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Formerly AUL Corp.

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About Protective Asset Protection

Protective Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Protective Life Corp., completed its acquisition of AUL Corp. in 2022. AUL Corp. is now a part of Protective Asset Protection, more commonly known as Protective, which is Protective Life Corp.’s auto warranty division. Protective offers vehicle service contracts (VSCs), guaranteed asset protection (GAP) coverage and ancillary coverage.

Pros
  • Wide range of plan options
  • Coverage for new, used and leased cars
  • VSCs include roadside assistance and trip interruption coverage
Cons
  • No pricing on its website
  • Not available in New York

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Bel Air, MD
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AUL has been extremely easy to deal with when I have had claims. Their customer service is miles above par when it comes to processing repair claims. I have recommended them to co...

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Danville, IA
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... I had quite a few issues with the transmission and was replaced by dealer I purchased from all expenses paid by AUL along with rear axle bearings and seals. Very cooperative a...

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What is Protective Asset Protection?

Protective Asset Protection offers a wide range of auto warranty products, including vehicle service contracts, GAP protection and ancillary coverage. Its ancillary protection products include coverages such as key replacement, appearance protection and tire and wheel coverage.

Protective also offers VSCs, GAP coverage and ancillary products for RVs, marine vehicles and powersport vehicles. Protective auto plans are available in all states except New York.

Protective Asset Protection warranty coverage and plans

Protective offers a wide variety of coverage options to help you protect your vehicle.

Vehicle service contracts

Protective offers vehicle service contracts for new, used and leased cars. Some of its plans, like its Protective Vehicle Protection Plan, offer several coverage levels and include roadside assistance, trip interruption coverage, substitute transportation and a pet benefit, which covers transportation, boarding and a hotel for your pet.

VSCs for new cars
Protective’s VSC options for new cars are:
  • Protective Vehicle Protection Plan
  • CostGuard Vehicle Protection Plan
  • AssureGuard Auto
  • Powertrain Plus Vehicle Protection Plan (AUL PTP)
  • Essentials Vehicle Protection Plan (AUL ES2)
  • Vehicle Protection Plan (AUL ESB)
  • Absolute Lifetime Protection Plan (AUL ALP)
  • Reserve Care Plus (AUL A2N)
VSCs for used cars
Protective’s VSCs for used cars are similar to its plans for new cars. Its plans include:
  • Protective Vehicle Protection Plan
  • CostGuard Vehicle Protection Plan
  • Protective Auto Care Plan
  • Edge Service Contract
  • AssureGuard Auto
  • Powertrain Plus Vehicle Protection Plan (AUL PTP)
  • Essentials Vehicle Protection Plan (AUL ES2)
  • Vehicle Protection Plan (AUL ESB)
  • Pre-owned Vehicle Coverage Protection Plan (AUL SNI)
  • Pre-owned Vehicle Coverage Protection Plan (AUL SNE)
  • Powertrain Vehicle Protection Plan (AUL FI2)
  • Pre-owned Vehicle Protection Plan (AUL SNF)
  • Pre-owned Vehicle Coverage Protection Plan (AUL SNL)
  • Reserve Care Plus (AUL A2N)
VSCs for leased cars
Protective offers one VSC for leased cars, called Total Term Protection. This plan covers aspects like belt and hose replacements, battery replacements and brake pad replacements. It also comes with roadside assistance, substitute transportation and trip interruption coverage.

GAP coverage

GAP coverage helps pay the balance of your car loan when your car is totaled. Protective’s GAP coverage options include:

  • Protective GAP Coverage
  • RpmPlus Auto Guaranteed Asset Protection Plus

Ancillary products

Protective’s ancillary plans include:

  • Key Repair and Replacement
  • Appearance Protection
  • Paintless Dent Repair
  • Theft Deterrent
  • Tire and Wheel Coverage
  • Windshield Protection
  • Lease-End Wear and Tear
  • Pre-Paid Maintenance
  • Ancillary Combinations
  • Advanced Coverage for Advanced Tech (AUL TCH)

Protective Asset Protection warranty costs

Protective doesn’t provide prices on its website, which is common among companies offering extended auto warranties. Extended auto warranty costs generally vary based on the make, model, mileage and age of your vehicle, plus your location.

