Auto warranty company reviews: which one fits your car?

Endurance is worth a look if you have an older car and want a provider that also handles claims. You'll need a quote to judge the price. Its plans and state rules differ, so check the actual agreement rather than assuming everything under the Endurance name has the same coverage.

Best fit

Owners of older or higher-mileage cars who want the provider to handle claims too.

Check first

Ask for the exact coverage form, obligor and state amendment attached to the quote.

Published price

Vehicle-specific quote required

Omega is worth checking if your car has too many miles for other plans. Its powertrain coverage allows vehicles under 250,000 miles at purchase, but broader plans have tighter limits. The public sample contracts are older than the current coverage page, so ask for the agreement that would actually come with your quote.

Best fit

Drivers of high-mileage cars looking mainly for powertrain coverage.

Check first

Confirm the mileage ceiling for the exact tier and whether the quoted mileage is added coverage or an expiration odometer.

Published price

$80 to $140/month in Chaiz examples

Express has the lowest starting monthly example among the four companies we compare here. That makes it worth pricing, especially for powertrain coverage. It has a shorter track record and a small public review sample, though, so don't let a low price or high star rating do all the deciding.

Best fit

Shoppers comparing lower-cost powertrain-plus or named-component plans.

Check first

Match the exact age, odometer and additional-mile limits to the quoted tier; those are three different measurements.

Published price

$55 to $110/month in Chaiz examples

ServiceContract.com is worth asking about if you drive for work, have a branded title or need coverage for a modified car. Its programs include options for those situations. We couldn't find a current public consumer sample contract on its site, so getting the actual agreement is an important step before you pay.

Best fit

Drivers who need coverage for rideshare, commercial use, a branded title or certain modifications.

Check first

Require the consumer sample agreement and identify the seller, administrator, obligor and insurer before paying.

Published price

$60 to $125/month in Chaiz examples