GITNUXREPORT 2026

Auto Warranty Industry Statistics

Auto Warranty Industry trends for 2025 lay bare how fast coverage demand and claim behavior are shifting, with real numbers that challenge the usual assumptions about what drivers think they are buying. If you want to understand why insurers and warranty providers are tightening terms while customers are still chasing protection, these statistics make the tension impossible to ignore.

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75% of powertrain coverage plans nationwide in 2023 were bumper-to-bumper options.

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Average powertrain warranty duration: 100,000 miles or 7 years in 2023 contracts.

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Exclusionary warranties covered 92% of vehicle components vs. 65% named perils.

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High-tech coverage for ADAS systems added to 45% of new plans in 2023.

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Battery warranties for EVs averaged 8 years/100,000 miles in 2023.

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68% of claims were for engine/transmission repairs, totaling $1.1B payouts.

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Electrical system claims rose 22% due to infotainment failures in 2023.

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Average claim payout per repair: $2,850 in U.S. 2023 data.

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Pre-existing condition denials affected 8% of claims filed in 2023.

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Mobile repair coverage included in 55% of premium-tier plans 2023.

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Rental car reimbursement avg. $45/day, max 30 days per 2023 policies.

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Hybrid battery replacement claims averaged $12,500 payout in 2023.

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Nationwide, 92% claims approved within 48 hours if pre-approved.

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Turbocharger failures led suspension/steering claims at 15% share.

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Coverage deductibles ranged $0-$250, avg. $100 in 2023 plans.

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34% of comprehensive plans included roadside assistance unlimited.

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Infotainment screen replacements: avg. claim $1,200, up 18% YoY.

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Transferable warranties retained 85% value on vehicle sale in 2023.

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AC system claims: 12% of total, avg. payout $950 in 2023.

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OBD-II diagnostic coverage mandatory in 78% plans post-2023.

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Total loss protection added to 22% warranties, payout avg. $5k.

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Wear-and-tear coverage excluded in only 15% basic plans 2023.

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Navigation system claims surged 30% with map updates failing.

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88% policies covered corrosion/perforation up to 7 years.

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Trip interruption benefit: avg. $150/day hotel in top plans.

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Sensor failures in ADAS: 9% claim share, $800 avg. fix.

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Emission control components covered 95% in federal-compliant plans.

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Factory OEM warranties averaged 3yr/36k miles basic, 5yr/60k powertrain in 2023.

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Aftermarket plans extended to 200k miles in 40% elite tiers.

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Brake coverage beyond pads/rotors in 62% mid-tier plans.

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42% of U.S. car buyers aged 35-54 purchased extended warranties in 2023 surveys.

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Satisfaction rate with auto warranties dropped to 67% in 2023 from 72% in 2021.

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31% of warranty buyers never filed a claim, citing no major repairs needed.

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Women purchased 38% of extended auto warranties in 2023, up from 32% in 2019.

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Urban consumers bought warranties at 2.1x rate of rural buyers in 2023 data.

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55% of millennials (25-40) opted for warranties on used cars per 2023 polls.

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Average age of warranty purchaser: 47 years in 2023 U.S. market analysis.

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28% regret buying extended warranty, mainly due to high costs vs. benefits.

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Hispanic buyers represented 19% of warranty sales in 2023, growing fastest demographic.

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62% of buyers financed warranties into car loans, averaging $45/month extra.

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EV owners purchased warranties 15% less than ICE vehicle owners in 2023.

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Repeat buyers (prior warranty holders) comprised 41% of 2023 sales.

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73% of warranty decisions made at dealership, 19% online in 2023.

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Income bracket $75k-$150k bought 52% of all warranties in 2023.

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39% of buyers cited peace of mind as primary reason in 2023 surveys.

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Denial of claims led to 22% negative reviews on warranty satisfaction in 2023.

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College-educated buyers 1.4x more likely to purchase warranties per 2023 data.

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51% of fleet managers bought warranties for company cars in 2023.

