American Auto Shield Reviews 

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could choose no stars that would be the grade this warranty company deserves. They hide behind a technical service bulletin that is generic for many different type transmissions for various vehic... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t use this company. I drive a BMW so I only take my car to a BMW dealer for any repairs. I have the diamond package which I pay a month a lot. So the arm to the wheels needed to be replaced au... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I am disappointed as many repair shops in VA will not work with Car Shield. Car Shield doesn’t pay the listed price for labor as stated in the policy. They pay an estimated dollar amount based on US N... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Representative Kay for towing service was very professional, explained the process and towing coverage. She contacted the nearest towing company within 5-7 mins of our call. Go Pro Towing reached... See more

Company details

  1. Car Repair and Maintenance

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Founded in 2002 and headquartered in CO, American Auto Shield (AAS) specializes in 3rd party administration, providing nationwide coverage and claims services for vehicle and home service contracts offered through dealers, agents, direct marketers, membership organizations and lenders. Our expertise, complemented by our strategic partnerships, allows us to develop and deliver products that provide superior coverage and service. American Auto Shield is a member of the Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC), an association that works with lawmakers across the country to develop fair and uniform regulation to protect consumers.

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Vision
The first choice for service contracts.
Mission
To be recognized as the driver for innovation in our industry by delivering products and an experience our customers value.
Core Values
Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Collaboration

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Dishonest

I am disappointed as many repair shops in VA will not work with Car Shield. Car Shield doesn’t pay the listed price for labor as stated in the policy. They pay an estimated dollar amount based on US National Labor Guide which is very inaccurate leaving the customer with charges in addition to your copay.

February 23, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't purchase this extended warranty

After purchasing my extended warranty thru Key Vehicle Resources, I took my vehicle to a repair facility after a couple months and provided records of what had been done to my vehicle at previous repair facilities . American Auto Shield declined the claim for my repairs saying that my vehicle had pre-existing conditions even tho the other repair facilities noted that vehicle was working fine and nothing was wrong. I even tried to dispute the decision and they never got back to me about the decision, they also wanted me to provide more documents to see if they would be able to overturn the decision. After I submitted the documents they wanted, they still said that the claim was still canceled due to pre-existing conditions. i had my vehicle at the repair facility for about two months to see if they would over turn the decision and not once did they call the repair facility or call me about what was going on.

February 21, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They take forever to process your claim & Don't Cover Rental for a reasonable amount of time…

They take forever to process your claim and expect you to foot the bill for the rental, as they only cover 7 days. They then allowed their appraiser to lie to me and tell me that the part would be delivered in 5 days. I spoke with the mechanic, who said the work would be done in 1 day, so this should have worked for me. I went and got the rental based on that information. Since then, they called me and said that the shipping will take longer, but they will not cover the rental for a longer period because the repair is not covered in the contract. I understand contracts, so I get it, but as a customer, giving a 1-star review is deserved for what I have had to put up with this service and what its going to cost me out of pocket.

January 18, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Battery charge

In my opinion roadside service was excellent, however customer service seems to be slow in finding roadside service for my location.

February 1, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A jump in time worked!!

A jump in time worked!!

I was thrilled that the jump worked as I was afraid I might need a new battery, something I couldn't afford.
Thank you for great service.

Sharon Holtz

January 31, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Representative Kay for towing…

The Representative Kay for towing service was very professional, explained the process and towing coverage. She contacted the nearest towing company within 5-7 mins of our call. Go Pro Towing reached out to me, provided time (45mins) that vehicle would be picked up. They were prompt, took car to designated dealership. Excellent service by both would recommend CarShield to family/friends.

January 24, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Promptness

The overall professionalism from start to finish, and the promptness of my scheduled tow which was within an hour of the call being placed.

January 20, 2024
Unprompted review

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