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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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Reviewed Nov. 19, 2021
What I love about the warranty is you can use it nationwide. I had an issue in Louisiana and they were able to take care of it and The car was purchased in Houston. I couldn't be any more happier in David J is the best rep.

Thank you for the five-star review! So happy Dave and PWI are able to provide the service you deserve!
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2021
Lester and his team are great with providing the tools we need to sell their products. They are always helpful when I have questions and have a quick response time to anything we need at the Dealership.

Thank you for the five star review! So glad Lester and PWI are able to provide you with the products and service you deserve!
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2021
We had a unit on the lot that currently wasn’t available with our current provider. Recently Mark A. from PREFERRED WARRANTIES Inc. stopped in to introduce himself as their new territory rep. He was very helpful and knowledgeable of the product. We were able to find the right product and continue to provide excellent service and great value.

Thank you for the 5 star review! We appreciate your partnership!
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2021
Lester is my sales representative for Preferred Warranty Inc. He is always there for me whenever I need him and very attentive to our dealership's needs. I'd highly recommend Preferred Warranty company.

Thank you for the five star review. We appreciate your partnership!
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2021
Love to work with this warranty company. Very easy customer service. Works well with adjusters. Very helpful and knowledgeable rep that has helped many times with issues. Online contract are super easy. Would recommend to any customer or dealer.

Hi David, thank you for the 5 star review. We appreciate your partnership!
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2021
Mark A, stoped in and talked to me about what he does for his company and was very well knowledgeable, he had an answer for every question I ask him highly recommend him. Very nice guy knows what he is talking about.

Hi Corey, thank you for the five star review and recommendation! We appreciate your partnership!
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2021
LA AUTO STAR VIRGINIA BEACH VA. Been using PWI for years and our mutual clients have nothing but great words about this company. Would recommend this to all our customers, affordable and ready to serve when needed!

Thank you for the 5 star review and recommendation! We appreciate your your partnership and loyalty!
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2021
Great Company. Great rep. Seamless approach to providing coverage for my customers. My customers have raved about their customer service experience from PWI. I have stopped selling other products because of my belief in this product.

Thank you for the 5 star review. We appreciate your partnership and loyalty!
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2021
Getting set up and signed up with PWI was easy and Anna was extremely helpful and informative! The products and services they offer far exceed that of their competition while their price is more than competitive. The financing option they offer will certainly increase my backend, while giving my customers more financial freedom and a variety of protection options.

Thank you for the excellent review! We appreciate your partnership!
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2021
We are shoppers, like anyone else--we comparison shop and find the best programs and prices for us and for our customers. Believe me when I tell you, we checked around, and could not find a competitor that came close in terms of mileage and terms covered. They provide coverage for very high mileage and old aged vehicles and odd items that independent dealers might find themselves putting on their lots, and their truck pricing and coverages are unsurpassed. We also asked around to other PWI dealers to see about claims experience, because that obviously matters, and simply put--they pay.
We have had no issues at claim time, we don't get long delays on repairs, we're not required to do extensive tear-downs only to then find out that they won't cover (been there with other providers), and they don't force us to hold up repairs for an inspector every time. It's a pleasant, simple, experience for us and the customer. The website is simple simple simple, and our account executive, Anna, is responsive and knowledgeable. Couldn't ask for more--highly recommended, to fellow dealers and to their customers!

Thank you for the 5 star review. We appreciate your partnership!
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2021
Signed with PWI last summer and have been very happy with the experience! With their full line of VSC products, and integration with Frazer has made the transition from our previous VSC company very simple. Would recommend PWI to any Minnesota dealer looking to add or replace their current VSC carrier.

Thank you for the excellent review and recommendation. We appreciate your partnership!
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2021
I have been in business for 5 decades and PWI is by far the best warranty company I have ever dealt with. Always pays their claims and never a hassle. Valuable asset to have in my business. Highly Recommend!

Thank you for the 5 star review! We appreciate your partnership!
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2021
Mark ** stopped by to see if we were ok and to introduced himself. We're very happy with this service and our customers are very happy as well. We've been working with them for about 6 months and have no complaints at all, absolutely recommend to my fellow dealers.

Thank you for the 5 star review. We appreciate your partnership!
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2021
Being in the car business for over 30 years, I have dealt with just about every warranty company that exists and none has topped the experience I have had with Preferred. My Account exec. Anna ** knowledge about the products, how they work and most importantly, how to improve my bottom line have helped me to improve my customers' experience while still maintaining profits. I would recommend PWI to any dealers or consumers looking for a quality professional experience.

