GWC Warranty teams with Edge Financial to expand dealer protection products

GWC Warranty has partnered with Edge Financial to give independent dealers access to vehicle service contracts and GAP coverage through Edge’s financing network. The deal is designed to help dealers lift backend profit while giving customers added protection after the sale.

Why it matters: - Independent dealers using Edge Financial can now add GWC Warranty vehicle service contracts and guaranteed asset protection, creating another profit source on financed deals. - The partnership gives dealers a way to bundle protection products with financing, which can improve customer confidence and reduce exposure to unexpected repair or total-loss costs. - GWC says the coverage helps dealers strengthen their bottom line while giving buyers a clearer safety net after purchase.

What happened: - GWC Warranty announced a new partnership with Edge Financial on August 24, 2026. - The agreement makes GWC the exclusive provider of VSC and GAP products for dealers in Edge Financial’s network, according to Edge Financial Services CEO Doug Marohn. - The partnership applies to independent dealers who work with Edge Financial for financing. - GWC is part of the APCO Holdings family of brands.

The details: - GWC’s vehicle protection plans start on day one and mile one. - Customers can use any licensed repair facility for covered work. - GWC says its products are the only ones to carry the MotorTrend Recommended Best Buy designation for independent dealers. - GWC also holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. - APCO Holdings says its family of brands has protected more than 28 million customers and paid more than $4.5 billion in claims. - Edge Financial Services buys retail installment contracts originated by independent automobile dealers. - Edge serves dealers across the Southeast and targets consumers with challenged credit, rebuilding credit or limited credit histories. - Edge says the partnership supports an expanding dealer-centric financial ecosystem built for independent automotive dealers.

Between the lines: - The deal deepens the relationship between financing and aftermarket protection, two areas that can materially affect dealer profitability. - Edge Financial is using GWC’s brand reputation and claims-handling track record as part of its pitch to independent dealers. - The partnership also reflects a broader push to package more finance-and-protection products into dealer workflows, especially for used-car sales.

What's next: - Independent dealers in Edge Financial’s network can begin offering GWC VSC and GAP products through the partnership. - GWC and Edge Financial are positioning the collaboration as a platform for broader dealer growth and future expansion. - Edge Financial Services says it will continue building its financial ecosystem for independent dealers.

The bottom line: - The partnership gives Edge Financial dealers a new way to monetize sales and gives customers added protection on financed vehicles.