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Warranty Headlines Archive
July 2007 to December 2007
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December 2007 |
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies makes multiple product announcements at CES in Las Vegas.
Press Release, December 31, 2007
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Warranty Corporation of America cited for "most refreshing perspective on customer service."
Orlando Sentinel, December 30, 2007
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New Minnesota law says a "certified" used vehicle must include some form of warranty.
West Central Tribune, December 29, 2007
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Deloitte & Touche to pay $38.25 million to settle Delphi investor lawsuit.
Associated Press, December 27, 2007
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Primer on warranty law advises consumers to read the small print in product warranties.
Colorado Springs Gazette, December 27, 2007
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Higher attachment rates seen as key to Circuit City's financial recovery.
Barron's, December 24, 2007
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Implied warranties help to protect gift-givers.
ABC News, December 24, 2007
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Check the duration, coverages and exclusions of a product's warranty before buying.
KAIT-TV Jonesboro AR, December 23, 2007
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Circuit City says extended warranty sales fell to $67.4 million from $103.3 million in year-ago quarter.
Associated Press, December 21, 2007
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General Motors orders recall after noticing pattern of rear axle fluid leaks in warranty claims.
Associated Press, December 21, 2007
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Former purchasing manager seeks rule change in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Tallahassee Democrat, December 20, 2007
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Sheet Metal Worker Union proposes a minimum 10-year warranty on new homes built in Arizona.
Associated Press, December 19, 2007
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NEW Customer Serrvice Cos. provides gifts for disabled job training group's holiday party.
The Connection, December 19, 2007
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Sears gives customers in Boston a 12-month extension to their service contracts after complaints.
WCVB-TV Boston, December 19, 2007
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SigmaQuest Inc. meets requirements for International Traffic in Arms Regulations Certification.
Press Release, December 19, 2007
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Xerox India uses online payment system to cut claims payment delays from 45 to 21 days.
Channel Times, December 19, 2007
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Nine Chinese-made fighter jets have crashed in Burma since the warranties expired in 1999.
Mizzima News, December 18, 2007
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Palm blames Treo 755 delays and competition from iPhone and Blackberry for quarterly loss.
Reuters, December 18, 2007
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What to consider when making the decision whether or not to buy an extended warranty.
Pioneer Press, December 18, 2007
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Ingersoll-Rand to acquire Trane Inc. (formerly American Standard) for $10.1 billion.
Press Release, December 17, 2007
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McCusker & Co. to provide extended warranty consulting to HVAC Warranty LLC.
Press Release, December 17, 2007
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ServiceBench to co-sponsor Aberdeen Group research report on business intelligence best practices.
Press Release, December 17, 2007
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SquareTrade aims to undercut retailers in the profitable extended warranty business.
Los Angeles Times, December 17, 2007
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Extended warranties may not be necessary; product may already be covered by other means.
Motley Fool, December 17, 2007
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Old Republic Home Protection adds coverages not included in the typical home warranty plan.
Press Release, December 17, 2007
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Biodiesel fuel must follow European EN14214 standards to maintain manufacturer's warranty.
Farmers Weekly Interactive, December 16, 2007
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Palm Inc. lays off about 10 percent of its work force to cut expenses.
Associated Press, December 14, 2007
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A.M. Best affirms a stable A- financial strength rating for London General Insurance Company Ltd.
Press Release, December 14, 2007
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A.M. Best affirms a stable A- financial strength rating for Virginia Surety Company Inc.
Press Release, December 13, 2007
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Survey finds many South African retailers fail to reveal they sell gray market goods.
Sunday Tribune, December 13, 2007
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With its stores closed, CompUSA extended warranty holders told to contact call center for service.
The Consumerist, December 13, 2007
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Assurant Solutions reassures CompUSA customers that their service contracts will be honored.
Press Release, December 13, 2007
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Levitz and CompUSA closings spur customer concerns over warranties and returns.
Wall Street Journal, December 12, 2007
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CDW executive worries about giving EqualLogic warranty data to arch-rival Dell.
CRN, December 12, 2007
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Service Net Solutions appoints Chris Smith as president of sales and marketing operations.
Louisville Business First, December 12, 2007
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Missing warranty info could be a key indicator for counterfeit goods.
Consumer Reports, December 12, 2007
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Pets of Bel Air says its puppies are sold with a health warranty and don't come from puppy mills.
TMZ, December 12, 2007
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Thousands stuck with worthless car warranties from Ultimate Warranty Corp.
Minneapolis Star Tribune, December 11, 2007
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Finance Express dealers to offer Route 66 Warranty vehicle service contracts to their customers.
Press Release, December 11, 2007
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Asus back-tracks on claim that upgrading Eee PC's memory invalidates the computer's warranty.
PC Pro, December 11, 2007
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Nokia opens four customer care centers in Nairobi, Kenya to provide warranty service.
Daily Nation, December 11, 2007
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New FASB accounting rule FAS 141R makes companies in merger estimate future warranty payments.
Financial Week, December 10, 2007
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New "long life" LED Christmas lights come with no warranty and easily corrode.
EE Times, December 10, 2007
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Brian Flynn appointed CIO and senior VP of Crawford & Company
Press Release, December 10, 2007 (PDF file)
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Consumer Affairs Commission in Jamaica urges consumers to ask for written warranties.
Jamaica Information Service, December 8, 2007
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Levitz Furniture bankruptcy also impacts customer service and extended warranties.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, December 7, 2007
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U.S. auto dealers near the Canadian border refuse warranty service to Canadian car buyers.
CBC, December 7, 2007
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First American home warranty donated in ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."
Associated Press, December 7, 2007
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The Warranty Group and ProHome International to offer home warranties in 28 states.
Press Release, December 7, 2007
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Man arrested for filing over 1,000 allegedly phony warranty claims for Cisco Systems routers.
Orange County Register, December 7, 2007
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SquareTrade says don't pay more than 15% for extended warranties, ask about accidental damage protection.
Press Release, December 7, 2007
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How to avoid getting caught with warranty service issues by a home builder's bankruptcy.
Bankrate.com, December 6, 2007
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Pulte Homes winding down building operations in Kansas City but will keep doing warranty work.
Kansas City Star, December 6, 2007
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Palm Inc. sees drop in gross margins after an unforeseen increase in warranty repair expenses.
Press Release, December 6, 2007
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Dell launches PartnerDirect, opens partner portal and simplifies parts ordering for partners.
Press Release, December 5, 2007
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Sonim Technologies introduces "World's Toughest Phone" backed by a three-year warranty.
Press Release, December 5, 2007
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When buying an extended warranty makes sense.