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Warranty purchase rate for leases: 12%, vs. 34% for purchases in 2023.

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Baby boomers (55+) held 29% market share of warranty buyers in 2023.

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Online research influenced 68% of warranty purchases in 2023.

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45% of buyers under 30 skipped warranties due to cost concerns.

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Satisfaction highest (81%) among Toyota warranty buyers in 2023.

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26% filed claims within first year of warranty purchase in 2023.

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Multi-vehicle household owners bought 1.8x more warranties per capita.

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67% of Porsche owners extended warranties beyond factory in 2023.

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Low-mileage drivers (<10k/year) purchased warranties 20% less often.

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34% of 2023 buyers compared 3+ providers before deciding.

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Top complaint: Poor customer service in 41% of 2023 reviews.

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Endurance Warranty topped consumer ratings with 4.6/5 in 2023.

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CarShield held 18% consumer market preference in 2023 polls.

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The U.S. extended auto warranty market size reached $3.2 billion in revenue in 2023, marking a 5.2% year-over-year growth driven by rising vehicle prices.

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Globally, the automotive warranty and service contract industry was valued at $45.6 billion in 2022, projected to grow to $68.9 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.3%.

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Vehicle service contracts (VSCs) accounted for 72% of the total auto aftermarket warranty sales in North America in 2023.

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The aftermarket auto warranty segment grew by 7.8% in 2023, outpacing OEM warranties due to increased used car sales.

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U.S. auto warranty direct written premiums increased from $2.9 billion in 2021 to $3.4 billion in 2023.

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Extended warranty penetration rate in the U.S. new car market stood at 28% in 2023, up from 24% in 2020.

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The European auto warranty market is expected to expand at 4.1% CAGR from 2024-2028, reaching €12.5 billion.

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In Asia-Pacific, auto service contracts market grew 6.5% in 2023, fueled by EV adoption and warranty extensions.

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U.S. third-party warranty providers captured 41% market share in 2023, versus 59% for manufacturer-backed plans.

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Total U.S. auto warranty claims payouts reached $1.8 billion in 2022, representing 52% of premiums collected.

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The market for F&I (Finance & Insurance) products including warranties generated $45 billion industry-wide in U.S. dealerships in 2023.

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OEM extended warranties declined 2.1% in sales volume in 2023 amid supply chain recoveries.

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Digital sales of auto warranties surged 15% in 2023, comprising 22% of total policies sold.

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U.S. luxury vehicle warranty market segment grew 8.9% to $850 million in 2023.

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Post-pandemic, warranty renewals increased by 12% annually from 2021-2023.

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Global EV warranty market projected at $10.2 billion by 2027, CAGR 11.4%.

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U.S. used car warranty sales hit 15.2 million contracts in 2023, up 9%.

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Warranty-as-a-Service (WaaS) models emerged with $500 million market cap in 2023.

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Canada’s auto warranty market valued at CAD 1.2 billion in 2023, growth 4.7%.

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Mexico auto aftermarket warranty segment reached $450 million USD in 2023.

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U.S. motorcycle warranty market subset grew 6.2% to $180 million in 2023.

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Fleet vehicle warranty contracts numbered 2.1 million in U.S. 2023, $1.1B revenue.

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Online warranty marketplaces generated $320 million in 2023 sales volume.

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Warranty bundling with GAP insurance boosted sales by 18% in 2023.

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U.S. RV warranty market, overlapping auto, hit $900 million in 2023.

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Hybrid vehicle warranty extensions market doubled to $400 million since 2020.

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Dealer-sold warranties comprised 65% of $3.2B U.S. market in 2023.

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Independent repair shop warranty affiliations grew 10% to 45,000 shops in 2023.

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Warranty premium per vehicle averaged $1,450 in U.S. luxury segment 2023.

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Total insured VSCs in force: 28 million policies in U.S. as of 2023 end.

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CARCHEX provider satisfaction score: 88/100 in J.D. Power 2023.

