Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2018 to today
- Safeware says 40% of electronics claims were for mechanical breakdowns.Press Release, December 31, 2018
- Subaru Australia adds 5-yr warranty.
Car Advice (AU), December 31, 2018- Peco-InspX changes warranty start date to when parts are installed.
Press Release, December 31, 2018- Lexar stops warranty process until US issues CFIUS approval.
PetaPixel, December 28, 2018- Cleveland State Community College degrees now have warranties.
Cleveland Daily Banner, December 28, 2018- Doosan Portable Power certified remanufactured units carry factory warranties.
Construction Equipment Guide, December 28, 2018- Should you get an extended warranty for your car?
Consumer Reports, December 27, 2018- Tianwan nuclear power plant has 2-yr warranty, Rosatom says.
World Nuclear News, December 27, 2018- Warranty receipt helps save Thai minister from luxury watch scandal.
Bangkok Post, December 27, 2018- OEM parts have 1-yr warranty while most aftermarket parts don't.
The News Wheel, December 27, 2018- Parker Bows shuts down, warranties voided as of Dec. 31.
WHDV-TV Harrisonburg VA, December 22, 2018- Fortegra Europe Insurance gets A- (Excellent) rating from AM Best.
Press Release, December 21, 2018- Blockchain to help move product warranty information into the cloud.
Retail Info Systems, December 21, 2018- The mysterious "powertrain warranty" and what it really covers.
WCPO-TV Cincinnati, December 21, 2018- Vision Engineering lengthens microscope warranty from 12 to 24 months.
Press Release, December 20, 2018- Tesla taxis take advantage of unlimited mileage warranties.
Elektrek, December 20, 2018- Belkin TrueClear iPhone screen protector has 2-year warranty.
Soya Cincau (Malaysia), December 20, 2018- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau name to remain as the CFPB.
Politico, December 19, 2018- Safeware hires Kris Davis to manage its Campus Store Program in 30 states.
Press Release, December 19, 2018- Yamaha Unified Communications CS-700 system gets 3-yr warranty.
Commercial Integrator, December 19, 2018- NZ retailers face big fines over extended warranty sales.
Otago Daily Times (NZ), December 18, 2018- Surprisingly strong Navistar earnings may mark end of long turnaround.
Freightwaves, December 18, 2018- REC Group doubles product warranty duration from 10 to 20 years.
Press Release, December 18, 2018- TV reporters help Chrysler 300 owner get gas tank fixed.
KNSD-TV San Diego, December 18, 2018- Volkswagen Australia extends warranty to five years.
West Australian, December 16, 2018- Canadians often in the dark when buying extended warranties.
CBC News, December 15, 2018- Solar battery system won't save money despite subsidies.
Solar Quotes (AU), December 13, 2018- Carrier introduces new AIG labor warranty integration programs.
Press Release, December 12, 2018- How blockchain technology can reduce automotive warranty costs.
CBT Automotive Network, December 11, 2018- BMW won't extend its warranty beyond the 3-year mark anytime soon.
Cars Guide (AU), December 11, 2018- Meat Puppets unveil a new song called "Warranty."
Rolling Stone, December 11, 2018- Pegasystems releases survey on consumer extended warranty buying habits.
Press Release, December 10, 2018- Ambulance crew considers self-insuring because of service contract costs.
KCIM-AM Carroll IA, December 10, 2018- HVAC tune-ups can keep a warranty in force.
Green Valley News (AZ), December 8, 2018- Tyler Hoover's broken McLaren had $150k of warranty work in 2 years.
Car Throttle, December 8, 2018- Sears Canada customers told to pay for worthless extended warranties.
Canadian Broadcasting Corp., December 7, 2018- World Diamond Council revises diamond invoice warranty language.
JCK Online, December 7, 2018- 1Derlife Investment Partners buys stake in OnPoint Warranty Solutions.
Press Release, December 6, 2018- Refrigerator is so smart nobody knows how to fix it.
WTLV-TV Jacksonville FL, December 6, 2018- Predictive maintenance can help control repair costs and reduce failures.
Industry Week, December 6, 2018- What to look for when shopping for refurbished products.
WMAQ-TV Chicago, December 6, 2018- Charlie Robinson stepping down as president of Resource Automotive.