Smart Money, December 5, 2007
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Domestic & General sees increase in online purchases of extended warranties.
Press Release, December 5, 2007
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AOCA uncovers misleading warranty notice scheme in Canada requiring oil changes by dealer.
Press Release, December 4, 2007
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SigmaSure 6.1 brings "Automated Maverick Analysis" to OEMs and their suppliers.
Press Release, December 3, 2007
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Olympus Canada reduces prices and lengthens warranties to compensate for stronger currency.
Market News, December 3, 2007
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New California emissions regulation likely to force automakers to lengthen their warranties.
Detroit News, December 3, 2007
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The RAC relaunches dealer based used car warranty service underwritten by The Warranty Group.
Motor Trader, December 3, 2007
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Warranty Direct survey finds less expensive home appliances are more reliable.
The Telegraph, December 3, 2007
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Home buyers shouldn't take too much comfort from the presence of home warranties.
Washington Post, December 2, 2007
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LIRR's GM-built one-of-a-kind diesel/electric locomotives break down more often than expected.
Newsday, December 2, 2007
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IT managers warned not to buy consumer-class PCs, risking lower quality and limited support.
Computerworld, December 2, 2007
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Colorado company collects old printer cartridges, remanufactures and resells them to businesses.
Coloradoan, December 1, 2007
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November 2007 |
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International warranties, duties, shipping costs and VAT complicate US shopping sprees.
Times of London, November 30, 2007
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Canadians buying grey market products online may not get a warranty valid in Canada.
Digital Home, November 30, 2007
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Seven-year warranty on new Kia pro-cee'd is a selling point in Europe.
Daily Record, November 30, 2007
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Better Business Bureau survey finds many don't read their service plans' terms and conditions.
Pres Release, November 28, 2007
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Lamborghini warranty technicians can tell how fast the car has been driven.
East Valley Tribune, November 28, 2007
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Plexus Systems white paper explains how its manufacturing software can cut warranty costs.
Press Release, November 28, 2007
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Homeserve reveals that its attempt to acquire Domestic & General cost it £2.2 million.
Birmingham Post, November 27, 2007
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U.S. Justice Dept. won't prosecute former Delphi executives for warranty accounting practices.
Detroit News, November 27, 2007
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Carrier lengthens the warranties on parts of its gas furnaces to 20 years.
Press Release, November 27, 2007
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NEC Display Solutions of America to provide next-day exchanges for defective units.
Press Release, November 26, 2007
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Why you don't need an extended warranty.
Consumer Reports, November 2007
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Toyota Corolla and Honda CR-V top the list in a survey of the most reliable used cars in the UK.
What Car? November 23, 2007
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UK boiler insurance policies differ in cost, coverage, and annual/initial inspections.
The Telegraph, November 23, 2007
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Nikon Canada reduces prices but maintains warranty coverage to entice Canadians to buy at home.
Market News, November 22, 2007
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Consumer Reports editor says very few things break, sees very low need for extended warranties.
Newsday, November 21, 2007
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Change in the way Zale Corp. recognizes extended warranty revenue causes $6.1 million decrease.
Press Release, November 20, 2007
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LaCie lengthens warranty to three years on its audio/video editing and network storage solutions.
Press Release, November 20, 2007
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Seagate Recovery Services to provide data recovery services to Staples customers.
Press Release, November 20, 2007 (PDF file)
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At Dubai Motor Show, Renault lengthens warranties to three years/100,000 km
AME Info, November 20, 2007
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Some automakers such as Ford honor their warranties across the US-Canada border.
Detroit News, November 20, 2007
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Delphi pays $1 million a month in interest on the $200 million it owes GM in warranty claims.
Detroit News, November 19, 2007
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Home Theater Specialists of America warns against buying cheap flat panel TVs.
Press Release, November 19, 2007
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Champaign County Humane Society is concerned about Lucky Puppy's warranties.
WCIA-TV Champaign (IL), November 19, 2007
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National Institute of Justice seeks body armor that outlasts its warranty.
Police One, November 19, 2007
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Hyundai lengthens warranty to 5 years/150,000 km in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland.
Wheels 24, November 19, 2007
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Assurant Solutions highlights technical support aspects of extended warranties.
Press Release, November 19, 2007
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Home warranties may help sell a home, but may not be good for existing homeowners.
Allentown Morning Call, November 18, 2007
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Are gray market retailers selling unlocked Apple iPhones without warranty in India?
Economic Times, November 17, 2007
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Genuine Warranty Solutions Inc. signs 3,000th dealer for marine extended warranty sales.
Press Release, November 17, 2007
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Homebase sells £9.99 Christmas tree lights with a £2.99 extended warranty.
The Guardian, November 17, 2007
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Capital Assurance Risk Retention Group enters receivership after Ultimate Warranty collapses.
Insurance Journal, November 16, 2007
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Service Contract Industry Council touts the benefits of extended warranties.
Press Release, November 15, 2007
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Bankruptcy of Automotive Professionals Inc. leaves 300,000 extended warranty owners in limbo.
WIVB-TV Buffalo, November 14, 2007
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Kia Motors Israel Ltd. to offer 7-year warranties on cars imported from Europe.
Globes Online, November 14, 2007
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Ford's manufacturing gains offset by higher product costs and stiffer warranty expenses.
Fortune, November 13, 2007
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Onex Corp. posts quarterly net loss blamed primarily on changes in Canada-U.S. dollar rates.
Bloomberg News, November 13, 2007
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Honeywell recalls Fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters after noticing pattern in warranty claims.
Bloomberg News, November 13, 2007
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Lawyer explains New Jersey New Home Warranty and Builders' Registration Act.
North Jersey Media Group, November 13, 2007
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This holiday shopping season, Consumer Reports takes aim at gift cards.
Press Release, November 12, 2007
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Diebold to repair Florida county's AccuVote optical scan voting machines under warranty.
Daytona Beach News-Journal, November 12, 2007
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Magazine fields complaints from readers who bought gray market cameras without warranties.
Popular Photography, November 12, 2007
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Brand new fire truck breaks down eight miles after it was picked up.
Red Bluff Daily News, November 12, 2007
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MobileRobots offers 1,000-mile warranties on industrial and commercial robots.
Boston Globe, November 12, 2007
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Sony repair center says customer's PS3 is too dusty to be replaced under warranty.
The Consumerist, November 10, 2007
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Medtronic warranty doesn't cover elective surgery to replace possibly defective defibrillator.
Minneapolis Star Tribune, November 10, 2007
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Fidelity National Financial and Thomas H. Lee Partners complete acquisition of Ceridian Corp.
