Key Takeaways
- The U.S. vehicle service contract market reached a value of $28.4 billion in 2023, reflecting a 7.2% year-over-year growth driven by rising vehicle repair costs.
- Global vehicle service contract penetration rate stood at 15.3% of new vehicle sales in 2022, up from 12.8% in 2018.
- Extended warranty sales for used vehicles accounted for 62% of total vehicle service contract revenue in the U.S. during 2023.
- 24% of new car buyers in the U.S. purchased a vehicle service contract at the point of sale in 2023.
- Consumer satisfaction with vehicle service contracts scored 78/100 in J.D. Power's 2023 study, up 4 points from 2022.
- 62% of U.S. consumers who bought extended warranties reported using them at least once within 3 years.
- Endurance Warranty held 18% market share among independent administrators in the U.S. in 2023.
- CarShield administered over 1.2 million active contracts as of Q4 2023, leading the direct-to-consumer segment.
- The top 10 vehicle service contract providers controlled 67% of U.S. premiums written in 2022.
- Vehicle service contract claim denial rate averaged 22.4% across providers in 2023 U.S. data.
- Average claim payout under vehicle service contracts was $4,127 per approved claim in 2022.
- 68% of filed vehicle service contract claims were for powertrain components in 2023.
- 29% of vehicle service contract complaints involved claim denials per BBB 2023 data.
- 14 states mandated 30-day free-look periods for vehicle service contracts as of 2023.
- FTC issued 1,200 warnings to VSC providers for deceptive marketing in 2023.
Vehicle service contracts are surging in 2026 as drivers increasingly seek repair cost protection and peace of mind.
Claims and Payouts
Claims and Payouts Interpretation
Consumer Adoption and Satisfaction
Consumer Adoption and Satisfaction Interpretation
Market Size and Growth
Market Size and Growth Interpretation
Provider Landscape
Provider Landscape Interpretation
Regulatory and Trends
Regulatory and Trends Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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