Automotive News, December 5, 2018- RAC Dealer Network to offer monthly payments for VSCs.
Motor Trade News (UK), December 5, 2018- Look for these items in the fine print of your battery warranty.
Solar Builder, December 5, 2018- Apple ending $29 out-of-warranty battery replacement service this month.
The Apple Post, December 4, 2018- BMW expects goodwill and warranty issues to impact earnings in fourth quarter.
Reuters, December 3, 2018- Huawei offers free accidental damage protection on smartphone.
Georgia Today (GE), December 3, 2018- Omega announces 5-year international warranty on all watches.
Press Release, December 3, 2018November 2018- Consumers Council of Canada publishes product insurance report.
Press Release, November 30, 2018- Retailer Michael Hill fined over misleading extended warranty language.
New Zealand Herald, November 29, 2018- American Water Resources partners with Philadelphia Energy Authority.
WPVI-TV Philadelphia, November 29, 2018- We Predict uses machine learning to predict automotive parts failures.
Just Auto (UK), November 28, 2018- First American Financial Corp. launches shared blockchain system.
Press Release, November 28, 2018- RAC Dealer Network says extended warranty sales are up by 11%.
AM Online (UK), November 28, 2018- Resource Automotive adds monthly subscriptions for Mechanic 2.0 VSCs.
Press Release, November 27, 2018- Sunnova Energy Corp. launches Sunnova Protect service plans.
Press Release, November 27, 2018- Home warranty company Service America is shutting down after 43 years.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, November 27, 2018- Insurance tech startup Clyde raises $3 million to simplify product warranties.
Venture Beat, November 27, 2018- Police chief's girlfriend charged with home warranty fraud.
Ogden (UT) Standard-Examiner, November 26, 2018- How the right data can increase your chance of a successful warranty claim.
Fleet Equipment, November 26, 2018- BMW Australia has no plans to lengthen 3-yr warranty.
Go Auto (AU), November 26, 2018- Nvidia and AMD face declining crypto mining GPU market.
Business Insider, November 26, 2018- Better Business Bureau suggests reading warranty terms before purchasing.
Clarksville Now, November 25, 2018- LG Electronics to directly hire 3,900 warranty service center workers.
Business Recorder, November 23, 2018- HMD Global & Servify offer Nokia phone extended warranties in India.
Nokiamob.net, November 23, 2018- NHTSA probes poor brake performance on 2.7 million GM pickups and SUVs.
Associated Press, November 23, 2018- Group says 93% of new car warranties now permit E15 fuel use.
Ethanol Producer, November 23, 2018- Upsie offers alternative to pricey in-store retail service contracts.
New York Observer, November 22, 2018- Choice Home Warranty draws do-not-call list lawsuit in Texas.
SE Texas Record, November 22, 2018- Razer offers extended warranty options in U.S. for laptops and phones.
PC Gamer, November 21, 2018- Lexus wins Best CPO Program award based on lengthy warranty coverage.
U.S. News & World Report, November 20, 2018- Renault light-commercial vehicle warranty now good for unlimited distances.
Car Advice (AU), November 20, 2018- Safeware says data reveals holiday spike in appliance-related claims.
Press Release, November 20, 2018- Whirlpool replaces fridge after news reporters intervene.
CBC Toronto , November 20, 2018- Dawlance offers 12-yr major appliance compressor warranties in Pakistan.
The Nation (PK), November 20, 2018- New York Attorney General tells shoppers to compare warranty terms.
Press Release, November 20, 2018- AutoNation & Fair offer monthly car leases covered by warranties.
Insurance Journal, November 19, 2018- SunPower says superior warranty key to recent 349 MW contract win.
PV Magazine, November 19, 2018- A look at the warranty process for truck fleets.
Fleet Equipment, November 19, 2018- SCIC lists top reasons consumers should buy extended warranties.
Press Release, November 19, 2018- Lawsuit alleges aluminum Ford panels have bubbling paint defect.
Car Complaints, November 19, 2018- Group says Fitbit warranty runs out just before screen cracks in half.
King Features Syndicate, November 18, 2018- Shell develops synthetic oil for changing OEM warranty specs.
Farm Equipment, November 18, 2018 - Subaru Australia adds 5-yr warranty.
December 2018