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Warranty News Headlines
Calendar Year 2010
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September 2010 |
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ProDrive Systems debuts three-year warranties for its dental equipment.
Press Release, September 2, 2010
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Miele (Canada) Ltd. offers 10-year warranty to customers who buy appliances in September.
Press Release, September 1, 2010
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Photron Inc. debuts 2-year warranty for high-speed camera products.
Press Release, September 1, 2010
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Datamax-O'Neil offers extended warranty service agreements for its printers.
Press Release, September 1, 2010
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Indiana opts out of lawsuit against JM Eagle over reliability of its PVC pressure pipe.
Press Release, September 1, 2010
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August 2010 |
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Warrantywise says 59% of its vehicle service contract buyers make a claim in the first year.
Car Dealer, August 31, 2010
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The Warranty Group added by Graphis journal to best annual report list.
Press Release, August 31, 2010
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Warranty work on Southern Star observation wheel performed by Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp.
Docklands News, August 31, 2010
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AAIA says Honda's statements on aftermarket parts violate the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Press Release, August 30, 2010
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Chrysler dealers hear plans to sell Fiat 500 models.
Associated Press, August 30, 2010
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Sales rep tells customer about Sony TV warranty extension covering picture anomalies.
Newark Star-Ledger, August 30, 2010
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Nokia launches its Warranty SMS Validation campaign in Saudi Arabia.
Press Release, August 29, 2010
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Chevrolet dealer Al Ghandi Auto in Dubai offers lifetime warranty for Ramadan.
Press Release, August 29, 2010
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US Direct Protect & National Administrative Service Co. offer 150k mile powertrain service contracts.
Press Release, August 28, 2010
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Forth Bridge paint job finally finished, warranted for 25 years.
Scottish Daily Record, August 28, 2010
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Global Warranty Group offers mobile data protection through InComm Inc.
Dealerscope, August 27, 2010
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Spyker CEO says company will never disappoint a customer by not honoring its warranty obligations.
Associated Press, August 27, 2010
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First look at Indmar's new 5-year warranty on boat engines.
Waterski Magazine, August 27, 2010
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AmTrust Financial Services buys remaining 73% of Warrantech Corp.
Press Release, August 26, 2010
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Resource Automotive launches TWGConnect, an online claims system for vehicle service contracts.
Press Release, August 26, 2010 (PDF file)
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Andre Kwasnik joins Safeware Insurance as vice president of business development.
Press Release, August 26, 2010
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InComm adds Global Warranty Group's mobile data protection plan to its product line.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, August 26, 2010
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Toyota to recall 1.5 million Corollas, Matrixes, Pontiac Vibes in the US & Canada.
Detroit News, August 26, 2010
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Is the Sky satellite dish warranty a scam?
This Is Money, August 26, 2010
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Home Warranty Association of California outlines maintenance guidelines.
Press Release, August 25, 2010
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Recession encourages car manufacturers to take a tougher position on warranty work.
Irish Times, August 25, 2010
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Engine Calibration Snapshot prompts GM to void a truck's warranty.
The Consumerist, August 24, 2010
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Warranty Inspection Services forms strategic partnership with F&I Administration Solutions.
Providers & Administrators, August 24, 2010
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Vehicle Protection Association announces certification of StopRepairBills.com
Press Release, August 24, 2010
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AEG Power Solutions offers additional year's warranty to those who register.
Press Release, August 24, 2010
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Sony offer PlayStation Plus members discounts on service contracts.
GameSpot, August 24, 2010
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PS Jailbreak uses USB port to modify Sony PlayStation without voiding warranty.
PSP World, August 23, 2010
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Vodafone threatens to invalidate warranties of customers installing unauthorized updates.
PC Pro, August 23, 2010
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Auto warranty robocaller Damian Kohlfeld to pay $2.3 million settlement.
Federal Trade Commission, August 23, 2010
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Nationwide Automotive Protection certified by the Vehicle Protection Association.
Press Release, August 23, 2010
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Warranty differences may be a factor in US Supreme Court's gray market ruling.
Corporate Counsel, August 23, 2010
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Salesachievers Inc. offers vehicle service contract lead generation services.
Press Release, August 23, 2010
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Gapcorp offers 5-year service contracts on Nissan and Infiniti vehicles in Kuwait.
Press Release, August 21, 2010
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New Flyer to do warranty work on site for New York's Metropolitan Transit Authority.
Press Release, August 20, 2010
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DCI Warranty Services opens website to sell vehicle service contracts to BMW owners.
Press Release, August 20, 2010
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International Warranty Administration Services launches home warranty plan.
Press Release, August 20, 2010
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Waiting period on vehicle service contract makes turbocharger problem a pre-existing condition.
Honest John, August 20, 2010
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The value of free scheduled maintenance programs may vary by brand.
New York Times, August 19, 2010
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Verizon offering Droid 2 and Incredible as warranty replacements?
Droid Life, August 19, 2010
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JM Eagle tells water agency officials about its 50-year warranty in plastic pipe.
Fontana (CA) Herald News, August 19, 2010
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PCMag.com selects SquareTrade.com as one of the top 100 websites of 2010.
Press Release, August 19, 2010
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Alpha Warranty Services purchases new office building in Riverton UT
Deseret News, August 19, 2010
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US Direct Protect to sell service contracts for Marathon Administrative Co.
Press Release, August 19, 2010
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TotalProtect Home Warranty introduces personalized product fulfillment kits.
Press Release, August 19, 2010
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Alberta government now says mandatory new home warranties will cost $2,000, not $20,000.
Edmonton Journal, August 18, 2010
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Real Living agents to offer HMS National home warranties.
Press Release, August 18, 2010
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GM's turnaround helps redeem the decision to lend the carmaker nearly $50 billion.
Los Angeles Times editorial, August 18, 2010
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German competition authority slams Opel lifetime guarantee advertisements.
Dow Jones Newswires, August 17, 2010
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First Motors offers lifetime warranties on Hyundai models in Bahrain.
AME Info, August 17, 2010
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Resource Automotive announces training agreement with Chrysler's Mopar division.
Press Release, August 17, 2010 (PDF file)
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Lockheed Martin to offer warranty for missile interceptor.
Reuters, August 17, 2010
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Federal judge's decision reversed in defective Land Rover case.
OC Weekly, August 17, 2010
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Quality Motors says its 90-day warranty doesn't cover a high-mileage car it sold to a teen.
WVIT-TV West Hartford, August 17, 2010
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GM begins recall after finding damaged seat belt buckles during warranty work.
Detroit Free Press, August 17, 2010
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Vauxhall airs TV ad promoting "warranty that could last a lifetime."
Honest John, August 16, 2010
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South Africa's new Consumer Protection Act to limit "as-is" sales.
Daily Dispatch, August 16, 2010
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Maryland attorney general says US Fidelis violated state's Telephone Solicitations Act.
Press Release, August 16, 2010
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Warranty Inspection Services’ VeriScan tool aims to overhaul inspection process.
Providers & Administrators, August 16, 2010
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Arabian Automobiles offers discounts and longer warranties for Ramadan.
Gulf News, August 16, 2010
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BFG Technologies, in liquidation, begins denying "lifetime warranty" claims.
Hardware Canucks, August 15, 2010
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Mattress warranty returns could spread bedbug infestations.
Furniture World, August 15, 2010
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Ireland gets warranty envy looking at UK & Germany.
Irish Independent, August 15, 2010
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One-year U.S. warranty on mobile phone conflicts with European consumer laws.
Times of Malta, August 15, 2010
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Customers accuse now-defunct Premier Auto Group of selling them unwanted service contracts.
The Oregonian, August 14, 2010
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US Direct Protect & Gold Key Auto Warranty Group offer pay as you go service contracts.
Press Release, August 14, 2010
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Former Dell employee admits to £35,000 warranty fraud in Glasgow court.
STV News, August 13, 2010
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VPhase extends warranty period on voltage optimisation device to 5 years.
Press Release, August 13, 2010
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DCI Warranty Services says don't overpay for an extended warranty.
Press Release, August 13, 2010
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American Home Shield pays for new HVAC unit after newspaper intervenes.
Chicago Tribune, August 13, 2010
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Strategic Solutions Network convenes Warranty Innovations conference in Chicago on Nov. 3-4.
Press Release, August 12, 2010 (PDF file)
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NEW plans to hire 200 home-based customer service workers in Central Louisiana.
Alexandria Town Talk, August 12, 2010
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FieldTurf increases its insured warranty policy limit to US$32 million per claim.
Press Release, August 12, 2010
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Kia changes one word in its 7-year warranty ad campaign to comply with ASA ruling.
Car Dealer Magazine, August 11, 2010
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Bosa Properties delivers warranty documentation online using Conasys system.