Thank you for the excellent review and recommendation! We appreciate your partnership!
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2021
Preferred Warranties has been a great partner to provide quality protection for my customers. My representatives for the company have always assisted when needed. My new representative Justin and my regional manager Jill have been in for introductions and support.

Thank you for the excellent review. Thank you for your partnership!
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2021
We've been signed up with Preferred Warranties for a couple years and they're the only VSC provider we use. The range of warranty choices they offer for our customers is excellent. From the inexpensive budget product to the full premier wrap, PWI takes care of all our customer's needs at the time of sale.

We appreciate your partnership and loyalty!
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2021
We've never had any issues with Preferred and love to use them! Our customers have never had a problem using their warranty either. Our newest rep has been incredible and is very responsive and helpful.

Thank you for the excellent review!
We appreciate your partnership!
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2021
The overall process from signing with PWI, the training, and the online application process for our clients has been so seamless, I can't recommend them enough. Don the field rep and the corporate dealer services team have helped me with any concerns and or issues I've had.

Thank you for the 5 star review. So glad Don and PWI are able to provide the service you deserve. We appreciate your partnership!
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2021
Ellas Auto Outlet - Fredericksburg, Va. We have been using Preferred for years now and have had great success. The company and our Rep Leigh always does a great job and Leigh is only a phone call away. Thank you PWI for all you do.

Thank you for the 5 star review. We appreciate your continued partnership and loyalty!
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2021
If you want to invest your money in your future car differently, go with PWI, they have the best customer service, and the representative Neal ** always finds a way to get our work done – and done well! So I highly recommend having PWI on your wish list. Thank you PWI.

Thank you for the 5 star review and recommendation! So happy Neal and PWI are able to provide the customer service you deserve. Thank you for your partnership!
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2021
Jeff ** our Account Executive has set us up for success. Signed us up for his Service Contracts. Very attentive helped us receive training of the service contract process. To help protect our brand and customers.

Thank you for the excellent review! So glad Jeff was able to provide the training and service you and your customers deserve.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2021
What a great partnership I have here at Autos Direct with Randy and his team. Great wonderful people all around. They really help out a lot when we are in tough situations. We know our customers are always taking cared of when they have a PWI warranty.

Thank you for the excellent review! So happy Randy and PWI are able to provide the service you and your customers deserve.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2021
I have been working with Randy ** for a long time, It's always a pleasure to work and take advice from him. PWI has been great to work with, takes care of our customers with no hesitation. Great Company!

Thank you for the excellent review! So happy PWI and Randy have provided you and your customers with quality care. Thank you for your continued partnership and loyalty!
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2021
I am writing this review from Kargarmotors where we send our partners at preferred 50 plus contracts a month. We never have any issues with claims and our customers. Love the way they handle claims and customer service.

Thank you for the excellent review! So happy PWI is able to deliver the great customer service both you and your customers deserve. Thank you for your continued partnership and loyalty!
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2021
PWI is always willing and capable of taking care of my customers!!! Randy is always on call for my store. Wouldn't want it any other way!!!! Great business relationship. This company knows how to take care of our customers!

Thank you for the 5 star review! So happy to hear Randy and PWI are able to take care of you and your customers! Thank you for your continued partnership and loyalty!
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2021
I run a preowned car dealership in Blackwood NJ and have been using Preferred Warranties for over 20 years and are extremely easy to process claims and to communicate with. I constantly get other warranty company's coming to solicit my business and I wont even give them the time of day.

Thank you for the 5-star review!! So glad PWI is able to provide the service you deserve and ease to do business!
Thank you for your continued partnership and loyalty!
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2021
I want to thank NEAL ** from PREFERRED WARRANTIES our new account representatve at ARROW MOTORS IN LINDEN N.J. for his total and unwavering support & cooperation in assisting me to give my customers the best vehicle warranty and customer service possible. It's great to know that there are other people in this world with an ole school work ethic. SHAWN

So glad to hear Neal provided the service you deserve! Neal is a great addition to the PWI team. Thank you for excellent review and your partnership!
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2021
I had a problem with my car and my Preferred Warranties policy took care of the bill and cost from the mechanics shop that performed the work on my vehicle. For the money that it costed, it was well worth what I have received back..

Thank you for the 5 star review. So happy to hear that PWI was able to help you get back on the road!
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2021
Preferred Warranties is great to deal with. Jill and Neal are great to work with. The claims department is easy to submit claims to. We will recommend that Preferred Warranties is a great company to recommend service contracts to your customers.

