Endurance
4.6
Reputation:8.8/10
Coverage:9.7/10
Cost:9.1/10
Transparency:9.5/10
Customer Experience:8.5/10
Quick Facts
- Most Comprehensive Coverage
- Mileage Covered: Up to 200,000 miles
- Longest Warranty Term: Up to 8 years
- Money-Back Guarantee: Up to 30 Days
- Coverage Options:6 different plans to choose from
- Discounts: $300 same-day signup discount, $250 shopping voucher, and others
Plan Coverage and Perks
| Plan coverage includes | Endurance Elite perks™ |
|---|---|
| Exclusionary plan | One-year membership for free |
| Powertrain plan | Tire repair and replacement |
| Maintainance coverage with Endurance Advantage | Key fob replacement |
| Roadside assistance | Total loss protection |
| Towing | Collision discount |
| Rental car | $250 rewards voucher |
| Trip interruption coverage | Endurance Protect app |
Why You Can Trust the MarketWatch Guides Team
Here’s a breakdown of how we reviewed and rated the top auto warranty providers
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Providers ReviewedOur team looked at dozens of auto warranty providers on the market, including top choices such as Endurance, Olive, CarShield and autopom!
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Data Points AnalyzedWe evaluate thousands of data points including plan costs, warranty plan inclusions and exclusions, customer reviews and more to determine the best car warranty companies.
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Customers SurveyedWe surveyed thousands of customers about their auto warranty experiences in order to get a deeper understanding of how customers feel about each company, what’s most important in the purchasing process and more.
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Research HoursOur team spent hundreds of hours getting warranty quotes, reading customer reviews and reviewing the fine print of warranty contracts to help customers make informed decisions.
Learn more about our methodology and editorial guidelines.
CarShield Motorcycle & ATV Coverage
The CarShield Motorcycle & ATV extended warranty is one of the only contracts in the industry that provides coverage for specialty vehicles, like motorcycles and ATVs. While its coverage differs from CarShield’s other plans, this comprehensive coverage plan still covers components of major systems like the engine, transmission, drive axle and steering.
What Does the Motorcycle & ATV Plan Cover?
The Motorcycle & ATV coverage plan from CarShield covers 13 total vehicle systems. The contract explicitly lists out the components that are covered in each part of the specialty vehicle. The table below explains in further detail which components are covered under the Motorcycle & ATV warranty.
| Vehicle Part | What’s Covered |
|---|---|
| Engine | Covered parts include the engine block and/or replaceable cylinder sleeves, cylinder heads and valve covers, valves, valve springs, valve guides, intake manifolds, pistons, connecting rods, wrist pins, main and rod bearings, lifters, cam bearings, rocker arms, push rods, the crankshaft, cam shaft, oil pump, timing chain and gears, timing cover, flywheel and flywheel ring gear. |
| Transmission | Transmission coverage includes the transmission case (only if it’s damaged by an internally lubricated part) and all internally lubricated parts within the transmission case. This includes the gears, bearings, intermediate gears, internal shift mechanism and transmission mount. |
| Primary drive assembly | Coverage includes the primary drive case (only if damaged by an internally lubricated part) and all internally lubricated parts in the primary drive case (except the clutch and hub assemblies). Coverage also includes all gears, bearings, internal drive gears and chains and the internal selector mechanism. |
| Drive axle | Within the drive axle, the transaxle housing and final drive housing are covered (only if damaged by an internally lubricated part) along with all internally lubricated parts of the differential housing. This includes axle shafts, constant velocity joints, universal joints, retainers and bearings, drive shafts and supports. |
| Cooling system | Coverage includes the radiator, water pump, cooling fan control module, cooling fan motor and coolant reservoir. |
| Electrical system | Coverage applies to the alternator, starter, starter drive, starter solenoid, voltage regulator, windscreen motor, wiring harness, rectifier, stator assembly and magneto and manually operated switches and ignition coils. |
| Steering | The steering stem (only if damaged by the failure of a covered part), steering rack and handlebar are all covered within steering. The upper and lower steering stem bearings and bushings and the tie rods are also covered. |
| Suspension | Suspension coverage includes front fork tubes and the front hub (only if it’s damaged by an internally lubricated part). The plan also covers all internally lubricated parts within the fork tubes and front hub, the swing arm, swing arm bushings, front and rear wheel bearings and control arms, control arms bushings and the coil springs and struts. |
| Brakes | Coverage includes the master cylinder, calipers, brake backing plate, hydraulic brake lines, brake hoses and metal fittings, and drums and rotors. The following parts in the ABS system are also covered: the master cylinder, electronic brake control module, reluctor rings, wheel speed sensors and wiring. |
| Electronic high-tech | High-tech electronic component coverage includes the engine control module, ignition control module, factory-installed alarm system, fuel injection sensors and ignition system sensors. |
| Fuel delivery | Fuel delivery coverage includes the petco*ck, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator and fuel injectors. |
| Gauges | Coverage includes speedometer, tachometer, fuel, temperature, amperage and oil pressure gauges. |
| Seals, sealing boots and gaskets | Seals and gaskets are only covered in conjunction with the repair or replacement of other covered parts listed in the contract. Leaking seals and gaskets as stand-alone car repairs are not covered by the contract. |
*The items listed in the above table are not the only items covered under the warranty.