Press Release, August 11, 2010
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Nautilus helps U.S. convict Chunchai "Katherine" Yu for importing counterfeit exercise equipment.
Press Release, August 10, 2010
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Asurion announces a product recall on 470,000 counterfeit BlackBerry batteries.
Berry Review, August 10, 2010
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New Flyer to support hybrid bus propulsion systems after ISE Ltd.'s bankruptcy filing.
Press Release, August 10, 2010
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American Home Shield denies HVAC claim over lack of maintenance.
WSAV-TV Savannah GA, August 10, 2010
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AA Auto Protection adds summer discounts for vehicle service contracts.
Press Release, August 10, 2010
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Batteries in new Asus B Series notebooks get three-year warranty.
Press Release, August 9, 2010
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Nokia creates field force to monitor dealers of counterfeit mobile phones.
Ghana Business News, August 9, 2010
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National Warranty Service dba US Direct Protect adds chat portal to its web site.
Press Release, August 7, 2010
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Honda Civic Hybrid battery software upgrade could hurt fuel economy.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 6, 2010
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Motor Codes is "perfectly aligned" with Vauxhall's lifetime warranties.
Motor Trader, August 6, 2010
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Sailstar USA ceases operations; distributor Texchine to handle its warranty work.
American Laundry News, August 6, 2010
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Vauxhall to offer a "lifetime" warranty on all new cars in the UK.
Honest John, August 5, 2010
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Opel plans "lifetime" car warranties.
Wall Street Journal, August 5, 2010
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SEC settles $79 million warranty fraud charges vs. Navistar.
Administrative Proceedings, August 5, 2010 (PDF file)
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Warrantech launches service contract program sold by repair companies.
Press Release, August 5, 2010
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The Warranty Group to train more dealer sales "champions."
Car Dealer Magazine, August 5, 2010
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Auto Repair Warranty Inc. & Auto Repair Group LLC told to cease and desist in Florida.
Press Release, August 5, 2010
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Peugeot repairs car as a goodwill gesture one month after warranty expires.
Irish Independent, August 5, 2010
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Chrysler says its suppliers are staging a dramatic comeback of their own.
Automotive News, August 4, 2010
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Class action in Illinois alleges Warrantech refuses to issue refunds on canceled car warranties.
Courthouse News Service, August 3, 2010
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Swindler convicted in £50,000 warranty fraud against HP.
Deadline Scotland, August 3, 2010
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Trex blames $9 million increase in warranty reserves for profit decrease.
Press Release, August 3, 2010
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Olympus offers two-year warranty on PEN cameras in Australia.
Photo & Imaging News, August 3, 2010
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Peugeot extends warranty on Bipper, Partner, Expert & Boxer vans to 100,000 miles.
Honest John, August 3, 2010
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Faulty fuel pump in Saturn Ion covered by recall in some states, warranty in others.
WAVY-TV Virginia Beach, August 3, 2010
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Virginia Surety gets A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau in Chicago.
Press Release, August 3, 2010
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StrucSure Home Warranty partners with Remodeleze.com home improvement web site.
Press Release, August 2, 2010
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Maker of Bonzai Pipeline Twist Aqua Park avoids warranty claims, gets F rating.
Boston Globe, August 1, 2010
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Analysis of new Minnesota home warranty law and amendments taking effect January 2011.
Fredrikson & Byron P.A., August 2010
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July 2010 |
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A primer for taking advantage of your computer warranty when you need it.
Lifehacker Daily, July 30, 2010
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Increased warranty costs from faulty solar panels weigh on First Solar profits.
Arizona Republic, July 30, 2010
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HomeServe plc sees rising sales and high retention rates in fiscal 2011.
Dow Jones Newswires, July 30, 2010
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Managing Automation magazine places SAS in the Technology Partner Hall of Fame.
Press Release, July 30, 2010
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A.M. Best gives A- rating to Canada's Millennium Insurance Corp.
Press Release, July 29, 2010
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Nissan Leaf electric car's battery to Have 8-Year U.S. warranty.
Bloomberg News, July 27, 2010
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Virginia Surety to provide underwriting to Interstate National Dealer Services.
Press Release, July 27, 2010
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BMW Group Financial Services begins tire damage program for its dealers.
Car Dealer Magazine, July 27, 2010
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Volkswagen Centre Bahrain adds 5-year unlimited mileage warranty for Ramadan.
Gulf Weekly, July 27, 2010
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ArvinMeritor web site provides more product detail & warranty support.
Press Release, July 27, 2010
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ClearCount Medical Solutions insures its Never Event Warranty program.
Press Release, July 27, 2010 (PDF file)
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Tacoma Narrows Bridge to be repainted under warranty.
KING-TV Seattle, July 27, 2010
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Federal regulators say copyright law won't prevent the jailbreaking of iPhones.
Wired Magazine, July 26, 2010
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Apple reminds users that jailbreaking their iPhones still voids their warranty.
Cult of Mac, July 26, 2010
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Rubber dam in Tempe fails one year after its warranty expires.
KNXV-TV Phoenix, July 26, 2010
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Asurion adds more options to replace Droid 1 units after Motorola stops production.
Droid Life, July 26, 2010
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Pegasystems Inc. unveils Warranty Claims Case Management solution.
Press Release, July 26, 2010
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AUL Corp. appoints Jimmy Atkinson as its senior VP and COO.
Press Release, July 26, 2010
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Consumer Direct Warranty Services downsizes and prepares to move.
Redding Record Searchlight, July 26, 2010
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Dealer Warranty Services disconnects phone but still collects $120/month from victim.
WSYR-TV Syracuse, July 26, 2010
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Repairman suspects Samsung flat screens fail because of low quality capacitors.
Consumer Affairs, July 26, 2010
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Investigators blame 100% of Toyota unintended accelerations on driver error.
Santa Monica Daily Press, July 24, 2010
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US Direct Protect joins the Vehicle Protection Association.
Press Release, July 24, 2010
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Is an electric car battery warranty war brewing?
Investment U, July 23, 2010
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Man told he is sleeping the wrong way after breaking three beds.
The Telegraph (UK), July 23, 2010
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HMNZS Otago sails on one engine while awaiting warranty work.
New Zealand Press Association, July 23, 2010
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Camstar Systems acquires quality management software maker SigmaQuest Inc.
Press Release, July 22, 2010
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Asurion no longer replacing Droid 1 with Droids; Motorola stops production.
Droid Life, July 22, 2010
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Parts suppliers praise Senate committee’s passage of Advanced Vehicle Technology Bill.
Press Release, July 22, 2010
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Judicial Council of California narrows breach of express warranty defenses.
Los Angeles Daily Journal, July 22, 2010
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AutoBild Quality Report for 2010 places Hyundai ahead of Toyota, BMW and Audi.
Honest John, July 21, 2010
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CMC Electronics becomes exclusive distributor for Lowrance, Simrad and B&G brands in Canada.
Press Release, July 21, 2010
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Global Warranty Group offers iPhone protection plan.
Macworld, July 21, 2010
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Deere lengthens warranty coverage on construction equipment in the U.S. and Canada.
For Constructions Pros, July 21, 2010
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Northern Territory government talks home warranties as another builder goes bankrupt.
Australian Broadcasting Corp., July 21, 2010
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California files cease and desist order against Prestige Administration Inc., dba Autolife Rx.
Press Release, July 20, 2010
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Warrantech to administer service contract program for AIN Group.
Press Release, July 20, 2010
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Fujitsu Celsius workstations now have 5-year warranties in India.
Press Release, July 20, 2010
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Warrantywise turnover and profit doubled since 2009; headcount now 38 people.
Click Lancashire (UK), July 20, 2010
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Nissan probes potential customers about battery warranty for Leaf EV.
Solar Home & Business Journal, July 19, 2010
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Google stops selling Nexus One phone, but Android software still going strong.
Wired, July 19, 2010
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Protect your bubble, an Assurant Direct brand, launches £5.99/mo. iPhone insurance.
Insurance Daily, July 18, 2010
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For electric car rebate, Calif. Air Resources Board wants 10-year warranty.
PluginCars.com, July 17, 2010
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Arlington's General Motors plant puts quality control to the test.
Dallas Morning News, July 17, 2010
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Apple offers free cases to prevent iPhone 4 reception problem.
Associated Press, July 16, 2010
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A.M. Best downgrades Consumer Insurance Services Ltd to B++ (Good).
Press Release, July 16, 2010
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AMT Warranty Corp. to administer service contracts for Aaron’s Inc.
Dealerscope, July 15, 2010
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Singapore spa association to protect pre-paid customers with warranties.
