Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2016 to today
- Tesla's warranty accrual rates declined as its reliability improved.The Motley Fool, December 30, 2016
- Sears Holdings Corp. lines up $200 million letter of credit.
Chicago Daily Herald, December 29, 2016- Firms pushing extended car warranties deserve bad rap
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, December 28, 2016- Should you get insurance or an extended warranty on that shiny new gadget?
KRON-TV San Francisco, December 26, 2016- Are AppleCare+ agreements worth it? Here are 3 reasons why.
iTech Post, December 26, 2016- Consumer return and refund laws by state.
Go Banking Rates, December 26, 2016- Know the store rules before returning that gift.
USA Today, December 26, 2016- Auto dealers in Qatar abide by new warranty disclosure rules.
Gulf Times, December 26, 2016- Kansas school wrestles with FieldTurf over crumbling football field.
Topeka (KS) Capital-Journal, December 25, 2016- Home warranties are an essential piece of the real estate transaction.
Press Release, December 25, 2016- FCA says warranty data analysis helped identify sensor connector defect.
Automotive World, December 23, 2016- What are the costs of maintaining electric vehicles?
Know Techie, December 23, 2016- Product warranties & insurance: Are these extras really worth the cost?
Go Banking Rates, December 22, 2016- Peterson to provide marine warranty services to Engie E&P UK.
Penn Energy, December 22, 2016- FieldTurf makers face lawsuits for defective turf.
Yahoo Sports, December 22, 2016- Professional Warranty Service Corp. releases structural warranty survey.
Press Release, December 21, 2016- Navistar losses rise on higher pre-existing warranty adjustments.
Press Release, December 20, 2016- Electric car battery warranties compared.
Green Car Reports, December 20, 2016- Until March, BRP offers 10-year warranty promo on Evinrude engines.
Maritime Journal, December 20, 2016- Vacuum cleaner seller Godfreys fined for misleading extended warranties.
New Zealand Commerce Commission, December 19, 2016- Zambian regulators to develop warranty guidelines.
Zambia Daily Mail, December 19, 2016- ASIC says worthless warranties are fooling Australian car buyers.
Sydney Daily Telegraph (AU), December 18, 2016- NY Attorney General urges holiday shoppers to compare warranty terms.
Press Release, December 17, 2016- Florida builders award goes to 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty.
Press Release, December 16, 2016- Progressive to distribute Warranty Direct's mechanical breakdown plans.
Press Release, December 15, 2016- Farm equipment builders offer certified pre-owned programs.
Successful Farming, December 15, 2016- Class action suit claims artificial turf fields break down prematurely.
New Jersey Law Journal, December 15, 2016- Apple offering free AirPod battery replacements under warranty.
9 to 5 Mac, December 14, 2016- America's Preferred Home Warranty nominated for Michigan award.
Press Release, December 14, 2016- StrucSure Home Warranty sales VP gets award in El Paso.
Press Release, December 14, 2016- FFO Home to sell Fortegra furniture and bed service contracts.
Furniture World Magazine, December 14, 2016- Mize to sponsor and exhibit at Warranty Chain Management Conference.
Press Release, December 13, 2016- A.M. Best affirms A- (Excellent) rating of Nissan Global Reinsurance Ltd.
Press Release, December 13, 2016- Despite defense victories, NJ warranty class actions are not going away.
New Jersey Law Journal, December 12, 2016- Supreme Court rejects AIG ex-CEO's bid to escape civil fraud charges.
Reuters, December 12, 2016- The Warranty Group study reveals surprising attitudes toward service contracts.
TWICE, December 11, 2016- FieldTurf stands firm on its product, despite reports.
Newark (NJ) Star Ledger, December 11, 2016- Royal Protection Plan answers questions about vehicle service contracts.
Press Release, December 11, 2016- Allstate will soon start insuring your smartphone.
Crain's Chicago Business, December 10, 2016- Cummins intros unlimited mileage warranty on B6.7 engine.
Equipment World, December 9, 2016- Mize releases next generation of its Connected Customer Experience platform.
Press Release, December 8, 2016- Pebble shuts down and its smart watch warranties won't be honored.
