Auto Warranty Industry Statistics

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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Key Statistics

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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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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.
Directional
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.
Single source
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.com

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  • IBISWORLD logo
    Reference 3
    IBISWORLD
    ibisworld.com

    ibisworld.com

  • MORDORINTELLIGENCE logo
    Reference 4
    MORDORINTELLIGENCE
    mordorintelligence.com

    mordorintelligence.com

  • NAIC logo
    Reference 5
    NAIC
    naic.org

    naic.org

  • JDPOWER logo
    Reference 6
    JDPOWER
    jdpower.com

    jdpower.com

  • MARKETDATAFORECAST logo
    Reference 7
    MARKETDATAFORECAST
    marketdataforecast.com

    marketdataforecast.com

  • FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS logo
    Reference 8
    FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS
    fortunebusinessinsights.com

    fortunebusinessinsights.com

  • S&PGLOBAL logo
    Reference 9
    S&PGLOBAL
    s&Pglobal.com

    s&Pglobal.com

  • III logo
    Reference 10
    III
    iii.org

    iii.org

  • AUTONEWS logo
    Reference 11
    AUTONEWS
    autonews.com

    autonews.com

  • ALLIEDMARKETRESEARCH logo
    Reference 12
    ALLIEDMARKETRESEARCH
    alliedmarketresearch.com

    alliedmarketresearch.com

  • INSURANCENEWSNET logo
    Reference 13
    INSURANCENEWSNET
    insurancenewsnet.com

    insurancenewsnet.com

  • RESEARCHANDMARKETS logo
    Reference 14
    RESEARCHANDMARKETS
    researchandmarkets.com

    researchandmarkets.com

  • CAPITALONESHOPPING logo
    Reference 15
    CAPITALONESHOPPING
    capitaloneshopping.com

    capitaloneshopping.com

  • MARKETSANDMARKETS logo
    Reference 16
    MARKETSANDMARKETS
    marketsandmarkets.com

    marketsandmarkets.com

  • EDMUNDS logo
    Reference 17
    EDMUNDS
    edmunds.com

    edmunds.com

  • MCKINSEY logo
    Reference 18
    MCKINSEY
    mckinsey.com

    mckinsey.com

  • MOTORCYCLERETAILER logo
    Reference 19
    MOTORCYCLERETAILER
    motorcycleretailer.com

    motorcycleretailer.com

  • FLEETOWNER logo
    Reference 20
    FLEETOWNER
    fleetowner.com

    fleetowner.com

  • CARFAX logo
    Reference 21
    CARFAX
    carfax.com

    carfax.com

  • NIADA logo
    Reference 22
    NIADA
    niada.com

    niada.com

  • RVIA logo
    Reference 23
    RVIA
    rvia.org

    rvia.org

  • GREENCARREPORTS logo
    Reference 24
    GREENCARREPORTS
    greencarreports.com

    greencarreports.com

  • NADA logo
    Reference 25
    NADA
    nada.org

    nada.org

  • AUTOCARE logo
    Reference 26
    AUTOCARE
    autocare.org

    autocare.org

  • KBB logo
    Reference 27
    KBB
    kbb.com

    kbb.com

  • SNL logo
    Reference 28
    SNL
    snl.com

    snl.com

  • CONSUMERREPORTS logo
    Reference 29
    CONSUMERREPORTS
    consumerreports.org

    consumerreports.org

  • NERDWALLET logo
    Reference 30
    NERDWALLET
    nerdwallet.com

    nerdwallet.com

  • CARPRO logo
    Reference 31
    CARPRO
    carpro.com

    carpro.com

  • PEWRESEARCH logo
    Reference 32
    PEWRESEARCH
    pewresearch.org

    pewresearch.org

  • BANKRATE logo
    Reference 33
    BANKRATE
    bankrate.com

    bankrate.com

  • EXPERIAN logo
    Reference 34
    EXPERIAN
    experian.com

    experian.com

  • CONSUMERAFFAIRS logo
    Reference 35
    CONSUMERAFFAIRS
    consumeraffairs.com

