Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2021 to today
- Electric car battery warranties explained.Cars Guide (AU), April 8, 2021
- Lotus Approved certified pre-owned program covers cars up to 20 yrs. old.
Motor Authority, April 8, 2021- Survey finds appliance makers void warranties for outside repairs.
Press Release, April 8, 2021- LOC to provide marine warranty services for Petrobel's offshore assets.
Offshore Engineer, April 8, 2021- How to stop car warranty scam robocalls and why you get so many.
USA Today, April 8, 2021- When does homeowners insurance cover air conditioning repairs?
Bankrate, April 7, 2021- YouMail counts 4.9 billion robocalls in March, up 6.8% from Feb.
Press Release, April 7, 2021- Best Buy Beta subscription extended warranty plan trials in 3 states.
Tech Times, April 6, 2021- iRobot launches Protect and Protect+ extended warranty programs.
Press Release, April 6, 2021- Uniters Group partners with Furniture Solutions Network on protection plans.
Furniture World News, April 6, 2021- Public schools move to hold families responsible for broken, missing laptops.
Palm Beach Post, April 6, 2021- Amynta and the Ardonagh Group buy majority stake in AccuRisk Solutions.
Press Release, April 6, 2021- Colorado right to repair bill dies despite public testimony.
Apple Insider, April 5, 2021- GWC Warranty named a leading provider by SubPrime Auto Finance News.
Press Release, April 5, 2021- LG leaves the mobile phone business but warranties continue for a year.
Gadget Guy (AU), April 5, 2021- Consider a home warranty to help you avoid hating your house.
Money Magazine, April 3, 2021- Rivian warranty overpowers Tesla with more years, more miles.
Motor Trend, April 2, 2021- Author calls mandatory 3-yr. warranties better than right to repair laws.
ZDNet, April 2, 2021- Warranty work on Interstate 275 to be done on weekends in April.
Michigan Department of Transportation, April 2, 2021- Rivian adds 8/yr./175,000-mile warranty for R1S SUV & R1T pickup.
Car and Driver, April 1, 2021- How to find our when an electric car's warranty expires.
Kelley Blue Book, April 1, 2021- RAC Dealer Network says used car claims volume hasn't changed during pandemic.
Car Dealer Magazine (UK), April 1, 2021- Handler Protect says 1,000 auto dealers now use its VSC app.
Car Dealer Magazine (UK), April 1, 2021March 2021- Arctic Cooler adds 6-yr. warranty for Liquid Freezer II coolers.
Press Release, March 31, 2021- Jaguar Land Rover lengthens new car warranties to 5 yrs. in Australia.
Which Car (AU), March 31, 2021- Piaget lengthens warranty on all timepieces to eight years.
Retail Jeweller, March 31, 2021- EFG Companies launches Owner Essentials Home Warranty program.
Press Release, March 30, 2021- Home Warranty Experts picks Choice Home Warranty as best.
Press Release, March 30, 2021- Home Warranty Experts picks First American as best.
Press Release, March 30, 2021- Australian website ranks new car warranties by length in ascending order.
Car Advice (AU), March 27, 2021- Argos to refund 570,010 pounds to hoodwinked extended warranty customers.
Daily Mail (UK), March 26, 2021- Quality Auto Repair owner convicted of warranty fraud.
Siskiyou Daily News (CA), March 26, 2021- Kingsway Financial Services reports 3.3% rise in extended warranty revenue.
Press Release, March 26, 2021- Carroll, Iowa to sign marketing agreement with Utility Services Partners.
Carroll Times Herald (IA), March 25, 2021- Better Business Bureau says Liberty Home Guard is the best.
Press Release, March 25, 2021- Michigan auditors question whether road warranties are effective.
MLive.com, March 24, 2021- Samsung launches Accidental Damage and Liquid Damage plan for Galaxy Watch.
Hindustan Times (IN), March 24, 2021- Should you get mechanical breakdown insurance or an extended warranty?
Inscribe Magazine, March 23, 2021- How the new normal has shaped extended warranty sales.
Dealerscope, March 23, 2021- Complaints pile up for Harmony Home Warranty.
KNBC-TV Los Angeles, March 23, 2021- Apple fined in Brazil for removing USB phone charger from iPhone package.
iDrop News, March 22, 2021- Senator calls on NHTSA to investigate GM steering sensor.
Detroit News, March 22, 2021- Transforming quality and warranty through advanced analytics.
