None |
| Base | Up to 3 days |
| Plus | Up to 5 days |
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 Preferred Warranties Inc. warranty?
Yes. Preferred Warranties Inc. can work with your regular repair shop to resolve your claim. If you don’t have a preferred shop, it can recommend one.
How do I file a claim with Preferred Warranties Inc.?
If you have a claim to file, call or open a claim online before you get the repairs done.
Can I set up a payment plan with Preferred Warranties Inc.?
Preferred Warranties doesn’t mention payment plans on its website.
Where can I buy a Preferred Warranties Inc. car warranty?
You can purchase a Preferred Warranties Inc. car warranty from participating dealerships.
Still have questions?
Is Preferred Warranties Inc. worth it?
Although an extended auto warranty can help cover unexpected repairs, Preferred Warranties Inc. doesn't always stack up well with its competition, and its reviews on our site are mostly negative at the time of publishing. If you want to purchase an extended auto warranty, it might be smart to continue researching other companies so you can make an informed decision.
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Preferred Warranties Inc. Company Information
- Company Name:
- Preferred Warranties, Inc.
- Year Founded:
- 1992
- Formerly Named:
- Preferred Warranties, Inc.
- Address:
- 200 PINEBROOK PL.
- City:
- Orwigsburg
- State/Province:
- PA
- Postal Code:
- 17961
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.warrantys.com





