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What is the CARSHIELD AUTO charge?

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2026-08-31 CARSHIELD AUTO $129.99

The short answer

This is a recurring monthly charge for a vehicle service contract (extended warranty) sold by CarShield.

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CarShield Billing Practices

CarShield aggressively markets extended warranties through TV and mailers. When you sign up, you agree to a monthly payment plan that continues until the contract terms are met or canceled.

These contracts are technically not "warranties" but "vehicle service contracts" administered by third-party companies, though CarShield handles the marketing and initial billing.

Cancellation Challenges

Canceling a CarShield policy requires speaking directly to their retention department. They will attempt to keep you enrolled by offering discounts or different plans.

To fully terminate the billing, you must insist on cancellation and ensure you receive a written confirmation or cancellation number; otherwise, the monthly drafts will continue.

Independent reference — not affiliated with CarShield. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.

Verified sources

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  • CarShield https://carshield.com
  • FAQ https://carshield.com/help-center?ref=unknowncharges

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