Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2019 to today
- National League of Cities explains service line program.Southern Union County Leader-Courier (SD), December 31, 2019
- Christian Brothers Automotive lengthens repair warranty to 3 yrs./36,000 miles.
Press Release, December 31, 2019- TruNorth Global says it exceeded 2019 growth and expansion goals.
Press Release, December 31, 2019- Expiring warranty postcards reappear in Monroe, Louisiana.
KNOE-TV Monroe LA, December 30, 2019- Consumer Reports says buy a certified pre-owned car for the warranty.
Press Release, December 27, 2019- Amazon & Ring face lawsuit over camera security compromises.
ABC News, December 27, 2019- Warranties of 11 top mattress brands compared.
CNET, December 27, 2019- Customer allegedly had to drive defective Ford Focus home in reverse.
Detroit Free Press, December 27, 2019- Are home warranties becoming a nuisance?
KHTS-FM San Diego, December 27, 2019- Volkswagen Canada loses lawsuit over corrosion warranty claim.
CBC News, December 27, 2019- CarMax benefits from boost in warranty period to 90 days from 30.
Motley Fool, December 26, 2019- Royal Enfield introduces Ride Sure extended warranty program.
Car and Bike, December 26, 2019- Ford dealers train technicians to service all-electric Mach-E.
Future Car, December 26, 2019- Mercedes settles mold lawsuit with 10-yr. warranty.
Car Scoops, December 23, 2019- Rolex says swapping its own watch parts for non-Rolex parts voids its warranty.
Fashion Law, December 23, 2019- Rob Pfeifer joins Extend as Chief Revenue Officer after 7 yrs. at Affirm.
Forbes, December 23, 2019- Congress is close to passing TRACED Act, banning robocalls.
Jacksonville Journal-Courier, December 21, 2019- What are the pros and cons of home warranties?
San Francisco Chronicle, December 20, 2019- First American listed among the Best Workplaces for Diversity.
Press Release, December 20, 2019- Millions of defective vehicles are on the road today.
Ring of Fire Radio, December 20, 2019- Deere to reduce number of European dealers by a third.
Farmers Guardian (UK), December 19, 2019- Mercedes-Benz fined $20 million by NHTSA for mishandling recalls.
Car and Driver, December 19, 2019- Should you buy a heavy equipment warranty? Yes!
Equipment Journal, December 19, 2019- American Auto Shield suddenly cancels contract when first claim is filed.
KUTV-TV Salt Lake City UT, December 19, 2019- National Home Warranty Group loses argument that Aviva product is not insurance.
Canadian Underwriter, December 18, 2019- Foxconn workers made $43M selling iPhones made from stolen parts.
BGR, December 18, 2019- Renault UK adds 5-yr./100,000-mi. warranty, up from 3 yrs.
Fleet News (UK), December 18, 2019- Home Warranty of America computer system loses claims, source alleges.
KMBC-TV Kansas City, December 18, 2019- Tiptree Insurance and Peter Masi acquire Smart AutoCar.
Press Release, December 17, 2019- Tiptree Warranty Holdings LLC details acquisition in SEC Form 8-K filing.
Market Exclusive, December 17, 2019- Warranty Assist appoints John Highfield as managing director.
Motor Trader (UK), December 17, 2019- Peter Balasubramanian, now COO, appointed CEO of Tarion Warranty Corp.
REMI Network, December 17, 2019- Georgia appeals court says real estate warranties can't be enforced after 8 yrs.
Bisnow Atlanta, December 17, 2019- Are home warranties worth the money? Expert weighs in.
WLS-TV Chicago, December 17, 2019- Home Warranty of America replaces furnace after TV reporter intervenes.
WLS-TV Chicago, December 16, 2019- Mize to host appliance repair training seminar at ASTI 2020 trade show.
Press Release, December 16, 2019- Generali Specialty Insurance Division launches portable electronics insurance.
Press Release, December 16, 2019- Panerai launches Pam.Guard watch protection plans.
Robb Report, December 16, 2019- American Standard Auto Protection (ASAP) is out of business.
KFOR-TV Oklahoma City, December 16, 2019- LP Building Solutions discusses warranty cost cutting during Mize webinar.
Press Release, December 15, 2019- Over-the-air software updates to reduce dealer warranty work revenue.
Automotive News, December 15, 2019- Are extended warranties worth it? Not so much, experts say.
