Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2013 to today
- Do you need an extended warranty? Here are the facts.Press Release, December 29, 2013
- Keep detailed records of warranty claims.
Fox Business, December 28, 2013- Should you register that holiday gift you just received?
ABC News, December 28, 2013- Product-registration cards aren't always needed for warranty coverage.
Consumer Reports, December 26, 2013- Centurion Boats lengthens warranties from one to five years.
Press Release, December 24, 2013- What your manufacturer's warranty doesn't cover.
Macworld, December 24, 2013- Why Honda is a warranty wonder.
The Telegraph (UK), December 23, 2013- UK retailer John Lewis offers iPad Air with free 3-year warranty.
Trusted Reviews, December 21, 2013- Navistar net loss nearly equals additional warranty accrual.
Press Release, December 20, 2013- Six UK retailers mislead customers over return rights for faulty goods.
Moneywise magazine, December 19, 2013- When you should (and shouldn't) buy an extended warranty.
U.S. News & World Report, December 19, 2013- Ferroli Modena HE boiler now available with 7-year warranty.
Press Release, December 18, 2013- Ascent Resources to pay Global Power Sources in stock for warranty claim cost.
Alliance News, December 18, 2013- Apple agrees to two-year warranties in Australia after ACCC wrist slap.
CRN, December 18, 2013- Ceiling fan had lifetime warranty but Sears doesn't sell them anymore.
Boston Globe, December 17, 2013- Jabil sells its electronics warranty repair business to iQor Holdings for $725m.
Press Release, December 17, 2013- SquareTrade says Washington DC residents are clumsiest tech users in the U.S.
Press Release, December 16, 2013- Tire warranty: So simple, yet so complicated?
Bangor (ME) Daily News, December 16, 2013- Sandra Finn of Cross Country Home Services gets Bronze Stevie Award.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, December 16, 2013- Why buying a long warranty is just a waste of money.
Daily Mail (UK), December 14, 2013- Consumers in Manitoba advised to know their rights about warranties & returns.
Press Release, December 13, 2013- Extended warranties for your gadgets: Are they worth the money?
AOL Daily Finance, December 13, 2013- Intercontinental Warranty Services develops new website.
Press Release, December 12, 2013- AmTrust stock declines after GeoInvesting challenges accounting.
Bloomberg News, December 12, 2013- AmTrust Financial Services reports strong financial outlook.
Press Release, December 12, 2013- Just say no to gadget protection.
Associated Press, December 12, 2013- Why extended warranties may be a good deal after all.
NBC News, December 12, 2013- NY attorney general asks wireless carriers about rejecting anti-theft technology.
Press Release, December 11, 2013- New home warranty law in Alberta inadequate, critics say.
Calgary Herald, December 11, 2013- Brown & Brown purchases assets of O'Neil Financial Services Agency.
Press Release, December 11, 2013- Hyundai drops arbitration clause in warranty disputes.
Consumer Affairs, December 11, 2013- Securranty details new iPhone, iPad protection plans.
Dealerscope, December 10, 2013- Autoplex Extended Services faces more than 100 BBB complaints.
KMOV-TV St. Louis, December 10, 2013- Air Tractor announces new airframe & engine warranty.
Press Release, December 10, 2013- The impact of Ford's lengthening of its Service Parts Warranty to 24 months.
Press Release, December 10, 2013- Enphase: Anemic revenue growth with alarming warranty obligation growth.
Seeking Alpha, December 10, 2013- Product warranty, Samsung style.
Fortune, December 10, 2013- Harvey Normans fined AU$116,000 over dodgy warranty support.
CRN Australia, December 9, 2013- PC laptops and accidental damage: Best and worst warranties (updated).
ZDNet, December 7, 2013- Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. improves its warranty policies.
Press Release, December 5, 2013- Choice Home Warranty accused of not paying claims.
WMAQ-TV Chicago, December 5, 2013- Global Warranty Group to provide handset protection in 325 Z Wireless retail locations.
Press Release, December 5, 2013- Dutch regulator ACM wants better information on mobile phone guarantees.
Telecom Paper, December 5, 2013- JM Eagle to appeal loss of whistleblower court case over pipe failures.