The Consumerist, December 8, 2016- Lawmakers demand big artificial turf investigation.
Forbes Magazine, December 8, 2016- Extended Warranty & Service Contract Innovations set for Sept. 13-15.
Press Release, December 8, 2016- Most credit cards offer extended warranties, CreditCards.com report says.
Press Release, December 7, 2016- List of credit cards that feature extended warranty coverage.
Creditcards.com, December 7, 2016- Western Digital extends warranty for My Passport from 2 to 3 years.
Photography Blog, December 7, 2016- Dozens of local schools and parks have faulty artificial turf.
KPCC-FM Pasadena CA, December 7, 2016- FieldTurf athletic surfaces play to mixed reviews on Staten Island.
Staten Island Advance (NY), December 6, 2016- The Warranty Group taps Nelson Chai as its new CEO.
TWICE, December 6, 2016- Toll Brothers earnings slide 16% on impairment & warranty charges.
MarketWatch, December 6, 2016- Incredible Connection offers free accidental damage coverage in S. Africa.
My Gaming (ZA), December 6, 2016- BestCompany.com releases top 10 vehicle service company list.
Press Release, December 6, 2016- RAC sees 30% growth this year, adds 14 agents.
Motor Trade News (UK), December 5, 2016- Laptop product warranties in Australia detailed.
PC & Tech Authority, December 5, 2016- Consumer finds that lifetime warranties can die an untimely death.
WSYX-TV Columbus OH, December 5, 2016- Apple's iPhone 7 has a nasty new surprise.
Forbes Magazine, December 5, 2016- Documents reveal a trail of deception by FieldTurf.
Newark (NJ) Star Ledger, December 4, 2016- Paul and Graham Kelly caught selling bogus garage door extended warranties.
Braintree & Witham Times (UK), December 3, 2016- McLaren offers 12-year unlimited mileage extended warranties.
Luxury Daily, December 2, 2016- Protective completes United States Warranty Corp. acquisition.
Press Release, December 1, 2016- American Home Shield acquires Landmark Home Warranty.
Press Release, December 1, 2016- Putting together the puzzle of Allstate's $1.4 billion SquareTrade purchase.
Chicago Tribune, December 1, 2016- Artificial turf a likely health hazard at schools.
San Diego Reader, December 1, 2016November 2016- How CFPB plans to regulate certain cellphone carriers.
Law 360, November 30, 2016- Toco Warranty offers vehicle service contracts online.
Press Release, November 30, 2016- Industry insiders say handset insurance market is becoming huge.
Mobile News (UK), November 30, 2016- Sleep Number ranks highest in J.D. Power 2016 Mattress Satisfaction Report.
Press Release, November 30, 2016- HP offers promotional on-site warranty to printer buyers in Manila.
Manila Bulletin, November 29, 2016- Sears service department is in shambles, customers claim.
Business Insider, November 29, 2016- Allstate acquires SquareTrade from Bain Capital for $1.4 billion.
Press Release, November 28, 2016- Tesla Powerwall 2's warranty explained.
Solar Quotes (AU), November 25, 2016- Account takeover attacks and warranty fraud at FitBit.
Business 2 Community, November 25, 2016- Kia Australia credits seven-year warranty for sales boom.
Car Advice, November 25, 2016- Everything you need to know about lemon laws.
Road and Track, November 23, 2016- Warranties seen as huge benefit of buying farm equipment new.
Grit, November 23, 2016- FieldTurf says recent articles grossly misrepresented its conduct.
Voice of San Diego, November 22, 2016- Another school says FieldTurf field failed years before expected.
Topeka (KS) Capital-Journal, November 22, 2016- Autoguard Warranties says dealers need more sales training.
Motor Trade News (UK), November 22, 2016- Consumer Priority Service says LG doesn't have TV part in stock.
KOVR-TV Sacramento CA, November 21, 2016- IT Madness ditches Kyocera after extended warranty argument.
CRN Australia, November 21, 2016- Illinois appellate court rewrites builders warranty laws.
Cook County Record, November 21, 2016- Ratings for the top 10 home warranty companies.
Go Banking Rates, November 21, 2016 - Sears Holdings Corp. lines up $200 million letter of credit.
December 2016