So happy to hear PWI is able to deliver the service you deserve! Thank you for excellent review and your continued partnership!
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2021
I purchased a car with a 24 month warranty with Preferred hoping I would never have to use it, but sadly in second month I had an issue. It was covered at 100% minus my deductible. Then I had a second issue in my third month with my radiator, which was also covered. The people I dealt with at Preferred Warranty were very friendly and knowledgeable.

Thank you for the excellent review!
So glad PWI was able to get you back on the road with ease.
Updated review: July 13, 2021
UPDATE: After complaining publicly, PWI reached out the next day and asked if a 3rd party garage could assess whether the oil leaks were seepage or indeed leaks. They mentioned that they were already in touch with the outfit from which we bought the car, and they were amenable to looking at it. I asked if in the case it was determined a leak, I could get it fixed at the original garage and they said yes, however the BMW place would go over the $170/hr max that PWI would pay.
The 3rd garage conveniently found a leak in one of the two areas and we allowed them to fix it rather than the original BMW place. However, the fix was not the original fix that BMW recommended, which was a replacement of the whole part. The 3rd garage merely changed out some o-rings and charged about 1/3 of what the BMW place was going to charge.
Original Review: June 28, 2021
My wife brought in her BMW to the dealership, where they diagnosed two oil leaks - one in the oil pan, and one in the oil filter housing. Though neither are bad, the oil filter housing leak was determined to be spattering oil onto the hoses and belts. The dealership got in touch with PWI, who sent out an inspector. Their report couched it as oil "seepage" and therefore is not covered under the warranty. The dealership called to follow up but were unsuccessful in explaining that it was more than that.
I called PWI to follow up and make the point that mere "seepage" would not trickle/spatter onto belts and hoses, causing them to weaken and put my wife in a more dangerous situation than before. The representative was adamant that the report stating "seepage" meant seepage and that the "grime" on hoses/belts could be caused by the road, etc., and that the report doesn't state specifically that there was oil from this car on the hoses/belts. The dealership seems sure that the "grime" is based on an oil leak from the car.
As of now, we are going to forgo the fix and tempt fate. The car has the Premier plan, bought 3/6/2019 for $2450, and will be in effect until 12/2022 or 100k miles. For a fraction of the plan price, this could have been taken care of. Instead, my wife will drive a car that may have a hose/belt failure and be stranded somewhere or worse. Upsetting.

I am sorry to hear about your negative experience with PWI. We would like the opportunity to review your claim. One of our representatives will be reaching out to you shortly.
Thank you,
Reviewed May 13, 2021
Rob who has helped me throughout the process has been a great Account Executive. I highly recommend him if you have any questions or concerns with your warranty and account. I purchased a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe and have had a few issues with the car and he was able to help and assist with the flow of my claims process.

Thank you for the five-star review! We appreciate the recommendation and certainly agree that Rob is a great addition to our team. So happy to hear PWI was able to provide you with the service you deserve!
Reviewed April 28, 2021
I never had any problems. Very competitive rates and terms. Excellent customer service. I have frequent contact with my representative. More dealers should be dealing with them! Robert ** is great to work with.

Thank you for the five-star rating. So happy to hear PWI is able to provide you with the excellent service you deserve! Robert is certainly a great asset to our company. We appreciate your partnership!
Reviewed April 21, 2021
Bought a service contract from a local dealer here in Clarksburg, WV. After driving for 8 months, vehicle broke down and needed a major repair. My warranty covered all except $100 deductible plus a few dollars to diagnose. Saved me a bunch.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2021
I have purchased 3 contracts for my family and have had claims. PWI treated them very well. No delays in repair work. Quick and responsive and always professional. Will buy from them again. Very pleased with them.

Thank you for the 5 star review. So happy to hear that PWI was able to help when you needed to get back on the road quickly. Thank you for your loyalty.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2020
I truly wish that I had checked the reviews on PWI before purchasing this policy! Now, after reading these reviews, it just substantiates my thoughts on this company even more. Their responses says that they pride themselves on their customer service, but in my opinion, just because you speak very nicely on the phone, doesn’t mean you have great customer service.
Customer service is taking care of the customers concerns with a situation. This company had no intentions of customer service. I am glad to see that some people have been lucky enough to have them meet somewhere in the middle, but in my case they won’t budge at all. I have a $0 deductible and the only thing they can say is that if I didn’t want to pay money out of my pocket for a covered repair I shouldn’t have taken it to a Ford Dealership! I should have taken it to an independent shop instead. Terrible customer service! Buyers be forewarned, you are not getting what you think you are getting when you buy a warranty from PWI! There are far better choices out there to spend your money on!