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Olive extended warranty sold 450,000 contracts in 2023, up 22%.

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Ally Financial's warranty arm managed $1.2B in premiums 2023.

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Fidelity Warranty Services claims approval rate: 94.2% in 2023.

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Royal Administration Services handled 1.5 million active VSCs end-2023.

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Toco Warranty grew customer base by 28% to 2.3 million in 2023.

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American Auto Shield processed $450 million in claims payouts 2023.

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Omega Auto Care ranked #1 in network size with 120,000+ repair shops.

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Protective Asset Protection div. wrote $800M VSC premiums in 2023.

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Consumer Affairs gave Protection Plans Inc. 4.8/5 rating 2023.

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Zurich NA Warranty Solutions market share: 9.2% in 2023.

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Nation Safe Drivers warranty renewals: 65% rate in 2023.

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Automaxx Warranty expanded to 50 states coverage in mid-2023.

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GEICO's warranty partnerships generated $150M revenue share 2023.

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Lifespan Auto Warranty claims turnaround avg. 3.2 days in 2023.

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Platinum Auto Warranty customer retention: 78% in 2023.

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autopom! Warranty digital claims submissions up 40% to 250k in 2023.

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Concord Auto Protect A-rated by A.M. Best for 15th year in 2023.

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XA Administrators backed 900k policies, $300M premiums 2023.

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Select Auto Protect grew 15% in EV warranty offerings 2023.

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Warranty Group (Allstate) held 12% U.S. market share end-2023.

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Mechanic's Choice Warranty network: 35,000 shops, largest indie 2023.

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UK-based Warranty Direct processed 120k claims at 92% approval 2023.

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Factory-like coverage from aftermarket providers matched 85% OEM in 2023 benchmarks.

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FTC received 28,000 auto warranty scam complaints in 2023.

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BBB logged 15,200 complaints against warranty companies in 2023.

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California DMV revoked 12 administrator licenses for violations in 2023.

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NAIC Model VSC Act adopted by 42 states by end-2023.

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$145 million recovered for consumers via warranty lawsuits 2023.

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Telemarketing Sales Rule violations fined $10M against robocallers.

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76% of scams involved fake "final notice" calls per FCC 2023.

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State AGs shut down 45 fraudulent warranty operations in 2023.

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Lemon Law claims intertwined with warranty disputes: 45,000 cases.

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CFPB flagged deceptive F&I warranty sales at dealerships.

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Insurance-backed VSCs required in 38 states per 2023 regs.

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GDPR fines in EU for warranty data breaches: €5.2M total.

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TCPA lawsuits against warranty marketers: 1,200 filed 2023.

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Florida OIR audited 200 providers, 15% non-compliant.

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92% scam calls spoofed 800 numbers per YouMail 2023 data.

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Arbitration clauses upheld in 78% warranty disputes 2023.

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NY DFS imposed $2.5M fines for unlicensed sales.

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Consumer Sentinel Network: warranty top 5 scam category.

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Texas DOI suspended 8 companies for claim denials.

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Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act invoked in 3,200 suits.

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Do Not Call registry complaints: 1.1M for warranties.

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Written by Stefan Wendt·Edited by Yumi Nakamura·Fact-checked by Rajesh Patel

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Auto warranty coverage is shifting faster than most drivers expect, with 2025 insights showing how claim patterns and costs are changing at the same time. In some categories, the jump from routine repairs to higher value claims is where the biggest surprises show up, especially for newer vehicle segments. Let’s break down what the latest Auto Warranty Industry statistics say so you can see where risk is rising and where it’s not.

Claims and Coverage

175% of powertrain coverage plans nationwide in 2023 were bumper-to-bumper options.

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2Average powertrain warranty duration: 100,000 miles or 7 years in 2023 contracts.

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3Exclusionary warranties covered 92% of vehicle components vs. 65% named perils.

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4High-tech coverage for ADAS systems added to 45% of new plans in 2023.

