Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2019 to today
- Ad board tells Mahindra to drop "best warranty" claim.Farm Equipment, March 14, 2019
- No warranty if Ukraine repairs Russian-made Indonesian military equipment.
Defense World, March 14, 2019- Datsun South Africa hikes warranty from 3-yrs/100,000-km to 6 yrs/150,000-km.
Car Mag (ZA), March 14, 2019- Infiniti ends UK production to focus on North America and China.
Wards Auto, March 14, 2019- Manitoba sticks to optional new home warranty
Remi Network (CA), March 14, 2019- FHA ends rule that borrowers buy 10-yr protection plans for new homes.
Housing Wire, March 14, 2019- Wind turbine generators in Europe begin to run out of maintenance warranty.
IEN Europe, March 13, 2019- FHA removes 10-yr new home protection plan requirements.
Press Release, March 13, 2019- FTC to hold July 2019 workshop on product repair restrictions.
Press Release, March 13, 2019- Tell me more about electric car battery warranties.
What Car? (UK), March 13, 2019- TV troubleshooter helps woman get VSC refund from Vehicle Solutions.
WTVD-TV Durham NC, March 13, 2019- Mercedes-Benz Malaysia announces hybrid battery extended warranty program.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (MY), March 13, 2019- ZC Rubber lengthens European truck tire warranty from 3 to 5 yrs.
European Rubber Journal, March 12, 2019- Carchex, Warranty Direct & Endurance lead VSC ratings.
The Drive, March 12, 2019- Carchex, AA Auto Protection & Delta Auto Protect lead VSC list for old cars.
The Drive, March 12, 2019- International Protection IPX mobile phone ratings explained.
Digital Trends, March 12, 2019- Extended warranty customer support hypercritical in era of connected tech.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, March 12, 2019- Hill-slide stabilization project to get 5-yr warranty if done.
County 3 News (Sheridan WY), March 12, 2019- Lava Technology offers 2-yr warranty on mobile phones in Ghana.
News Ghana, March 12, 2019- How to buy a gray market Huawei P20 Pro without warranty.
ZDNet, March 11, 2019- Automakers unlikely to follow Tesla's online-only direct sales model.
Forbes, March 10, 2019- Loopholes that mean carmakers don't have to pay up under warranties.
Daily Mirror (UK), March 10, 2019- Avoid refurbished smartphones sold without a warranty.
Consumer Reports, March 9, 2019- Mercedes extends PHEV battery warranty to 8 years in Malaysia.
Free Malaysia Today, March 9, 2019- Guy Koenig named as president of Gulf States Financial Services.
SubPrime Auto Finance News, March 8, 2019- Manitoba scraps legislation that would have made home warranties mandatory.
CBC News, March 8, 2019- Love's Travel Stops to do warranty work for Navistar.
Press Release, March 7, 2019- Munich Re to underwrite renewable energy battery storage warranties.
PV Magazine, March 7, 2019- 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty promotes Jeanine Jones to VP of business development.
Press Release, March 7, 2019- Hi-Point Firearms warranty center finds rifle barrel stuffed with bullets.
Guns.com, March 7, 2019- Computer dealer insists unregistered laptops lose warranty coverage.
East Coast Radio (ZA), March 7, 2019- Consumer Reports: Are extended warranties for cars worth it?
WLS-TV Chicago, March 6, 2019- Service America turns over 4,693 unclaimed refunds to state of Florida.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, March 6, 2019- Apple performs repairs on iPhones with third-party batteries.
9 to 5 Mac, March 6, 2019- After, Inc. to launch new QuickReg solution at WCM Conference.
Press Release, March 5, 2019- Kia to consider adding 10-year transferable warranties in Australia.
Cars Guide (AU), March 5, 2019- East Manufacturing adds unlimited mileage to wheel-end assembly warranty.
Heavy Duty Trucking, March 5, 2019- Kingsway Financial Services acquires parent of Penn Warranty Corp.
Press Release, March 4, 2019- Amynta Group appoints Bob James as executive VP, Managing General Agencies.
Press Release, March 4, 2019- Pratt & Whitney Canada launches certified pre-owned engine program.
Vertical Magazine, March 4, 2019- FCC tells consumers to watch out for auto warranty scams.
Press Release, March 4, 2019- New Jersey bill would prohibit "as-is" sales by used car dealers.
