For Marketplace, eBay Motors, Craigslist & private-party buyers

You skipped the dealership.
Don’t skip the coverage.

Bought your car on Facebook Marketplace, eBay Motors, Craigslist, or from a private seller? Great price — but no finance office means nobody offered you a warranty. DriveOne closes that gap: comprehensive coverage at a price you see up front, honored at any ASE-certified shop nationwide. Snap your bill of sale and get a price estimate in under a minute.

Terms up to 60 months 0% APR up to 30 mo Backed by Old Republic

Your estimated price

Snap. Tap. Done.

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Est. monthly

$87/mo

Plan total $2,736

Due today $137

0% APR · 30 mo

$100 deductible

Coverage term — how long you’re protected

Estimate only — your exact price is confirmed at checkout. $100 deductible per visit. A vehicle service contract, not a manufacturer’s warranty. Insured by Old Republic Insurance Company; administered by Ascent Administration Services.

Comprehensive protection

Engine, transmission, electrical, A/C and the other big-ticket systems.

$100 deductible

One flat $100 per visit. No surprise math at the shop.

Any ASE shop, nationwide

Repair anywhere in the country. You pick the shop, we pay them direct.

0% payment plan

0% APR up to 30 months, 5% down. No credit check — everyone qualifies.*

Why drivers land here

The coverage gap nobody warns you about

When you buy from a private seller, there’s no finance office to offer you a service contract — so most people drive off with nothing once the factory warranty’s gone. Two moments this catches up with people:

You bought online or peer-to-peer

Facebook Marketplace, eBay Motors, Craigslist, a friend of a friend — when there’s no dealership in the middle, nobody offers you a service contract. You got a great price and zero protection. Snap the bill of sale from your purchase and we’ll add coverage in minutes.

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You just renewed your registration

That renewal notice is really a reminder: this car is yours to keep for another year. The newer-car safety net is long gone, but the repair bills aren’t. Lock in coverage now — before the next thing under the hood decides to quit.

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Free · No signup

Free DriveOne Warranty Check

Not sure what factory coverage is left on the car you just bought? Enter your VIN — we decode it instantly against the national vehicle database and show which manufacturer warranties are still active, which have run out, roughly how much is left, plus any open safety recalls. No VIN handy? Snap your title instead.

Decoded live via the NHTSA database — free, no signup.

or snap your documents

Vehicle identified via the NHTSA VIN database; photos (if used) only generate this report. Coverage is an estimate from standard manufacturer terms and your model year & mileage — actual factory coverage depends on the in-service date and any lapses. Confirm with the manufacturer.

Your coverage report

Upload your documents and run the check — your factory coverage breakdown shows up here.

Snap. Tap. Done.

Your price estimate in three steps

Watch a buyer go from paperwork to covered in about a minute.

  1. 01

    Snap your paperwork

    Photograph your bill of sale and odometer. Our OCR pulls the VIN, mileage, and deal details automatically — no typing.

  2. 02

    See your estimate instantly

    Choose your coverage term and watch the monthly figure update live. Direct, transparent pricing — your exact price is confirmed at checkout.

  3. 03

    Drive covered

    Take it to any ASE-certified shop in the country. We pay the shop direct — you cover the $100 deductible, nothing more.

What’s covered

One plan. The systems that actually cost you.

No confusing tiers — DriveOne protects the major mechanical systems most likely to leave you with a four-figure repair bill.

Covered systems

Engine Engine cooling Fuel system A/C & refrigerant Electrical Steering Brakes Suspension Automatic transmission Manual transmission FWD / RWD / AWD / 4×4 Seals & gaskets

Coverage may vary by state and is subject to limits and exclusions. See your vehicle service contract for the complete list of covered components and exclusions.

Included with every plan

  • Terms up to 60 months
  • $100 deductible per visit
  • 24/7 roadside assistance — up to 3 events/yr
  • Rental reimbursement — up to $250/claim
  • Trip interruption — up to $450
  • Labor & diagnostics up to $150/hr
  • Cancel anytime — 30-day money-back, prorated after
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What’s not covered

Like every vehicle service contract, this plan covers mechanical breakdowns — not routine upkeep, normal wear, or damage. Not covered includes:

× Routine maintenance & fluids× Brake pads, shoes & wiper blades× Tires, wheels & rims× Glass & windshields× Paint, body, trim & bumpers× Exterior & interior lighting× Audio, navigation & screens× Batteries× Exhaust, catalytic converter & mufflers× Manual clutch assembly× Cosmetic items× Pre-existing conditions× Damage from accident, abuse, or missed maintenance

This is a summary — your vehicle service contract controls and lists every covered component and exclusion.

A vehicle service contract is optional and is not required to buy, finance, register, or insure your vehicle. You can cancel anytime — full refund within 30 days (if no claim has been paid), prorated after. Cancel a plan →

A+ rated carrierInsured by Old Republic Insurance CompanyAdministered by Ascent Administration ServicesAvailable in 49 states (not California)24/7 roadside

Questions, answered straight

Is an extended warranty actually worth it?

If one covered repair — a transmission, a control module, an A/C system — would cost more than the plan, it pays for itself. A vehicle service contract turns a surprise four-figure bill into a $100 deductible.

I bought my car on Marketplace or from a private seller. Can I still get covered?

Yes — that’s exactly who DriveOne Direct is built for. Private and peer-to-peer buyers almost never get offered a service contract. Snap your bill of sale, our OCR reads the details, and you’re covered in minutes.

How is this different from coverage at a dealership?

In a private sale there’s no finance office to sell you a plan, so most people end up with none. DriveOne lets you add comprehensive protection yourself, at a price you see up front, with claims paid directly to any ASE-certified shop you choose.

Is my car eligible if it has higher mileage?

Plans are written based on your vehicle’s age and mileage, and higher-mileage cars are commonly covered. The fastest way to know is to run a quote — it takes about a minute.

Where can I get repairs done?

Any ASE-certified repair shop or dealership in the country. You choose where, we pay them directly, and you’re only responsible for your $100 deductible — plus you get 24/7 roadside assistance.

Find out what protection costs.
It takes about a minute.

Snap your bill of sale or enter your details by hand. No calls, no pressure, no dealer markup.

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