Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2021 to today
- J.D. Power and JM&A Group to jointly develop automotive warranty products.Press Release, July 1, 2021
- Fortegra expands partnership with Badcock Home Furniture retail chain.
Press Release, July 1, 2021- Amynta Group acquires Scion Underwriting Services from Brit.
Press Release, July 1, 2021- Asus continues 2-yr. "Perfect Warranty" in UAE, including ADH.
Khaleej Times (AE), July 1, 2021- Have those annoying robocalls for auto warranty services ceased? Here's why.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, July 1, 2021- Maruti Suzuki extends expiring warranty reprieve to July 31.
Hindustan Times (IN), July 1, 2021June 2021- Nissan blames supplier Fiamm Energy for flurry of warranty claims.
Bloomberg News, June 30, 2021- eBay's Certified Refurbished Program includes 2-yr. warranties.
9 to 5 Toys, June 30, 2021- Assurant appoints Lee Coomber to the new role of RAC client director.
AM Online (UK), June 29, 2021- Apple cuts the price of AppleCare+ for select M1 MacBook models.
iLounge (AU), June 29, 2021- Lexus India launches Lexus Life program, including extended warranties.
Press Release, June 29, 2021- Americans lost $29.8 billion to phone scams alone over the past year.
CNBC, June 29, 2021- Choice Home Warranty appoints James Mostofi as Chief Executive Officer.
Press Release, June 28, 2021- GuardTree Inc. offers VSCs in Canada to buyers of private-sale used cars.
Globe and Mail (CA), June 25, 2021- Connecticut governor signs updates to the state's equipment dealer laws.
Farm Equipment, June 25, 2021- Alternative Fuel Vehicles are the subject of a warranty roundtable.
Motor Trader (UK), June 25, 2021- Extended warranties for cars are fraught with peril for consumers.
New York Times, June 24, 2021- A basic guide to home warranty coverage.
BBN Times, June 24, 2021- Learn more about vehicle service contracts from Veritas Global.
Press Release, June 24, 2021- Steve Kochurov joins American Auto Guardian as Eastern Regional VP.
Press Release, June 23, 2021- Unwanted robocalls return to ask about your car warranty
KTNV-TV Las Vegas, June 23, 2021- Don't waste your money on car warranty calls.
WHTM-TV Harrisburg PA, June 23, 2021- What can you do about car warranty calls?
WCMH-TV Columbus OH, June 23, 2021- Car warranty guide: Everything you need to know.
Kelley Blue Book, June 22, 2021- Calls about extending your car's warranty most common robocall in 2021.
KHOU-TV Houston, June 21, 2021- Crucial says cryptomining voids SSD warranty, then retracts post.
Tom's Hardware, June 19, 2021- Weather Warranty sponsors free live webinar on July 13th.
Rental Equipment Register, June 19, 2021- New Automotive Aftermarket Guidelines come into operation on 1 July.
The Citizen (ZA), June 18, 2021- SoClean and Philips argue over CPAP cleaning devices causing defects.
Home Medical Equipment News, June 18, 2021- DRK Resources Tech partners with ServicePower.
Press Release, June 17, 2021- Thor Kitchen to use OnPoint's warranty administration services.
Press Release, June 17, 2021- Good and bad points of extended warranties on cars & bikes explained.
Financial Express (IN), June 17, 2021- Deepview True Cost report says Honda & Toyota have lowest warranty costs.
Wards Auto, June 16, 2021- Carchex denies transmission warranty claim as pre-existing condition.
WFTV-TV Orlando, June 16, 2021- AllPoints doubles the warranty on its Mavrik foodservice brand to 180 days.
Press Release, June 16, 2021- InsurTech firm eMaxx launches alternative energy warranty programs.
Press Release, June 15, 2021- Altra Industrial Motion provides service contracts for aging wind turbines.
Energy Magazine (AU), June 15, 2021- Spoticar CPO program for Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroen brands launched.
Motor Trader (UK), June 15, 2021- Electric truck maker Lordstown Motors shares slide after CEO and CFO resign.
CNBC, June 14, 2021- OnPoint Warranty Solutions upgrades Louisville, Kentucky, operations.
Area Development, June 14, 2021- Western Digital's 32-terabyte My Cloud appliances have 3-yr. warranties.
IT Pro (UK), June 14, 2021- LG introduces 5-yr. panel warranty for its OLED TVs sold in the U.S.
