Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2017 to today
- When is a vehicle service contract worth buying?Consumer Reports, December 31, 2017
- Apple promises $29 out-of-warranty battery replacements for iPhones.
TechCrunch, December 30, 2017- Land Rover Approved Used car warranties explained.
Market Oracle (UK), December 29, 2017- Servco Auto warns customers about extended vehicle warranty phone scam.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 28, 2017- Benny's partners with competitors to honor tire warranties.
WLNE-TV New Bedford MA, December 28, 2017- American Home Shield shares New Year's Resolutions for home protection.
Press Release, December 28, 2017- Navistar CEO says company is winning back the trust of truck buyers.
Transport Topics, December 27, 2017- IC Bus continues 7-year unlimited mile warranty on Allison transmissions.
School Transportation News, December 27, 2017- Baxter Volkswagen dealership promotes VW People First Warranty.
Press Release, December 22, 2017- Comprehensive guide to new car warranties in Australia.
news.com.au, December 22, 2017- Idaho Attorney General wants to shutter Hathaway Homes Group.
Upper Valley Standard Journal (Rexburg ID), December 22, 2017- Tesla includes 70% battery capacity guarantee in Model 3 warranty.
Electrek, December 20, 2017- Condo conversions to see expanded warranties in Ontario.
REMI Network, December 20, 2017- TV station helps woman get new Sears washer after months of frustration.
WFLD-TV Chicago, December 20, 2017- ACCC faults Belkin for denying "lifetime warranty" claims.
IDG Communications Australia, December 19, 2017- Singapore car dealers required to amend warranty terms.
Baker McKenzie, December 19, 2017- Safeware's Post Repair Program provides accidental damage coverage for laptops.
Press Release, December 19, 2017- BendixKing Confidence Plan extends warranty period for up to 7 years.
Press Release, December 18, 2017- BM Windows adds coastal coverage to its window warranty.
Press Release, December 18, 2017- Kia Motors (UK) wins Manufacturer Warranty Scheme of the Year award.
Automotive World, December 15, 2017- DieHard products to be sold through Amazon.com.
Press Release, December 14, 2017- ICICI Lombard launches solar park warranty insurance policy.
Money Control News, December 14, 2017- Apple extends Mac warranty to 3 years in Australia & New Zealand.
Mac Rumors, December 13, 2017- LG Electronics Australia offers 15-year warranty on solar panels.
Renew Economy (AU), December 13, 2017- FinTech company Fair partners with Assurant for car insurance.
Press Release, December 13, 2017- InsurTech company ForeverCar partners with CUNA Mutual Group.
Press Release, December 13, 2017- New Holland Construction offers unlimited hours on first year of warranties.
Construction Equipment, December 12, 2017- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate partners with 2-10 HBW.
Press Release, December 12, 2017- TV station helps get reimbursement from Residential Warranty Services.
KPHO-TV Phoenix, December 12, 2017- Advance Auto Parts to sell Interstate Batteries exclusively.
Press Release, December 12, 2017- Novea offers 30% off on Jacana extended warranties until Jan.15.
Press Release, December 11, 2017- The Warranty Group raises stake in TVS joint venture to 90%.
The Hindu (IN), December 11, 2017- Singapore car dealers let independent workshops do warranty work.
Channel News Asia, December 11, 2017- F&I Express adds The Plateau Group Inc. to its network.
Press Release, December 11, 2017- TV news convinces Taylor Morrison to fix new home defects.
WFTV-TV Orlando, December 11, 2017- Johnson Outdoors says higher warranty expenses reduced profits.
Press Release, December 8, 2017- Airlines say they deal with warranty claim denials frequently.
MRO Network, December 7, 2017- Study says 8-year electric bicycle battery warranties are possible.
Bike Europe, December 7, 2017- Cantel Medical says margins expanded from a decrease in warranty expense.
Press Release, December 7, 2017- Toyota lengthens 2005-2011 Tacoma warranty over driveshaft vibrations.
Torque News, December 7, 2017- RAC Dealer Network to recruit franchised dealers for the first time.
Motor Trader (UK), December 7, 2017- Warrantywise launches pre-purchase vehicle inspection products for dealers.