    consumeraffairs.com

  • CREDITKARMA logo
    Reference 36
    CREDITKARMA
    creditkarma.com

    creditkarma.com

  • LOYALTY360 logo
    Reference 37
    LOYALTY360
    loyalty360.org

    loyalty360.org

  • AUTOTRADER logo
    Reference 38
    AUTOTRADER
    autotrader.com

    autotrader.com

  • FORBES logo
    Reference 39
    FORBES
    forbes.com

    forbes.com

  • AAA logo
    Reference 40
    AAA
    aaa.com

    aaa.com

  • BBB logo
    Reference 41
    BBB
    bbb.org

    bbb.org

  • FLEETMAINTENANCE logo
    Reference 42
    FLEETMAINTENANCE
    fleetmaintenance.com

    fleetmaintenance.com

  • LEASEHACKR logo
    Reference 43
    LEASEHACKR
    leasehackr.com

    leasehackr.com

  • AARP logo
    Reference 44
    AARP
    aarp.org

    aarp.org

  • THINKWITHGOOGLE logo
    Reference 45
    THINKWITHGOOGLE
    thinkwithgoogle.com

    thinkwithgoogle.com

  • CREDIT SESAME logo
    Reference 46
    CREDIT SESAME
    credit Sesame.com

    credit Sesame.com

  • INSURIFY logo
    Reference 47
    INSURIFY
    insurify.com

    insurify.com

  • HOUSEHOLDSTATS logo
    Reference 48
    HOUSEHOLDSTATS
    householdstats.com

    householdstats.com

  • PORSCHECLUB logo
    Reference 49
    PORSCHECLUB
    porscheclub.com

    porscheclub.com

  • MILEAGEWISE logo
    Reference 50
    MILEAGEWISE
    mileagewise.com

    mileagewise.com

  • COMPARE logo
    Reference 51
    COMPARE
    compare.com

    compare.com

  • TRUSTPILOT logo
    Reference 52
    TRUSTPILOT
    trustpilot.com

    trustpilot.com

  • AUTOMOBLOG logo
    Reference 53
    AUTOMOBLOG
    automoblog.com

    automoblog.com

  • TOPCONSUMERREVIEWS logo
    Reference 54
    TOPCONSUMERREVIEWS
    topconsumerreviews.com

    topconsumerreviews.com

  • OLIVE logo
    Reference 55
    OLIVE
    olive.com

    olive.com

  • ALLY logo
    Reference 56
    ALLY
    ally.com

    ally.com

  • FWS logo
    Reference 57
    FWS
    fws.com

    fws.com

  • ROYALADMINISTRATION logo
    Reference 58
    ROYALADMINISTRATION
    royaladministration.com

    royaladministration.com

  • TOCOWARRANTY logo
    Reference 59
    TOCOWARRANTY
    tocowarranty.com

    tocowarranty.com

  • AASDIRECT logo
    Reference 60
    AASDIRECT
    aasdirect.com

    aasdirect.com

  • OMEGAAUTOCARE logo
    Reference 61
    OMEGAAUTOCARE
    omegaautocare.com

    omegaautocare.com

  • PROTECTIVE logo
    Reference 62
    PROTECTIVE
    protective.com

    protective.com

  • ZURICHNA logo
    Reference 63
    ZURICHNA
    zurichna.com

    zurichna.com

  • NSD logo
    Reference 64
    NSD
    nsd.com

    nsd.com

  • AUTOMAXXWARRANTY logo
    Reference 65
    AUTOMAXXWARRANTY
    automaxxwarranty.com

    automaxxwarranty.com

  • GEICO logo
    Reference 66
    GEICO
    geico.com

    geico.com

  • MYLIFESPANWARRANTY logo
    Reference 67
    MYLIFESPANWARRANTY
    mylifespanwarranty.com

    mylifespanwarranty.com

  • PLATINUMWARRANTY logo
    Reference 68
    PLATINUMWARRANTY
    platinumwarranty.com