Deductibles

Protective’s plans typically require a deductible, which usually ranges from $0 to $500. Some of its plans also come with a disappearing deductible option. This means that your deductible can decrease the longer you go without making a claim.

Protective Asset Protection warranty claims

If you’re covered and you need a repair, Protective recommends taking your vehicle back to the issuing dealer. Note that some contracts require that you return to the issuing dealership for repairs. If your contract doesn’t specify this, you can go to any licensed repair facility. The repair facility will then need to call Protective to get prior authorization for repairs.

FAQ

Who bought AUL Corp?

Protective Life Corp., a U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, acquired AUL Corp. in 2022.

Are Protective Asset Protection warranties transferable?

Most Protective Asset Protection warranties are transferable, though some warranties may only be transferred once. To find out whether yours is transferable, refer to your contract or contact the company. To transfer a policy, you’ll need to submit a transfer form and pay a transfer fee. Transfer fees vary by location and plan, and they typically range from $0 to $75.

Can you cancel a Protective Asset Protection warranty?

You can typically cancel a Protective Asset Protection policy. Generally, you must submit a cancellation form to the dealership where you purchased the policy. Protective will process a cancellation request directly only if the issuing dealership is out of business or if the issuing dealer resides in Florida or Washington.

Who accepts Protective auto warranties?

With a Protective auto warranty, you can generally go to any licensed repair facility in the U.S. However, you may be required to go to the dealership you got the warranty from if your contract specifies that.

Is a Protective warranty worth it?

Protective can be a good option for an extended auto warranty since it’s available in most states. It has many different types of plans available for new, used and leased vehicles. It can also be worth considering if you need coverage for an RV, powersport vehicle or marine vehicle.

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed May 15, 2026

    I wish there was a way to put down negative stars. This company definitely lives up to it's name with the negative reviews all over the internet. I have never had such bad experience with a warranty company. If you try to cancel with them, they will hold you hostage. They expect you to honor and abide by the contract you sign but they don't believe the same applies to them. They will fight you and make up additional restrictions and parameters on the content of their contract just to avoid either helping with a claim or canceling the contract. I cannot believe that a reputable company like Toyota would sign up their customers with this ridiculous company. I seriously believe this company is a scam or some fraudulent scheme that people are not fully aware of yet. Avoid them at all costs.

    I have had so much back and forth with them and then they eventually stopped responding to my emails entirely and no matter how many follow up emails I have sent, they continue to ignore me. I will probably take legal action against them and everyone who has a bad experience with them should at the very minimum report them to the BBB.

    Their contract very specifically says that a customer has two options of canceling their warranty. Either go to the dealership that sold them the vehicle OR the customer can directly email them with all the necessary information they require to cancel warranty. I have done this and no matter what I do or say, they refuse to cancel my warranty and after some back and forth correspondence, they stopped responding and have been ignoring every effort I have made to contact them, follow up or get an answer. Next time a car company tries to sell me a warranty with this company name, I will refuse immediately. You basically sign up for a scam with no one to offer any help if you need it.

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    CoverageTech

    Reviewed March 20, 2026

    I bought a 2016 Ram from Cals Cars of Cour d Alene ID and paid almost 4K for a 48 month used car warranty. Twice now had to pay close to $1000 for electrical modules diagnosis and replace-ment. AUL refused to pay a dime even though my upgraded plan with "enhanced electrical group" specifically stated "electronic control modules" would be covered!!! My mechanic tried stating our case but 3 supervisors up the ladder were denied.

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      Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingRefunds & PayoutsStaff

      Reviewed March 3, 2026

      Don't trust this company. They wouldn't pay for a seized fuel injector on my Yukon. They always claim "pre-existing" or "carbon build-up." The staff was rude and combative with not only me, but with my service technician, as well. Buyer beware. They should be shut down and investigated immediately. Despicable. And shame on them for scamming people. I'm writing a letter to my Senator, Congressman and Governor in my state of Michigan and lodge a complaint. Anyone else out there who has been blatantly ripped off by AUL should do the same.