Los Angeles Times, December 13, 2019- Warranty refund scam calls reported in Springfield OH.
WKBN-TV Youngstown OH, December 13, 2019- Mize signs U.S. Medical Equipment Consultants for customer portal.
Press Release, December 12, 2019- Honda Cars India to sell 1-yr/20,000-km VSCs for cars under 10 yrs. old.
CNN News 18 (IN), December 12, 2019- American Home Shield replaces water heater after TV reporter intervenes.
KOAA-TV Pueblo CO, December 12, 2019- Continental AG brings 10-yr. agricultural tire warranty to Europe.
Tire Business, December 12, 2019- IDC names Mize a leader in report on warranty and service contract management software.
Press Release, December 11, 2019- After, Inc. adds QR Code & RFID tag scanning to QuickReg 2.0.
Press Release, December 11, 2019- Home Warranty of America apoligizes for slow furnace repair.
KMBC-TV Kansas City, December 11, 2019- Choice Home Warranty sends unlicensed contractor to fix heating system.
WBTS-TV Boston, December 10, 2019- Detroit to get $4m in settlement over defective LED streetlights.
Detroit News, December 9, 2019- Cover Genius says 94% of service contract buyers prefer to buy them from retailers.
Smart Brief, December 9, 2019- Panerai lengthens manufacturer's warranty on all watches to 8 yrs.
Forbes, December 8, 2019- Axiom Connected Technology to focus on auto, fintech and insurtech industries.
Auto Remarketing, December 6, 2019- Weston announces 4-yr. warranty for snowboards.
Press Release, December 6, 2019- Owners of the original Microsoft Surface Book report swollen batteries.
Ask Woody, December 5, 2019- Tarion Warranty CEO is retiring and its chairman has resigned.
Toronto Star, December 5, 2019- Ford employees say they knew about defective Fiesta & Focus transmissions.
Detroit Free Press, December 5, 2019- PCMI launches tacky holiday sweater photo contest.
Press Release, December 5, 2019- Ontario overhauls the New Home Warranty and Protection Program.
Press Release, December 5, 2019- Boston's new Orange Line trains to be repaired under warranty.
WHDH-TV Boston, December 4, 2019- American Guardian expands 2020 F&I training schedule.
Press Release, December 4, 2019- Select Home Warranty becomes a sponsor of the New York Jets.
Press Release, December 4, 2019- IAS acquired by iA Financial Corporation.
Press Release, December 4, 2019- FCA says Dodge Ram's lifetime warranty invalid over lack of inspections.
Kansas City Business Journal, December 3, 2019- Shell lengthens warranty for oil used in wind turbines to 10 yrs.
New Europe, December 3, 2019- Travelers Insurance HQ plaza renovation project needs warranty work.
Hartford Courant, December 2, 2019- National League of Cities gives HomeServe USA its "Service to Cities Award."
Business Wire, December 2, 2019- Choice Home Warranty denies claims, triggering complaints.
WRTV-TV Indianapolis, December 2, 2019November 2019- Motorola offers 24-hour-turnaround repair service for Razr display.
Forbes, November 30, 2019- F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, worth $18B, delivered without warranty.
The Australian, November 29, 2019- How Tesla accounts for warranty expenses on leased products.
Market Realist, November 28, 2019- Ontario starts to clean house at troubled Tarion Warranty.
Toronto Sun, November 28, 2019- Domestic & General sues alleged telemarketing imposters in the UK.
Evening Standard, November 27, 2019- Bevan Group lengthens warranty on truck and van bodies from 3 to 5 yrs.
Transport Engineer, November 27, 2019- Solar panel installer/manufacturer credits tracking for longer warranties.
PV Magazine, November 27, 2019- New expiring home warranty scam appears in Jackson MI.
Press Release, November 27, 2019- Nate Lion's Appliance World abruptly closes up shop.
WLNE-TV Providence RI, November 26, 2019- Renewable Fuels Association finds nearly all new cars support E15 fuel.
Ethanol Producer Magazine, November 26, 2019- RAC looks to increase brand visibility within its dealer network.
Motor Trader (UK), November 26, 2019- SCIC shares stories about appliances failing at the worst possible moment.
Press Release, November 25, 2019- Mize named Major Player in IDC MarketScape Report for Field Service Mgt.
Press Release, November 25, 2019 - Christian Brothers Automotive lengthens repair warranty to 3 yrs./36,000 miles.
December 2019