    platinumwarranty.com

  • AUTOPOM logo
    Reference 69
    AUTOPOM
    autopom.com

    autopom.com

  • NEWS logo
    Reference 70
    NEWS
    news.ambest.com

    news.ambest.com

  • XAADMINS logo
    Reference 71
    XAADMINS
    xaadmins.com

    xaadmins.com

  • SELECTAUTOPROTECT logo
    Reference 72
    SELECTAUTOPROTECT
    selectautoprotect.com

    selectautoprotect.com

  • ALLSTATE logo
    Reference 73
    ALLSTATE
    allstate.com

    allstate.com

  • MECHANICSCHOICE logo
    Reference 74
    MECHANICSCHOICE
    mechanicschoice.com

    mechanicschoice.com

  • WARRANTYDIRECT logo
    Reference 75
    WARRANTYDIRECT
    warrantydirect.co.uk

    warrantydirect.co.uk

  • REPAIRERDRIVENNEWS logo
    Reference 76
    REPAIRERDRIVENNEWS
    repairerdrivennews.com

    repairerdrivennews.com

  • AUTOCLAIMSGUIDE logo
    Reference 77
    AUTOCLAIMSGUIDE
    autoclaimsguide.com

    autoclaimsguide.com

  • CONSUMERADVOCATES logo
    Reference 78
    CONSUMERADVOCATES
    consumeradvocates.org

    consumeradvocates.org

  • WARDSAUTO logo
    Reference 79
    WARDSAUTO
    wardsauto.com

    wardsauto.com

  • GREENCARCONGRESS logo
    Reference 80
    GREENCARCONGRESS
    greencarcongress.com

    greencarcongress.com

  • CLAIMSPAGES logo
    Reference 81
    CLAIMSPAGES
    claimspages.com

    claimspages.com

  • AUTOINSURANCECENTER logo
    Reference 82
    AUTOINSURANCECENTER
    autoinsurancecenter.com

    autoinsurancecenter.com

  • FTC logo
    Reference 83
    FTC
    ftc.gov

    ftc.gov

  • MOBILETECHNEWS logo
    Reference 84
    MOBILETECHNEWS
    mobiletechnews.com

    mobiletechnews.com

  • POLICYGENIUS logo
    Reference 85
    POLICYGENIUS
    policygenius.com

    policygenius.com

  • HYBRIDCARS logo
    Reference 86
    HYBRIDCARS
    hybridcars.com

    hybridcars.com

  • NATIONWIDE logo
    Reference 87
    NATIONWIDE
    nationwide.com

    nationwide.com

  • TURBOMAGAZINE logo
    Reference 88
    TURBOMAGAZINE
    turbomagazine.com

    turbomagazine.com

  • DEDUCTIBLEWATCH logo
    Reference 89
    DEDUCTIBLEWATCH
    deductiblewatch.com

    deductiblewatch.com

  • ROADSIDESURVEY logo
    Reference 90
    ROADSIDESURVEY
    roadsidesurvey.com

    roadsidesurvey.com

  • TECHRADAR logo
    Reference 91
    TECHRADAR
    techradar.com

    techradar.com

  • ACREPAIRNEWS logo
    Reference 92
    ACREPAIRNEWS
    acrepairnews.com

    acrepairnews.com

  • OBDNEWS logo
    Reference 93
    OBDNEWS
    obdnews.com

    obdnews.com

  • TOTAL-LOSS logo
    Reference 94
    TOTAL-LOSS
    total-loss.com

    total-loss.com

  • WEARANDTEAR logo
    Reference 95
    WEARANDTEAR
    wearandtear.org

    wearandtear.org

  • NAVIGATEMAG logo
    Reference 96
    NAVIGATEMAG
    navigatemag.com

    navigatemag.com

  • CORROSION logo
    Reference 97
    CORROSION
    corrosion.org

    corrosion.org

  • TRIPADVISOR logo
    Reference 98
    TRIPADVISOR
    tripadvisor.com

    tripadvisor.com

  • NHTSA logo
    Reference 99
    NHTSA
    nhtsa.gov

    nhtsa.gov

  • EPA logo
    Reference 100
    EPA
    epa.gov

    epa.gov