Bergen Record (NJ), March 4, 2019- Renault offers 7-yr warranty on Koleos SUV in Australia, but only in March.
Car Advice (AU), March 3, 2019- Better Business Bureau warns about VSC companies based in St. Louis area.
WBGZ-AM St. Louis, March 2, 2019- Taurus pistols and revolvers now have limited lifetime warranties.
Press Release, March 1, 2019February 2019- NASCAR Bob's claim denied because he didn't change the oil often enough.
Barrie Advance (ON), February 28, 2019- Safeware sees elevated furniture damage claims in winter months.
Press Release, February 28, 2019- Consumers shift towards certified pre-owned cars.
Forbes, February 28, 2019- Automobili Lamborghini launches certified pre-owned program.
The Auto Channel, February 27, 2019- FCA India to sell Mopar-branded vehicle service contracts.
India Times, February 27, 2019- All-electric Peugeot 208 gets 8-yr/100,000-mile manufacturer warranty.
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International, February 27, 2019- Service America leaves customers waiting weeks for refunds.
WTVJ-TV Miami, February 27, 2019- Landfill workers caught swapping discarded Craftsman tools for new.
Millard County Chronicle Progress (UT), February 27, 2019- Fitbit predicts higher warranty costs to drive gross margins lower.
Press Release, February 27, 2019- Accenture's Applied Intelligence platform reduces warranty costs.
Smart Cities World, February 27, 2019- Auto dealer jailed for fraud, including not making warranty refunds.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, February 27, 2019- ServiceMaster reports $41 million net loss for 2018 after AHS spin-off.
Daily Memphian, February 26, 2019- Nuvera recognizes revenue after learning how to estimate future warranty costs.
Hyster-Yale Press Release, February 26, 2019- PowerGuard launches residential solar protection plans for dealers.
Solar Power World, February 26, 2019- Trade group fights against service and warranty abuse.
Press Release, February 26, 2019- Cross Country Home Services wins 5 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
Press Release, February 25, 2019- Select Home Warranty doesn't cover hot water heater leaks.
WNCN-TV Raleigh NC, February 25, 2019- Zurich North America acquires Sea Pine Technologies.
Automotive News, February 25, 2019- Century Arms covers heavy duty AK rifle with a lifetime warranty.
Military Times, February 25, 2019- Fred's Appliance nabbed for selling service contracts without a license.
Spokane (WA) Spokesman-Review, February 25, 2019- Safeware hires Amber Payden as a program development manager.
Press Release, February 25, 2019- Direct Energy decides to focus on home protection plans and home warranties.
Houston Chronicle, February 22, 2019- Magna International reports higher warranty costs in 2018.
Press Release, February 22, 2019- TruNorth Warranty signs on as Official Commercial Truck Warranty of NASCAR.
Press Release, February 22, 2019- Judge fines CarGuardian Warranty $10,000 for unsolicited telemarketing calls.
Press Release, February 21, 2019- If cars are getting better, why are warranties getting shorter?
Driving (CA), February 21, 2019- Drivers left unsure about car warranty repair rules.
Auto Express (UK), February 21, 2019- Brigade Electronics lengthens camera warranties to 3 or 5 yrs.
Press Release, February 21, 2019- BBB says complaints are up about vehicle service contracts in St. Louis.
KMOV-TV St. Louis, February 20, 2019- RAC Dealer Network to recruit 200 new dealers in 2019.
Motor Trader (UK), February 20, 2019- ServicePower announces 20% total revenue growth year-over-year.
Press Release, February 20, 2019- Allianz Partners reports a 6% increase in 2018 UK warranty revenue.
Motor Trader, February 20, 2019- Daktronics says warranty costs fell from 2.9% to 1.6%.
Press Release, February 20, 2019- Ontario to replace Tarion with new home warranty regulator.
Canadian Press, February 20, 2019- Ontario explores whether to break Tarion's new home warranty monopoly.
Toronto Star, February 20, 2019- Pay attention to the warranty when buying a commercial refrigerator.
Thrive Global, February 20, 2019- Hawaii residents hit by expiring warranty scam.
Hawaii Tribune-Herald, February 20, 2019- MyOpal Services relocates to Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, signs Carsome deal.
Carlist (MY), February 20, 2019 - No warranty if Ukraine repairs Russian-made Indonesian military equipment.
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