Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2019 to today
- MSX opens digital innovation hub for auto industry in Berlin.Press Release, November 7, 2019
- Consumer Priority Service expands executive sales team to support rapid growth.
Press Release, November 7, 2019- We Predict provides Deepview vehicle safety insights to NHTSA.
Press Release, November 6, 2019- LOC Group gets Marine Warranty Surveyor job for huge UK wind turbine project.
Offshore Wind, November 6, 2019- Extend gets $16.4 million in financing, acquires Aon warranty admin assets.
Press Release, November 6, 2019- Assurant Global Lifestyle 3Q reports $1.75b net earned premiums, $102m net income.
Press Release, November 5, 2019- Audi India's Lifetime Value Services allow anytime extended warranty purchases.
United News of India, November 5, 2019- Crown offers 3-yr warranty on PTH 50 Series pallet trucks in Asia Pacific.
Press Release, November 5, 2019- United Rentals offers extended warranties for its used equipment sale.
Rental Equipment Register, November 5, 2019- UK regulator says Currys PC World may be mis-selling extended warranties.
Which?, November 5, 2019- Thailand wants 2-yr warranties for high-speed trains; China offers 1 yr.
Bangkok Post, November 4, 2019October 2019- Assurant acquires Cell Phone Repair LLC (CPR) from investment firm.
Press Release, October 31, 2019- Pointman printer warranty cut from 5 to 2 yrs. as US office closes.
Press Release, October 31, 2019- Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot announce $48 billion merger.
CNN Business, October 31, 2019- Used van dealers offer longer warranties than car retailers in the UK.
Motor Trader (UK), October 31, 2019- Home warranty company left customer waiting weeks after her washer broke.
WFTS-TV Tampa Bay, October 31, 2019- Audit finds Tarion Warranty Corp. favours builders over homeowners.
Canadian Press, October 30, 2019- Homeowner stuck with repair bill despite buying a home warranty.
WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, October 30, 2019- Tempur-Pedic & Purple top J.D. Power mattress rankings.
Furniture Today, October 30, 2019- Accountants criticize Tesla's $49 million warranty-related profit boost.
Barron's, October 29, 2019- New law lets West Virginia dealers sell old cars without warranties.
Logan Banner, October 29, 2019- Daimler Trucks' new One Stop warranty system helps speed repairs.
Heavy Duty Trucking, October 28, 2019- Ford told NHTSA it had 1,206 warranty claims for sudden F-150 downshifts.
Ford Authority, October 28, 2019- Changes are coming to American Express card extended warranty coverage.
WSB-TV Atlanta, October 28, 2019- Nissan sales agent in Qatar adds 2 yrs. to factory warranties.
Gulf Times (QA), October 28, 2019- Are those lifetime warranties from dealers any good?
Jalopnik, October 25, 2019- Arizona attorney general accuses Choice Home Warranty of fraud.
WRTV-TV Indianapolis, October 25, 2019- Hyundai Motor's Q3 profit dented by large warranty costs.
Korea Herald, October 24, 2019- First American Home Warranty says customer tampered with HVAC system.
KGO-TV San Francisco, October 24, 2019- J.D. Power surveys customer satisfaction with auto insurance claims.
Press Release, October 24, 2019- Ford cuts profit outlook due to increasing warranty costs.
Detroit Free Press, October 23, 2019- Tarion directory now lists cancelled projects and convicted builders.
Press Release, October 23, 2019- Berkshire car dealer convicted of pocketing extended warranty premiums.
Car Dealer Magazine (UK), October 23, 2019- Counterfeit iPhone trafficking scheme lands Chinese national in prison.
Apple Insider, October 22, 2019- Whirlpool revises down earnings outlook over warranty costs.
Press Release, October 22, 2019- The pros and cons of buying a certified pre-owned car.
MarketWatch, October 22, 2019- Fortegra appoints David Barber as Chief Underwriting Officer in London.
Press Release, October 21, 2019- The financial power of equipment warranties.
Business Matters (UK), October 21, 2019- Sears fixes refrigerator after TV reporter intervenes.
WTTV-TV Indianapolis, October 18, 2019- Volkswagen cuts 2020 Tiguan warranty from 6-yrs/72,000 mi to 4-yrs/50,000 mi.
Cars.com, October 17, 2019- Papua New Guinea sends new patrol boat back for warranty work.
The Australian, October 17, 2019- Cross Country Home Services changes name to Cinch Home Services.