Motor Trader (UK), December 7, 2017- Service Line Warranties responds to negative column.
Orlando Sentinel, December 6, 2017- The Warranty Group licenses Perr&Knight's StateFilings.com platform.
Press Release, December 6, 2017- Centricity wins industry awards in Atlanta and Charlotte.
Press Release, December 6, 2017- Total Protect pays home warranty claim after TV reporter intervenes.
KPHO-TV Phoenix, December 5, 2017- Fortegra partners with auto insurtech provider Clearcover.
Press Release, December 5, 2017- EFG Companies launches Driver's Advocate mobile app.
Press Release, December 5, 2017- Alpha Warranty Services releases new online claims submission tool.
Press Release, December 5, 2017- Mettler-Toledo Safeline offers 5-year generator warranty on X-Series systems.
Press Release, December 4, 2017- Holden won't extend 7-year warranty offer past December 31.
Car Advice (AU), December 1, 2017- Central Florida cities should cancel service line warranty deals.
Orlando Sentinel, December 1, 2017- Report says Ottawa paid for asphalt warranties it didn't use.
CBC News, December 1, 2017November 2017- Darwin Automotive launches tool to make F&I available 24 hours a day.
Auto Remarketing, November 30, 2017- Certified Vehicle Protection Professional training program now available.
Press Release, November 30, 2017- Should your doctor offer a money-back guarantee?
CNN Money, November 30, 2017- ServicePower signs LG Electronics USA for warranty claims management.
Press Release, November 30, 2017- Deals between cities and service line warranty companies raise questions.
Orlando Sentinel, November 30, 2017- Safeware to work with multiple parts sourcing vendors.
Press Release, November 29, 2017- Consumer Reports readers rate Abt & Costco highest.
Press Release, November 28, 2017- Subaru lengthens powertrain warranties after complaints.
Car Complaints, November 28, 2017- Manitoba new home warranty act delayed until 2020.
CBC News, November 28, 2017- Car Care Plan buys more space in Mid Point Business and Leisure Park.
Bradford (UK) Telegraph & Argus, November 28, 2017- RAC dealers adopt The Warranty Group's new Global Warranty Platform.
Motor Trade News (UK), November 27, 2017- Vehicle service contracts are largely misunderstood in South Africa.
Cape Business News (ZA), November 27, 2017- Panasonic offers extended warranty option for A/Cs in the UK.
Cooling Post, November 27, 2017- Alpha Warranty Services VP Jeff Robinson wins Utah business award.
Press Release, November 27, 2017- Jacana Warranty mobile app launched for both Android and Apple phones.
Press Release, November 24, 2017- Truckers like Tesla Semi's million-mile warranty.
Daily Breeze, November 23, 2017- Honda Australia offers promotional 7-year warranty until December 31.
Car Advice (AU), November 23, 2017- Citroen Australia cuts warranties from 6 to 3 years.
Cars Guide (AU), November 22, 2017- Citroen warranties halved by new Australian distributor Inchcape.
Wheels (AU), November 22, 2017- Deere reports rising earnings despite higher warranty expenses.
Press Release, November 22, 2017- New York Attorney General issues shopping tips for consumers.
Press Release, November 22, 2017- Microsoft says Surface Book 2 batteries can now be replaced.
Computerworld, November 21, 2017- Arctic Cat recalls additional Wildcat models.
Minneapolis Star Tribune, November 20, 2017- Tesla Semi launched with a million-mile warranty.
Engineering, November 19, 2017- Refrigerator warranty began on sale date, not delivery date.
WVIT-TV New Britain CT, November 17, 2017- Belarusian president wants longer warranties on Geely cars.
Belarus News, November 17, 2017- PartServe now a spare parts distributor for Samsung printers in So. Africa.
IT Web, November 17, 2017- Mize and sd-ize schedule December 5 webinar on warranty fraud.
Press Release, November 16, 2017- Cross Country Home Services brings Alexa to the home warranty market.
Press Release, November 16, 2017- Utility Service Partners sponsors 2017 National League of Cities summit.
Press Release, November 16, 2017 - Apple promises $29 out-of-warranty battery replacements for iPhones.
December 2017