Press Release, November 9, 2007
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Gordon Garritty pleads guilty to fraud in sale of fake leak insurance policies to condo owners.
Vancouver Sun, November 9, 2007
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Universal Warranty Corp. streamlines online vehicle service contract applications.
Press Release, November 8, 2007
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EPG Insurance Services Ltd. conferred by Lloyd’s with the official status of broker.
Insurance Daily, November 8, 2007
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AmTrust Financial Services credits warranty administration fees for part of income rise.
Press Release, November 8, 2007
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AeroGo Inc. lengthens warranties to two years on its heavy load moving equipment.
Press Release, November 8, 2007 (PDF file)
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Tasmanian government to drop mandatory home owners' warranty insurance system, sources say.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation, November 8, 2007
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General Motors reports a net loss of $39 billion but sees better warranty performance.
Press Release, November 7, 2007
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Virginia judge says state's lemon law alpplies to recreational vehicles.
WDBJ-TV Roanoke, November 7, 2007
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ServicePower Technologies plc appoints Mark Duffin to be new CEO.
Press Release, November 7, 2007
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EU clears Advent International takeover of Domestic & General Group LLC.
International Herald Tribune, November 6, 2007
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Consumer Reports finds rear-projection TVs to be much more repair prone than LCD or plasma sets.
Dealerscope, November 6, 2007
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Rainmaker Systems Inc. signs new Fortune 500 client for its Post Warranty Services.
Press Release, November 6, 2007
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Delphi reports net loss and $124 million in third quarter warranty accruals.
Press Release, November 6, 2007
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TurboChef CEO notes lower warranty expenses in third quarter earnings announcement.
Press Release, November 6, 2007
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Warranty work by Parsons subcontractor at Baghdad Police College fails to fix plumbing woes.
International Herald Tribune, November 6, 2007
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National Auto Warranty Services buys fiber network from Qwest for its call center.
Press Release, November 6, 2007
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New Holland's three-year tractor warranty helps seal the deal for a County Tipperary farmer.
Irish Independent, November 6, 2007
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Chris U’dell is appointed commercial director of the UK's AA Warranty.
Insurance Daily, November 6, 2007
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Bioscope shoots a time traveling TV ad for Kia touting its 10-year warranties.
Filmmaker South Africa, November 6, 2007
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Leading extended warranty administrators explain how they price plans for new technologies.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, November 5, 2007
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Economist likes to take risks while his wife prefers to buy extended warranties and insurance.
Sify Ltd., November 5, 2007
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Columnist says length of water heater's warranty is an excellent method to compare quality
James Dulley Advice Column, November 4, 2007
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John Deere lengthens warranties on Select Series tractors to four years.
Press Release, November 2, 2007
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New Jersey levies $120k fine against Corfacts Inc., aka Metro Marketing, National Warranty Division, and Warranty Warehouse.
Asbury Park Press, November 2, 2007
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Loser of file sharing lawsuit says Best Buy replaced her hard drive under extended warranty.
P2Pnet News, November 2, 2007
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Force10 Networks adopts SigmaQuest's On-Demand suite of SigmaSure products.
Press Release, November 1, 2007
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First American partially blames higher home warranty claims for drop in profits.
Press Release, November 1, 2007
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In a possible dig at the locked iPhone, Nokia advertises its mobile phones as unlocked.
New York Times, November 1, 2007
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Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council warns Canadians tempted by lower U.S. auto prices.
Press Release, November 1, 2007
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Consumer Reports holiday shopping poll predicts 37% will buy extended warranties, down from 42% in 2006.
Consumer Affairs, November 1, 2007
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October 2007 |
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Zürich Beteiligungs acquires auto extended warranty company Real Garant Versicherung AG.
Insurance Journal, October 31, 2007
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Service Net Solutions to administer service contracts for Trek Bicycle Corp.
Louisville Courier-Journal, October 31, 2007
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Toronto law firm accuses automakers of collusion to protect Canada from cheaper iimports.
Barrie Advance, October 31, 2007
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Dell files past-due financial reports with the SEC; reduces net income by $92 million.
Computer Reseller News, October 30, 2007
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J.D. Power says high reliability of major appliance may reduce need for extended warranties.
Press Release, October 30, 2007
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Tenacity helps Gateway customer get her cracked laptop screen fixed for half price.
Baltimore Sun, October 30, 2007
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InFocus points to lower warranty costs as reason for improved gross margins.
Press Release, October 30, 2007
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Vermeer Manufacturing to use 4CS iWarranty software for warranty claims processing.
Press Release, October 29, 2007
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Datacom Warranty Corp. to administer extended warranties for Brookside Technology Holdings Corp.
Press Release, October 29, 2007
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Assurant Solutions lists the values behind the purchase of a service plan.
Press Release, October 29, 2007
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Omni Warranty Corp. appoints Vince Callaghan to head new Consumer Electronics Division.
Market News, October 29, 2007
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Gamestop tells its cashiers to no longer offer Xbox 360 Product Replacement Plans.
Gamers Report, October 27, 2007
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Welch Allyn Protocol Inc. recalls Automatic External Defibrillators made from March to Aug.
Press Release, October 26, 2007
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Finbarr O’Neill leaves Reynolds and Reynolds one year after merger with Universal Computer Systems.
Press Release, October 26, 2007
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Chevron and Cummins test B20 biodiesel fuel mix in a Bay Area bus fleet.
Industry Week, October 26, 2007
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Navistar increases warranty reserves by $321 million, part of preliminary restatement of 2003-2005 results.
Press Release, October 25, 2007
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Omni Warranty Corp. to administer service contracts for Volkswagen Canada.
Press Release, October 25, 2007
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Metso Minerals’ profitability impacted by "exceptionally high" warranty repair costs.
Press Release, October 25, 2007
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Anthony John Scott of Homesafe -- issuer of builders warranty bonds -- pleads guilty to fraud.
Money Management, October 25, 2007
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Owner of closed puppy farm in UK cites 72-hour warranty as proof of good conditions.
Wiltshire Gazette & Herald, October 25, 2007
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ServiceBench combines its Warranty solution with ClickSoftware’s ServiceOptimization suite.
Press Release, October 24, 2007
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Rusted screws at Westpac Stadium in Wellington may be covered under warranty.
New Zealand Herald, October 24, 2007
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Subcontractors take back parts as builder Neumann Homes files for bankruptcy.
Lake County News-Sun, October 24, 2007
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Renault touts reliability by backing new Laguna with a three-year warranty.
Irish Independent, October 24, 2007
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Dell & Sony start extended warranties when PC is ordered; HP starts when it arrives.
