All cars occasionally need repair. And while your monthly payment is something you can plan and predict, repair costs can come up any time, without warning. Naturally, the older the vehicle and more mileage it has, the greater the likelihood of a necessary repair.
Finding a car dealership that offers an "auto warranty" on their used cars isn't hard. But finding one that offers an extended service plan that really protects you is nearly impossible. That's why CarMax offers MaxCare.
MaxCare is an extended service plan available on every CarMax used car. For just a few dollars a month, your car is covered by a plan that actually tells you up front what it does and doesn't cover.
CarMax used cars can be covered by MaxCare, a comprehensive extended service plan that lasts up to 72 months or 100,000 miles.
Flexible coverage: You can choose the coverage term (months & miles) that matches your driving needs. And if you sell your car, the coverage is transferable (Some restrictions apply. Please see extended service plan's written policy).
MaxCare provides comprehensive mechanical protection. To find out more about what's covered, click on the categories below. To find out what MaxCare doesn't cover, click here.
1. Engine
Gasoline Engine - Cylinder block, and all internal lubricated parts including: crank shaft, rod and main bearings, cam bearings, expansion (freeze) plugs, connecting rods, wrist pins, pistons, piston rings, camshaft, cam tower, lifters, cylinder head, valves and guides, valve springs, rocker arms (cam followers), pushrods, timing chain housing (cover), timing chain and sprockets, timing belt and pulleys, timing belt tensioner, intake and exhaust manifolds, exhaust manifold cover, flywheel, balance shafts, harmonic balancer and retainer bolt, crank shaft pulley, valve covers, idle speed control, fuel pressure regulator, barometric pressure sensor, oxygen sensor, throttle position sensor, mass air flow sensor, idle air control solenoid, oil pan, oil pump and pressure relief valve, oil cooler, oil temperature sensor, air cleaner assembly, engine oil cooler hoses, oil filter adapter/housing, engine oil sending unit, motor mounts, water pump, water temperature sensor, temperature sending unit, thermostat and housing, fuel supply pump, fuel pump control unit, fuel tank sensor, vacuum pump, vacuum control valve, vacuum switch, positive crankcase ventilation valve, dipstick and tube, seals and gaskets, fasteners for the components listed above.
Turbocharged/Supercharged/Rotary/Diesel/Enhanced Engines - All of the above listed parts or equivalent plus: turbocharger, waste gate controller, intercooler, hard lines, compressor, clutch and pulley, bypass valve, injection pump, diesel injection tube, pump gear, tensioner pulley, timing belt and injection timing control, lines and nozzles, seals and gaskets.
2. Transmission
Automatic - Case and all internal lubricated parts including: oil pump, valve body, torque converter, vacuum modulator, governor, main shaft, clutches, bands, drums, gear sets, bearings, bushings, sealing rings, TV cable, solenoids and electronic shift control unit, transmission front cover, transmission mounts, cooler, cooler hoses and hard lines, automatic transmission control unit, parking pawl, range select lever, dipstick and tube, seals and gaskets, fasteners for the components listed above.
Standard - Case and all internal lubricated parts including: main shaft, gear sets, shift forks, synchronizers, bearings, bushings, seals and gaskets, fasteners for the components listed above.
Transfer Case - (4X4 vehicles) - Case and all internal lubricated parts including: main shaft, gear sets, chain and sprockets, bearings, bushings, mounts, transfer relay, interlock control unit, seals and gaskets, fasteners for the components listed above, electronic and vacuum engagement components.
3. Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive - Final drive housing and all internal parts including: carrier case, gear sets, chain and sprockets, bearings, bushings, axle shafts, constant velocity joints and boots, universal joints, front hub bearings, locking hub assemblies (4X4), drive shaft support, rear axle hub bearings, seals and gaskets, fasteners for the components listed above.
4. Brakes
Brakes - Master cylinder, assist booster, wheel cylinders, combination valve, disc brake calipers (and rear caliper actuators), caliper yoke, front baffle plate, back plate, adjuster assembly, level indicator, load sensing valve, anti-skid sensor assembly, rotor assembly sensor, hard lines and fittings, backing plates, springs, clips and retainers, self-adjusters, parking brake linkage and cables, rear cable adjuster, seals and gaskets, fasteners for the components listed above.
5. Electrical System
Electrical - Alternator, voltage regulator, distributor cap, rear window defroster, speedometer cable, head lamp relay assembly, horn relay, ignition relay, head lamp dimmer relay assembly, interlock emergency switch, fuse block, flasher unit and relay, seat belt warning timer, retractable head lamp motor assembly, wiper arm, rear wiper arm, reverse lamp assembly, clock, windshield wiper motors and delay controller, wiper washer tanks (front/rear), starter motor and drive, starter solenoid, wiring harnesses, manually operated switches (such as turn signal, headlight, dimmer, and wiper switches), and mechanically actuated switches (ignition, brake light, and neutral safety switch), cruise control system, power seat motor(s) and transmission(s), power window motor(s) and power regulator(s), power door lock actuators, power trunk release actuator, and power antenna motor.
