Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2008 to today
- NuWa to stop making recreational vehicles but will continue to honor warranty claims.RV News Service, December 30, 2008
- Fidelity National Home Warranty adds Toni McCarty as VP of sales for Arizona, Nevada and Texas.
Press Release, December 30, 2008- William K. Pollock joins Aberdeen Group as VP of Strategic Service Management research practice.
Press Release, December 29, 2008- Connecticut AG to fight for consumers who bought bogus extended warranties from Tweeter.
MSNBC Hartford, December 26, 2008- Common Cause Maryland wants buyers to get warranties for new voting machines.
Associated Press, December 26, 2008- Seagate distributor says 5-to-3-year warranty reduction not applicable to India.
Channel Times, December 24, 2008- Brooklyn developer pardoned then unpardoned as full story of his swindles comes to light.
New York Times, December 24, 2008- New York State Society of CPAs offer advice on buying service contracts.
Hudson Valley Press, December 24, 2008- Customers of Eclipse Aviation wait to see if company buyer emerges in bankruptcy court.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, December 23, 2008- Chrysler CEO tells employees warranty claims are down 29% during the past year.
Detroit News, December 23, 2008- Hino Truck, Mercedes-Benz and Caterpillar rank highest in J.D. Power truck engine survey.
Press Release, December 23, 2008- Homebuilder Sotherby Homes suspends its warranty program until after the holidays.
Dallas Business Journal, December 23, 2008- Angry customers of National Home Protection complain to Texas attorney general.
KDFW-TV Fort Worth, December 22, 2008- RAC Warranty, partnership of RAC Foundation and The Warranty Group, turns one year old.
Fleet Directory, December 22, 2008- American Guardian Insurance settles with RV owner over claim it said was too expensive.
Albany Times Union, December 21, 2008- Reporter offers advice on when to buy extended warranties and when not to.
MarketWatch, December 21, 2008- Meltdown 101: $17.4 billion auto bailout winners and losers.
Associated Press, December 19, 2008- Text of President Bush's statement on aministration's plan to assist automakers.
Press Release, December 19, 2008- Aquentium Inc. lengthens warranty on Sani-Dri ozone hand dryer from 1 year to 5 years.
Press Release, December 19, 2008- Best Buy sees substantial reduction in new store openings in China, the United States and Canada.
China Daily, December 19, 2008- Russia to present MiG-29 fighter jets to Lebanon, covered by a limited warranty.
Moscow News, December 18, 2008- NADA chairman says auto bankruptcy of any kind is not an option.
Press Release, December 18, 2008- Toyota Prius owners report pattern of headlight failures not covered under warranty.
San Jose Mercury News, December 17, 2008- Glen Raven lengthens Sunbrella furniture fabric warranty from three to five years.
Press Release, December 17, 2008- Fulcrum Analytics adds new data center to support growth in customer base.
Press Release, December 16, 2008- Former General Re CEO Ronald E. Ferguson sentenced to two years in prison for $500 million fraud.
Business Insurance, December 16, 2008- AT&T sells refurbished 8GB iPhone 3G online for $150 with 90-day warranty.
CNET News.com, December 16, 2008- School district wants to switch to HP after MPC bankruptcy leaves them without warranty coverage.
Argus Leader (South Dakota), December 16, 2008- Seagate opens warranty service collection points in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Danang, Vietnam.
Press Release, December 16, 2008- Seagate reduces warranty period to three years on hard drives sold to distributors.
Channel Times, December 15, 2008- Apple and Panasonic are top performers in Rescuecom's Computer Reliability Report.
Press Release, December 15, 2008- Saskatchewan regulators issue cease-and-desist order to World Wide Warranty Inc.
Canadian Broadcasting Corp., December 15, 2008- Plane owners grounded by bankruptcy of Adam Aircraft: no warranty, no parts.
Associated Press, December 15, 2008- Home Warranty of America names Indiana's Julie Bareford its sales representative of the year.
Press Release, December 15, 2008- Assurant Solutions promotes Ian Moffatt to senior VP and president of its European businesses.
Press Release, December 12, 2008- Comparing SquareTrade, All Six, and Green Umbrella monthly appliance service contracts.
Chicago Tribune, December 12, 2008- Man pleads guilty to defrauding Cisco Systems of $7.9 million in warranty parts.
Associated Press, December 11, 2008- BorgWarner finds a major warranty issue in its dual-clutch transmissions sold in Europe.
Press Release, December 11, 2008- Angie's List offers tips to avoid common pitfalls associated with purchasing extended warranties.
KYW-TV Philadelphia, December 11, 2008- Etelcharge.com to sell extended warranties for mobile phones costing up to $400.
Press Release, December 11, 2008- A.M. Best affirms financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) for Virginia Surety Company Inc.
Press Release, December 10, 2008- HP Enviro laptop battery, made by Boston Power, to feature three-year warranties.
