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If a plan costs more in your calculator example, the result says so. The premium, deductibles and assumed uncovered costs stay in the total.
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See what an auto warranty really costs.
A warranty can cost more than paying for repairs yourself. Choose your car to compare an average-based repair budget with the full plan price and costs you would still pay.
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The premium is only part of the bill.Deductibles, exclusions and payout limits can leave you with costs even when you have a plan.
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Which warranty fits me?
Our recommendations by situation, with the tradeoffs that could change the answer.
Find your best fit →Run the numbersIs it worth the money?
Compare repair costs with the full plan price for your car and the years you choose.
Open the cost calculator →Check the companyWho would I be buying from?
Read about coverage, exclusions and the company responsible for your claim.
Read company reviews →Our picks by situation
Warranty options for different vehicles and budgets.
Check why we recommend each option and what could rule it out before comparing eligible quotes. These picks use published terms, not first-hand claims tests.
Older or high-mileage car
Start with Omega and Endurance
Eligibility comes first. Broad coverage usually has tighter limits than basic powertrain protection.
See the recommendation and tradeoffs →Buying a used carCheck existing and manufacturer coverage first
Avoid paying twice for protection already included with the car.
See the recommendation and tradeoffs →Keeping the price downShortlist a focused powertrain plan
Compare Express Enhanced Powertrain with another eligible quote and your own repair fund.
See the recommendation and tradeoffs →Luxury vehicleCompare the manufacturer route with independent coverage
Check the repair network, labor allowance and coverage for the equipment on your car.
See the recommendation and tradeoffs →Hybrid or electric carFind the battery coverage gap first
Hybrid-component coverage is not the same as traction-battery coverage.
See the recommendation and tradeoffs →Broad protectionCompare exclusionary agreements
Endurance Supreme and eligible Omega Exclusionary coverage are starting points, not universal winners.
See the recommendation and tradeoffs →Our company reviews
Which company is worth a closer look?
Four provider profiles reviewed September 5, 2026. This is not an exhaustive market ranking.
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Endurance
Owners of older or higher-mileage cars who want the provider to handle claims too.
Read our review →$80 to $140/month in Chaiz examples
Omega Auto Care
Drivers of high-mileage cars looking mainly for powertrain coverage.
Read our review →$55 to $110/month in Chaiz examples
Express Service Protection
Shoppers comparing lower-cost powertrain-plus or named-component plans.
Read our review →$60 to $125/month in Chaiz examples
ServiceContract.com
Drivers who need coverage for rideshare, commercial use, a branded title or certain modifications.
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Check coverage before a problem starts.
Check coverage while your car is running well. Compare the plan's full price with the repairs it covers, and find out what you would still owe on a claim. A new plan generally won't pay for a problem you already have.
Chaiz is an independent marketplace. Vehicle service contracts are not manufacturer warranties. Not available for direct purchase in California.Warranty value by vehicle
Would a warranty be worth it for your car?
2026
Acura Integra
1 complaint reports · 0 recalls
Check repairs and coverage →2026Acura MDX
6 complaint reports · 1 recalls
Check repairs and coverage →2026Acura RDX
1 complaint reports · 0 recalls
Check repairs and coverage →2026Audi A4
0 complaint reports · 0 recalls
Check repairs and coverage →2026Audi Q3
4 complaint reports · 1 recalls
Check repairs and coverage →2026Audi Q5
3 complaint reports · 0 recalls
Check repairs and coverage →2026Audi Q7
1 complaint reports · 1 recalls
Check repairs and coverage →2026BMW 330i
0 complaint reports · 0 recalls
Check repairs and coverage →2026BMW X3
16 complaint reports · 2 recalls
Check repairs and coverage →2026BMW X5
18 complaint reports · 2 recalls
Check repairs and coverage →2026BMW X7
5 complaint reports · 2 recalls
Check repairs and coverage →2026BMW iX
3 complaint reports · 0 recalls
Check repairs and coverage →Repair costs near you
Local labor costs can change warranty value
The same job can cost more in one city than another. Explore modeled repair rates in fifty US metros, then check whether a plan's labor allowance matches what your local shop charges.
Explore all cities →Know the possible costs
What could a major repair cost?
EV traction battery replacement$7,000 to $25,000 partsEngine replacement or major internal repair$4,000 to $12,000 partsEV drive unit replacement$3,000 to $14,000 partsHybrid high voltage battery replacement$4,626 to $4,626 partsTransmission replacement$2,500 to $8,000 partsSupercharger assembly replacement$2,952 to $2,953 partsTransfer case replacement$1,300 to $5,500 partsEV onboard charger replacement$1,000 to $6,000 parts
Auto warranty research
Understand the offer before you buy
After checking the costs for your car, use these guides to compare providers and understand the coverage and contract terms.
Compare car warranty plans
Providers, costs, vehicle fit and contract checks
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Prices, coverage and how claims work
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Costs, coverage levels and break-even scenarios
Open guide →Best auto warranty by need
Our recommendations and tradeoffs for six situations
Open guide →Used car warranty
Coverage checks for older and higher-mileage cars
Open guide →Car repair insurance
Mechanical breakdown insurance versus service contracts
Open guide →Auto warranty cost
Price drivers and break-even math
Open guide →Auto warranty companies
Who handles claims and pays for repairs
Open guide →Vehicle service contracts
Deductibles, exclusions, caps and contract terms
Open guide →Powertrain warranty
Engine, transmission and drive-system coverage
Open guide →Is an extended warranty worth it?
Compare average-based repair costs, premiums and potential savings
Open guide →Read the assumptions
The answer is allowed to be “don't buy.”
A plan may help with a large covered bill even if it costs more in the average-based comparison. Test an approved claim, a denied claim and no repair at all. The full premium stays in each example.
Read the methodologyLooking for another kind of warranty?
Warranties for homes, motorcycles and RVs
A car service contract does not cover a home, motorcycle or RV. These guides explain the relevant providers, costs and restrictions separately.