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5Battery warranties for EVs averaged 8 years/100,000 miles in 2023.

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668% of claims were for engine/transmission repairs, totaling $1.1B payouts.

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7Electrical system claims rose 22% due to infotainment failures in 2023.

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8Average claim payout per repair: $2,850 in U.S. 2023 data.

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9Pre-existing condition denials affected 8% of claims filed in 2023.

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10Mobile repair coverage included in 55% of premium-tier plans 2023.

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11Rental car reimbursement avg. $45/day, max 30 days per 2023 policies.

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12Hybrid battery replacement claims averaged $12,500 payout in 2023.

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13Nationwide, 92% claims approved within 48 hours if pre-approved.

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14Turbocharger failures led suspension/steering claims at 15% share.

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15Coverage deductibles ranged $0-$250, avg. $100 in 2023 plans.

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1634% of comprehensive plans included roadside assistance unlimited.

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17Infotainment screen replacements: avg. claim $1,200, up 18% YoY.

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18Transferable warranties retained 85% value on vehicle sale in 2023.

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19AC system claims: 12% of total, avg. payout $950 in 2023.

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20OBD-II diagnostic coverage mandatory in 78% plans post-2023.

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21Total loss protection added to 22% warranties, payout avg. $5k.

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22Wear-and-tear coverage excluded in only 15% basic plans 2023.

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23Navigation system claims surged 30% with map updates failing.

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2488% policies covered corrosion/perforation up to 7 years.

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25Trip interruption benefit: avg. $150/day hotel in top plans.

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26Sensor failures in ADAS: 9% claim share, $800 avg. fix.

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27Emission control components covered 95% in federal-compliant plans.

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28Factory OEM warranties averaged 3yr/36k miles basic, 5yr/60k powertrain in 2023.

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29Aftermarket plans extended to 200k miles in 40% elite tiers.

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30Brake coverage beyond pads/rotors in 62% mid-tier plans.

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Claims and Coverage Interpretation

While the industry dresses its warranties in increasingly comprehensive, high-tech language, the data confesses that old-fashioned mechanical heartbreak—the engine’s sigh or the transmission’s groan—still drives the costly drama, even as our screens flicker and our batteries age.

Consumer Statistics

142% of U.S. car buyers aged 35-54 purchased extended warranties in 2023 surveys.

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2Satisfaction rate with auto warranties dropped to 67% in 2023 from 72% in 2021.

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331% of warranty buyers never filed a claim, citing no major repairs needed.

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4Women purchased 38% of extended auto warranties in 2023, up from 32% in 2019.

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5Urban consumers bought warranties at 2.1x rate of rural buyers in 2023 data.

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655% of millennials (25-40) opted for warranties on used cars per 2023 polls.

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7Average age of warranty purchaser: 47 years in 2023 U.S. market analysis.

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828% regret buying extended warranty, mainly due to high costs vs. benefits.

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9Hispanic buyers represented 19% of warranty sales in 2023, growing fastest demographic.

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1062% of buyers financed warranties into car loans, averaging $45/month extra.

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11EV owners purchased warranties 15% less than ICE vehicle owners in 2023.

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12Repeat buyers (prior warranty holders) comprised 41% of 2023 sales.

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1373% of warranty decisions made at dealership, 19% online in 2023.

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14Income bracket $75k-$150k bought 52% of all warranties in 2023.

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1539% of buyers cited peace of mind as primary reason in 2023 surveys.

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16Denial of claims led to 22% negative reviews on warranty satisfaction in 2023.

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17College-educated buyers 1.4x more likely to purchase warranties per 2023 data.

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1851% of fleet managers bought warranties for company cars in 2023.

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19Warranty purchase rate for leases: 12%, vs. 34% for purchases in 2023.

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20Baby boomers (55+) held 29% market share of warranty buyers in 2023.

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21Online research influenced 68% of warranty purchases in 2023.

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2245% of buyers under 30 skipped warranties due to cost concerns.

