Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2009 to today
- Carnegie Mellon study reveals what consumers think of extended service contracts.Notebook Review, December 31, 2009
- McCusker & Co. announces intent to acquire a private insurance company.
Press Release, December 31, 2009- Details on the stitching process by which Apple service providers allegedly defrauded Apple.
HardMac, December 30, 2009- US Fidelis suspends sales of vehicle service contracts.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 30, 2009- US Fidelis says it will lay off an additional 300 employees.
KRCG-TV Jefferson City (MO), December 30, 2009- Service USA Inc. launches nationwide service contract solution for the copier industry.
Press Release, December 30, 2009- CertainTeed reaches preliminary $400M to $600M settlement in defective shingles class action.
Press Release, December 30, 2009- Service Net Warranty LLC acquires the assets of Equiguard Inc.
Press Release, December 29, 2009- Missouri Attorney General files suit against four more auto warranty companies.
KMOX Radio, St. Louis, December 29, 2009- GM finds pattern of roof separations in Corvette warranty data.
Detroit News, December 29, 2009- Cyberstar Infocom's customers say they're very happy with the company's warranty service.
Channel Times, December 29, 2009- First American opening a home warranty call center in Phoenix in March, adding 100 jobs.
Arizona Republic, December 28, 2009- Much-maligned Texas Residential Construction Commission will cease to exist on Sept. 1, 2010.
Beaumont (TX) Examiner, December 28, 2009- New California law requires retailers to keep extended warranties on file for their customers.
KGO-TV San Francisco, December 28, 2009- The type of protection offered by extended warranties can vary enormously, so shop around.
The Independent, London, December 26, 2009- Expiring auto warranty calls rank third on Better Business Bureau's list of top 2009 scams.
Press Release, December 24, 2009- Aojie netbook comes with a service warranty.
Uber Gizmo, December 24, 2009- Home Warranty of America launches new Apple iPhone application for realtors.
Press Release, December 23, 2009- Makers of orphan auto brands are required by law to supply parts for the full warranty period.
Wall Street Journal, December 23, 2009- Credexx Corp., dba Auto One Warranty Specialists, to pay $75,000 fine in Missouri.
Press Release, December 23, 2009- Eagle Warranty Corp. files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.
Scranton (PA) Times-Tribune, December 23, 2009- Sony responds to blogger's gripes three hours after he posts about his TV's problems.
Ready and Reach, December 23, 2009- Blogger gripes about his Sony 46" TV's problems, five months out of warranty.
Ready and Reach, December 22, 2009- Florida closes National Automotive Services Inc.; Warranty Financial Inc. dba Warranty Financial O.R.G. Inc.; Warranty USA; and Warranty Services.
Press Release, December 22, 2009- Judge liquidates Intercontinental Marine Service Corp., dba First Warranty Group of Florida.
Tampa Bay Business Journal, December 21, 2009- Apple voids iPhone warranty after toddler's drool activates its moisture detector.
Toronto Globe and Mail, December 20, 2009- Harley-Davidson offering special extension on two-year warranty.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 19, 2009- Auto service coverage may continue if vehicle service contract marketer fails; refunds may not.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 19, 2009- Eagle Warranty Corp., sold auto warranties through dealers in 12 states, goes out of business.
Scranton (PA) Times-Tribune, December 19, 2009- Pennsylvania Attorney General files fraud lawsuit against Eagle Warranty Corp.
Press Release, December 18, 2009- New Zealand's Consumer Guarantees Act makes extended warranties less necessary, gov't says.
Press Release, December 18, 2009- Kaizen Infoserve introduces Upcountry Direct warranty program to cut turnaround times in India.
Press Release, December 18, 2009- Meraki offers lifetime warranty on all indoor wireless LAN access points.
Press Release, December 17, 2009- National Baseline Study on Warranties and Refunds finds most consumers don't know the laws.
Sydney Morning Herald, December 16, 2009- Mattei suggests looking at cost of scheduled maintenance when comparing running costs.
Process Control Today, December 16, 2009- National Home Protection Inc. to pay $900,000 for its deceptive home warranty scheme.
Press Release, December 15, 2009- US Fidelis cuts staff as its vehicle service contract sales drop.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 15, 2009- Visionwall Corp. to pay warranty claim for window replacements at airport.
Grand Rapids Press, December 15, 2009- Assurant asks: Should you purchase an extended service contract? Can you afford not to?
Press Release, December 14, 2009- RAC's warranty division reports 30% increase in warranty sales in fourth quarter of 2009.
Fuel Card News, December 14, 2009- Missouri Attorney General sues Credexx Corp., doing business as Auto One Warranty Specialists.
St. Louis Business Journal, December 14, 2009- Tata Motors offers Grande MK II with two-year warranty, sells two-year extended warranties.
Deccan Herald, December 14, 2009- Graphtec America doubles warranty coverage for flatbed cutters from one year to two years.