Channel News Asia, July 15, 2010
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Chevy Volt will carry eight-year battery warranty.
Detroit News, July 14, 2010
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Government formula predicting 230 mpg for Chevy Volt electric car won't be used.
USA Today, July 14, 2010
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Vehicle service contracts not always insurance, Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance says.
South African Times, July 14, 2010
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LH plc to handle warranty claims for Frascold in the UK.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, July 14, 2010
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Toyota extends warranty on 2001-2003 RAV4 transmissions.
New York Times, July 13, 2010
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Scott Health and Safety division Tyco selects 4CS SLM solution suite.
Press Release, July 13, 2010
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Global Warranty Group introduces handset replacement coverage for the Apple iPhone.
Press Release, July 13, 2010
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Consumer Reports won't recommend Apple iPhone 4 because of design defect.
Press Release, July 12, 2010
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Automotive Recyclers Assn. urges Congress to pass Right to Repair Act (S. 3181/H.R. 2057).
Press Release, July 12, 2010
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Evinrude offers 5-Year warranty as a sales incentive until Sept. 6.
Press Release, July 12, 2010
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United Technologies to guarantee Clipper wind turbine warranties.
Press Release, July 12, 2010
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Vauxhall's Network Q broadens used auto warranties to higher mileage and older cars.
Motor Trader UK, July 8, 2010
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Chevrolet launches five-year warranty, servicing and breakdown assistance package in UK.
What Car? July 8, 2010
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Pinnacle Data Systems completes recertification audit of its quality management systems.
Press Release, July 7, 2010
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Thermotron Industries' Appliance Test System finds failures in circuit boards.
Press Release, July 7, 2010
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Lista UK adds ten year warranty onto its workspace equipment.
Industry Today, July 7, 2010
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Grey market iPhones present tricky warranty issues.
Gulf News, July 6, 2010
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Product Authentication & Security Summit (9/14-15) to examine warranty fraud.
Electronics Weekly, July 6, 2010
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Running a yacht through an oil spill may damage its engine and void its warranty.
The Triton, July 6, 2010
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WMS Group launches service contract sales and training website for dealerships.
Press Release, July 6, 2010
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Thinksound lengthens its warranty period from six months to one year.
Press Release, July 6, 2010
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Men allegedly from "Sky Security" ask customers about their satellite TV warranties.
Burton (UK) Mail, July 5, 2010
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Harmonized sales tax could encourage cash-only, no-warranty roofing deals.
Journal of Commerce, July 5, 2010
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US Direct Protect sells 11,000th vehicle service contract.
Press Release, July 4, 2010
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Letter from Apple regarding iPhone 4 reception problems.
Press Release, July 2, 2010
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Toyota limits Lexus recall to Japan; not yet a U.S. warranty or safety issue.
Los Angeles Times, July 2, 2010
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Hyundai Uncensored ads tout peace of mind provided by warranties & roadside assistance.
Press Release, July 1, 2010
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Honda named most reliable carmaker in What Car? report.
The Telegraph (UK), July 1, 2010
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The plain truth behind automotive service contracts.
New York Examiner, July 1, 2010
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Dell publishes response to the Nichicon capacitor issue.
Direct 2 Dell, July 1, 2010
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June 2010 |
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Reporters win Gerald Loeb Award for articles on St. Louis service contract industry.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 30, 2010
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Vehicle Protection Association annual meeting in Las Vegas on Sept. 13, 2010.
Press Release, June 30, 2010
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Black Box offers 5-year warranty on remanufactured and repaired telephones.
Press Release, June 30, 2010
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Virginia Surety to provide underwriting and actuarial support to Safe-Guard Products International.
Press Release, June 30, 2010
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Smith & Wesson says reduced warranty expenses helped boost profits.
Press Release, June 30, 2010
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Audio Video Unlimited to implement 4CS iWarranty to manage service contract sales.
Press Release, June 29, 2010
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Flowserve opens Quick Response Centers in Vietnam, Finland and France.
Press Release, June 29, 2010
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Apple’s internal iPhone 4 antenna troubleshooting procedures leaked.
Boy Genius Report, June 29, 2010
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iPhone insurance now available, but is it too expensive?
Associated Press, June 29, 2010
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Truckers worry about speed-limiting software voiding their engine warranties.
Land Line Magazine, June 29, 2010
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Lawsuit over faulty OptiPlex computers highlights Dell’s decline.
New York Times, June 28, 2010
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Kia UK ad: "Oh Well. At least our warranty beats the Germans."
Marketing Week, June 28, 2010
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NZ Consumer Affairs Ministry investigates extended warranties.
Business Day, June 28, 2010
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Nebraska Furniture Mart to offer SecurityCoverage services within its Mega Performance Guarantee.
Press Release, June 28, 2010
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National Warranty Services chooses Marathon as its administrator.
Press Release, June 27, 2010
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HUD rules realtors cannot be compensated for selling home warranties.
Federal Register, June 25, 2010 (PDF file)
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Australian government declines to act as home warranty scheme collapses.
Insurance News Net, June 25, 2010
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National Service Network partners with International Warranty Administration Services.
Press Release, June 25, 2010
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Comparing five iPhone 4 extended warranty and insurance options.
Gizmodo, June 24, 2010
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Technology providers offer builders new warranty software.
Constructech, June 24, 2010
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McCusker & Co. opens Caribbean Division headquarters in San Juan.
Press Release, June 24, 2010
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G.Skill International lengthens Phoenix warranties to three years.
Press Release, June 24, 2010
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Asurion launches MobileProtect insurance program for the iPhone.
Press Release, June 23, 2010
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Partsearch Technologies names Bob McMullan as chief financial officer.
Press Release, June 23, 2010
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Missouri attorney general releases marketing guidelines for vehicle service contracts.
St. Louis Public Radio, June 23, 2010
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Service Contract Industry Council amends Model Act to fight
service contract scams.
Press Release, June 22, 2010 (PDF file)
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NY attorney general wins warranty fraud lawsuit against Daniels Automotive Group.
Press Release, June 22, 2010
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Toyota offers five-year/100,000-mile manufacturer’s warranty in the UK.
The Telegraph (UK), June 22, 2010
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The Warranty Group signs service contract agreement with Samsung Electronics America.
Press Release, June 22, 2010
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Nation’s Best Sports to sell Warrantech's extended warranty programs.
Press Release, June 22, 2010
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Mercury Marine says no to warranty coverage on gray market imports.
Marine Business, June 22, 2010
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SquareTrade pegs Apple iPhone 3G and 3GS failure rate at 25.6% over two years.
Press Release, June 22, 2010
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Panasonic refutes PC Magazine article, says Toughbook failure rate is only 2.99%.
Press Release, June 21, 2010
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Warranty Direct UK's service contracts now cover Porsche and Ferrari models.
Honest John, June 21, 2010
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Cadillac offers 4 years of free scheduled maintenance on its 2011 models.
USA Today, June 21, 2010
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Montana attorney general warns about shoddy asphalt paving scams.
KXLH-TV Helena, June 21, 2010
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St. Louis Better Business Bureau still gets complaints about local service contract firms.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 19, 2010
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Global Warranty Group appoints Karl Lassig & John Watson as VPs.
Press Release, June 18, 2010
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Lincoln offers free scheduled maintenance for 3 years/45,000 miles until Sept. 7.
Press Release, June 18, 2010
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Service Contract Industry Council reports increase in home warranty sales in 2009.
Press Release, June 17, 2010
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Ford enters top 5 of J.D. Power 2010 U.S. Initial Quality Study for the first time.
Press Release, June 17, 2010
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Chrysler to load service contract and warranty info into vehicle information apps.
Press Release, June 17, 2010
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California files cease and desist order against SafeData Management Services Inc. dba Consumer Direct Warranty Services, Warranty Administration Services Inc., and Warranty Administration Solutions Inc.
Press Release, June 17, 2010
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Former Cover-All dealer's new company to assume defunct company's warranty liabilities
Better Farming, June 17, 2010
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Microsoft replaces red ring with red dot on new Xbox 360.
Kotaku, June 17, 2010
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A.M. Best upgrades financial strength rating of AmTrust Group to A (Excellent).
Press Release, June 16, 2010
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4CS distributes Aberdeen report: "Warranty Management: The Bridge to Future Revenue Creation."
Press Release, June 16, 2010
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GM announces 50/50 warranty cost sharing program for its suppliers.
Foley & Lardner, June 14, 2010
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Microsoft's new Xbox 360 has a one-year limited warranty on the console.
Press Release, June 14, 2010
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Washington Business Journal ranks NEW as best place to work in DC area.
