Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2021 to today
- Centricity names Dana Bahlinger as VP of sales.Press Release, February 25, 2021
- Allison offers 5-yr. transmission warranties in Europe until end of 2021.
Commercial Motor (UK), February 25, 2021- Expiring extended warranty robocalls soar during pandemic.
KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, February 25, 2021- Why home warranties aren't all they're cracked up to be.
Motley Fool, February 25, 2021- Florida Supreme Court differs from FTC rules on binding arbitration.
National Law Review, February 24, 2021- Boston Dynamics says robot's warranty is void if used in shooting stunt.
BBC News, February 24, 2021- Deere offers 3-yr./5,000-hr. powertrain warranty on dozers through June.
Construction Equipment, February 24, 2021- Ford CEO hopes to cut warranty costs by $1B to $2B per year.
Bloomberg News, February 24, 2021- PepperFlare LLC launches The Car Repair Club subscription program.
Press Release, February 23, 2021- Volvo Malaysia replaces vehicle service contract with 5-yr. factory warranty.
Rojak Daily (MY), February 22, 2021- CNH Industrial Reman lengthens replacement parts warranties to 24 mos.
Farm Equipment, February 22, 2021- Capstone Turbine settles warranty claim with parts supplier for $5M.
Street Insider, February 22, 2021- Powersoft adds extra year to 4-yr. warranties for those who register.
Press Release, February 22, 2021- Are home warranty plans still viable in 2021?
San Francisco Examiner, February 22, 2021- South African Competition Commission publishes right to repair law.
Zululand Observer (ZA), February 21, 2021- Tesla warranty prohibits battery's use to power a home.
Jalopnik, February 20, 2021- Sears Canada to pay claims for protection plans bought before 2017.
Press Release, February 19, 2021- What you need to know about Apple's AppleCare warranty program.
CNN, February 19, 2021- Lordstown Motors wants to sell its electric pick-up truck direct to customers.
WEWS-TV Cleveland, February 17, 2021- LGI Homes says storm damage should be covered by insurance, not warranties.
KIRO-TV Seattle, February 17, 2021- Experts explain what to have in your boiler warranty.
Daily Express (UK), February 17, 2021- Scams and robocalls have caused us to stop answering our phones.
Sierra Wave Media, February 17, 2021- Haulotte adds heavy-duty option to its service contract offerings.
Press Release, February 17, 2021- JM&A Group analysts can now use video technology to conduct visual inspections.
Press Release, February 16, 2021- Do you really need insurance for your water and sewer lines?
Washington Post, February 16, 2021- ProGuard Warranty launches Certified Pre-Owned program for auto dealers.
Press Release, February 16, 2021- Are extended car warranties worth it?
Los Angeles Times, February 16, 2021- How to slow down that annoying car warranty robocall.
WTVD-TV Durham NC, February 16, 2021- How some home warranty companies avoid paying claims.
WPXI-TV Pittsburgh, February 15, 2021- D2h offers 5-yr. warranty on set-top boxes in India.
Gizbot (IN), February 13, 2021- EasyCare and GWC trainers to do AFIP certification course for F&I managers.
Press Release, February 12, 2021- How IoT can help automakers avoid recalls and warranty claims.
IoT For All, February 12, 2021- Summers Manufacturing continues 10-yr. warranties on land roller equipment.
Farm Equipment, February 12, 2021- Ford Blue Advantage sells certified used vehicles for dealers.
GM Authority, February 11, 2021- Lakeside Auto Sales owner jailed for pocketing extended warranty premiums.
DoJ Press Release, February 11, 2021- Centricity launches Tend Home, similar to homeowner insurance.
Press Release, February 10, 2021- Better Business Bureau blames pandemic for rise in warranty scam calls.
KMVT-TV Twin Falls ID, February 10, 2021- Cinch Home Services partners with Homes For Our Troops.
Press Release, February 10, 2021- Vestas blames warranty and execution costs for profit fall.
Renews Ltd. (UK), February 10, 2021- Panerai offers 70-yr. warranty on Platinumtech Luminor Marina watch.
Hypebeast.com (HK), February 10, 2021- How to check if a car is still under warranty.
JD Power, February 10, 2021- PS5 DualSense controllers are drifting, and the repairs are a hassle.
Kotaku, February 9, 2021- Endurance TV ads feature mechanics talking about extended warranties.