6. Electronic System
Electronic - Digital and analog instrument display(s), compass and thermometer display(s), low fuel sensor, low coolant sensor, low oil sensor, electronic rear view mirrors, keyless entry system, electronic fuel injection systems (specifically sensors, pressure regulators, fuel rails, injectors, seals and gaskets), electronic fuel pump, electronic ignition module, distributor and coil, engine management control unit, power window regulator, alarm units, power units and sensors, knock sensor and oxygen sensor, electronic air suspension compressor.
7. Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive - Drive axle housing and all internal lubricated parts including: carrier case, gear sets, bearings, bushings, limited slip clutch pack, axle shafts, axle hub bearings, propeller shafts, universal joints, drive shaft support, front axle hub bearings, rear cover 4WD, select switch, rear cover, differential case, control lever boot and socket, seals and gaskets, fasteners for the components listed above.
8. Steering System
Steering - Housing/case and all internal lubricated parts including: rack and pinion valve assembly, sector shaft, rack mounts and cushions, inner rod ends and bellows boots, speed sensor or steering gear equipped pitman arm and valve assembly, sealing rings, bearings, bushings, pitman arm, center link, tie rods, idler arm, power steering pump and pulley, fluid reservoir, pressure and return hoses, cooler and hard lines, power cylinder assembly, steering wheel, horn button assembly, steering gear arm, steering damper, steering lock, steering upper and lower collars, tilt lever, pump reservoir tank and tank cap, steering main and intermediate shafts, coupling, seals and gaskets, fasteners for the components listed above.
9. Cooling System
Cooling System - Thermostat housing, fan blade, thermostat, radiator cap, radiator shroud, reservoir tank/bracket, thermal switch, coolant temperature sensor, radiator fan relay, blower motor timer.
10. Front Suspension
Suspension - Steering angle sensor, front coil/leaf springs, MacPherson struts (includes upper mount and pivot bearing assembly), rear coil/leaf springs, upper and lower control arms, torque arm, adjustable shock support, bump stop cushions, control arm shafts, torsion bar mounts and bushings, tension rod, bushing and bracket, panhard rod, upper and lower ball joints including: dust boots, steering knuckle (spindle), wheel bearings and seals, stabilizer shaft, stabilizer linkage including: mounts and bushings, strut rods and bushings, king pins, rear strut assembly, rear stabilizer, seals and gaskets, fasteners for the components listed above.
11. Interior Assemblies and Controls
Interior - Seat belt control unit, seat belt power unit, seat belt slide assembly, seat belt limit switch, air pump, slide assembly (power seat), lift assembly (power seat), automatic transmission range indicator.
Assemblies & Controls - Accelerator pedal, bell crank assembly, 4WD skid guard, hood hinge, lock and lock cable, seat belt anchor stay, fueling stopper assembly, front door hinge and lock, lock knob rod, remote control rod, lock striker and knob, lock cylinder, front outside handle, handle rod, front inside handle, front window regulator; Rear door hinge and lock assembly, remote control rod, lock striker, rear outside handle, handle rod, rear inside handle, rear window regulator, regulator handle, slide door lock assembly; Side window control assembly, remote control rod, side window control cable, regulator wire, slide door roller, slide door link, deck lid lock striker, lid opener cable, deck lid lock, trunk opener solenoid, deck lid hinge, deck lid torsion bar, back door lock and handle.
12. Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning - Relay, control, vacuum control switch, thermistor, compressor and mounting brackets, clutch and pulley, condenser, evaporator, orifice tube, POA valve, accumulator, temperature control programmer, radiator fan control amplifier, solenoid valve, automatic climate control sensors, shift actuator valve, power servo, acceleration cut timer, RPM sensor, high/low pressure cutoff switches, high/low pressure hoses, pressure cycling switch, thermostat, drier, temperature control head, o-ring seals, gaskets, fasteners for the components listed above, refrigerant if necessary (in conjunction with the repair of the components listed above).
CarMax utilizes several administrators for MaxCare extended service plans ("MaxCare"), including Consumer Program Administrators, Inc., Automotive Warranty Services of Florida, Inc. (Florida License No. 60023), Motor Warranty Services of North America and CNA National Warranty Corporation, Inc. You should consult your contract documents for specific information about the MaxCare administrator and insurer of your ESP agreement. CarMax is not a party to any MaxCare agreements.