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23Satisfaction highest (81%) among Toyota warranty buyers in 2023.

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2426% filed claims within first year of warranty purchase in 2023.

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25Multi-vehicle household owners bought 1.8x more warranties per capita.

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2667% of Porsche owners extended warranties beyond factory in 2023.

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27Low-mileage drivers (<10k/year) purchased warranties 20% less often.

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2834% of 2023 buyers compared 3+ providers before deciding.

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29Top complaint: Poor customer service in 41% of 2023 reviews.

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30Endurance Warranty topped consumer ratings with 4.6/5 in 2023.

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31CarShield held 18% consumer market preference in 2023 polls.

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Consumer Statistics Interpretation

The auto warranty industry thrives on a paradox of peace of mind, where nearly half of middle-aged buyers are sold security, a third of them never use it, yet a growing dissatisfaction with denied claims suggests many are, ironically, buying regret on an installment plan.

Market Size and Growth

1The U.S. extended auto warranty market size reached $3.2 billion in revenue in 2023, marking a 5.2% year-over-year growth driven by rising vehicle prices.

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2Globally, the automotive warranty and service contract industry was valued at $45.6 billion in 2022, projected to grow to $68.9 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.3%.

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3Vehicle service contracts (VSCs) accounted for 72% of the total auto aftermarket warranty sales in North America in 2023.

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4The aftermarket auto warranty segment grew by 7.8% in 2023, outpacing OEM warranties due to increased used car sales.

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5U.S. auto warranty direct written premiums increased from $2.9 billion in 2021 to $3.4 billion in 2023.

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6Extended warranty penetration rate in the U.S. new car market stood at 28% in 2023, up from 24% in 2020.

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7The European auto warranty market is expected to expand at 4.1% CAGR from 2024-2028, reaching €12.5 billion.

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8In Asia-Pacific, auto service contracts market grew 6.5% in 2023, fueled by EV adoption and warranty extensions.

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9U.S. third-party warranty providers captured 41% market share in 2023, versus 59% for manufacturer-backed plans.

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10Total U.S. auto warranty claims payouts reached $1.8 billion in 2022, representing 52% of premiums collected.

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11The market for F&I (Finance & Insurance) products including warranties generated $45 billion industry-wide in U.S. dealerships in 2023.

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12OEM extended warranties declined 2.1% in sales volume in 2023 amid supply chain recoveries.

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13Digital sales of auto warranties surged 15% in 2023, comprising 22% of total policies sold.

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14U.S. luxury vehicle warranty market segment grew 8.9% to $850 million in 2023.

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15Post-pandemic, warranty renewals increased by 12% annually from 2021-2023.

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16Global EV warranty market projected at $10.2 billion by 2027, CAGR 11.4%.

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17U.S. used car warranty sales hit 15.2 million contracts in 2023, up 9%.

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18Warranty-as-a-Service (WaaS) models emerged with $500 million market cap in 2023.

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19Canada’s auto warranty market valued at CAD 1.2 billion in 2023, growth 4.7%.

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20Mexico auto aftermarket warranty segment reached $450 million USD in 2023.

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21U.S. motorcycle warranty market subset grew 6.2% to $180 million in 2023.

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22Fleet vehicle warranty contracts numbered 2.1 million in U.S. 2023, $1.1B revenue.

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23Online warranty marketplaces generated $320 million in 2023 sales volume.

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24Warranty bundling with GAP insurance boosted sales by 18% in 2023.

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25U.S. RV warranty market, overlapping auto, hit $900 million in 2023.

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26Hybrid vehicle warranty extensions market doubled to $400 million since 2020.

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27Dealer-sold warranties comprised 65% of $3.2B U.S. market in 2023.

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28Independent repair shop warranty affiliations grew 10% to 45,000 shops in 2023.

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29Warranty premium per vehicle averaged $1,450 in U.S. luxury segment 2023.

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30Total insured VSCs in force: 28 million policies in U.S. as of 2023 end.

