Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2019 to today
- Warranty fraudster tricked Apple into replacing 1,500 fake iPhones.Engadget, May 23, 2019
- Honda lengthens warranty to address 1.5L gas-oil dilution problem.
Wards Auto, May 23, 2019- American Residential Warranty gets 5-star rating from home warranty website.
Press Release, May 23, 2019- Warranty claims cause FCA to expand Ram pickup tailgate recall.
Car and Driver, May 21, 2019- Cracked tennis courts in Charlottetown, PEI, to be repaired under warranty.
CBC News, May 21, 2019- Checkbook.org probes loss ratios behind home warranty contracts.
KOMO-TV Seattle, May 20, 2019- Hyundai Venue SUV gets 3-yr/unlimited distance warranty in India.
Autocar India, May 20, 2019- Generac offers free 10-yr. extended warranty on home generators until June 23.
Press Release, May 17, 2019- Saint Gobain's CertainTeed partners with Insight Solar on home solar projects.
Alt Energy Mag, May 17, 2019- High school grads' shoes & drinks restricted over new turf field warranty.
KOLD-TV Tucson AZ, May 17, 2019- After, Inc. publishes "Millennials and Extended Service Plans" study.
Press Release, May 16, 2019- Autotrader picks Hyundai as its top non-luxury CPO program.
Press Release, May 16, 2019- Best and worst older cars for reliability listed by What Car?
What Car? (UK), May 16, 2019- Watch out for suppliers trying to mislead you about warranties.
CapeTalk (ZA), May 15, 2019- Volvo Australia mulls five-year warranty.
Motoring (AU), May 15, 2019- Nissan earnings plunge on lower sales, rising warranty costs.
The Detroit Bureau, May 14, 2019- Echelon Financial Holdings is selling money-losing extended warranty business.
Press Release, May 14, 2019- Some solar panel makers differentiate themselves by offering stronger warranties.
Earth 911, May 14, 2019- How cold solder joints turn solar modules into warranty cases.
PV Magazine, May 14, 2019- Lowe's won't replace Craftsman tool bought at Sears.
WCPO-TV Cincinnati, May 14, 2019- City of Beaver Dam partners with Service Line Warranties of America.
Beaver Dam Daily Citizen (WI), May 14, 2019- City of Victor, Idaho partners with Service Line Warranties of America.
Jackson Hole Buckrail (WY), May 14, 2019- Warranty work complaints rise at McGeorge's Rolling Hills RV Camping World.
WRIC-TV Richmond VA, May 14, 2019- Should premium car brands offer five-year warranties in Australia?
Which Car? (AU), May 13, 2019- Fewer than 100 LED fixtures in Windsor ON needed warranty work.
CBC News, May 11, 2019- Alpha Warranty Services wins the Workplace Wellness Award.
Press Release, May 11, 2019- Mize announces webinar on Best Practices for Supplier Warranty Management.
Press Release, May 10, 2019- When Tesla's eMMC chip fails outside of warranty, Tesla won't fix it.
The Drive, May 10, 2019- Jaeger-LeCoultre adds 8-yr. international warranty on all clocks and watches.
Watch Time, May 10, 2019- Ather Energy lengthens electric scooter warranty to 3 yrs.
Times Now News (IN), May 10, 2019- Area Diesel Service lengthens parts warranties to 2 yrs.
Press Release, May 10, 2019- Jeep & Ram owners could get up to $3,075 each in FCA diesel settlement.
California Attorney General, May 9, 2019- Mize & MR Insights launch online survey of automotive suppliers and OEMs.
Press Release, May 9, 2019- New VW ID.3 electric car battery gets 8-yr./100,000-mi. warranty.
CNBC, May 9, 2019- HomeServe & PSEG launch electrical parts extended warranty program.
Long Island Newsday (NY), May 9, 2019- Mize welcomes James Rushton as VP/GM of B2C Service Solutions.
Press Release, May 8, 2019- Deloitte says AI could save automakers £200 million a year in warranty claims.
Automotive World (UK), May 8, 2019- Heat pumps installed by uncertified technician may not have warranty cover.
CBC News, May 7, 2019- Detroit's LED streetlights, warranted for 10 yrs, burn out in 3.
WDIV-TV Detroit, May 7, 2019- Safeware sees 43% rise in share of warranty sales made on high-end appliances.