PC World, October 23, 2007
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Apple and Lenovo/IBM get highest reliability scores in Rescuecom service call study.
Press Release, October 23, 2007
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Logistics costs and delays can negate wage advantages of electronics manufacturing in China.
EMS Now, October 23, 2007
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First American Home Buyers Protection Corp. allows out-of-network plumber to fix broken pipe.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, October 23, 2007
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As a goodwill gesture, Fidelity Warranty Services pays labor for leaking Saab.
Miami Herald, October 23, 2007
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Toyota's "warranty enhancement" to pay for repairs to Sienna doors that close unexpectedly.
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, October 23, 2007
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Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America to use the 4CS Supplier Warranty application.
Press Release, October 23, 2007
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Powertrain Engineering and Manufacturing Alliance gets $4.9 million grant to improve engine quality.
Press Release, October 22, 2007
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MSX International Inc. acquires Actuate Business Solutions Ltd. for undisclosed price.
Press Release, October 22, 2007
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Cisco Capital Remarketing fights counterfeits by selling used equipment with full warranties.
Network World, October 22, 2007
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Study finds $3.5 billion sales of recycled handsets covered by like-new warranties.
Press Release, October 22, 2007
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Cirrus Research plc lengthens warranty on doseBadge personal noise dosemeter system to 12 years.
Press Release, October 22, 2007 (Word file)
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Airbags fail to deploy in two Dodge Caravan collisions, blamed on brass sensor corrosion.
Kansas City Star, October 20, 2007
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Astar Electronics forced into liquidation after losing lawsuit, suspends warranty service.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, October 18, 2007
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Suzuki offers five-year warranty on outboard engines bought before end of year.
Motor Boat & Yachting, October 18, 2007
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Tasmanian politicians urge government to scrap the last resort Home Owners Warranty.
Press Release, October 18, 2007
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Apple to release a mobile software development kit for iPhone developers in February.
IDG News Service, October 17, 2007
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Toyota Tundra, Camry, and Lexus GS get below average ratings in Consumer Reports survey.
Chicago Tribune, October 17, 2007
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Cross Country Home Services launches Green Network Solutions to tout energy efficient appliances.
Press Release, October 17, 2007
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Leath Furniture and Modernage go under, taking their extended warranties with them.
Miami Herald, October 17, 2007
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Luzerne County Bureau of Elections finalizes a warranty deal with Election Systems & Software.
The Citizens Voice, October 17, 2007
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Dealership says Ultimate Warranty Corp. stopped paying claims, won't return calls.
Ripoff Report, October 16, 2007
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Caterpillar and Cummins rank highest in J.D. Power Heavy-Duty Truck Engine/Transmission Study.
Press Release, October 16, 2007
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Garden City group Inc. launches class action lawsuit blog.
Press Release, October 15, 2007
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Two easy fixes suggested for the Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death.
The Can Magazine, October 15, 2007
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Homebuilder Matthews Brothers can't or won't honor its new home warranties.
WREG-TV Memphis, October 15, 2007
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Unlocked iPhone is on sale in France, backed by a manufacturer's guarantee written in French.
Le Monde (in French), October 12, 2007
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Southern States Buick Dodge Mazda sells 72-month service contract, supplies 36-month paperwork.
WTVD-TV Raleigh/Durham, October 12, 2007
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Irate camera shop customer relates his "not so good" warranty repair experience.
Borneo Bulletin, October 12, 2007
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Canadian buys 2007 Honda Pilot in North Carolina, says he gets two-country warranty and saves $20,000.
Toronto Globe and Mail, October 12, 2007
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Transport Canada's Registrar of Imported Vehicles braces for a record year as US dollar sinks.
CTV News, October 11, 2007
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Car companies tout some amazing-sounding warranties, but look deeper and they're not so amazing.
CNN Money, October 11, 2007
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Service Net buys a Xiotech Magnitude 3D 3000 storage system.
Press Release, October 11, 2007
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Fendt and engine maker Deutz prepare tractor that runs on 80% vegetable oil/20% diesel mix.
Stackyard, October 11, 2007
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Citing its intellectual property warranty, Red Hat says it is not aware of any patent lawsuits against Linux.
Internet News, October 10, 2007
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UK House of Commons notes that the warranty for the chip in new ePassports lasts only two years.
In the News, October 10, 2007
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US Supreme Court allows Oklahoma class action lawsuit to proceed against Hewlett-Packard.
Associated Press, October 9, 2007
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Remy Worldwide Holdings files for reorganization under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Press Release, October 8, 2007
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California man alleges unlawful tying as he sues Apple over iPhone "bricking."
Computerworld, October 8, 2007
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Federal case filed in San Jose by two iPhone users seeking class action status.
Associated Press, October 10, 2007
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Pennsylvania homebuilder Shaffer & Son closes, making warranty claims harder to collect.
Harrisburg Patriot-News, October 7, 2007
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Ferrellgas to offer propane and electric line protection plans administered by Cross Country Home Services.
Press Release, October 5, 2007
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Sears demands $65 for service call to fix $35 part in Craftsman door opener under warranty.
Consumerist, October 5, 2007
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Warranty Direct UK switches to email, won't use Royal Mail for letters, saving £100,000/yr.
UK Press Association, October 4, 2007
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High school replaces Cisco switches with HP ProCurve systems because of its lifetime warranty.
Network World, October 4, 2007
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Better Business Bureau expells Pine Ridge Log Home Restoration over warranty complaints.
Syracuse Post-Standard, October 4, 2007
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Auto dealer Blackhawk Autoplex closes, fails to pay off loans and pockets extended warranty premiums.
WQAD-TV Moline, October 3, 2007
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Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift Asia selects the 4CS iWarranty solution for claims processing.
Press Release, October 3, 2007
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Ganja Automobile Factory in Baku opens first warranty service center for its tractors.
Azerbaijan Business Center, October 3, 2007
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Volkswagen has received 14,850 warranty claims related to VW Passat engine fires.
Associated Press, October 2, 2007
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Bondholders of Remy Worldwide Holdings vote for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Press Release, October 2, 2007
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MPC Corp. finalized its $90 million acquisition of Gateway's professional division.
Sioux City Journal, October 2, 2007
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Poland fails to ask F-16 manufacturer for a warranty, must pay for its own repairs.
United Press International, October 2, 2007
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Gammaflux lengthens warranties on all hot runner temperature control systems sold since Sept.
Press Release, October 1, 2007
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Dynamic Network Factory to sell next-day and four-hour service contract options to Kodak customers.
Press Release, October 1, 2007
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Assurant Solutions acquires Centrepoint Insurance Services, another UK-based mortgage intermediary.