Press Release, February 9, 2021- Chevy breaks their silence on the 2017-19 Bolt battery recall.
Elektrek, February 9, 2021- Manufacturers won't warrant machinery plugged into unstable electric grid.
Business Recorder (PK), February 9, 2021- XL Specialized Trailers introduces 5-year structural warranty.
Today's Trucking, February 8, 2021- Davantage Group settles motor warranty class action lawsuit for $9.5 million.
Insurance News (AU), February 8, 2021- Don't fall for the extended auto warranty scam.
Complete Colorado, February 8, 2021- Home warranty company won't pay central heating claim.
WAFB-YV Baton Rouge LA, February 8, 2021- American Home Shield leaves family without heat for 9 days.
KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, February 7, 2021- Tesla to recall Model S and X vehicles in China over touch-screen failures.
CNBC, February 5, 2021- Mohawk offers lifetime waterproof warranty for WetProtect floors.
Floor Daily, February 5, 2021- Epson lengthens its Laser Projector warranty for schools to 5 yrs.
Press Release, February 4, 2021- Tesla tells NHTSA its touchscreens wore out but weren't defective.
Inside EVs, February 4, 2021- AM Best affirms A- (Excellent) Financial Strength Rating for Fortegra Europe.
Press Release, February 4, 2021- Amynta names Brad Isaacson senior VP of program development.
Press Release, February 4, 2021- Jacksonville grandmother says home warranty left her in the cold.
WJAX-TV Jacksonville FL, February 4, 2021- Apple Korea discount AppleCare+ by 10% to placate Fair Trade Commission.
Pulse News (KR), February 3, 2021- Don't fall for the extended auto warranty scam.
Colorado Springs Gazette, February 3, 2021- iPhone feature can send expiring warranty callers straight to voicemail.
WCPO-TV Cincinnati, February 2, 2021- Tesla recalls 158,000 faulty Model S and Model X touchscreens.
Electrek, February 2, 2021- Australian CCC delays report on farm machinery warranty work.
Farm Online (AU), February 2, 2021- EFG Companies wins three Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
Press Release, February 2, 2021- Tempo offers Clyde protection plans on all its fitness equipment.
Press Release, February 1, 2021- Recast Software acquires warranty data provider Enhansoft.
Press Release, February 1, 2021- Lincoln Electric adds 5-yr. warranty for advanced welding equipment.
Press Release, February 1, 2021January 2021- 50 brands with lifetime warranties.
GoBankingRates.com, January 29, 2021- Warranties for Stemco wheel end products now cover labor.
Fleet Equipment, January 29, 2021- Mazda MX-30 & Kia Soul EV running costs & warranty compared.
Driving Electric (UK), January 28, 2021- Calphalon says stacking pans or lids in its non-stick pan voids its warranty.
WLOS-TV Asheville NC, January 28, 2021- Expiring warranty scam reappears in El Paso.
KLAQ-FM El Paso TX, January 28, 2021- Every homeowner should look into a home warranty.
The African Exponent (MU), January 28, 2021- BMW says lockdowns caused its warranty expenses to fall in 2020.
Reuters, January 27, 2021- Amynta Group appoints Dominic Addesso as chairman of ClearView Risk.
Press Release, January 27, 2021- Jeffrey Batt and Michelle Ingrassia join the AmTrust cyber insurance team.
Press Release, January 27, 2021- What is a home warranty and do you need one?
SeekersTime.com, January 27, 2021- Expiring home warranty scam appears in Douglas County WA.
KPQ-AM Wenatchee WA, January 27, 2021- London Belgravia Brokers arranges new home warranty insurance in London.
PBC Today (UK), January 27, 2021- DJI is now selling a warranty to replace your drone if it flies away.
The Verge, January 26, 2021- Mad Money host Jim Cramer expects Ford stock to fall on bad warranty news.
The Street, January 26, 2021- Oklahoma court labels Old Republic home warranty as insurance.
Insurance Journal, January 26, 2021- Choice Home Warranty won't cover the kitchen sink.
KZTV-TV Corpus Christi TX, January 26, 2021- Warrantywise announces record year, plans to hire 62 more employees.
The Business Desk (UK), January 25, 2021 - Allison offers 5-yr. transmission warranties in Europe until end of 2021.
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