Alan W.
DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY
DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY. when we bought our 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan less than a year ago, the dealer talked us into buying a platinum plan from United Car Care. we were hesitant but finally gave in and spent the $3,000.00 to get the plan. I was in Florida and my oil change time came up so I took it to a local shop. They changed the oil and told me that my cv axle needed replaced. I knew that it would be covered but did not want to get t done in Florida. On my way home I noticed my check Engine light came on and a distinct ticking was coming from the motor so I came home to KY and took the car to my local Dodge Dealer. My dealer told me that the cv axle needed replaced and the boot was wearing on the brake line. They called United and they were told that the cv axle was not covered and they would only pay a percentage of what it cost to open the engine up to diagnose what is wrong. We were sure there was a miscommunication, so we called United ourselves. The man who we talked to was absolutely condescending. He said we should of replaced the boot so it did not wear on brake line and the policy says they don't cover anything that is from a lack of maintenance. He said that they would pay a reasonable amount towards opening up the top of the motor. NEVER AGAIN will we trust a warranty company. I would give UNITED CAR CARE a minus 10 if I could.
Response from United Car CareMar 1, 2024
Hi Alan, We want to clarify some details concerning this claim. Firstly, you're conflating two separate issues - the CV axle boot/brake line issue vs the tapping noise and engine "running rough" (as stated by the shop). Issue 1 - CV axle boot & brake line: According to the shop, the CV axle boot detached and damaged the CV axle and brake line. Your wife's contract does not allow coverage of components that are damaged by a non-covered part. The CV axle boot is a non-covered part, so any damage it causes to other parts is not covered. Issue 2 - Tapping noise from the engine/the engine running rough: This is the issue for which we've requested a tear down. We need to know what, specifically, is failing and causing the reported problems. We've been in communication with the contract holder and are awaiting her approval for tear-down. You'll note that we've also approved repair/replacement of the failed power door lock actuator and, though the shop could not find anything wrong with the CD player, agreed with the contract holder that the shop can look again to try to diagnose what's going wrong with it. We are doing as much as we possibly can within the terms of your wife's contract and hope we can be of more help as the rest of this claim unfolds.