Press Release, December 14, 2009 (PDF file)- Do you want the extended warranty? The smart answer is "sometimes."
Washington Post, December 13, 2009- Florida insurers not canceling policies over Chinese drywall, but not paying claims either.
Stuart News, December 11, 2009- Service Protection Advisors offers online advice about vehicle service contracts.
Press Release, December 10, 2009- Salesman accused of forging vehicle service contract sales records to collect commissions.
Joliet (IL) Herald-News, December 10, 2009- The Warranty Group reports seeing a "groundswell of interest" in vehicle service contracts.
Motor Trader, December 9, 2009- A.M. Best Co. keeps the financial strength rating of Virginia Surety Co. at A- (Excellent).
Press Release, December 9, 2009- A.M. Best Co. affirms the financial strength rating of Solid Forsakringsaktiebolag at B+ (Good).
Press Release, December 9, 2009- FTC files lawsuits against three companies for breaking its Telemarketing Sales Rule.
Network World, December 9, 2009- AutoProtect adopts the UK's Motor Industry Code of Practice for Vehicle Warranty Products.
Press Release, December 8, 2009- If you don't buy a house now, you're either stupid or broke, author says.
Business Week, December 8, 2009- Invacare raises prices and reduces warranty on its five-liter oxygen concentrators.
Home Medical Equipment News, December 8, 2009- Ford to exhibit its new Power Stroke V-8 diesel engine at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week.
Transport Topics, December 7, 2009- Maersk slows its ships down, reduces engine load and cuts warranty claims.
Seatrade Asia Online, December 7, 2009- Canon ends warranty cards, asks customers to register online in return for longer warranty.
Malaysia Sun Daily, December 7, 2009- Buyers Protection Group completes acquisition of home warranty and home inspection companies.
Press Release, December 7, 2009- British Gas hopes to get more deeply involved in extended warranties over the next year.
The Telegraph (UK), December 6, 2009- City inspectors find paint peeling off water tank, but not until after its warranty expires.
Bend (OR) Bulletin, December 6, 2009- Former Find-A-Car CFO Mark Turner pleads guilty to warranty fraud and other charges.
Kingston (ON) Whig Standard, December 5, 2009- Nortek expects to emerge from bankruptcy after court approves its reorganization plan.
Press Release, December 4, 2009- California could side with Apple on its policy to void smoker's warranties.
ZDNet, December 3, 2009- Samsung extends Blu-ray warranties to cover problems caused by firmware updates.
CNET News.com, December 3, 2009- GM looks for root cause of a spike in warranty claims for Camaro output shaft failures.
GM High-Tech Performance Magazine, December 3, 2009- Corsair announces Upcountry Direct warranty service program to cut turnaround times in India.
Press Release, December 3, 2009- Australian consumer advocates launch online "know your warranty rights" campaign.
Inside Retailing, December 3, 2009- Free warranty coverage from credit card providers can give an extra year of protection.
About.com, December 3, 2009- Australians' lack of knowledge on product warranties costs them billions of dollars a year.
Sydney Morning Herald, December 2, 2009- AmTrust Financial Services Inc. not affiliated with bankrupt AmTrust Financial Corp.
Press Release, December 2, 2009- Arch Aluminum & Glass to honor warranty claims despite its bankruptcy.
U.S. Glass News Network, December 2, 2009- U.S. EPA postpones ruling on biofuel industry's request for 15% ethanol gasoline until mid-2010.
Press Release, December 1, 2009- Reaction to the EPA's postponed decision from the ethanol industry is mixed.
Des Moines Register, December 1, 2009- Auto manufacturers say EPA delay allows more time to study 15% ethanol's effects on durability.
Press Release, December 1, 2009- Boat manufacturers pleased by EPA's delay to allow for more testing of 15% ethanol blends.
Press Release, December 1, 2009- Warrantech to administer service contracts for Queen City Audio Video Appliances.
Press Release, December 1, 2009- Medical device maker ends preventative maintenance under warranty, fails to tell customers.
Medical Dealer Magazine, December 1, 2009November 2009- 3D Systems offers five-year warranty on ProJet 3000 Series print heads.
Press Release, November 30, 2009- Hammerax sees no returns in three years, lengthens warranty on cymbals to four years.
Press Release, November 30, 2009- Home Service USA direct mail for water line service contracts confuses some recipients.
Arkansas City (KS) Traveler, November 26, 2009- NEW challenges attack on the extended warranty industry made by Consumer Reports.
Press Release, November 25, 2009- Holiday shoppers face a wide range of opinions about extended warranties.
Time Magazine, November 25, 2009- Little-known state law in Maine provides an implied warranty on products for up to four years.
WMTW-TV Portland (ME), November 25, 2009 - McCusker & Co. announces intent to acquire a private insurance company.
December 2009