I am sorry to hear about your negative experience with PWI. We would like the opportunity to review your claim but do not have any contract information. Please let us know the best number and day/time to reach you so we can talk further about your experience. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kim K
Updated review: July 22, 2020
Apparently, when my dealer contracted with PWI, they made sure that refunds would be provided. I received a check today. However, I would still recommend being aware upfront about the refund policies. They used an explanation that, although the company name has "WARRANTY" in it, it's a Service Contract. In CT, service contracts don't have to be refunded.
Original Review: July 7, 2020
Paid $2400 for a policy in 2019. Owned the car for a year and traded it in. Called to try and get a refund (policy was good until 2022) and was told that in CT, I would have had to have traded in my car within 30 days. Nothing on the contract about that, could not find ANY refund information on the website. The write up is correct - you have to pay for this thing up-front and with no ability to recover an unused portion, it's a complete waste of money. I should have been refunded about $1800, but nope - they got my $2400 and thank you very much. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THEM AT ALL.

Hi Ray – thank you for updating your review. While we’re disappointed that you are still not satisfied with PWI after we worked with your dealer to make an exception for your refund, we do hope that you will consider PWI in the future.
Reviewed June 18, 2020
This is the worst insurance! Bad customer service. They dig to find a reason not to cover the claim. They do not return calls. We kept calling trying to find out the status of the claim. They never called us to tell us the claim was denied because they believed the damage occurred before the purchase of the insurance contract. They never inspected the vehicle. All this was done over the phone. Instead, they called the repair shop and told them and the repair shop told us. They will not answer any calls. Do your research!

It was recently discovered that the vehicle you purchased was not eligible for a PWI Service Contract due to the service contract being issued after the date of purchase of your vehicle. We hope this has helped to better clarify the current situation. Please contact the selling dealership directly for refund inquiries related to the subject Service Contract. Thank you.
Reviewed June 2, 2020
I purchased a used vehicle from Ducky Cars. The dealership offered various warranty options by Preferred Warranties Inc. for the vehicle so I did not have the vehicle checked out by a mechanic prior to purchase. I chose a one year full warranty with unlimited miles. Upon leaving the dealership and getting on the highway I noticed that the vehicle swayed when I got above 50 mph. The next morning I noticed some stains in my driveway.
I took the car to a mechanic and a number of issues was found. A lot of them major. Preferred Warranties Inc. (PWI) was contacted and they denied the claim. They said the dealership should not have sold the vehicle in such a condition. This is part of the "agreement" between PWI and Ducky Cars. As such Ducky Cars violated the "agreement" and the warranty was voided.
The dealership refused to make any of the repairs saying that the warranty company was responsible for the repairs. The warranty company refused to cover any of the repairs saying Ducky Cars should fix the issues. There has been a back and forth and nothing got resolved. Now I cannot get my money back for the warranty because Ducky Cars says they gave it to the warranty company (PWI) and the warranty company says they never received any money for my warranty.
So, the current situation is this:
I have a vehicle that I cannot drive.I do not have any kind of warranty.
I do not have the money I paid out for the warranty.
In the state of Georgia there is no protection for used car buyers and these companies know that. I would not have purchased this vehicle if not for the warranty.

Although we feel for your unfortunate situation, per your signed-contract, PWI does not cover any failure which existed at or prior to the purchase date. As we discussed during our earlier conversation, the issues of your vehicle were pre-existing prior to purchase and therefore are prohibited from PWI coverage. We did not receive payment from the selling dealer so we suggest reaching out to the dealer for your refund.
Reviewed March 18, 2020
This is my second claim with them and I am in another fight for my life. The first claim I wound up agreeing to paying 1/2 the cost. Now my mechanic is telling me that there is an issue with my oil pump and timing chain (a known problem with my car that I did NOT know about) yet PWI is INSISTING on a tear down at my cost to determine the cause. My mechanic has said that won’t show the cause, because this is a known defect. I know that PWI is trying to find a reason to NOT pay this claim too, and in the meantime I don’t have use of my vehicle because the engine may blow up due to the malfunction of the oil pump and chain.
My mechanic also said that the engine WILL go at some point, so it would actually save PWI money to just replace the whole assembly now...but I can’t even get them to pay for the diagnostic they are insisting on! I cannot emphasize this enough....DO NOT BUY ANY PRODUCT FROM THIS COMPANY!! They will find any reason NOT to pay a claim. I will NEVER buy another warranty from them ever. Big waste of money.

Hi Lisa,
I happy to hear that PWI was able to reach out to you and address your concerns and send you reimbursement for repairs. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance in the future.Thank you.
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
