When shopping for vehicle protection, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the number of companies offering “warranties” and “service contracts.” And for customers, one question pops up more than it should: Are Empire State Warranty and Empire Auto Protect the same company?
The short answer: No—they’re completely different companies. Let’s break down how.
🚗 Empire State Warranty: Local & Dealer-Focused
Empire State Warranty is a New York-based company that partners exclusively with trusted, independent dealerships across the state.
Their mission is simple:
✅ Offer transparent, easy-to-understand vehicle protection plans.
✅ Support our dealer partners with tools and training that build trust with their customers.
✅ Back every contract with real customer service—no offshore call centers, no confusing fine print.
Empire State Warranty is proud to serve dealers, and our reputation is built on relationships. Empire State Warranty can also can serve consumers directly, although they do not market as such.
❌ Empire Auto Protect: A Totally Separate Company
Empire Auto Protect operates nationally and sells vehicle service contracts directly to consumers. They are not affiliated with Empire State Warranty in any way.
We understand why the confusion happens—the names are similar, and search results sometimes group us together. But the two companies have different ownership, teams, and business models.
🔑 How Empire State Warranty is different
| Feature | Empire State Warranty | Empire Auto Protect |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Albany, New York | Ohio |
| Coverage Model | Dealer-backed programs | Direct-to-consumer sales |
| Customer Service | Local, in-house support | National call center |
| Dealer Partnerships | Yes – exclusive NYS dealer network | No |
| Business Approach | Focused on transparency & trust | Nationmal market phone campaigns |
🏆 Why Choose Empire State Warranty?
We know the warranty industry has its skeptics—and we’re here to flip the script.
Local roots: We’re based in NY and work with NY dealers.
No high-pressure tactics: We don’t cold-call or spam.
Real partnerships: Dealers trust us to protect their customers.
Clear, fair coverage: What you see is what you get.
When you choose Empire State Warranty, you’re choosing a company that values honesty, transparency, and local relationships.
📢 The Bottom Line
Empire State Warranty vs. Empire Auto Protect: Empire State Warranty is NOT Empire Auto Protect. Empire State Warranty is a local company with a mission to raise the bar for vehicle protection plans and deliver peace of mind without the runaround.
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