Plastics News, December 4, 2013- FTC warns consumers to be wary of "as-is" sales, without warranties.
WFMY-TV Greensboro NC, December 4, 2013- Tarion says buyers may not be able to sue after new home warranty expires.
Move Smartly, December 3, 2013- How to track your warranties, rebates and other gift-giving paperwork.
Lifehacker Australia, December 3, 2013- Big data to save automakers $800 per vehicle per year.
Frost & Sullivan report, December 2, 2013- Bankrupt SSD card maker OCZ Technology Group to honor all product warranties.
Myce.com, December 2, 2013- Nokia & New India Assurance announce insurance plans against theft and damage.
Mobile Indian, December 2, 2013- McCusker & Co. to stand behind the extended service plans of Consumer Priority Service
Press Release, December 2, 2013- FTC reminds online retailers to give customers access to warranty information.
Press Release, December 2, 2013- Noted warranty author Wallace Robert Blischke passes away, according to his son.
Facebook, December 2, 2013November 2013- Whirlpool gives $700 goodwill to washer customer who allegedly overstuffed load.
Hartford Courant, November 30, 2013- Fake Seagate/Supertron Electronics hard drives in India also have fake warranties.
Hot Hardware, November 30, 2013- Quebec has no mandated home warranty insurance in a building five stories or taller.
Lawyers and Settlements, November 30, 2013- Xbox One hard drive is upgradeable, but doing so would void the warranty.
briandwilliams68, November 30, 2013- Warranty Tracker app for Android also tracks serial numbers.
KTAR-FM Phoenix, November 29, 2013- Mahindra First Choice Services launches "Warranty beyond Warranty" VSC plans.
Overdrive India, November 29, 2013- Homebuilder Alex Azali won't respond to buyer's warranty work requests.
KZTV-TV Corpus Christi TX, November 29, 2013- Damen Shipyards new Brisbane hub to provide warranty services in the Pacific.
MarineLink.com, November 28, 2013- SquareTrade damage protection costs less than AT&T protection plans.
WBRC-TV Birmingham AL, November 28, 2013- General Motors approves select PPG clearcoats for warranty repairs.
Fender Bender, November 27, 2013- Not all Texas builders still give old code's 1/2/10-yr new home warranties.
Press Release, November 27, 2013- OCZ bankruptcy filing -- How will this affect warranties?
OCZ Technology Forum, November 27, 2013- OCZ Technology Group files for bankruptcy; Toshiba to acquire SSD assets.
Press Release, November 27, 2013- Google Play store evicts CyanogenMod installer, citing warranty worries.
Press Release, November 27, 2013- Purlife to sell its Drivepur Protection System at 1,200 Canadian car dealerships.
Press Release, November 26, 2013- Australian consumers urged to be wary of extended warranties.
NSW Fair Trading press release, November 26, 2013- MOCA Payment Systems offers warranty in Quebec for credit card payment terminals.
Press Release, November 25, 2013- Six things you must know about tech warranties.
Kiplinger's Personal Finance, November 24, 2013- Extended warranty: Is it worth paying for?
BBC News, November 23, 2013- Why we may not want to buy an extended warranty.
KWTV-TV Oklahoma City, November 22, 2013- Test your knowledge of boat warranties.
The Coastal Current, November 21, 2013- Pivotal Home Solutions' headquarters gets LEED certification.
Press Release, November 21, 2013- Motorola says unlocking developer smartphone will no longer void its warranty.
Press Release, November 21, 2013- Microsoft UK offers 3-year Xbox One extended warranty for 60 pounds.
Gaming Union, November 20, 2013- NHTSA to probe fires in Tesla electric cars.
Detroit News, November 19, 2013- Message from Tesla's Elon Musk.
Tesla Blog, November 18, 2013- Warranty Tracker Android app keeps track of warranties and deadlines.
Ghacks Technology News, November 17, 2013- A.M. Best gives Virginia Surety an A- rating with positive outlook.
Press Release, November 15, 2013- Eaton launches used truck program with extended warranty options.
Press Release, November 14, 2013- CarMark and National Auto Care partner for used vehicle service contract program.
Triangle Business Journal (NC), November 13, 2013 - Keep detailed records of warranty claims.
December 2013