Press Release, October 1, 2007
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Crawford & Co. appoints new CEO to succeed Thomas Crawford.
Press Release, October 1, 2007 (PDF file)
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September 2007 |
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Reports of modified iPhones rendered inoperable by Apple's software updates.
New York Times, September 30, 2007
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Discussion forum user seeks respondents for possible class action over iPhone modifications.
Information Week, September 30, 2007
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Delphi to pay GM about $200 million in cash and spare parts to settle warranty claims.
Detroit Free press, September 28, 2007
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Mercer County approves $113,250 to buy 3-year extended warranties for ES&S voting machines.
Sharon (PA) Herald, September 28, 2007
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W3 Solutions Inc. to administer service plans sold by Dell Canada for non Dell branded consumer electronic products.
Press Release, September 27, 2007
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Lawsuit alleges North American automakers conspired to artificially boost Canadian prices.
Canadian Press, September 26, 2007
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Lawn equipment dealers and contractors face off over warranty work.
Lawn & Landscape, September 25, 2007
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Blogger writes about Sony's denial of girlfriend's next-day onsite warranty service for laptop.
Wall Street Journal, September 25, 2007
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Extended warranty companies foresee robust 4th quarter despite current headwinds.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, September 24, 2007
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Apple warns unlocked iPhone users that future software updates may disable their handsets.
CNET News.com, September 24, 2007
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Apple says adding third-party software to the iPhone voids its warranty.
iPhone Atlas, September 24, 2007
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RightNow Technologies launches customer relationship management solution for consumer electronics.
Press Release, September 24, 2007
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United Car Care Inc. launches free F&I and sales management training seminars for auto dealerships.
Press Release, September 24, 2007
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Ford, General Motors and Chrysler beef up their warranties to win back customers.
Newhouse News Service, September 23, 2007
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Canadians who buy new cars in the U.S. often run into problems getting warranties honoured.
Vancouver Sun, September 21, 2007
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Moto Morini lengthens UK warranty on all motorcycles sold since 2005 to three years.
London Bikers, September 21, 2007
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Freightliner division that handles warranty service in Portland may be on the move.
Oregonian, September 21, 2007
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BluWood offer lifetime no mold warranty that pays up to $6 million per house.
Roanoke Times, September 21, 2007
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies begins selling wireless handset insurance and warranty programs.
Press Release, September 20, 2007
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Circuit City blames margin decrease partly on a 38 percent drop in extended warranty sales.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, September 20, 2007
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Hathaway Bridge, still under warranty, needs a bit of tending to, engineer says.
Panama City News Herald, September 20, 2007
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Computer Association of Eastern India seeks to clarify warranty policies for its members.
Channel Times, September 19, 2007
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PC Power & Cooling lengthens power supply warranties to seven years.
Press Release, September 18, 2007
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Ducati North America and GE Money Warranty Services team to sell service contracts for motorcycles.
Press Release, September 18, 2007
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Intel is working on a sales specific warranty model to improve post sales support in India.
Channel Times, September 17, 2007
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Mazda of Oman's Ramadan Lucky Strike Offer includes five-year unlimited mileage warranty.
Times of Oman, September 16, 2007
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Car salesman warns of unsolicited mailings selling extended warranties on new cars.
Glenwood Springs Colorado Post Independent, September 14, 2007
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Luzerne County asks Election Systems & Software for discount on voting machine extended warranties.
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, September 13, 2007
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Trilogy by Shea Homes ranks highest in J.D. Power active adult community home builder survey.
Press Release, September 12, 2007
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Home warranty claim filed days after policy was set to renew is denied as policy is cancelled.
WTVD-TV Raleigh, September 12, 2007
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ARI chief financial officer Timothy Sherlock resigns effective September 10.
Press Release, September 12, 2007
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Service Contract Industry Council touts extended warranties im era of shrinking manufacturers' warranties.
Press Release, September 11, 2007
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HP ProCurve switch gets a transferrable lifetime warranty.
PC World, September 11, 2007
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Asus Computer adds free year of accidental damage protection to laptop warranties in US/Canada.
Press Release, September 10, 2007
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Fulcrum Warranty Solutions announces eXclaim Intelligent Claims Analyzer tools.
Press Release, September 10, 2007
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Delphi seeks approval from bankruptcy court of a warranty claims settlement with GM.
Reuters, September 10, 2007
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Better Business Bureau calls home warranties a "problem industry" due to denied claims.
Charlotte Observer, September 9, 2007
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BestTalkRadio.com's new warranty and service industry talk show reports 3,000 Internet downloads.
Press Release, September 9, 2007
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Judge orders Ford and Navistar to mediate engine fight.
Bloomberg News, September 8, 2007
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Over 20 auto manufacturers part of BBB Warranty Dispute Settlement Program.
Press Release, September 8, 2007
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Domestic & General accepts £524m bid from private equity firm Advent International.
Times of London, September 7, 2007
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Nortel Networks wins $10 million judgment in warranty fraud case against two companies.
Reuters, September 7, 2007
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C&D Technologies increases warranty reserves because of higher raw material costs.
Press Release, September 7, 2007
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Son of judge in Honda odometer case withdraws as counsel in similar lawsuit against Nissan.
Southeast Texas Record, September 6, 2007
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Gateway to sell Professional Business Segment, including warranty support role, to MPC Corp.
Press Release, September 5, 2007
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TV station compiles dozens of complaints against American Home Shield over denied claims.
WREG-TV Memphis, September 5, 2007
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Electrical motors for power steering could cut warranty costs and raise fuel efficiency.
Associated Press, September 5, 2007
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Dell opens new regional distribution hub in the UAE for warranty services in the Middle East.
Bahrain Tribune, September 5, 2007
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SigmaQuest CEO Nader Fathi to conduct workshop Sep. 24 at Warranty Management Summit in Chicago.
Press Release, September 4, 2007
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Unscheduled shutdown of Australian nuclear power plant seen as a warranty issue.
Australian Broadcasting Corp., September 3, 2007
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Illinois gets part of $16.7 million payout by Boston Scientific Corp. over Guidant pacemakers.
Peoria Journal Star, September 3, 2007
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UK buyers of new Kias to get one year of Kiassist free roadside recovery, down from three years.
What Car? September 3, 2007
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Error 41 is the codename for an alleged defect in Brother inkjet printer heads.
New Zealand Press, September 3, 2007
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Jacky's Electronics to offer extended warranties in the United Arab Emirates.
Press Release, September 1, 2007
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August 2007 |
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N.E.W. Customer Service Cos. Inc. to hire 300 work-at-home call center agents in Wichita Falls TX.