Press Release, June 14, 2010
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Warrantech to offer service contracts for Apple iPads, 3D TVs & e-readers
Press Release, June 14, 2010
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The Warranty Group trains 450 service plan champions in the last year.
materials Handling World, June 14, 2010
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Alfardan offers warranties on Jaguar and Land Rover pre-owned vehicles in Qatar.
Press Release, June 14, 2010
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Vormittag Associates enhances S2K Service & Repair software to better document warranty work.
Press Release, June 14, 2010
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Warranty records show Toyota fixed steering rods for over a decade before recall.
USA Today, June 13, 2010
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Warranties protect owners of new homes built in Maryland.
Baltimore Sun, June 13, 2010
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The benefits of a new home warranty.
Edmonton Journal, June 12, 2010
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NEW's Fred Schaufeld & Tony Nader part owners of Washington Wizards.
Press Release, June 11, 2010
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Ohio Senate passes SB 204, allows more repair facilities to do warranty work.
Tire Review, June 11, 2010
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Aberdeen Group publishes Warranty Management: The Bridge to Future Revenue Creation.
Press Release, June 10, 2010
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At FTC's request, federal court halts massive robocall operation.
Press Release, June 10, 2010
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Federal court shuts down extended auto warranty marketer My Car Solutions.
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, June 10, 2010
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American Home Shield creates $1.2 million bonus fund for contractors
Press Release, June 10, 2010
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SiteOne Services and ProHome International partner for warranty management.
Press Release, June 10, 2010
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Sales tax exemption for water damage repairs ends June 30 in British Columbia.
BC Local News, June 9, 2010
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Massachusetts decides against signing on to JM Eagle pipe quality lawsuit.
Press Release, June 8, 2010
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Peterbilt recognizes its warranty, parts, and service managers of the year.
Press Release, June 8, 2010
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SquareTrade launches new iPhone protection plan.
Macworld, June 7, 2010
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SquareTrade aims to compete with AppleCare on iPad warranties.
iPad Weekly, June 7, 2010
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Deal with Pitney Bowes boosts ServicePower Technologies shares.
Manchester Evening News, June 7, 2010
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Ford F-450 & F-550 trucks to allow compressed natural gas and propane as fuel.
Press Release, June 7, 2010
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Ontario's Ministry of Revenue warns cash customers about warranty risks.
CBC News, June 7, 2010
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Home warranty insurance scheme in New South Wales is ridiculed as junk.
Sydney Morning Herald, June 6, 2010
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MAN & BAE Systems perform warranty work on New Zealand navy vessel.
New Zealand Herald, June 6, 2010
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New Jersey bill would block risk retention groups from covering taxi operators.
Business Insurance, June 6, 2010
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California Yellow Cab orders 25 Ford Transit Connect units with compressed natural gas tanks.
Press Release, June 4, 2010
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Appliance buyers should ask what the warranty covers & how long it lasts.
Philadelphia Inquirer, June 4, 2010
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Ontario's home warranty program may get more oversight.
CBC News, June 3, 2010
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Jacky’s Electronics offers promotional 4-year "World Cup" warranties until July 11.
Channel EMEA, June 3, 2010
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D&M Professional Europe issues two-year warranty for Denon & Marantz products.
Musical Instrument Professional, June 3, 2010
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Nex-Tech Wireless to offer eSecuritel's handset protection program.
Press Release, June 3, 2010
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Nautel Ltd. offers five-year warranty on radio transmitters bought by August.
Press Release, June 3, 2010
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Orlando Zayas named president of Safe-Guard Products International LLC.
Press Release, June 3, 2010
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Glass's Guide predicts the second-hand value of electric cars will plummet.
The Telegraph (UK), June 2, 2010
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Extended warranties clash with New Zealand's Consumer Guarantees Act.
TV New Zealand, June 2, 2010
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Endeca Technologies to integrate its Information Access Platform with PTC Windchill.
Press Release, June 2, 2010
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A.M. Best reviews Cardif Property and Casualty Insurance Co. rating after INDS acquisition.
Press Release, June 1, 2010
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Warranty claims fall 40% for Detroit's Big Three automakers.
Detroit News, June 1, 2010
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Toyota boosts UK warranties to five years/100,000 miles.
What Car? June 1, 2010
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Porsche boosts the warranty on its Approved Used cars to two years.
Press Release, June 1, 2010
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Ohio lawmakers amend Senate Bill 204 that would have impacted warranty work.
Tire Review, June 1, 2010
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Canadian Solar insures its 25-year product warranties.
Press Release, June 1, 2010
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Worldwide TechServices to sell Warrantech service contracts.
Press Release, June 1, 2010
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Philadelphia Gear announces five-year warranty program for new enclosed drives.
Press Release, June 1, 2010
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May 2010 |
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HMNZS Wellington aborts maiden voyage because of engine problems.
Sunday Star Times, May 31, 2010
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Reporter with broken Kindle gets excellent service from Amazon.
Talking Points Memo, May 31, 2010
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Suppliers wary of new GM contract provision to split warranty costs 50-50.
Crain's Detroit Business, May 30, 2010
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Retailer steps in after Valspar's Guardsman Gold unit denies furniture claim.
Orlando Sentinel, May 29, 2010
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AT&T rumored to be launching MobileProtect insurance plans for iPhones.
Boy Genius Report, May 28, 2010
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Watchdog says Nigerian consumers are exploited by manufacturers and traders at will.
Daily Trust, May 28, 2010
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Warranty on Daimer's Super Max power washers boosted to four years.
Press Release, May 28, 2010
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More plastic mold buyers are asking about performance warranties.
Plastics News, May 28, 2010
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New PetPlus outlet to issue puppy warranties to overcome Petland legacy.
Des Moines Register, May 28, 2010
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Endurance Warranty Services selects Meter-Made Marketing's Direct Connect 4.0 platform.
Press Release, May 28, 2010
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EU orders auto OEMs to share technical data with repair shops and spare parts vendors.
Associated Press, May 27, 2010
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Munich Re to cover Astronergy Crystalline PV solar modules.
Press Release, May 27, 2010
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Consumer fraud case against Pella certified as a class action.
Wisconsin Law Journal, May 27, 2010
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Chinese drywall suit against South Kendall Construction certified as class action.
South Florida Business Journal, May 27, 2010
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US Fidelis cooperating with U.S. attorney, state attorneys general.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 27, 2010
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Used car dealer caught pocketing service contract premiums switches to "as-is" sales.
WDTN-TV Dayton OH, May 27, 2010
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RAC Warranty sees growing appeal of longer extended warranties for used cars.
Car Dealer magazine, May 27, 2010
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New Flyer doing warranty work for Ottawa buses in Arnprior, Ontario.
EMC Arnprior, May 27, 2010
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Guardian Warranty adds exclusionary vehicle service contracts to its product line.
Press Release, May 26, 2010
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WarrantyElephant.com provides free online storage of warranty documents.
Press Release, May 26, 2010
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Roofers say contractors should be in business at least as long as the warranties they offer.
KUSA-TV Denver, May 26, 2010
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Crutchfield to offer SquareTrade extended warranties to online shoppers.
Press Release, May 25, 2010
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Government of Canada announces pro-privacy and anti-spam legislation.
Press Release, May 25, 2010
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New Minnesota law creates home warranty dispute resolution system.
Woodbury Bulletin, May 25, 2010
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Kinetico Water Systems says its 10-year warranties are twice as long as competition's.
Summit Daily News, May 25, 2010
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PowerGuard announces PowerClip Warranties for wind and solar energy industries.
Insurance Journal, May 24, 2010
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Omaha attorney Rex Moats sues over National Warranty Insurance Group political ads.
Associated Press, May 24, 2010
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Corsair lengthens warranty on solid-state drives from two to three years.
Hexus, May 21, 2010
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You can't put a price on peace of mind, extended warranty report concludes.
KGPE-TV Fresno CA, May 21, 2010
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Lawyers need a new theory for diminution in value lawsuits vs. Toyota.
Forbes, May 20, 2010
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GM quality VP foresees double-digit decline in warranty costs.
Reuters, May 20, 2010
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Telegraph newspaper starts selling service contracts for Warranty Direct Ltd.
Press Release, May 20, 2010
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Black Box Resale Services lengthens warranties from two to five years.
Press Release, May 20, 2010
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Renault announces five-year extended warranty for taxis in Ireland.
Galway Advertiser, May 19, 2010
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Dresser Wayne reaffirms warranty on up to 15% ethanol blends.
Domestic Fuel, May 19, 2010
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Weather Shield doors and windows now feature 20-year warranties.
Press Release, May 19, 2010
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Reporter finds Sony rear projection models built in 2003 and 2004 are overheating.
KGO-TV San Francisco, May 18, 2010
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Ohio Attorney General & BBB help couple get a refund from Auto One Warranty.