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      Customer ServiceCoverageSales & Marketing

      Reviewed Dec. 27, 2025

      Yep, a scam, they cover something like the transmission, but not a common part in it, therefore they won't cover it, no matter how many times they change their name, still a scam. I call a week before, to make sure I was covered, and they pulled their go to.

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsBilling

      Reviewed Dec. 19, 2025

      I’m a shop owner and they take a looong time to pay out. If you have a credit card processing machine they won’t pay the procurement fee and you can’t process the amount for lower than the bill and eat the procurement fee myself. They wouldn’t allow that. I had to wait a week for them to issue the check and then another 4 days to receive it. They send me a check and it’s double the amount that they owe so I call them to notify them that they are paying me too much and they said I’ll have to wait until next Friday to get another cut and then another 4 days for me to receive it. I’m no longer going to take their warranties because of this reason. It’s too difficult for me to get the money owed to me from them.

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      TechRefunds & PayoutsHonesty & Transparency

      Reviewed Dec. 17, 2025

      I am a service writer for a dealership and I have to say this may be one of the worst warranties I have ever dealt with. I am writing this on behalf of one of my customers whos transmission is leaking trans fluid that is burnt and has metal in it. An inspector came out and clearly saw the burnt and glittery trans fluid and they had the nerve to deny it that there was not enough fluid in the transmission... WELL OF COURSE BECAUSE IT'S LEAKING!. Thousands of dollars for a warranty and all you get excuses and lies for them to not pay for repairs.

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      CoverageRefunds & PayoutsRates

      Reviewed Nov. 17, 2025

      I see why they only have a 1.4 star rating. Took my 2012 ford f150 to be looked at because of a rubbing sound and it turned out to be the ime actuators and they wouldn't cover it. $1600 fix out of pocket.

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      Coverage

      Reviewed Oct. 31, 2025

      If I could I’d put negative stars. Long story short, this company will do everything in their power to get out of covering their contract. Me and others are in the process of taking legal action against them.

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      Customer ServiceCoverageTechSales & MarketingPriceRefunds & PayoutsStaffBillingRental Car

      Reviewed Sept. 22, 2025

      These people are crooks!! We purchased the AUL warranty with our 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Our jeep started running very rough so we took it to the dealership. After they did a leak test on one of the cylinders, they told us we needed a new engine. It took 4 days for the inspector to look at our car, and then the dealership told us AUL would pay for a junkyard engine or if we wanted a rebuilt one, our out of pocket costs would be over $3,000. This was a shock as we were shown a brochure that implies that AUL would pay for an engine up to $8,500. Since we are retired, we had to accept the junkyard engine.

      We had to rent a car for the 2 weeks the car was in the shop. We were told on the phone by AUL that they would pay for the rental car up to $30/day. We called again to find out about submitting the rental invoice and were told the maximum AUL would pay was $150. The rental bill was $1,000. This company was deceptive in their selling us the coverage, and the dealership was equally deceptive in acting as the sales agent for the warranty coverage.

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      CoveragePriceMaintenance

      Reviewed Aug. 15, 2025

      We purchased this warranty, assuming it covers the engine, well we had engine problems, they sent a bogus inspector who falsely put in what he inspected causing the owner to contact the warranty company asking for another person to be sent. The company requested for the engine to be taken apart and expected me to cover the cost, I put in a dispute. It wasn't my request I wasn't going to be responsible. The owner then asked for someone else to be sent, that's when the request came in to break down the engine. Long story short what was supposed to be the $100 deductible turned out to be a $5600 job. They had all these guidelines I followed and still got ** up in the end.

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        Protective Asset Protection Company Information

        Company Name:
        Protective Asset Protection
        Formerly Named:
        AUL Corp.
        Address:
        14755 N. Outer Forty Drive, Ste. 400
        City:
        St. Louis
        State/Province:
        MO
        Postal Code:
        63017
        Country:
        United States
        Fax:
        7072591867
        Website:
        www.protectiveassetprotection.com