CarShield pays for repairs to the mechanical parts of your vehicle. Most CarShield protection plans will cover engines, transmissions, drive axles, water pumps, and transfer cases (a metal casing that delivers power in four-wheel-drive). Some CarShield plans also cover things like a car’s air conditioning, steering, suspension and starter.
Repairs Covered by CarShield Plans
Type of Repair
Aluminum Plan
Silver Plan
Gold Plan
Platinum Plan
AC
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Alternator
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Brakes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Drive axle
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Electrical
Yes
No
No
Yes
Engine
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Factory audio
Yes
No
No
Yes
Fuel delivery
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Fuel injector
No
No
Yes
Yes
Fuel pump
No
No
Yes
Yes
GPS/Navi
Yes
No
No
Yes
Instrument cluster
Yes
No
No
Yes
Power windows
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Radiator
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Starter
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Steering
Yes
No
No
Yes
Suspension
Yes
No
No
Yes
Transfer case
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Transmission
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Water pump
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wiring harness
Yes
No
No
No
CarShield also offers a plan for motorcycles and ATVs, which covers general mechanical parts like brakes and drive axles.
It costs $20 to $100 for roadside assistance to change a tire if you do not have a spare tire to use. There is no extra charge beyond normal roadside assistance membership dues if you do have your own spare tire.
Companies Offering Roadside Assistance That Will Change a Tire
Yes, CarShield really pays for covered repairs to your vehicle, as long as you have an active CarShield vehicle service contract. The exact kinds of repairs CarShield will pay for depend on the specific service contract you choose.
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