Dallas Business Journal, August 31, 2007
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Better Business Bureau gets complaint about company not honoring 500% money back guarantee.
Inside Tucson Business, August 31, 2007
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Wyoming gets part of $16.7 million payout by Boston Scientific Corp. over Guidant pacemakers.
Associated Press, August 31, 2007
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Boston Scientific, Guidant, and Cardiac Pacemakers settle 35-state lawsuit for $16.7 million.
Press Release, August 30, 2007
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Zenn Motor Co. picks 4CS iWarranty and iParts software solutions for warranty claims processing.
Press Release, August 30, 2007
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Zale Corp. says jewelry extended warranty sales topped $111 million in fiscal 2007.
Press Release, August 30, 2007
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Mazda UK adds 12-month warranties to its ZZ+ Approved Used Car Programme.
Press Release, August 30, 2007
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Chrysler searches for dealer with the most creative and informative Lifetime Powertrain Warranty-themed TV commercial.
Press Release, August 30, 2007
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Fujitsu Telecommunications Ireland launches out-of-warranty laptop support in UK.
Press Release, August 30, 2007
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Lemon laws don’t always protect car buyers from vehicles moved across state lines.
New York Times, August 29, 2007
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Maxol service stations across Ireland to pump 5% ethanol; auto warranties unaffected.
Irish Examiner, August 29, 2007
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Homeserve walks away from Domestic & General takeover talks.
Times of London, August 29, 2007
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Smith & Wesson to repair new California Highway Patrol handguns under warranty.
Associated Press, August 29, 2007
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AT&T and Apple may face an uphill battle prosecuting hackers who unlock iPhones.
Business Week, August 28, 2007
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Rumor has it that Microsoft Xbox 360 repairs now take six weeks because of increased volume.
Kotaku, August 28, 2007
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Workers' advice raises Ford quality, lowers warranty claims at pilot plant.
Detroit Free Press, August 28, 2007
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Australian army general downplays TV reports of defects in weapons used in Iraq.
Australian Associated Press, August 28, 2007
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Home warranty company delays replacement of air conditioner's compressor for a month.
KJRH-TV Tulsa, August 28, 2007
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Anaren Inc. identifies accounting errors with warranty expense and allowance for sale returns.
Press Release, August 28, 2007
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Costco CEO discusses two-year warranties replacing unlimited return policy.
Wall Street Journal, August 27, 2007
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Acer to acquire Gateway for $710 million, derails Lenovo plan to acquire Packard Bell.
Computerworld, August 27, 2007
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BenQ-Siemens mobile handset owners in Russia lose warranty coverage as of August 2007.
CNews, August 27, 2007
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Asus Technology opens warranty center in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam Net, August 27, 2007
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Retailers find HDTV profits fading away, so top-line electronics and warranties being pushed.
New York Times, August 26, 2007
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City council votes to sell "lemon" fire engine back to its manufacturer.
Russellville News-Democrat & Leader, August 24, 2007
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Snap-on Business Solutions says GM Electronic Parts Catalog in final phase certification process.
Press Release, August 24, 2007
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Apple sells refurbished iPhones backed by one-year warranty.
Computing, August 24, 2007
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Apple is just the latest company warming to the idea of selling refurbished mobile phones.
Business Week, August 23, 2007
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GE Money’s Warranty Services Division to work with AppOne’s Internet-based auto finance platform.
Press Release, August 23, 2007
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NPD says game console sales up 140% in July; Xbox 360 down 18%, smaller drop than expected.
Reuters, August 23, 2007
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Consumer goes through three refurbished handsets then cancels mobile phone contract.
KYW-TV Philadelphia, August 23, 2007
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Attorney Glenn Killoren joins Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Elkhart office as a partner.
Press Release, August 23, 2007
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Tampa residents get suspicious over auto extended warranty telemarketing calls from Nevada.
WTSP-TV Tampa, August 23, 2007
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Fedders Corp. files petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Press Release, August 22, 2007
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Samsung Electronics America uses ServiceBench to optimize its North American service network.
Press Release, August 22, 2007
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New AIAG guidelines aim to improve quality of automotive parts and reduce warranty claims.
Press Release, August 22, 2007 (PDF file)
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SigmaQuest posts two return-on-investment calculators online to highlight possible payback.
Press Release, August 22, 2007
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Kenworth ranks highest in J.D. Power heavy-duty truck customer satisfaction survey.
Press Release, August 22, 2007
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Land Rover dealer Alfardan Premier Motors in Qatar lengthens warranties to five years/150,000 km.
Press Release, August 22, 2007
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Discounted bicycle helmets come with 12-month crash replacement warranty.
Oxford Mail, August 22, 2007
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To highlight manufacturing quality, Renault equips new Laguna with three-year warranty.
Press Release, August 21, 2007
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Anti-theft "immobilizer" units mandated in Manitoba may affect vehicle warranties.
Winnipeg Sun, August 21, 2007
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Nokia will replace 300,000 Matsushita-made mobile phone batteries in India.
Bloomberg News, August 21, 2007
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Great Wall Motor Co. vehicles in Botswana carry one-year warranty; two-year warranties for sale.
All Africa, August 21, 2007
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Chrysler's warranty costs may be down, but they still top competitors’ warranty costs.
Automotive News, August 20, 2007
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Consumer seeking refund on an unused vehicle service contract gets the runaround.
KOVR-TV Sacramento, August 20, 2007
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Vacuum salesman won't honor money-back guarantee until headquarters intervenes.
WATE-TV Knoxville, August 20, 2007
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Night editor's Xbox 360 freezes up; repair to take two to three weeks.
Kotaku, August 20, 2007
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La-Z-Boy initially stands behind denied claims policy of Stainsafe until readers chime in.
Orlando Sentinel, August 19, 2007
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Dell to restate earnings back to 2003 after completing accounting investigation.
Press Release, August 16, 2007
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe founder says PS3 failure rate is under 0.02%.
GamePro, August 16, 2007
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Jack Barcroft and Will McCusker to host Internet radio talk show about warranty and service.
Press Release, August 16, 2007
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Snap-on Business Solutions to implement a warranty solution for IC Frith & Associates.
Press Release, August 16, 2007
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Reporters investigate consumer complaints about warranty claims denied by Stainsafe.
KLAS-TV Las Vegas, August 15, 2007
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Advertising expert says Chrysler could trim ad budget to counter-balance higher warranty costs.
Advertising Age, August 15, 2007
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Guardsman rejects warranty claim on mattress stain because it looked older than five days.
WFTS-TV Tampa, August 15, 2007
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MaximTrak adds Universal Warranty Corp. to its F&I Menu System for auto dealers.