PC World, December 10, 2008- Avon-ISI adds online warranty registration form to itw new Web site.
Press Release, December 10, 2008- Service contract discount is one option in settlement of Clayton Homes class action lawsuit.
Southeast Texas Record, December 9, 2008- Seagate offers pick-up and delivery warranty service via 43 SeaCare Centers in India.
Channel Times, December 8, 2008- Home Warranty of America names Rachael McCuen inside sales representative of the year.
Press Release, December 8, 2008- NEW Customer Service Cos. to hire 480 people at call center in Altoona PA.
Associated Press, December 4, 2008- Federal Trade Commission's telemarketing call opt-out rule took effect Dec. 1.
Arizona Daily Star, December 4, 2008- GM president says precarious situation may deteriorate more as doubts persist about federal aid.
Detroit Free Press, December 3, 2008- Economic Policy Institute says shutdown of U.S. automakers could cost up to 3.3 million jobs.
EPI Briefing Paper, December 3, 2008- MIT professor says Chapter 11 filing by an automaker would inevitably lead to liquidation.
Press Release, December 3, 2008- Gartner advises IT departments not to invest in extended warranties.
Incisive Media, December 3, 2008- Auto manufacturer uses business intelligence system to save $60 million on warranty costs.
Enterprise Systems Journal, December 3, 2008- Chrysler says it reduced warranty costs by 29% since going private in 2007.
Press Release, December 2, 2008- American Home Shield accelerates heating fix after local TV station makes inquiries.
WSPA-TV Greenville SC, December 2, 2008November 2008- Lee Laser doubles the warranty on all fiber array packages shipped after 12/1/08.
Press Release, 8-Nov- Reports continue that Tweeter sold extended warranties after its ex-administrator said to stop.
Hartford Courant, November 29, 2008- Circuit City struggles to explain to customers that bankruptcy isn't liquidation.
Washington Post, November 29, 2008- Extended warranties from third parties are usually not affected by a retailer's liquidation.
Washington Post, November 28, 2008- NJ Assemblyman Paul D. Moriarty discusses his "Consumer Electronics Warranty Lemon Law."
YouTube Video, November 26, 2008- GE Money and GMAC Finance pull out of Australian auto market, causing dealerships to shutter.
My Small Business, November 26, 2008- Farm equipment groups working on Web-based warranty claim system for Jan. 2009 launch.
Wisconsin Ag Connection, November 26, 2008- Corsair Memory launches Professional Series of power supply units with 7-year warranties.
Press Release, November 26, 2008- McCusker & Co. and Subtotal to sell extended warranties to Quick Service Restaurants.
Press Release, November 26, 2008- AB Insurance Cyprus Agency Ltd. and AutoProtect introduce used car warranties to Cyprus.
Financial Mirror, November 26, 2008- New Michelangelo book has €100,000 pricetag and a 500-year warranty.
Associated Press, November 25, 2008- Penske Truck Leasing, National Truck Protection & netLoan Funding offer extended warranties.
Press Release, November 25, 2008 (PDF file)- Business customers complain about IT vendors overpromising warranty services in India.
CyberMedia India Online, November 25, 2008- Zale Corp. reports a net loss and declining extended warranty sales.
Press Release, November 25, 2008- GM CEO cites finding that 80% of customers would not buy a vehicle from a bankrupt automaker.
Detroit News, November 25, 2008- For Detroit, Chapter 11 would be the final chapter, with liquidations to follow bankruptcy.
New York Times, November 24, 2008- Consumer Reports says consumer interest in extended warranties fell 20% following its campaign.
Press Release, November 24, 2008- Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics ranks Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Toshiba & Samsung highest.
Press Release, November 24, 2008- Harmonix calls Rock Band drum pedal lawsuit "opportunistic and baseless."
Game Daily, November 24, 2008- Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 identity theft protection plans administered by WaCA.
Press Release, November 24, 2008- Headlines about bankruptcy effects may already be scaring away auto buyers.
Associated Press, November 23, 2008- Could the U.S. government underwrite automakers' warranties to reduce uncertainty?
Times of London, November 23, 2008- Chevrolet-Cadillac dealer says GMAC will now pay for warranty services on a monthly basis.
Sturgis (MI) Journal, November 21, 2008- Attorneys General urge the Federal Trade Commission to strengthen its "Used Car Rule."
Press Release, November 21, 2008- Rock Band drum pedals draw lawsuit alleging design defect and criticism of warranty expansion.
Game Daily, November 21, 2008- Satellite Protection Services Ltd. put into compulsory liquidation by UK's Insolvency Service.
Norwich Evening News, November 21, 2008- Koreen Ryan named deputy general counsel and corporate secretary for The Warranty Group.
Press Release, November 21, 2008 - Fidelity National Home Warranty adds Toni McCarty as VP of sales for Arizona, Nevada and Texas.
December 2008