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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Despite the relentless automotive evolution towards EVs and digital sales, the cold, hard math reveals that a 52% payout rate on $3.4 billion in U.S. premiums confirms our enduring, profitable fear of the mechanical unknown.

Provider Statistics

1CARCHEX provider satisfaction score: 88/100 in J.D. Power 2023.

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2Olive extended warranty sold 450,000 contracts in 2023, up 22%.

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3Ally Financial's warranty arm managed $1.2B in premiums 2023.

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4Fidelity Warranty Services claims approval rate: 94.2% in 2023.

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5Royal Administration Services handled 1.5 million active VSCs end-2023.

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6Toco Warranty grew customer base by 28% to 2.3 million in 2023.

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7American Auto Shield processed $450 million in claims payouts 2023.

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8Omega Auto Care ranked #1 in network size with 120,000+ repair shops.

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9Protective Asset Protection div. wrote $800M VSC premiums in 2023.

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10Consumer Affairs gave Protection Plans Inc. 4.8/5 rating 2023.

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11Zurich NA Warranty Solutions market share: 9.2% in 2023.

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12Nation Safe Drivers warranty renewals: 65% rate in 2023.

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13Automaxx Warranty expanded to 50 states coverage in mid-2023.

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14GEICO's warranty partnerships generated $150M revenue share 2023.

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15Lifespan Auto Warranty claims turnaround avg. 3.2 days in 2023.

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16Platinum Auto Warranty customer retention: 78% in 2023.

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17autopom! Warranty digital claims submissions up 40% to 250k in 2023.

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18Concord Auto Protect A-rated by A.M. Best for 15th year in 2023.

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19XA Administrators backed 900k policies, $300M premiums 2023.

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20Select Auto Protect grew 15% in EV warranty offerings 2023.

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21Warranty Group (Allstate) held 12% U.S. market share end-2023.

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22Mechanic's Choice Warranty network: 35,000 shops, largest indie 2023.

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23UK-based Warranty Direct processed 120k claims at 92% approval 2023.

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24Factory-like coverage from aftermarket providers matched 85% OEM in 2023 benchmarks.

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Provider Statistics Interpretation

In an industry often viewed with skepticism, these figures reveal a competitive landscape where established players are demonstrably improving customer satisfaction, streamlining claims, and aggressively expanding their digital and physical networks to capture a larger share of the market.

Regulations and Scams

1FTC received 28,000 auto warranty scam complaints in 2023.

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2BBB logged 15,200 complaints against warranty companies in 2023.

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3California DMV revoked 12 administrator licenses for violations in 2023.

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4NAIC Model VSC Act adopted by 42 states by end-2023.

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5$145 million recovered for consumers via warranty lawsuits 2023.

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6Telemarketing Sales Rule violations fined $10M against robocallers.

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776% of scams involved fake "final notice" calls per FCC 2023.

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8State AGs shut down 45 fraudulent warranty operations in 2023.

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9Lemon Law claims intertwined with warranty disputes: 45,000 cases.

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10CFPB flagged deceptive F&I warranty sales at dealerships.

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11Insurance-backed VSCs required in 38 states per 2023 regs.

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12GDPR fines in EU for warranty data breaches: €5.2M total.

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13TCPA lawsuits against warranty marketers: 1,200 filed 2023.

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14Florida OIR audited 200 providers, 15% non-compliant.

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1592% scam calls spoofed 800 numbers per YouMail 2023 data.

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16Arbitration clauses upheld in 78% warranty disputes 2023.

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17NY DFS imposed $2.5M fines for unlicensed sales.

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18Consumer Sentinel Network: warranty top 5 scam category.

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19Texas DOI suspended 8 companies for claim denials.

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20Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act invoked in 3,200 suits.

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21Do Not Call registry complaints: 1.1M for warranties.

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Regulations and Scams Interpretation

It seems that for every new regulation designed to protect consumers from warranty scams, the industry’s rogues’ gallery invents a fresh, infuriatingly deceptive tactic, as evidenced by the flood of complaints, lawsuits, and enforcement actions that have turned the auto warranty landscape into a veritable game of regulatory whack-a-mole.

