Does Allstate offer extended warranties? This question is about Allstate

Yes, Allstate offers a type of extended warranty. The Allstate extended warranty program is called Extended Vehicle Care, and it covers the cost of repairing the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, and steering, among other things. The cost of Allstate Extended Vehicle Care varies depending on the vehicle, but it averages about $25-$60 per month. In general, extended warranties are meant to keep drivers from paying out of pocket for sudden repairs, since mechanical problems are not covered by other types of auto insurance. Allstate Extended Warranties Cover: Transmission Engine Drive Axle Brakes Suspension Steering Fuel System Engine Cooling Electrical Emissions/Exhaust A/C & Heating Convenience Tech Safety Tech Tire & Wheel (optional) Windshield and Dent Repair (optional) Roadside Assistance Alternate Transportation Trip Interruption Coverage details can vary depending on which Allstate plan you choose. Additionally, since Extended Vehicle Care is designed to supplement the original manufacturer’s warranty, cars must meet certain requirements to qualify. Extended Vehicle Care Eligibility Requirements Up to 7 years and 100,000 miles Must have an Allstate car insurance policy or purchase the coverage through a select dealership Coverage and eligibility details can vary by state. It’s also worth noting that Extended Vehicle Care is technically a vehicle service plan, which provides the same coverage as an extended warranty. However, vehicle service plans are offered by car insurance companies, whereas extended warranties are generally sold by dealerships or third-party companies. For more information, check out WalletHub’s guide to extended car warranties.

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Yes, Allstate offers a type of extended warranty. The Allstate extended warranty program is called Extended Vehicle Care, and it covers the cost of repairing the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, and steering, among other things. The cost of Allstate Extended Vehicle Care varies depending on the vehicle, but it averages about $25-$60 per month.

In general, extended warranties are meant to keep drivers from paying out of pocket for sudden repairs, since mechanical problems are not covered by other types of auto insurance.

Allstate Extended Warranties Cover:

Transmission
Engine
Drive Axle
Brakes
Suspension
Steering
Fuel System
Engine Cooling
Electrical
Emissions/Exhaust
A/C & Heating
Convenience Tech
Safety Tech
Tire & Wheel (optional)
Windshield and Dent Repair (optional)
Roadside Assistance
Alternate Transportation
Trip Interruption

Coverage details can vary depending on which Allstate plan you choose. Additionally, since Extended Vehicle Care is designed to supplement the original manufacturer’s warranty, cars must meet certain requirements to qualify.

Extended Vehicle Care Eligibility Requirements

Up to 7 years and 100,000 miles
Must have an Allstate car insurance policy or purchase the coverage through a select dealership

Coverage and eligibility details can vary by state. It’s also worth noting that Extended Vehicle Care is technically a vehicle service plan, which provides the same coverage as an extended warranty. However, vehicle service plans are offered by car insurance companies, whereas extended warranties are generally sold by dealerships or third-party companies. For more information, check out WalletHub’s guide to extended car warranties.

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Are extended car warranties worth it?

Extended car warranties are worth it if a driver doesn’t carry sufficient savings to pay for vehicle system repairs or is worried about their car’s reliability. But for most drivers, extended car warranties go unused, so the potential benefits are not enough to justify the upfront cost.

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A good time to consider the value of an extended warranty is when the manufacturer’s warranty on your vehicle has...

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How much does an extended car warranty cost?

An extended car warranty costs around $1,500. The exact cost of an extended car warranty depends on several factors, including the condition of the car, the car’s mileage, and the amount of coverage included in the warranty.

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An extended car warranty pays for repairs to a car’s major systems if they malfunction. If you drive an older car or a car with higher mileage, your warranty will be...

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Does Allstate offer mechanical breakdown insurance?

No, Allstate does not offer mechanical breakdown insurance, but vehicle service plans are available. An Allstate vehicle service plan is a policy add-on that covers mechanical problems, such as transmission or engine failure, and it is very similar to mechanical breakdown insurance.

The biggest difference between mechanical breakdown insurance (MBI) and a vehicle service plan is that vehicle service plans are often significantly more expensive than MBI. Additionally, vehicle service plans are usually written...

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