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Last updated: October 2026
Protect yourself from surprise repair bills
We compared the extended car warranty companies the major review sites rate highest, then ranked them #1 to #10. Tick “Compare” on any two or three to see them side by side.
Plans from $69 a month, with no inspection to sign up
Keep in mind: Customer reviews are mixed, especially on cancellations, so read the contract terms before you buy.
Handles its own contracts and claims, with no mileage cap
Keep in mind: Usually costs more than average, and coverage starts after 30 days and 1,000 miles.
Month-to-month coverage for cars up to 250,000 miles
Keep in mind: The monthly rate can change after 30 months, and customer reviews are mixed.
One of the lowest yearly costs, with standout customer reviews
Keep in mind: Cars are capped near 150,000 miles, and prices are not shown online.
Get a price and buy online, with no waiting period
Keep in mind: Only cars up to 10 model years and 140,000 miles can enroll, and there is no roadside plan.
Accepts cars with up to 300,000 miles
Keep in mind: No online quotes, not sold in California, and it settled with the FTC in 2024 over its advertising.
Wide range of plans from a broker in business since 1999
Keep in mind: Prices run higher, and there are no online quotes.
Frequent discounts on three customizable plans
Keep in mind: No online quotes, and no sample contract before you pay.
Low monthly price, cancel any time
Keep in mind: Coverage starts after 90 days and 1,000 miles, and it is not sold in several states.
Adds up to $500 in maintenance benefits
Keep in mind: Cars must be 15 years old or newer, and you need to call for a quote.
Figures are typical ranges reported by the companies and review sites. Your offer may differ.
| Rank | Company | Score | Price | Deductible | Max mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Empire Auto Protect | 9.8 / 10 | From $69/mo | $0–$200 | No stated limit | Get Quote |
| #2 | Endurance | 9.4 / 10 | $79–$160/mo | $0–$200 | No cap | View Plans |
| #3 | Everything Breaks | 8.9 / 10 | ~$108/mo | $100 typical | 250,000 | View Plans |
| #4 | autopom! | 8.8 / 10 | $79–$126/mo | $0–$200 | ~150,000 | View Plans |
| #5 | Olive | 8.4 / 10 | $50–$150/mo | $100–$500 | 185,000 | View Plans |
| #6 | CarShield | 8.2 / 10 | $80–$170/mo | $0–$250 | 300,000 | View Plans |
| #7 | CARCHEX | 8.1 / 10 | $140–$220/mo | $0–$250 | 250,000 | View Plans |
| #8 | American Dream Auto Protect | 8.1 / 10 | $90–$150/mo | Varies | Varies | Get Quote |
| #9 | Toco Warranty | 8.0 / 10 | $72–$97/mo | $100 | 250,000 | View Plans |
| #10 | Omega Auto Care | 7.9 / 10 | From ~$60/mo | $100 | 250,000 | Get Quote |
Most “extended warranties” are vehicle service contracts that pay for covered repairs after the factory warranty ends.
#1 is our top pick for most drivers, and its score is our editors’ rating.
#2 to #10 are ranked by their average score across six leading review sites, converted to a 10-point scale. A company had to appear on at least two of those sites to qualify.
We also checked the picks from Money, CNBC Select, Insured Better and Insurify. Last checked October 2026.
We may receive compensation from, or be affiliated with, companies on this page, which can affect their placement.
Most are technically vehicle service contracts: an agreement to pay for covered repairs after the factory warranty ends. They are sold by carmakers, dealers and independent companies.
The plans on this page mostly run between about $50 and $220 a month, depending on your car, its mileage, the coverage level and the deductible you pick.
A direct provider writes its own contracts and handles its own claims. A broker sells plans that another company administers, so that administrator decides and pays your claims.
Usually. Thirty days and 1,000 miles is common, some month-to-month plans wait 90 days, and a few providers like Olive have none.
Most providers offer a full refund within the first 30 days and a prorated refund after that, sometimes minus a fee. Read the cancellation section of the contract before you buy.