Press Release, August 15, 2007
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SigmaQuest names Mark Anapolsky head of North America sales.
Press Release, August 15, 2007
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Pure H2O opens Installation, Service and Warranty Division for residential water treatment units.
Press Release, August 15, 2007
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Univ. of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index is up only 1 percent in the last year.
Press Release, August 14, 2007
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Chinese-made Meiya debuts in South Africa with a one-year unlimited mileage warranty.
Car Today, August 14, 2007
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2008 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 gets a three-year, unlimited mileage warranty.
What Car? August 14, 2007
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Marianne Grant of Snap-on Business Solutions among AIAG Outstanding Achievement Award recipients.
Press Release, August 13, 2007
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Microsoft executive sold more shares than first thought before Xbox 360 woes disclosed.
MarketWatch, August 13, 2007
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SEC probe into Dell's accounting practices turns two years old.
USA Today, August 12, 2007
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As appliance warranties shorten, will extended warranties become more appealing to consumers?
CBS News, August 11, 2007
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Onex profit soars to $1.29 per share after company buys divisions from GM, Kodak and Aon.
Canadian Press, August 9, 2007
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Foreign Tire Sales recalls 255,000 Chinese-made Westlake, Compass and YKS brand tires.
Associated Press, August 9, 2007
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Buick, Lexus lead J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, followed by Cadillac, Mercury and Honda.
Press Release, August 9, 2007
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CompTIA updates Standard Error Codes developed 20 years ago for PC repair technicians.
Information Week, August 8, 2007
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ABB Australia begins selling service contracts for its robotic products.
Press Release, August 8, 2007
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IRS rules that vehicle service contracts are insurance contracts for federal tax purposes.
Insurance Tax Bulletin, August 8, 2007 (PDF file)
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Judge defers decision whether "Windows Vista Capable" sticker was a written warranty.
Seattle Times, August 8, 2007
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Brightpoint Inc. blames lower gross margins on higher warranty costs.
Press Release, August 8, 2007
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American Water Heater Co. uses Salesforce Service & Support to improve warranty management.
Press Release, August 8, 2007
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Northern Airborne Technology Ltd. lengthens warranties on communications gear to two years.
Press Release, August 8, 2007
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Court approves new master supply agreement between Sypris Technologies and Dana Corp.
Press Release, August 7, 2007
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Vocera Communications Inc. licenses SigmaQuest RMA & Warranty Insight solution.
Press Release, August 7, 2007
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Ford executive says company reduced its warranty costs by $700 million during first half of 2007.
Detroit Free Press, August 6, 2007
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Best Buy expected to discuss slowing TV sales growth during analyst meeting.
MarketWatch, August 6, 2007
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Belden launches service contracts for wireless LAN customers under the ActiveTAC brand name.
Press Release, August 6, 2007
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U.S. Department of Justice decertifies "dragon skin" bulletproof vest made by Pinnacle Armor Inc.
Press Release, August 3, 2007
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User manual and warranty terms and conditions were lost in translation.
Saipan Tribune, August 3, 2007
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Iran passes law mandating statutory minimum one-year/30,000 km auto warranties.
Press TV, August 3, 2007
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Gateway blames decline in direct segment revenues and margins on declining deferred extended warranty revenue.
Press Release, August 2, 2007
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Hypercom Corp. says gross margins declined after paying $1.3 million warranty settlement.
Press Release, August 2, 2007
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Sri Lanka Railway gets warranty from China for 100 rail carriages
Press Release, August 2, 2007
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Almo appliance and electronics dealers to offer Warrantech's RepairMaster service contracts.
Press Release, August 1, 2007 (PDF file)
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Consumers complain that many home warranty companies dodge paying for repairs.
KTVK-TV Phoenix, August 1, 2007
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Maytag admits they have no repairman of their own.
WABC-TV New York, August 1, 2007
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Regulator faults Virgin Media for implying there was no warranty on rival's equipment.
PC Pro, August 1, 2007
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July 2007 |
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Ingram Micro introduces services plans administered by Warranty Corporation of America.
Press Release, July 31, 2007
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NY Consumer Protection Board criticizes iPhone battery replacement and return policies.
Press Release, July 30, 2007
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Lawyer claims incorrectly in lawsuit that Apple said iPhone battery lasts for only 300 charges.
CNET News.com, July 30, 2007
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Northern Virginia to impose 5% sales tax on all auto warranty work, to be paid by consumer.
Automotive Body Repair News, July 30, 2007
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Teco Peoples Gas to offer gas line service plans administered by Cross Country Home Services.
Press Release, July 30, 2007
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Ford Credit Corp. sues Mike Ognibene’s Ford dealership after equipment begins to disappear.
WHAM-TV Rochester, July 30, 2007
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Cooler Master lengthens the warranty period for Real Power power supply units to five years.
Press Release, July 30, 2007
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National Association of Home Builders releases book, "Warranties for Builders and Remodelers, Second Edition."
Press Release, July 30, 2007
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Hewlett-Packard partners in India generally happy with company's warranty policies.
Channel Times, July 28, 2007
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Bankruptcy of Automotive Professionals Inc. (API) renders 300,000 service contracts worthless.
Daily American, July 28, 2007
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Chrysler's warranty deal shows confidence in quality.
Detroit Free Press, July 27, 2007
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Canadians not offered Chrysler drivetrain lifetime warranty.
Toronto Star, July 27, 2007
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Chrysler offers lifetime warranties on car and light truck powertrains.
Associated Press, July 26, 2007
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Ford reports $750m profit and its Premier Automotive Group reports lower warranty accruals.
Press Release, July 26, 2007
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Microsoft CEO says Xbox write-off "was painful to announce."
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, July 26, 2007
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Speaker on reporter's iPhone breaks; repair promised in three days and promise is kept.
Information Week, July 26, 2007
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Snap-on Business Solutions debuts interface between PartsManager Pro and ADP Lightspeed.
Press Release, July 26, 2007
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Survey finds 54% say a warranty's length was a factor in their vehicle buying decision.
Buying Advice, July 25, 2007
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First American Homebuyers asks A.M. Best to discontinue rating it as an insurance company.
Press Release, July 25, 2007
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PA county needs $300,000 to pay for extended warranties on its electronic voting machines.
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, July 25, 2007
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Two-year AppleCare Protection Plan debuts for iPhone at $69 price.
Macworld, July 24, 2007
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Despite mandatory arbitration clause, Gateway loses in small claims court.
Sacramento Bee, July 24, 2007
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Fine print in contract says 5 years is the age of the car, not length of its warranty.