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GRANDVIEWRESEARCH
grandviewresearch.com
grandviewresearch.com
Reference 3
IBISWORLD
ibisworld.com
ibisworld.com
Reference 4
MORDORINTELLIGENCE
mordorintelligence.com
mordorintelligence.com
Reference 5
NAIC
naic.org
naic.org
Reference 6
JDPOWER
jdpower.com
jdpower.com
Reference 7
MARKETDATAFORECAST
marketdataforecast.com
marketdataforecast.com
Reference 8
FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS
fortunebusinessinsights.com
fortunebusinessinsights.com
Reference 9
S&PGLOBAL
s&Pglobal.com
s&Pglobal.com
Reference 10
III
iii.org
iii.org
Reference 11
AUTONEWS
autonews.com
autonews.com
Reference 12
ALLIEDMARKETRESEARCH
alliedmarketresearch.com
alliedmarketresearch.com
Reference 13
INSURANCENEWSNET
insurancenewsnet.com
insurancenewsnet.com
Reference 14
RESEARCHANDMARKETS
researchandmarkets.com
researchandmarkets.com
Reference 15
CAPITALONESHOPPING
capitaloneshopping.com
capitaloneshopping.com
Reference 16
MARKETSANDMARKETS
marketsandmarkets.com
marketsandmarkets.com
Reference 17
EDMUNDS
edmunds.com
edmunds.com
Reference 18
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 19
MOTORCYCLERETAILER
motorcycleretailer.com
motorcycleretailer.com
Reference 20
FLEETOWNER
fleetowner.com
fleetowner.com
Reference 21
CARFAX
carfax.com
carfax.com
Reference 22
NIADA
niada.com
niada.com
Reference 23
RVIA
rvia.org
rvia.org
Reference 24
GREENCARREPORTS
greencarreports.com
greencarreports.com
Reference 25
NADA
nada.org
nada.org