WCMH-TV Columbus, May 18, 2010
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Irkut Corp. sends warranty team to Malaysia for fleet of Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighters.
Indo-Asian News Service, May 17, 2010
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Driveway resurfacing contractor arrested for organized fraud in Florida.
St. Petersburg Times, May 17, 2010
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Chinese drywall maker Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin settles with Beazer Homes.
Sarasota (FL) Herald Tribune, May 15, 2010
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Chinese supplier refuses to honor warranty on 32 defective locomotives.
Pakistan Tribune, May 15, 2010
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Pittsburgh water board examines conflict of interest in Utility Line Security contract.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 15, 2010
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Robert Calabrese joins Partsearch Technologies as senior VP of sales & business development.
Press Release, May 14, 2010
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SquareTrade a finalist in the 2010 American Business Awards.
Press Release, May 13, 2010
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Québec's Bill 60 makes new rules for extended warranties and service contracts.
Lexology, May 13, 2010
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The Warranty Group to provide extended warranties for Vizio televisions.
Press Release, May 12, 2010
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PSR Inc. offers iPad and Kindle repair services.
Press Release, May 12, 2010
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PA attorney general reviewing Pittsburgh's sewer warranty program.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 12, 2010
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Rogers Wireless offers free Handset Protection Guarantee program.
Press Release, May 11, 2010
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Audi and Volkswagen allow only 10% biodiesel mixed in with regular diesel fuel.
Green Car Reports, May 11, 2010
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Cree CR6 LED lighting features a 5-year warranty.
Press Release, May 11, 2010
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WarrantyElephant.com adds picture uploads to its consumer warranty reminder service.
Press Release, May 11, 2010
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Lawsuit shows Toyota had 13 warranty claims by 2004 for T100 steering rod defect.
Associated Press, May 10, 2010
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Pep Boys to start a lawn mower exchange program and pay fine to settle EPA suit.
Press Release, May 10, 2010
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Home warranty legislation advances in the Minnesota Senate.
Stillwater Gazette, May 10, 2010
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Warrantech launches media campaign on YouTube.
Press Release, May 10, 2010
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Trimax Mowing Systems offers 3-year warranty for commercial mowers.
Horticulture Week, May 10, 2010
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eAegis to sell extended warranties on its Thecus network storage units.
Press Release, May 7, 2010
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Hartmann's new luggage warranties now cover damage.
Press Release, May 7, 2010
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GM recalls Hummers after warranty claims in Japan show pattern.
Agence France-Presse, May 6, 2010
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Intellian U.S. lengthens warranty to three years on i-Series TV antenna models.
Press Release, May 6, 2010
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Bulgaria has yet to sign a post-warranty service contract for its MiG 29 jets.
Sofia News Agency, May 6, 2010
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Ford is the first carmaker in Malaysia to offer service contracts.
Malaysian Sun, May 6, 2010
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AIAG and OESA release 2nd edition of Consumer-Centric Warranty Management.
Press Release, May 5, 2010
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Toyota gives U.S. executives more of a voice in quality matters.
Detroit News, May 5, 2010
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Boston commuter rail sues maker of allegedly faulty rail ties.
Boston Globe, May 5, 2010
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Roto-Rooter Services accused of making deductions from wages for warranty work.
Press Release, May 5, 2010
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Networkfleet adds 3-year warranty to its wireless fleet management system.
Press Release, May 5, 2010
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Global Warranty Group provides GENCO Marketplace with service contract program.
Press Release, May 4, 2010
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The Warranty Group deploys RES PowerFuse workspace management software.
Press Release, May 4, 2010
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Home warranty sales increase in California in 2009, association says.
Press Release, May 4, 2010
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Sony offers service contracts for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.
Press Release, May 3, 2010
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AmTrust Financial Services reports first quarter revenue up 18.3% and earnings per share up 32.5%.
Press Release, May 3, 2010
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EveryCarListed.com offers used cars with free powertrain warranties administered by Warrantech.
Press Release, May 3, 2010
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Clearwater Analytics gives The Warranty Group more flexibility to track its portfolio.
Insurance News Net, May 3, 2010
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New South Wales government takes over the New Home Warranty Insurance Scheme.
Sunday Telegraph, May 2, 2010
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April 2010 |
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AA Auto Protection adds discounts for returning service contract buyers.
Press Release, April 30, 2010
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Dixie Chopper selects 4CS iWarranty and iParts software to streamline its warranty processes.
Press Release, April 30, 2010
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Mission Repair sells iPhone and iPod Touch service contracts through iTunes web site.
Press Release, April 30, 2010
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Finder of iPhone prototype says his friend offered to call AppleCare.
Wired, April 29, 2010
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Attorneys general from at least eight states sue US Fidelis.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 29, 2010
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NJ Builders Association names 2-10 HBW's Judith Jacovelli Associate of the Year.
Press Release, April 29, 2010
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Old Republic Home Protection names P.J. Cochran as regional VP.
Press Release, April 29, 2010
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New Flyer offers a five-year warranty on Ottawa's new buses.
Ottawa Citizen, April 29, 2010
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US Fidelis sues Darain and Cory Atkinson over $101 million they allegedly took.
KMOV-TV St. Louis, April 28, 2010
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Toyota recalls 2003 Sequoia, but half have already been serviced under warranty.
Press Release, April 28, 2010
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Taser International to use Cimtek test systems & quality management software.
Press Release, April 28, 2010 (PDF file)
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FASB prepares new draft standard for the disclosure of contingencies.
Compliance Week, April 27, 2010
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A.M. Best affirms A- rating of London General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Press Release, April 27, 2010
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Private equity manager proposes warranties for output of financial rating agencies.
Huffington Post, April 27, 2010
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Ohio bill would restrict warranty work to auto dealers only.
Tire Review, April 27, 2010
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Maryland lawmakers broaden reach of warranties in Condominium Act.
Lexology, April 27, 2010
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LG Electronics offers 10-year warranties on washing machines in Nigeria.
Vanguard, April 27, 2010
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Judge rejects Microsoft's argument that Xbox warranty prohibits third-party accessories.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, April 26, 2010
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Tarion is the warranty overseer for new homes and condos in Ontario.
National Post, April 24, 2010
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McCusker & Co. introduces warranty program for the galvanization industry.
Press Release, April 24, 2010
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Ford recognizes Autoliv & Foster Electric for warranty improvement.
Press Release, April 23, 2010
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US Fidelis attorney hopes for bankruptcy agreement in weeks.
KMOX-AM St. Louis, April 22, 2010
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Samsung launches texting service that allows customers to check a phone's warranty status.
Tanzania Daily News, April 22, 2010
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Newegg partners with Service Net to offer extended warranties in Canada.
Press Release, April 22, 2010
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NEW's contact center in Altoona PA marks first anniversary, plans to hire 250 in 2010.
Press Release, April 21, 2010
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SCIC promotes appliance rebates and extended warranties together.
Press Release, April 21, 2010
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Harley-Davidson broadens warranty coverage for accessories.
Ultimate Motorcycling, April 20, 2010
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Nationwide Lifts lengthens warranty on residential elevators to 10 years.
Press Release, April 20, 2010
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Warrantech Automotive to administer vehicle service contracts for Castrol.
Press Release, April 20, 2010
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Home of US Fidelis founder Darain Atkinson on the market for $14.9 million.
Riverfront Times, April 19, 2010
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Angie's List reports on home warranties.
WISH-TV Indianapolis, April 19, 2010
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Customer totals the savings AppleCare coverage provided for his MacBook repairs.
The Unofficial Apple Weblog, April 18, 2010
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Better Building Solutions adds warranty service for foreclosure homes.
Press Release, April 17, 2010
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Apple sued over use of moisture indicators to deny warranty coverage.
Apple Insider, April 16, 2010
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April Fools' Day joke suggests 88% of online shoppers don't read terms & conditions.
E-Commerce News, April 16, 2010
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Just how many states are investigating US Fidelis?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 15, 2010
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Explicit Media to pay $40,000 fine to Arkansas and discontinue placing prerecorded calls.
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, April 15, 2010
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Regulators prompt Nokia Australia to retract unfair warranty conditions.
Computerworld Australia, April 15, 2010
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A cottage industry of iPhone repair shops begins to appear.
New York Times, April 14, 2010
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CAA-Québec releases its annual study on automobile warranties.
Press Release, April 14, 2010
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International Warranty Administration Services partners with National Home Guard.
Press Release, April 14, 2010
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Ford sees resale values rise, warranty repairs fall with new models.
Press Release, April 13, 2010
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OESA & AIAG to detail consumer-centric warranty management industry initiative on May 5.