Forbes, June 11, 2021- Fortis Warranty provides commercial warranty for DC solar project's roofs.
Solar Power World, June 11, 2021- Wrong-sized tires void pickup truck's transmission claim.
WFMY-TV Greensboro NC, June 11, 2021- Why is the car warranty scam so popular?
WUSA-TV Washington DC, June 11, 2021- Onewheel sends entire product registration database to customer by mistake.
Vice News, June 10, 2021- HomeServe USA survey finds lockdowns caused rise in DIY home repairs.
Press Release, June 10, 2021- Cinch Home Services partners with The Zebra comparison website.
Press Release, June 10, 2021- Object Edge consultancy launches new partnership with Clyde.
Press Release, June 10, 2021- Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card still includes extended warranty coverage.
CNBC, June 10, 2021- Daktronics says profits rose when warranty costs fell this year.
Press Release, June 9, 2021- AqualisBraemar LOC to provide marine warranty services for German wind farm.
Offshore Wind, June 8, 2021- RAC Electric Vehicle Warranty makes its UK debut in Sussex.
AM Online (UK), June 8, 2021- Man impersonates CIA Fraud Division to scare off robocallers.
Snopes Media Group, June 8, 2021- YouMail says many expired warranty robocall centers are actually overseas.
WUSA-TV Washington DC, June 8, 2021- What is a home warranty and what does it cover?
Flux Magazine, June 8, 2021- Axiom Connected and Smartcar partner for vehicle telemetry data solution.
Press Release, June 7, 2021- PNY slashes solid state drive warranties because of cryptocurrency mining.
Hot Hardware, June 7, 2021- Clyde announces new partnership program for online retailers.
Press Release, June 7, 2021- What exactly do home warranties cover?
Washington Post, June 7, 2021- General Motors offers 60- to 72-mo. extended limited warranties.
GM Authority, June 6, 2021- Robocalls making you crazy? Here are 5 ways to stop them for good.
USA Today, June 5, 2021- American Home Shield fails to fix A/C after multiple attempts.
WFTV-TV Orlando, June 4, 2021- Coleman tops list of the top five HVAC manufacturing companies.
Forbes Advisor, June 4, 2021- ServicePower and PwC Belgium announce field service management partnership.
Press Release, June 3, 2021- E15 fuel, rebranded as "normal 88," can void boat engine warranties.
Pennsylvania News Today, June 3, 2021- Strings-attached right to repair rules takes effect July 1 in South Africa.
Sunday Times (ZA), June 3, 2021- Delaware man sentenced to 7 yrs. 8 mos. for $3.5M warranty fraud scheme.
U.S. Department of Justice, June 3, 2021- Kia & Lexus top Autotrader's analysis of 2021 CPO programs.
Auto Remarketing, June 3, 2021- Toyota UK ties renewable 1-yr. warranty extensions to annual service visits.
Motor Trader (UK), June 2, 2021- Nokia G20 smartphone lands in New Zealand with 3-yr. warranty.
Channel Life (NZ), June 2, 2021- Settlement checks sent to Landmark Home Warranty customers in Arizona.
KJZZ-TV Salt Lake City UT, June 1, 2021May 2021- Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India resumes production after lockdowns.
Ride Apart, May 30, 2021- New Holland extends warranty on agricultural machines by 60 days.
Economic Times (IN), May 29, 2021- OnPoint Warranty Solutions plans to add up to 100 jobs.
Louisville Business First, May 28, 2021- Family frustrated with Choice Home Warranty after A/C broke.
WSOC-TV Charlotte, May 28, 2021- Sonalika Tractors adds 2 mos. to expiring warranties because of COVID.
Press Release (IN), May 28, 2021- Repair Ventures' Olive extended car warranty provider turns 1-yr. old.
Press Release, May 28, 2021- Detroit Diesel engines are eligible for extended warranties.
Truck News, May 27, 2021- Herman Cabral sentenced to 10 months in prison for warranty fraud.
U.S. Department of Justice, May 27, 2021- Bike shops struggle with misdirected Walmart warranty calls.
Bicycle Retailer, May 27, 2021- Skoda extends warranty expirations for select customers till July 31.
India Today, May 27, 2021- Car Talk's secret shopper makes list of extended warranty sellers to avoid.
Torque News, May 26, 2021 - Fortegra expands partnership with Badcock Home Furniture retail chain.
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