Press Release, October 16, 2019- UK administrators see a shift towards longer vehicle service contracts.
Motor Trader (UK), October 16, 2019- CNA appoints Al Miralles president of CNA Warranty; Brian Loebach is retiring.
Press Release, October 16, 2019- Attorney Brian Casey joins Life Insurance Settlement Association board.
Press Release, October 15, 2019- Power Solutions International implements Mize Warranty solution.
Press Release, October 15, 2019- Dynabook Americas offers 3- or 4-yr. +Care Service warranties on laptops.
Press Release, October 15, 2019- Melco lengthens warranties on digital music storage systems.
Hidden Wires (UK), October 15, 2019- California law makes OEMs pay retail rates to dealers for warranty work.
CNET News, October 14, 2019- Dynafit lengthens ski binding warranty from 2 to 10 years.
Outside, October 14, 2019- New EU regulations would lengthen major appliance warranties to 10 yrs.
Ideal Home (UK), October 12, 2019- Toyota lengthens 2020 hybrid battery warranty to 10 yrs. or 150,000 miles.
CNET News, October 10, 2019- Airline warranty manager details how to keep track of engine warranties.
MRO Network, October 9, 2019- After, Inc. explains impact of California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA).
Press Release, October 8, 2019- MHHC Warranty and Services Inc. sees more growth and new partnerships ahead.
Press Release, October 8, 2019- Feds accuse Westchester couple of appliance warranty fraud.
Westfair Business Journal, October 7, 2019- Tesla battery range miles allegedly dropped after software update.
Car Complaints, October 5, 2019- Q Cells says it's 1st Silicon Module Super League co with 25-yr product warranty.
Solar Quotes Blog, October 4, 2019- Insurance Bureau of Canada warns about water line warranty program.
CBC News, October 4, 2019- DCN Hyundai in NJ accused of pocketing vehicle service contract premiums.
WABC-TV New York, October 4, 2019- Hyundai introduces 7-year warranty as a limited offer in Australia.
Car Advice (AU), October 3, 2019- Arizona's Attorney General files suit against Choice Home Warranty.
KSAZ-TV Phoenix, October 3, 2019- Ontario gov't closes Autoshow Orillia for allegedly pocketing VSC premiums.
Barrie Today (CA), October 3, 2019- Arizona attorney general files fraud lawsuit against Choice Home Warranty.
Press Release, October 2, 2019- Nebraska Furniture Mart to sell SquareTrade protection plans.
Dealerscope, October 2, 2019- Electrify America launches $500 electric car home charger with 3-yr. warranty.
Electrek, October 2, 2019- Five charged in $4m warranty fraud scheme in W. Va.
WSAZ-TV Huntington WV, October 2, 2019- Schools told FieldTurf installed allegedly defective Duraspine fields.
KBZK-TV Bozeman MT, October 2, 2019- Tarion Warranty to begin posting executive pay data.
Press Release, October 2, 2019- EU brings in right to repair rules for appliances.
BBC News, October 1, 2019- Warranties help make Certified Pre-Owned vehicle an attractive purchase.
Car and Driver, October 1, 2019- American Home Shield parent Frontdoor celebrates 1-year anniversary.
Press Release, October 1, 2019- Jeweler survey reveals how customers protect engagement rings.
New York Post, October 1, 2019September 2019- Bankers Financial is lead corporate sponsor of Benefit for the Bahamas concert.
Press Release, September 30, 2019- Opteven Group acquires WMS Group (UK) Ltd.
Car Dealer Magazine (UK), September 30, 2019- Thor says lower warranty costs helped raise gross margins.
Press Release, September 30, 2019- Mitsubishi inches closer to seven-year warranty across the range.
Car Advice (AU), September 30, 2019- Safeware named Best Places to Work in Insurance for the fifth time.
Press Release, September 30, 2019- Hyundai alleges local dealers damaged car engines for profit.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 27, 2019- Reporter's Samsung Galaxy Fold display damaged after 27 hours.
Tech Crunch, September 26, 2019- Toyota, Honda & Nissan CPO warranty options compared.
U.S. News & World Report, September 25, 2019- Hyundai may add 7-yr. warranties in Australia, executive says.
Cars Guide, September 25, 2019- ExxonMobil lengthens wind turbine gear oil warranty from 7 to 10 years.
Press Release, September 25, 2019 - Consumer Priority Service expands executive sales team to support rapid growth.
November 2019