Press Release, May 7, 2019- American Home Shield replaces washer after taking months to find parts.
WTVD-TV Durham NC, May 7, 2019- Assurant Global Lifestyle first quarter net operating income up 80%.
Press Release, May 6, 2019- Fortegra lists 3 steps to increase online warranty sales.
Dealerscope, May 6, 2019- Audi Middle East offers extended warranties until factory warranty expires.
Trade Arabia, May 6, 2019- Why your waterproof cellphone may not be covered for water damage.
CBC News, May 6, 2019- How car dealerships can make the most of vehicle recalls.
Wards Auto, May 6, 2019- Lawsuit accuses Secure Home Warranty & First Choice Home Warranty of fraud.
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 2, 2019- Extended warranty scam in Detroit uses Caller ID spoofing.
Detroit Lakes Online, May 2, 2019- MAN Truck & Bus Korea answers protests with longer warranties.
Korea Times, May 2, 2019- PayLink Direct names Justin Thomas president and COO.
F&I and Showroom, May 1, 2019- 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty publishes new structural warranty booklet.
Press Release, May 1, 2019- Extended warranty administrator argues over parts source & labor rates.
Ratchet + Wrench, May 1, 2019- Are OEM parts really better than aftermarket parts?
The Motor Report (AU), May 1, 2019- Renault Australia reintroduces 5-yr warranty on Megane RS.
Cars Guide, May 1, 2019April 2019- Xcelerate Auto launches extended warranty program for Tesla vehicles.
Press Release, April 30, 2019- Best credit cards that offer an extended warranty for your iPhone or Mac
iMore, April 30, 2019- Jayne Sutherst joins Encompass Supply Chain Solutions.
Press Release, April 30, 2019- Isuzu announces 6-yr warranty in Australia.
Car Advice (AU), April 30, 2019- Nissan blames falling sales and rising U.S. warranty costs for falling sales.
Automotive News, April 29, 2019- Lumber Liquidators initially says defective floor not covered by warranty.
KNTV-TV San Jose, April 29, 2019- ABC+ Warranty relocates to Century Business Park.
Altrincham Today (UK), April 29, 2019- Red Shield says dealer never paid them for cancelled extended warranty policy.
WFTV-TV Orlando, April 26, 2019- World Diamond Council unveils revised System of Warranties.
Mining Weekly, April 25, 2019- California Bureau of Automotive Repair may redefine OEM parts.
Repairer Driven News, April 25, 2019- Fri-Jado UK covers multi-deck hot food racks with 5-yr warranty.
Hospitality and Catering News (UK), April 25, 2019- How long do car batteries last?
Reader's Digest, April 25, 2019- Battery warranties are split between full replacements and partial credits.
CNET News, April 25, 2019- SF Transbay Terminal rooftop pathway becomes a warranty issue.
KNTV-TV San Francisco, April 24, 2019- Allison Transmission says lower warranty expenses helped boost net income.
Press Release, April 23, 2019- 20 car brands with the longest warranties.
Business Insider, April 23, 2019- Amynta Group appoints Robert Giammarco as chairman and CEO.
Press Release, April 23, 2019- Will a home warranty bring you peace of mind? Maybe not.
Washington Post, April 23, 2019- EU Block Exemption law allows independent garages to do warranty work.
What Car? (UK), April 23, 2019- Boeing rejects claim of shoddy production at Dreamliner factory.
NBC News, April 21, 2019- Claims of shoddy production draw scrutiny to a second Boeing jet.
New York Times, April 20, 2019- Groupon shopper stuck with battery charger that doesn't work.
King Features Syndicate, April 19, 2019- Clyde re-brands and launches major updates to its warranty platform.
Press Release, April 18, 2019- A brief history of product protection.
Press Release, April 18, 2019- Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone screens are breaking, reviewers say.
USA Today, April 18, 2019- Gartner names ServicePower a visionary in 2019 Magic Quadrant for Field Service.
Press Release, April 18, 2019- WarrantyBazaar.com serves over 50,000 customers in 2 months.
Dataquest India, April 18, 2019- Mastercard plans to end its extended warranty and price protection perks.
Nerd Wallet, April 16, 2019- Former VW boss Martin Winterkorn charged over diesel emissions scandal.
BBC News, April 15, 2019 - Honda lengthens warranty to address 1.5L gas-oil dilution problem.
May 2019