Continental Warranty Reviews

Continental Warranty provides extended warranties on new and used cars. It’s sold exclusively through participating dealerships, and you may be offered a plan when you buy a car.

Continental coverage ranges from basic powertrain protection to more comprehensive bumper-to-bumper plans, depending on the option you choose.

When your car breaks down, you can take it to any qualified repair shop of your choice and have covered items repaired. Qualified repair shops include dealerships, chain automotive repair shops and local repair shops.

Continental Warranty has four levels of coverage: Continental Powertrain, Continental Plus, Continental Gold and Ultra Care. Here’s a quick overview of each.

• Continental Powertrain covers the powertrain and offers rental car reimbursement.
• Continental Plus covers the powertrain and adds protection for select additional components.
• Continental Gold covers the powertrain and adds on additional systems, such as electrical components, brakes, steering, fuel and air conditioning.
• Ultra Care includes all coverage from the other plans and adds protection for additional components, such as electrical systems, sensors, seals and gaskets. You can also add roadside assistance.

With each plan, you can choose your deductible and add optional coverage, such as turbo or supercharger protection, towing and rental reimbursement.

If your car breaks down, take it to a qualified repair shop of your choice. The repair shop will contact Continental Warranty to verify coverage and get approval before starting any work. Once approved, repairs are completed, and the shop submits the claim for payment.

When the repairs are completed, the shop must fax the repair order to Continental for payment.

Continental Warranty doesn’t publicly disclose costs, so you’ll need to ask the dealership for pricing. All of Continental’s plans allow you to select your deductible.

Continental Warranty has several add-on coverage options:

• Ultra Power Wrap Program: This provides additional coverage for cars with under 25,000 miles that have a manufacturer’s bumper-to-bumper warranty. This can cover you up to 10 years or 150,000 miles.
• Certified Vehicle Extended Rider: For certified used cars, this option extends coverage beyond the manufacturer’s warranty for up to 3 years.
• Lifetime Powertrain Protection: This extends powertrain coverage for the entire time you own the vehicle.
• GAP coverage: This gives you additional liability coverage if you owe more than your car is worth. You must owe less than $100,000 on your loan, and you can’t owe more than 50% of the car’s value.
• Tire and Wheel Road Hazard Coverage: This option covers your wheels and tires from damage due to road hazards, up to the cost of repair or replacement.
• Windshield & Chip Protection: This option covers unlimited repairs for windshield chips and cracks up to 6 inches long.
• Key & Remote Replacement Coverage: This provides coverage for lost keys or remotes up to either $400 or $800, depending on the plan selected.

Continental Warranty doesn’t publish detailed coverage limits or exclusions on its website. Instead, specific terms — including what is and isn’t covered — are outlined in your individual vehicle service contract.

Based on available information, here are some key limitations:

• Contract-specific coverage: Covered components and exclusions vary by plan as defined in your service contract.
• Repair authorization requirements: All repairs must be approved by Continental. Your repair shop will need to contact the company for approval before repairs begin.
• Deductibles: Depending on your plan, you may need to pay a deductible for covered repairs.
• Transfer fees: Some plans are transferable for a fee if you sell your vehicle.
• Repair facility requirements: Repairs must be completed by a qualified repair facility, such as a dealership, national chain or independent shop.

Yes, a plan from Continental Warranty can be worth it if your car isn’t covered by a manufacturer’s warranty and you want to avoid being responsible for unexpected car repairs. It may also be worth considering if you’re buying a vehicle that has high repair costs.

However, Continental Warranty can only be purchased at a dealership when buying a car, so it won’t work if you need a warranty for a car you’ve already purchased. The company also doesn’t disclose its costs online, so you may find it difficult to weigh your options before purchasing.