As with other coverage options offered by CarShield, a sample contract is available on the company’s website for the Motorcycle & ATV coverage plan. The contract is backed by the warranty administrator American Auto Shield and outlines specific contract exclusions.
CarShield Motorcycle & ATV Coverage Exclusions
While the Motorcycle & ATV plans are different from other bumper-to-bumper and powertrain plans offered by CarShield, there are still exclusions you should be aware of.
Your Motorcycle & ATV warranty contract won’t cover the following:
- Repairs performed without prior authorization
- Damage caused by a lack of maintenance, like not getting oil changes
- Items that wear out naturally over time, like brake pads or tires
- Damage caused by acts of nature, car accidents, vandalism or theft
- Damage caused by negligence or abuse, like street racing
- Issues caused by personal alterations made to the car
- Conditions that existed before your contract date started
The Motorcycle & ATV warranty also won’t cover parts that are still under the manufacturer’s warranty. In that instance, your factory warranty would come first, and your extended warranty would only kick in if the initial warranty didn’t cover the part.
CarShield Motorcycle & ATV Plan Cost
Overall, costs for the Motorcycle & ATV plan vary based on several factors. You can expect the type of specialty vehicle you own and its mileage to significantly impact extended warranty costs. You’ll likely also be required to choose a deductible option with the Motorcycle & ATV plan.
CarShield tends to offer deductible options like $0, $50, $100 and $200. The lower your deductible, the more you’ll pay for your plan overall.
CarShield Motorcycle & ATV Quote Process
There are two ways to get an extended car warranty quote for your specialty vehicle from CarShield. You can call the company directly and speak with a CarShield representative or fill out a contact form on the company’s website. As you’re filling out information for a free quote, you’ll want to have some information at the ready. This includes:
- Your name, email address, phone number and ZIP code
- The level of coverage you wish to purchase
- Your motorcycle or ATV’s year, make and model
- Your specialty vehicle’s mileage
CarShield will then use this information to give you a personalized quote for the Motorcycle & ATV plan.
CarShield Motorcycle & ATV Coverage: Other Details
The sections below explain plan benefits that come with the Motorcycle & ATV contract, along with information on the initial waiting period.
CarShield Motorcycle & ATV Perks
Your Motorcycle & ATV contract comes with a few additional benefits, allowing you peace of mind if a mechanical breakdown happens. These perks include:
- Roadside assistance: This perk includes towing services, jump-starts and fuel deliveries for your vehicle, all up to $125 per occurrence.
- Rental car reimbursem*nt: All CarShield plans come with rental car reimbursem*nt, meaning the company will reimburse you up to $280 if your vehicle is in the repair facility for a covered repair.
- Trip interruption coverage: CarShield offers trip interruption coverage up to $50 per day for three days for lodging and food expenses if your vehicle is in the repair shop and you broke down more than 100 miles away from home.
With CarShield, you can take your specialty vehicle to any repair shop that’s certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence®. This gives you more options than just taking your vehicle to the closest dealership for repairs.
CarShield Motorcycle & ATV Waiting Period
Each CarShield coverage plan comes with a waiting period. For the Motorcycle & ATV contract, you must wait 30 days and 200 miles before your contract will kick in. Most extended warranty providers apply a waiting period to prevent car owners from getting covered repairs for pre-existing conditions.
CarShield Motorcycle & ATV: The Bottom Line
If you’re looking for a warranty plan for your specialty vehicle, the CarShield Motorcycle & ATV coverage is a solid option. The warranty contract offers coverage for several vehicle components and comes with helpful perks and monthly payment options. In addition, it’s one of the only vehicle service contracts in the industry geared toward motorcycles and ATVs.
CarShield Motorcycle & ATV Plan: FAQ
Below are frequently asked questions about CarShield’s Motorcycle & ATV plan:
Yes, the Motorcycle & ATV plan is only for motorcycles and vehicles designed for different terrains. CarShield has other plans that provide auto repairs for new or high-mileage vehicles, like the Diamond plan (a bumper-to-bumper warranty), the Platinum plan and the Gold plan (a powertrain warranty).
In our research, we found that the Motorcycle & ATV service contract offered by CarShield is one of the only existing plans in the industry for specialty vehicles. However, we recommend looking at other plans offered by the best car warranty companies to compare coverage options for your specialty vehicle.
Yes, CarShield is one of the only companies in the industry that lets you pay month to month. This also means you aren’t locked into a contract and can cancel anytime.
Our Methodology
Because consumers rely on us to provide objective and accurate information, we created a comprehensive rating system to formulate our rankings of the best extended car warranty companies. We collected data on dozens of auto warranty providers to grade the companies on a wide range of ranking factors. The end result was an overall rating for each provider, with the companies that scored the most points topping the list.
Here are the factors our ratings take into account:
- Reputation: Our research team considers availability, ratings from industry experts and years in business when conferring this score.
- Coverage: Companies that offer a variety of choices for warranty coverage, long contract terms and added benefits are more likely to meet consumer needs.
- Cost: Auto warranty companies with affordable rates and multiple deductibles scored highest in this category.
- Transparency: This score is based on contract transparency and the availability of a money-back guarantee.
- Customer experience: Based on customer satisfaction ratings and our extensive shopper analysis, we consider the responsiveness, friendliness and helpfulness of each warranty company’s customer service team.
Our credentials:
- 500+ hours researched
- 50 companies reviewed
- 2,000+ consumers surveyed
*Data accurate at time of publication.
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