WSPA-TV Greenville SC, July 24, 2007
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ServiceBench introduces extended warranty solution for manufacturers.
Press Release, July 23, 2007
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Panasonic's new 103-inch plasma display covered by a free three-year in-home limited warranty.
Press Release, July 23, 2007
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Juki Automation Systems announces a three-year parts warranty on placer machines.
Press Release, July 23, 2007
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American La France refuses return of Bellingham's "lemon" fire engine.
Bellingham Herald, July 22, 2007
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Stanley replaces thermos sold in 1980 with a lifetime warranty.
Myrtle Beach Sun News, July 21, 2007
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Microsoft's entertainment and devices division net loss $1.89 billion, up 47% from year ago.
Games Industry, July 20, 2007
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Many digital cameras embed their serial numbers into every photo they take.
Electronic Frontier Foundation, July 20, 2007
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GM objected to fake recall notices sent out by Bill Heard Enterprises dealerships.
WTVF-TV Nashville, July 20, 2007
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Columnist wants warranties on technology products to be longer than one year.
CNET News.com, July 20, 2007
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Xbox VP says departure from Microsoft has nothing to do with game console's trouble.
Network World, July 18, 2007
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NHTSA missed early warning of Chinese tire safety defect in its own TREAD Act data.
Bloomberg News, July 18, 2007
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LKQ to acquire Keystone Automotive Industries, forming $1.5 billion parts business.
Press Release, July 17, 2007
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Better car quality squeezes mechanics; service and parts sales fell $4.5 billion last year.
Detroit News, July 16, 2007
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Photon Dynamics discovers it understated cost of customs duties for warranty parts.
Press Release, July 17, 2007
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Toshiba blames failure of 157 out of 250 school whiteboards on dust from student skin shedding.
Daily Mail, July 16, 2007
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Crawford Inspection Services renamed Crawford Strategic Warranty Services; Frawley promoted.
Press Release, July 16, 2007
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QC Industries lengthens the warranty on all new conveyors to five years.
Press Release, July 16, 2007
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Samsung adds Vance Baldwin Electronics to list of authorized parts distributors.
Press Release, July 16, 2007
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EB Games Australia returns entire inventory of Premium Xbox 360 units over hard drive fault.
Kotaku, July 15, 2007
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Web site publishes technical service bulletins sent by major car companies to dealers.
New York Times, July 15, 2007
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Despite verbal assurances, contract states home warranties won't cover pre-existing conditions.
Orlando Sentinel, July 14, 2007
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Johnson Electric asks court to force Dura to either assume or reject motor contract by Aug. 15.
Associated Press, July 13, 2007
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Microsoft division president sold $6.1 million in shares before Xbox 360 woes disclosed.
Computerworld, July 13, 2007
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Sen. Russ Feingold and Rep. Hank Johnson file anti-mandatory arbitration bll in US Congress.
San Antonio Express-News, July 12, 2007
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Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to reopen Harley engine lawsuit to include warranty data.
Associated Press, July 12, 2007
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Assurant Solutions acquires Swansure, which owns D&D Homecare Ltd. and Adminicle Ltd.
Press Release, July 12, 2007
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Ten-year Astroplay warranties proved worthless when school's field needed repairs.
Portland Times, July 12, 2007
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Golf course wins $1.67 million warranty lawsuit against Textron's Ez-Go golf cart division.
Press Release, July 11, 2007
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Snap-on Business Solutions signs Global Motorsport Group to a parts catalog contract.
Press Release, July 10, 2007
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Red Bend Software sees 43% growth in Firmware Over-the-Air updating solutions for mobile phones.
Press Release, July 10, 2007
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Despite hardware failures, Xbox 360 makes Microsoft "look cool" in customers' eyes.
Motley Fool, July 9, 2007
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Martha Stewart OmniMedia's glass patio tables shatter, but Taiwanese maker is in liquidation.
Consumer Affairs, July 9, 2007
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Nissan recalls 2007 Altima, tells NHTSA debris can cause air filter fires.
Bloomberg News, July 9, 2007
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Iowa attorney general can't help unhappy out-of-state customers of X-treme Scooters.
Des Moines Register, July 9, 2007
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Ten-year warranties of Penicuik Windows & Conservatories void after bankruptcy filing.
Glasgow Herald, July 9, 2007
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Extended warranties comprised 2.2% Best Buy's revenue last year, down from 2.5% a year earlier.
Minneapolis Star Tribune, July 7, 2007
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A/C maker Vaillant to take responsibility for warranty repairs rather than the installer.
ACR News, July 6, 2007
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Ontario homebuilder fined for failing to register new home with Tarion Warranty Corp.
Barrie Examiner, July 6, 2007
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Safeware debates offering third-party iPhone accidental damage protection plans.
InfoWorld, July 6, 2007
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Microsoft lengthens Xbox 360 warranty to three years and takes a $1 billion charge in quarter.
Press Release, July 5, 2007
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Microsoft's Xbox repair center in the UK is so swamped it's sending consoles to Prague.
Times of London, July 5, 2007
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Apple says AppleCare Protection Plan for the iPhone to become available in July.
Apple Support FAQ, July 5, 2007
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Global Warranty Group among unsecured creditors of bankrupt Alert Cellular LLC.
Associated Press, July 5, 2007
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Ford's Current Model Quality Operating System helps reduce warranty claims.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 5, 2007
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ServicePower to provide warranty claims processing tools for La Cornue's retail network.
Press Release, July 5, 2007
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Union County commissioners want a longer warranty after elevator traps another passenger.
Richmond Palladium-Item, July 3, 2007
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Foreign Tire Sales Inc. plans tire recall, says the manufacturer is not assisting.
Associated Press, July 2, 2007
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Circuit City blames extended warranty sales decline on falling TV prices and staff layoffs.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, July 2, 2007
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Warranty expired, Navy to pay $36 million to repair USS San Antonio built by Northrop Grumman.
Bloomberg News, July 2, 2007
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Kawasaki's new dealer intranet processes 90% of warranty claims without manual intervention.
IT Pro, July 2, 2007
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EB Games staff say the Xbox 360 is the least reliable gaming console in recent history.
Daily Tech, July 2, 2007
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Apple says iPhone out-of-warranty battery replacements to cost $85.95.
Press Release, July 2, 2007
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Consumer group complains about cost of replacing out-of-warranty iPhone batteries.
Information Week, July 2, 2007
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AT&T says the iPhone is ineligible for its wireless phone insurance program.
San Francisco Chronicle, July 1, 2007
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Service Net and partners offer theft recovery and online backup services for notebooks.
Press Release, July 1, 2007
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