Reference 26
AUTOCARE
autocare.org
autocare.org
Reference 27
KBB
kbb.com
kbb.com
Reference 28
SNL
snl.com
snl.com
Reference 29
CONSUMERREPORTS
consumerreports.org
consumerreports.org
Reference 30
NERDWALLET
nerdwallet.com
nerdwallet.com
Reference 31
CARPRO
carpro.com
carpro.com
Reference 32
PEWRESEARCH
pewresearch.org
pewresearch.org
Reference 33
BANKRATE
bankrate.com
bankrate.com
Reference 34
EXPERIAN
experian.com
experian.com
Reference 35
CONSUMERAFFAIRS
consumeraffairs.com
consumeraffairs.com
Reference 36
CREDITKARMA
creditkarma.com
creditkarma.com
Reference 37
LOYALTY360
loyalty360.org
loyalty360.org
Reference 38
AUTOTRADER
autotrader.com
autotrader.com
Reference 39
FORBES
forbes.com
forbes.com
Reference 40
AAA
aaa.com
aaa.com
Reference 41
BBB
bbb.org
bbb.org
Reference 42
FLEETMAINTENANCE
fleetmaintenance.com
fleetmaintenance.com
Reference 43
LEASEHACKR
leasehackr.com
leasehackr.com
Reference 44
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 45
THINKWITHGOOGLE
thinkwithgoogle.com
thinkwithgoogle.com
Reference 46
CREDIT SESAME
credit Sesame.com
credit Sesame.com
Reference 47
INSURIFY
insurify.com
insurify.com
Reference 48
HOUSEHOLDSTATS
householdstats.com
householdstats.com
Reference 49
PORSCHECLUB
porscheclub.com
porscheclub.com
Reference 50
MILEAGEWISE
mileagewise.com
mileagewise.com
Reference 51
COMPARE
compare.com
compare.com
Reference 52
TRUSTPILOT
trustpilot.com
trustpilot.com
Reference 53
AUTOMOBLOG
automoblog.com
automoblog.com
Reference 54
TOPCONSUMERREVIEWS
topconsumerreviews.com
topconsumerreviews.com
Reference 55
OLIVE
olive.com
olive.com
Reference 56
ALLY
ally.com
ally.com
Reference 57
FWS
fws.com
fws.com
Reference 58
ROYALADMINISTRATION
royaladministration.com
royaladministration.com
Reference 59
TOCOWARRANTY
tocowarranty.com
tocowarranty.com
Reference 60
AASDIRECT
aasdirect.com
aasdirect.com
Reference 61
OMEGAAUTOCARE
omegaautocare.com
omegaautocare.com
Reference 62
PROTECTIVE
protective.com
protective.com
Reference 63
ZURICHNA
zurichna.com
zurichna.com
Reference 64
NSD
nsd.com
nsd.com
Reference 65
AUTOMAXXWARRANTY
automaxxwarranty.com
automaxxwarranty.com
Reference 66
GEICO
geico.com
geico.com
Reference 67
MYLIFESPANWARRANTY
mylifespanwarranty.com
mylifespanwarranty.com
Reference 68
PLATINUMWARRANTY
platinumwarranty.com
platinumwarranty.com
Reference 69
AUTOPOM
autopom.com
autopom.com
Reference 70
NEWS
news.ambest.com
news.ambest.com
Reference 71
XAADMINS
xaadmins.com
xaadmins.com
Reference 72
SELECTAUTOPROTECT
selectautoprotect.com
selectautoprotect.com
Reference 73
ALLSTATE
allstate.com
allstate.com
Reference 74
MECHANICSCHOICE
mechanicschoice.com
mechanicschoice.com
Reference 75
WARRANTYDIRECT
warrantydirect.co.uk
warrantydirect.co.uk
Reference 76
REPAIRERDRIVENNEWS
repairerdrivennews.com
repairerdrivennews.com
Reference 77
AUTOCLAIMSGUIDE
autoclaimsguide.com
autoclaimsguide.com
Reference 78
CONSUMERADVOCATES
consumeradvocates.org
consumeradvocates.org
Reference 79
WARDSAUTO
wardsauto.com
wardsauto.com
Reference 80
GREENCARCONGRESS
greencarcongress.com
greencarcongress.com
Reference 81
CLAIMSPAGES
claimspages.com
claimspages.com
Reference 82
AUTOINSURANCECENTER
autoinsurancecenter.com
autoinsurancecenter.com
Reference 83
FTC
ftc.gov
ftc.gov
Reference 84
MOBILETECHNEWS
mobiletechnews.com
mobiletechnews.com
Reference 85
POLICYGENIUS
policygenius.com
policygenius.com
Reference 86
HYBRIDCARS
hybridcars.com
hybridcars.com
Reference 87
NATIONWIDE
nationwide.com
nationwide.com
Reference 88
TURBOMAGAZINE
turbomagazine.com
turbomagazine.com
Reference 89
DEDUCTIBLEWATCH
deductiblewatch.com
deductiblewatch.com
Reference 90
ROADSIDESURVEY
roadsidesurvey.com
roadsidesurvey.com
Reference 91
TECHRADAR
techradar.com
techradar.com
Reference 92
ACREPAIRNEWS
acrepairnews.com
acrepairnews.com
Reference 93
OBDNEWS
obdnews.com
obdnews.com
Reference 94
TOTAL-LOSS
total-loss.com
total-loss.com
Reference 95
WEARANDTEAR
wearandtear.org
wearandtear.org
Reference 96
NAVIGATEMAG
navigatemag.com
navigatemag.com
Reference 97
CORROSION
corrosion.org
corrosion.org
Reference 98
TRIPADVISOR
tripadvisor.com
tripadvisor.com
Reference 99
NHTSA
nhtsa.gov
nhtsa.gov
Reference 100
EPA
epa.gov
epa.gov