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    Business ProfileforPreferred Warranties Inc

    Extended Warranty Contract Service Companies
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    3.67/5stars

    Average of 33 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    31 complaints closed in last 3 years

    13 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 9/25/1995

    Years in Business: 32

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Preferred Warranties offers pre-owned vehicle service contracts through qualified dealers. There are several levels of coverage available in terms ranging from 3-36 months. All plans include 24/7 emergency road service for the terms of the service contract. 

    A service contract is a promise to perform (or pay for) certain repairs or services. Sometimes called an "extended warranty," a service contract is not a warranty as defined by federal law. A service contract may be arranged at any time and always costs extra; a warranty comes with a new car and is included in the original price.

    The separate and additional cost distinguishes a service contract from a warranty.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    PO Box 278, Orwigsburg, PA 17961-0278
    BBB File Opened:
    8/3/1995
    Years in Business:
    32
    Business Started:
    1/29/1992
    Business Started Locally:
    1/31/1992
    Business Incorporated:
    1/31/1992
    Accredited Since:
    9/25/1995
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • Preferred Warranties, Inc.
    Business Management
    • Ms. Cathy Strouse, Human Resources Manager
    • Ms. Kim Krammes, Executive Assistant
    • Miss Colleen Jones, Claims Manager
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Ms. Kim Krammes, Executive Assistant
    • Miss Colleen Jones, Claims Manager

    Customer Contact

    • Ms. Cathy Strouse, Human Resources Manager
    • Ms. Kim Krammes, Executive Assistant
    • Miss Colleen Jones, Claims Manager
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (800) 309-8334
      Other Fax

    Phone Numbers

    Customer Complaints

    31 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    04/24/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Product Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    My transmission and differential failed 3/21/23 and I took it to the closest shop. They wanted too much out of pocket so I asked PWI for shop suggestions. They gave me 2 options for dfw - only 1 is actually still in business, ******** *** *****. It was towed on 4/1/23 to ******** *** *****, which I had to pay $50 for 5miles over what pwi covers for tows even though this was their only suggestion. I had minimal communication with the mechanic, *****, who kept saying he was almost done. When I finally got ahold of my claim adjuster ***** * on 4/17 he informed me that my claim was closed. PWI paid ***** on 4/4/23, thinking that I’ve had my car since. Zero communication from either companies gave me notice of my case being closed. Today is 4/24/23 I’m still WITHOUT my car. Due to PWI’s negligence of blindly paying the mechanic, there’s nothing I can do to get my car in a timely manner. I continue to **** daily and ask to be compensated. I would have gotten a rental but ***** continued to give me false information on date of completion. PWI needs to update their automated system to inform their customers on claim completion. It’s ludicrous to blindly trust a mechanic that they “worked with at some point in a 30 year span” (said *****). I’m appalled by the lack of professionalism and financial support due to PWI’s own negligence.
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    Customer Reviews

    33 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Karen T

    1 star

    02/27/2024

    If I could give 0 stars I would. This "warranty company" is a scam. Our truck has been in the shop for 8 weeks with engine issues. It has been towed to 2 different mechanics who have agreed on what the problem is but this company won't correct the actual issue. Instead they want us to put a bandaid on the problem and have the mechanic guarantee the work which neither shop will do because it's not going to fix the issue. If we go with their fix and drive the vehicle and it breaks, the warranty is null and void. Sounds like a scam to me.

    Preferred Warranties Inc Response

    02/28/2024

    Hi Karen, we truly apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced. There seems to be some miscommunication between PWI and the repair facility. We have a claims supervisor assigned to your claim. They will be reaching out to you shortly to help move the claim along and see what PWI is able to assist with.

    Customer Response

    03/19/2024

    Update: They finally agreed to replace the engine and claimed they found one with equal or less mileage. Nope. The engine is a year older than our truck and had 70,000 more miles than what our current engine has. Thankfully our mechanic is looking out for us and gave us the heads up.

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