Press Release, April 13, 2010
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Interstate National Corp. appoints Ken Shirilla as Chief Operating Officer.
Press Release, April 13, 2010
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Terex lengthens U.S. crane warranty to two years.
Cranes Today, April 13, 2010
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Auto One Warranty payments are being handled by Paylink.
KING-TV Seattle, April 12, 2010
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Sonnet announces 5-year warranty on Fusion professional storage systems.
Press Release, April 12, 2010
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Service USA launches extended warranty program for Inada massage chairs.
Press Release, April 11, 2010
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McCusker & Co. partners with Mission Repair to cover iPods, iPhones & iPads.
Press Release, April 11, 2010
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Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority hires attorney to review extended warranties.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 10, 2010
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Chevrolet Beat debuts in India with a 3-year/100,000-km warranty.
Wheels Unplugged, April 9, 2010
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Iranian smugglers caught when they call the manufacturer asking for help.
Strategy Page, April 9, 2010
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Bunting announces extended warranty program for metal detectors.
Press Release, April 9, 2010
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Experts say electric vehicle makers need to find new approach to warranty.
Business Week, April 8, 2010
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GM worries about warranty support for Hummer, may prefer to shut it down.
The Atlantic, April 8, 2010
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Vodafone Hutchison Australia includes two-year warranty in new unlimited business plan.
Smart Office, April 8, 2010
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Interstate National Corp. relocates its headquarters to Atlanta.
Press Release, April 8, 2010
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Xdata Solutions releases new Returned Goods Authorization database system.
Press Release, April 8, 2010
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Federal judge freezes the assets of US Fidelis owners Darain and Cory Atkinson.
KMOX-AM St. Louis, April 7, 2010
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Atlas Copco selects 4CS iWarranty software
Press Release, April 7, 2010
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Interstate National Corp. formed from INDS, National Warranty Corp. Payment Insured Plan, MBAC, Provida Group & RpmOne.
Press Release, April 6, 2010
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Chevrolet UK offers 5-year warranty and 3-year free servicing on Aveo & Cruze.
What Car? April 6, 2010
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Home Warranty of America survey finds 94% satisfaction rate.
Press Release, April 6, 2010
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Canon Middle East offers new travel warranty program.
AME Info, April 6, 2010
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US Fidelis executive supports going after the personal wealth of the company founders.
KMOX-AM St. Louis, April 5, 2010
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JM Eagle, facing lawsuit, says it will guarantee its products for 50 years.
New York Times, April 5, 2010
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JM Eagle to issue 50-year warranty for polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene pipe.
Press Release, April 5, 2010 (PDF file)
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National Signs extends 5-year warranty to all signage.
Press Release, April 5, 2010
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Dean Clinic replaces broken glasses under warranty to preserve a customer relationship.
Wisconsin State Journal, April 4, 2010
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ACC Warranty Group launches mobile RV repair truck dispatching.
Press Release, April 3, 2010
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Health system bears cost of implants with no warranties.
New York Times, April 2, 2010
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Customers of bankrupt Cover-All Building Systems worry about their warranties.
Ottawa Citizen, April 2, 2010
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SquareTrade offers two- and three-year extended warranties for iPad.
Macworld, April 2, 2010
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Satellite TV warranty scamster David Reynolds sentenced to 45 months.
The Mirror, April 1, 2010
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SquareTrade honors extended warranty claim weeks after 3-year term expired.
The Consumerist, April 1, 2010
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EPA & NHTSA set new national standards for fuel economy.
Press Release, April 1, 20103
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EPA & NHTSA set mandatory minimum warranties for emission control components.
Final Rule, April 1, 2010 (large PDF file)
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Which matters more: Brand reputation or warranty coverage?
National Motorist Association, April 1, 2010
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Peavey Europe offers five-year warranty to customers who register online.
Musical Instrument Professional, April 1, 2010
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March 2010 |
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SquareTrade study finds 11% of digital cameras fail in the first two years.
Press Release, March 31, 2010
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Gilbarco Veeder-Root upgrades fuel dispenser warranty to cover use of 15% ethanol.
Press Release, March 31, 2010
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Investigators find no evidence of Sleepy’s selling old mattresses as new.
Connecticut Watchdog, March 30, 2010
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Partsearch Technologies names Ron Totaro as its Chief Executive Officer.
Press Release, March 30, 2010
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Polk finds more vehicles scrapped than added to fleet in past 15 months.
Press Release, March 30, 2010
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Autoliv wins Quality Excellence Award from Tata Motors in India.
Press Release, March 30, 2010
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U.S. Senators introduced the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (S.3181).
Press Release, March 29, 2010
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Critical Period Insurance Agency names Michael J Stevenson as president.
Press Release, March 29, 2010
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Interstate Batteries doubles replacement warranty on golf cart batteries to 12 months.
Press Release, March 29, 2010
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Auto One Warranty Specialists, aka Credexx, abruptly closed its sales offices.
Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 28, 2010
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Wachendorff Automation GmbH lengthens its warranty from 3 to 5 years.
Process & Control Today, March 28, 2010
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Northland Furniture adds transferable 10-year warranty on all furniture.
Press Release, March 28, 2010
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Toyota gives UK customers a choice: five-year warranty or three free annual servicings.
Honest John, March 26, 2010
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Manufacturer of shingles with 25-year warranty won't pay claims on 12 year-old roof.
Kingston Whig Standard, March 26, 2010
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Warranties are becoming an increasingly vital factor in used van and truck sales.
Materials Handling World, March 26, 2010
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Voice Touch owner, made 1 billion calls, is permanently barred from telemarketing.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 26, 2010
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Voice Touch Inc. and James A. Dunne to pay $655,000 FTC fine for robocalls.
Press Release, March 25, 2010
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Pittsburgh councilman wants water company executive to resign, alleging conflict of interest.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 25, 2010
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Pittsburgh investigates links between Utility Line Security LLC and a water company executive.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 25, 2010
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Reyco Granning offers 10-year warranty on its air slider suspensions.
Press Release, March 25, 2010
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Detroit Diesel offers 4 extended warranty levels for engines with BlueTec emissions systems.
Press Release, March 25, 2010
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Eaton offers extended warranties on UltraShift Plus automatic transmissions.
Press Release, March 25, 2010
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National Truck Protection to administer service contracts for Lone Mountain Truck Leasing.
Press Release, March 24, 2010
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Porsche lengthens its factory warranty from two to three years.
Car Dealer Magazine, March 24, 2010
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AAA AutoMaker vehicle researchers list top 10 picks for commuters.
Press Release, March 23, 2010
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Mark Vigoroso joins advisory board of Arizona State University's Center for Services Leadership.
Press Release, March 23, 2010
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Miele Australia to offer extended warranties on its home appliances.
Current, March 23, 2010
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BAE Systems agrees to pay warranty claims on New Zealand Navy's new patrol vessels.
Radio New Zealand, March 23, 2010
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Engine problems hit New Zealand Navy's newest patrol vessel during sea trials.
Otago Daily Times, March 22, 2010
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UK's OFT withdraws support for housebuilder code of conduct because of its £15,000 cap.
Building, March 19, 2010
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Roofing warranty scam targets owners of mobile homes.
Fort Myers News-Press, March 19, 2010
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Alberta court rules Brick Protection's protection plans are not insurance.
Lexology, March 19, 2010
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J.D. Power 2010 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study tracks third year of 2007 models.
Press Release, March 18, 2010
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Court approves Trex decking product class action lawsuit settlement.
Press Release, March 18, 2010
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Munich Re to insure the performance warranties of solar module makers.
Bloomberg News, March 17, 2010
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Windflow Technology pays NZ Windfarms for wind turbine availability below 95%.
New Zealand Press, March 17, 2010
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Code Corp. increases warranty period for bar code readers to five years.
Press Release, March 17, 2010
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Sony launches trade-in program powered by the ecoNEW electronics recycling program.
Press Release, March 16, 2010
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British Columbia's Homeowner's Protection Office doesn't do much.
CBC News, March 16, 2010
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Dresser Wayne fuel dispenser certified for up to 25% ethanol blends.
Press Release, March 16, 2010
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Drew Industries acquires wall slide-out design expected to reduce RV warranty costs.
Press Release, March 16, 2010
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HP apologizes to Chinese customers and extends the warranty on its laptops.
People's Daily, March 16, 2010
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Lawyer representing Chinese consumers files complaint over faulty HP laptops.
People's Daily, March 15, 2010
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Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas lengthens warranties to 3 years/3,000 hours.
Recycling Today, March 15, 2010
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Ford ESP Profitlink Menu to include selling system designed by Ristken Software.
