Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2012 to today
- N. Korea's Kim Jong Il died in a rage over power plant warranty claim.New York Daily News, December 31, 2012
- Fortegra Financial acquires extended warranty administrator 4Warranty.
Press Release, December 31, 2012- Walmart sells extended warranty but can't find parts for Vizio TV.
The Consumerist, December 28, 2012- Nissan expands warranty on Leaf to protect against battery capacity loss.
Detroit News, December 28, 2012- Is AppleCare extended warranty coverage worth the money?
Technology Tell, December 27, 2012- Town mulls its warranty options after another turbine delay.
Hanover (MA) Mariner, December 26, 2012- Belkin power surge protector warranty makes it difficult to collect.
IT Wire, December 24, 2012- Extended warranties under Fair Trading spotlight in Queensland.
Press Release, December 21, 2012- Amazon files trademark applications for Kindle-branded extended warranties.
Giga OM, December 21, 2012- Italian authorities fine Apple 200,000 euros over AppleCare.
Giga OM, December 21, 2012- Saab Automobile Parts North America and GM sign warranty services agreement.
Press Release, December 20, 2012- Many credit cards offer better extended warranties than retail stores.
U.S. News & World Report, December 19, 2012- Navistar sees a spike in warranty claims over engine issues.
Press Release, December 19, 2012- Apple's new Nigerian distributor touts two-year warranties.
Business Day, December 18, 2012- Apple offers two-year warranty to customers in Ghana
Business Ghana, December 18, 2012- Asda to offer SquareTrade warranties for electrical goods.
International Supermarket News, December 18, 2012- Newegg to offer extended warranties on products bought from other retailers.
Press Release, December 18, 2012- New home warranty insurance motion defeated again in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw (SK) Times Herald, December 18, 2012- Safe-Guard Products adds vehicle service contracts for independent dealers.
Press Release, December 17, 2012- Fidelity Warranty Services denies engine replacement claim, then reconsiders.
Asbury Park Press, December 16, 2012- FLIR lengthens warranty for thermal imaging camera components.
Sail World, December 16, 2012- Mize Inc. releases Support Me mobile app to connect consumers with brands.
Press Release, December 13, 2012- A.M. Best Co. affirms financial strength rating of "A" for Heritage Indemnity Co.
Press Release, December 13, 2012- Chouinard Bros. speaks about the importance of warranty on roofing services.
Press Release, December 13, 2012- Zeriva launches Forever Warranty to cover all used Cisco networking equipment.
Press Release, December 13, 2012- Victorian government to consider scrapping builders warranty insurance.
ABC News (video), December 13, 2012- Proof of warranty still not required to get a building permit in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw (SK) Times Herald, December 13, 2012- SelecTrucks enhances warranties for used Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
Press Release, December 12, 2012- Automotive Warranty Services doesn't answer phone, denies claims lacking pre-approval.
WFVT-TV Orlando, December 11, 2012- Cuisinart coffee maker's warranty makes customer pay shipping charges.
The Consumerist, December 11, 2012- PolyVista's Discovery software helps Trimble Navigation cut warranty costs.
Press Release, December 11, 2012- Yingli Green Energy and Munich Re team for solar performance warranties.
Press Release, December 11, 2012- Assurant and Solarrus team for warranty management of mid-sized solar projects.
Press Release, December 11, 2012- St. Clair Shores offers warranty program for sewer lines.
Detroit News, December 10, 2012- Title insurance is not a home warranty.
National Post (Canada), December 10, 2012- Kenworth offers extended warranties for 2013 Paccar PX-7 and PX-9 engines.
Press Release, December 7, 2012- Greg Daugherty of Consumer Reports says don't buy extended warranties.
NBC News, December 7, 2012- The Warranty Group buys 50% stake in National Underwriting Agencies.
Smart Company (AU), December 7, 2012- Prior Snowboard Manufactory offers 3-year warranty on skis and snowboards.
Backcountry, December 6, 2012- Mesa lengthens amp warranties for up to 5 years for those who register.
Music Radar, December 6, 2012- Kenworth offers extended warranties for 2013 Paccar MX-13 heavy truck engine.
Press Release, December 6, 2012- Jaguar dealer goes out of business, taking its uninsured service contracts with it.
Auto Express UK, December 5, 2012- Sound Devices lengthens product warranties from 1 to 2 years.