McKinsey & Company, March 22, 2021- Sub-Zero & Wolf to offer 5-yr. warranties in the UK.
KBB Review (UK), March 22, 2021- What kind of warranty applies to refurbished devices?
CNET, March 21, 2021- Tata Sky cuts warranties from 3 yrs. to 1, adds service plans.
Swarajya (IN), March 21, 2021- Unravelling the mystery behind Ottawa's sewer line warranty packages.
CBC News, March 20, 2021- California sends cease and desist order to Classic Administration Systems.
Sierra Sun Times, March 19, 2021- Lordstown hype train slows down after pickup truck prototype catches fire.
Electrek, March 18, 2021- Tata International-Nigeria lauches 5-yr. warranty for its commercial vehicles.
Blueprint (NG), March 18, 2021- Two-year OnePlus 9 series warranty is for China only, not U.S. or China.
Android Authority, March 18, 2021- What happens to residential solar warranties when companies go bust?
Solar Power World, March 17, 2021- NHTSA decides against GM StabiliTrak recall despite warranty claims.
Reuters, March 17, 2021- Service Line Warranties of Canada partners with city of Ottawa.
CTV News, March 17, 2021- How to stop getting those pesky car extended warranty calls.
Reader's Digest, March 16, 2021- What it's like to live in the robocall capital of America.
CNN, March 16, 2021- RoboKiller phone app sends unknown numbers straight to voicemail.
CNBC, March 16, 2021- Fortegra Group going public again, files for IPO.
Jacksonville Daily Record (FL), March 15, 2021- iDeal Auto Protect takes 2 months to issue $2,000 refund.
KTVK-TV Phoenix, March 15, 2021- Home insurance vs. home warranties explained.
Forbes Advisor, March 12, 2021- Who's making those annoying "Your car warranty has expired" calls?
Money Magazine, March 11, 2021- American Residential Warranty to accept crypto currency for its services.
Decrypt, March 11, 2021- HomeWarrantyReviews.com announces Annual Home Warranty Awards for 2021.
Press Release, March 10, 2021- After, Inc. helps Harley-Davidson reduce claims by over $800,000.
Case Study, March 10, 2021- Tesla's early vehicles are a study in EV battery longevity.
The Drive, March 10, 2021- RAC extends extends warranty contract with Assurant
Motor Trader (UK), March 10, 2021- Hendrick Automotive Group launches NationsGuard protection program.
Auto Remarketing (podcast), March 9, 2021- McLaren Artura luxury supercar gets 5-yr/75,000km bumper-to-bumper warranty.
Automotive World, March 9, 2021- Texans find out home warranties don't cover storm damage.
Austin American-Statesman, March 8, 2021- Solar Support offers end-of-warranty assessment services to utilities.
Solar Industry, March 8, 2021- Bridgestone doubles the length of its agricultural tire warranties to 10 yrs.
Farming UK, March 8, 2021- Most of today's vehicle warranties are transferable to a new owner.
J.D. Power, March 8, 2021- Landmark Home Warranty pays $1.75m in restitution and fines in Arizona.
KTAR-FM Glendale AZ, March 6, 2021- All new Citroens sold online get 5-yr. warranty and 14-day money back guarantee.
Fleet World (UK), March 5, 2021- Robocalls are ramping back up to pre-pandemic levels.
KFMB-TV San Diego, March 5, 2021- Quality issues cost Jaguar Land Rover 100,000 annual sales, CEO says.
Which Car (AU), March 5, 2021- After, Inc. publishes part 2 of Warranty Risk Management 101 series.
Press Release, March 4, 2021- Recalls never expire but enhanced warranties may have an end date.
WFTS-TV Tampa, March 4, 2021- How a spam robocaller works and how to stop them.
Business Insider, March 3, 2021- Expiring warranty scammer wanted $4,524 for a vehicle protection plan.
WSMV-TV Nashville, March 3, 2021- Home warranty insurance broker found liable for AU$3.4m in building defects.
Insurance News (AU), March 3, 2021- Repairman sent by Choice Home Warranty to fix icemaker breaks entire fridge.
WPVI-TV Philadelphia, March 2, 2021- Dealers need to sell used cars with the right warranty, says WMS Group.
Motor Trader (UK), March 2, 2021 - Lotus Approved certified pre-owned program covers cars up to 20 yrs. old.
April 2021