Press Release, March 15, 2010
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Utility Line Security's water line insurance plan stirs controversy.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 15, 2010
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A new Consumer Code for Home Builders takes effect in the UK on April 1.
Shoosmiths Legal Update, March 15, 2010
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Mwave calls its misleading warranty and refund policy ‘a big misunderstanding.’
ARN, March 15, 2010
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US Fidelis: Hayseed heroes or crooks?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 15, 2010
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US Fidelis owners fleeced firm, ex-CFO says.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 14, 2010
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Atkinsons, firms they control owe US Fidelis $65 million, bankruptcy filing shows.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 14, 2010
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Michael Zarember to join actuarial firm Kerper and Bowron LLC.
Press Release, March 14, 2010
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Apple to replace entire iPad for $99 fee if battery goes dead.
Engadget, March 13, 2010
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Geek Squad Black Tie Protection for digital cameras now covers accidental damage from handling.
The Oregonian, March 13, 2010
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Raymond Corp. to provide warranty and maintenance service for Plug Power GenDrive fuel cells.
Press Release, March 13, 2010
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Missouri Attorney General alleges fraud, plunder in US Fidelis filing.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 12, 2010
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Sky television subscribers report insurance scam is once again active in UK.
South Devon Herald Express, March 12, 2010
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The Warranty Group says UK service plan revenue was up 250% in 2009.
Car Dealer Magazine, March 12, 2010
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Columnist pre-orders an Apple iPad and buys the $99 AppleCare extended warranty.
ZDNet, March 12, 2010
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Embraer's results, due March 18, may include $67 million Mesa Air warranty charge.
Reuters, March 12, 2010
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Munich Re to insure LDK Solar's photovoltaic module performance warranties.
Press Release, March 11, 2010
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Missouri Attorney General creates task force to crack down on extended warranties.
KMOX-AM St. Louis, March 11, 2010
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Consumers Union tells Congress how to improve NHTSA oversight.
Press Release, March 11, 2010
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Roof collapse at Stadium Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin blamed on contractor incompetence.
Malaysia Star, March 10, 2010
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UK survey finds consumers unaware of right to return online goods.
The Guardian, March 9, 2010
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Tarion Warranty Corp. announces its 2010 Awards of Excellence recipients.
Press Release, March 9, 2010
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Toyota aims to refute critic who blames electronics for sudden acceleration.
Associated Press, March 8, 2010
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Tata Motors Service Edge includes rapid repairs, extended warranties and auto insurance.
Press Release, March 8, 2010
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AAA Appliance Service Center offers a full year warranty on parts and labor.
Press Release, March 6, 2010
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GM and Ford focus on quality to beat Toyota.
New York Times, March 5, 2010
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Australian law lengthens warranty to a reasonable period, given the cost and quality of the item.
PC Authority, March 4, 2010
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Warrantech study says Honda, Ford & VW needed fewest repairs in 2009.
Press Release, March 4, 2010
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Tavant adds social network monitor to its Enterprise Warranty and Repair Management system.
Press Release, March 3, 2010
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The Stevie Awards names The Warranty Group as a finalist in two different categories.
Press Release, March 3, 2010 (PDF file)
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SAS launches OnDemand: Suspect Claims Detection to augment SAS Warranty Analysis family.
Press Release, March 2, 2010
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SAS and Teradata introduce Warranty Analysis Advantage Program.
Press Release, March 2, 2010
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GM recalling 1.3 million vehicles over steering problems.
Reuters, March 2, 2010
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Jury awards couple $58 million in defective home dispute with Bob Perry.
Dallas Morning News, March 2, 2010
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Orleans Homebuilders Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 2, 2010
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Xeltek lengthens warranty on device programmers to two years.
Press Release, March 2, 2010
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Brothers who own US Fidelis used the company's money to maintain a lavish lifestyle.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 2, 2010
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US Fidelis owners' lavish lifestyle at risk.
St. Louis Business Journal, March 2, 2010
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US Fidelis files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
St. Louis Business Journal, March 1, 2010
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AmTrust makes $53 million investment in American Capital Acquisition Corp.
Press Release, March 1, 2010
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Assist-Card and Virginia Surety launch travel protection program with Online Vacation Center.
Press Release, March 1, 2010
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Doran Manufacturing lengthens tire pressure monitoring system warranty to two years.
Press Release, March 1, 2010 (PDF file)
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Québec’s Bill 60 to affect product warranty and extended warranty disclosures.
Lexology, March 1, 2010
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Former employees of Satellite Direct UK open new companies to sell extended warranties.
Mid Sussex Times, March 1, 2010
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Warranty woes: The lost attribute of lasting.
AgWeek, March 1, 2010
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February 2010 |
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Briggs & Stratton offers one year warranty extensions in class action settlement.
Press Release, February 26, 2010
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Elderly UK couple pickets Comet to get their faulty laptop repaired.
Daily Mail, February 26, 2010
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BenQ lengthens projector lamp warranty in Europe to one year or 2,000 hours of usage.
Press Release, February 26, 2010
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Bloom Energy's value proposition includes service contracts on its Bloom Boxes.
PC Magazine, February 26, 2010
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Bloom Energy's "Bloom Box" fuel cells come with a 10-year warranty.
San Jose Mercury News, February 25, 2010
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Onex reports financial results; The Warranty Group paid it a US$42 million dividend.
Press Release, February 25, 2010 (PDF file)
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First American reports operating improvements in the home warranty business.
Press Release, February 25, 2010 (PDF file)
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Encover CEO tells conference that automation is the key to successful service contract operations.
Press Release, February 25, 2010
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LEDs America Inc. to sell service contracts administered by Warrantech.
Press Release, February 25, 2010
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Satellite TV warranty salesman David Reynolds convicted of tax fraud in the UK.
The Mirror, February 25, 2010
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Frisch Masonry says US Fidelis president failed to pay for stone work at his mansion.
KMOX-AM St. Louis, February 24, 2010
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Father and son owners of LaFond Auto Sales plead no contest in warranty fraud case.
Grand Rapids Press, February 24, 2010
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J.D. Power 2010 Customer Service Index Study predicts 25% drop in dealer service revenue.
Press Release, February 24, 2010
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Acer extends laptop warranty for overseas travel to a full year.
Reg Hardware, February 24, 2010
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Home Warranty of America qualifies as a RE/MAX approved supplier
Press Release, February 24, 2010
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American Heritage demands Southwest Re pay $6 million in vehicle service contract dispute.
Law 360 (subscription needed), February 24, 2010
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Critics say Toyota recalls show that the TREAD Act isn't working.
Bloomberg News, February 23, 2010
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Could electronic interference be what's causing runaway cars?
USA Today, February 22, 2010
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Building quality into cars was easier before they went digital.
The Economist, February 22, 2010
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Toyota says recalls may cost $2 billion in lost sales and warranty repairs.
Bloomberg News, February 21, 2010
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Vicar banned from dealership after he posts rant about warranty work YouTube.
Plymouth (UK) Herald, February 20, 2010
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HP ProCurve's lifetime warranty expected to help it compete with Cisco.
Channel Web, February 19, 2010
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Nokia N900 customers complain of charger problem not covered under warranty.
Mobile News, February 18, 2010
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Three arrested in telemarketing fraud that used fake names including SafeRide Warranty.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 18, 2010
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Two contractors file mechanics liens against US Fidelis president.
KMOX-AM St. Louis, February 17, 2010
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US demands Toyota recall documents, including data on warranty claims cost.
Associated Press, February 16, 2010
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Florida issues cease and desist orders to Nationwide Home Warranty & two others.
Press Release, February 16, 2010
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Apple offers MacBook Repair Extension Program for hard drive issues.
CNET, February 16, 2010
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Kleenmaid gets a new owner and new appliance warranties.
Channel News, February 16, 2010
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RAC Warranty sees UK dealers becoming more open to switching administrators.
Motor Trader, February 15, 2010
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Toyota weights incentives & longer warranties to win back consumers.
Reuters, February 14, 2010
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DealerTrack Systems and Toyota Motor Sales complete software integration pilot test.
Press Release, February 13, 2010
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DealerTrack Systems and Jaguar Land Rover to integrate their dealer communication platforms.
Press Release, February 13, 2010
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New Flyer buses pulled from Ottawa roads after OC Transpo finds major defect.
Canadian Broadcasting Corp., February 12, 2010
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Owners of LaFond Auto Sales allegedly pocketed service contract premiums.
Grand Rapids Press, February 12, 2010
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Alberta New Home Warranty Program relocates to the Springborough Professional Centre.
Calgary Herald, February 12, 2010
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Former NHTSA staffers hired by Toyota helped end defect probes in the past decade.
Bloomberg News, February 11, 2010
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Toyota dealers hope warranty work will offset lost sales revenue.