Broadcast Engineering, December 5, 2012- Liberty Coach offers bumper-to-bumper warranties on pre-owned coaches.
Press Release, December 5, 2012- Florida appellate court says state cannot tax goodwill warranty work.
Associated Press, December 5, 2012- FTC seeks to update used-car guide with more warranty info.
Detroit News, December 5, 2012- AAA warning on E15 fuel called inaccurate, irresponsible.
Ethanol Producer Magazine, December 4, 2012- Rheem to honor water heater warranty a renter bought from service company.
Hamilton (ON) Spectator, December 4, 2012- Aberdeen Group launches 2013 Service Contract and Warranty Management survey.
Online Survey, December 4, 2012- FTC proposes modifications to warranty disclosures in its Used Car Rule.
Press Release, December 4, 2012- ServicePower Technologies finance director Sally Gillings to leave in February.
Press Release, December 3, 2012- Assurant explains why Consumer Reports is wrong about extended warranties.
Retailing Today, December 3, 2012- Consumer Reports says be prepared for the extended warranty pitch while shopping.
Press Release, December 3, 2012- Ethanol fuel labeling becomes a political issue.
Politico, December 3, 2012- Former Comet boss could profit if customers wrongly tear up extended warranties.
Daily Mail (UK), December 1, 2012November 2012- Renewable Fuels Association says AAA trying to protect oil companies.
Press Release, November 30, 2012- AAA says new E15 gasoline may damage vehicles and cause consumer confusion.
Press Release, November 30, 2012- Ford to extend warranty, update software for MyFord Touch.
Detroit Free Press, November 29, 2012- Tesla to sell 4-year, 50,000-mile extended warranties for $2,500.
Press Release, November 29, 2012- The Warranty Group renews its agreement with American Residential Warranty.
Press Release, November 28, 2012- The importance of knowing your warranties for large building components.
The Cooperator, November 27, 2012- Electric car maker Think may shut down at year's end.
Green Car Reports, November 27, 2012- Missouri AG reaches $399,400 settlement with NRRM LLC, aka StopRepairBills.
Press Release, November 27, 2012- Builders in Mumbai and Delhi offer warranties on the houses they sell.
Economic Times, November 26, 2012- Consumer Auto Warranty Agency lists most reliable extended warranty companies.
Press Release, November 26, 2012- ServicePower purchases service management software license from Bella Solutions.
Press Release, November 26, 2012- AAA Arizona says extended warranties can be great option for car buyers.
Arizona Daily Star, November 22, 2012- Warranty Direct study lists 10 most reliable used cars of the last 15 years.
The Telegraph (UK), November 21, 2012- Creighton University professor compares protection plans from 12 retailers.
Press Release, November 21, 2012- ACCC investigates Harvey Norman's extended warranty sales tactics.
ABC News Australia, November 21, 2012- Consumer Reports says extended warranties are a waste of money.
WSBT-TV South Bend IN, November 21, 2012- Kingsway Financial Services acquires Intercontinental Warranty Services.
Insurance Business Review, November 20, 2012- Tablet maker Pandigital goes out of business and won't honor warranties.
Android Community, November 20, 2012- PartServe Channel Support becomes authorised service centre for IBM in South Africa.
Press Release, November 19, 2012- Longevity Global announces 5-years warranties for its welding machines.
Press Release, November 15, 2012- Angie's List details when to buy an extended warranty and when not to.
Press Release, November 15, 2012- Milliman announces joint marketing effort with We Predict.
Press Release, November 15, 2012- ACCC's warranty case against HP to start in Sydney Federal Court on Dec. 7.
CRN Australia, November 15, 2012- Asurion explains the importance of cell phone insurance.
Press Release, November 15, 2012- Best Buy renews deal with AIG Warranty Division for Geek Squad Protection Program.
Press Release, November 15, 2012- We Predict says its analytics could reduce recalls and save OEMs $5 billion.
Press Release, November 14, 2012- City of Craig introduces sewer warranty protection program for homeowners.
Craig (CO) Daily Press, November 14, 2012- Service Team Inc. goes public on the OTC-BB Listing Service, ticker SVTE.
Press Release, November 14, 2012 - Fortegra Financial acquires extended warranty administrator 4Warranty.
December 2012