Reuters, February 11, 2010
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Chevrolet vehicles with OnStar approach 100% engine and transmission reliability in January.
Press Release, February 11, 2010
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Warrantech Consumer Product Services sees 66% rise in service contract revenue.
Press Release, February 11, 2010
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. signs sponsorship agreement with Carchex.
Press Release, February 11, 2010
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Malaysia's new submarine can't dive so DCNS extends its warranty.
Malay Mail, February 10, 2010
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Salazar Packaging says reusable box is perfect for warranty repairs & shipments.
Press Release, February 10, 2010
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Toyota predicts $1.12 billion in warranty expenses due to recent recalls.
Bloomberg News, February 9, 2010
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Extended warranty providers enhancing programs and support services.
Insurance Net News, February 8, 2010
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Virginia Surety to underwrite vehicle service contracts for Penn Warranty Corp.
Press Release, February 9, 2010 (PDF file)
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Water company automatically charges $5/month for water and sewer line protection.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 8, 2010
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Chevrolet Silverado & Express, GMC Sierra & Savana to support B20 biodiesel fuel.
Press Release, February 8, 2010
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Ottawa law professor calls Dell warranty ruling a victory for consumers.
Toronto Star, February 8, 2010
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Group calls Mass. "Right to Repair" bill a solution in search of a problem.
Press Release, February 5, 2010
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Another insurer abandons the home warranty market in Australia.
Smart Company, February 5, 2010
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NHTSA opens formal probe of Toyota Prius brakes.
Reuters, February 4, 2010
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NHTSA investigates nearly 28,000 warranty repairs of the Toyota Prius lighting system.
Los Angeles Times, February 4, 2010
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Phoenix woman says her pet warranty is useless.
KTVK-TV Phoenix, February 4, 2010
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Missouri legislators proposes pet warranties and dog breeder standards.
Pet Product News, February 5, 2010
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British Gas gets Financial Services Authority approval to underwrite warranty products.
Money Market UK, February 3, 2010
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Sony lengthens warranty on 46" Bravia LCD televisions until October 31, 2012.
Sony Insider, February 3, 2010
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AGL Resources, DTE Energy and TECO Energy launch UtiliPRO home warranty service.
Press Release, February 2, 2010
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Washington state issues cease and desist order against Consumer Direct Warranty Services.
Press Release, February 2, 2010
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Kenworth Truck gives free extended warranty to Class 8 truck buyers who finance with Paccar.
Press Release, February 2, 2010
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Daimler Financial Services partners with Allianz for international automotive and warranty insurance.
Associated Press, February 2, 2010
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Ferrari launches 24-month warranty on used models sold by its UK dealers.
Motor Trader, February 2, 2010
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Home Warranty of America gets an A+ from the Better Business Bureau.
Press Release, February 2, 2010
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Consumers are repairing more as they purchase less.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, February 2, 2010
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Bankers Warranty Group to include a carbon offset in its extended warranty programs.
Press Release, February 1, 2010 (PDF file)
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak calls his Toyota Prius accelerator defect a software problem.
CNET News, February 1, 2010
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Auto-Sleepers Ltd chooses 4CS iWarranty OnDemand solution to manage their warranty process.
Press Release, February 1, 2010
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January 2010 |
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Sears made good on its lifetime warranty, but others may not.
KUSA-TV Denver, January 31, 2010
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Toyota falls to 7th place in CNW Market Research quality survey.
CNN, January 29, 2010
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SquareTrade adds extended warranty with accidental damage protection for Apple iPad.
Press Release, January 29, 2010
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Water line protection offer naming Cincinnati Water Works is actually from Home Service USA.
WCPO-TV Cincinnati, January 29, 2010
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Terex Generator product line sold to Cummins Power Generation; warranty transition begins.
Pit & Quarry, January 29, 2010
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Total warranty cost of the Toyota recall may be near $230 million.
Reuters, January 28, 2010
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Ohio Attorney General warns about misleading water line service coverage mailings in Barberton.
Press Release, January 28, 2010
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Safety woes to hurt Toyota image. Can it recover?
Associated Press, January 27, 2010
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Oregon Attorney General settles with Dealer Warranty Services for $20,000.
Press Release, January 27, 2010
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Virginia Surety to provide underwriting and actuarial services for Express Systems Inc.
Press Release, January 27, 2010 (PDF file)
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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum lengthens weather exposure warranty for interior panels to 12 months.
Press Release, January 27, 2010
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Taxi manufacturer Manganese Bronze warns of higher than expected warranty expenses.
London Evening Standard, January 26, 2010
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Saab Spyker Automobiles to assume warranty coverage for Saab cars.
New York Times, January 26, 2010
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Hyundai to promote its warranties in a Super Bowl ad featuring quarterback Brett Favre.
New York Times, January 26, 2010
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BMW dealer in UK says use of tap water voids window washer system warranty claim.
Birmingham (UK) Mail, January 26, 2010
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Survey reveals technology's most (and least) reliable brands.
PC World, January 25, 2010
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Nokia launches a warranty hotline in the UAE.
AME Info, January 24, 2010
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Security firm exposes email spam offering Apple iPhone warranty extensions.
Sophos blog, January 23, 2010
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Widespread problems found on Navy ships built by Northrop Grumman.
Navy Times, January 23, 2010
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Broadway Photo prohibited from providing misleading information about Samsung's warranties.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, January 22, 2010
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Fujitsu cuts laptop warranties from three years to one, offers two-year service contracts.
CNET Asia, January 22, 2010
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Ford F-150 subject of inadvertent airbag deployment probe.
Edmunds Inside Line, January 22, 2010
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2-10 Home Buyers Warranty makes $10,000 gift to Homes for Our Troops.
Press Release, January 22, 2010
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General Re settles with U.S. SEC over AIG accounting fraud.
Associated Press, January 21, 2010
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National Protection Service trainee arrested after becoming disruptive, assaulting police.
Asbury Park Press, January 21, 2010
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Universal Consumer Products lengthens warranties on decking and railing from 20 to 25 years.
Press Release, January 21, 2010
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Business manager at Mazda dealership accused of pocketing extended warranty premiums.
Watertown (CT) Town Times, January 21, 2010
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Federal Communications Commission plans stricter rules for prerecorded telemarketing calls.
Denver Post, January 21, 2010
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4CS to provide CODA Automotive with ServiceON service lifecycle management solution.
Press Release, January 20, 2010
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Sophos Labs detects bogus Apple iPhone warranty extension offers in email.
Press Release, January 20, 2010
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Conasys study finds that most Canadian home buyers don't get enough warranty info.
Press Release, January 20, 2010 (PDF file)
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Warrantech Consumer Product Services gives 10 companies its Best of the Best awards.
Press Release, January 20, 2010
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Overtime lawsuit filed against Dealer Warranty Services is certified as a class action.
Press Release, January 19, 2010
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F&I Administration Solutions signs Alpha Warranty Services for SCS Auto administration solution.
Press Release, January 19, 2010
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Oclaro offers lifetime warranties on Clarity Fluorescence biomedical filters.
Press Release, January 19, 2010
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Warranty Holdings moving headquarters from Uniondale NY to Atlanta.
GlobeSt.com, January 18, 2010
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Customer can't get refund from Lenovo for extended warranty on her stolen laptop.
InfoWorld, January 18, 2010
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Canadian judge defines the difference between an extended warranty and insurance.
Financial Post, January 16, 2010
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Rhode Island car owners file complaints after Eagle Warranty collapses.
Providence Journal, January 16, 2010
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Auto One Warranty takes three months to process a vehicle service contract refund.
WTVD-TV Raleigh, January 15, 2010
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HP resellers unhappy over company's habit of contacting customers about Care Pack renewals.
CRN UK, January 15, 2010
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Accenture opens Global Innovation Center in Detroit; will offer warranty consulting services.
Press Release, January 15, 2010
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Mepco Finance buys the Wentzville headquarters of US Fidelis at a foreclosure auction.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 15, 2010
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Francis Gaffney of America's Choice Protection Plans fined $330,866 in PA.
Allentown Morning Call, January 15, 2010
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Enermax lengthens warranty on its power supply units from three years to five.
Press Release, January 15, 2010
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Kia launches £3.5m campaign to back warranty extension
Marketing Magazine, January 14, 2010
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Kia launches European TV ad campaign to promote its seven-year warranties.
Marketing Week, January 14, 2010
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Vodafone Hutchinson Australia amends mobile handset warranties after ACCC investigation.
Smart Company, January 14, 2010
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Australian regulator contends mobile phone warranties should extend to the life of contracts.
Computerworld Australia, January 14, 2010
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Australian regulators force Vodafone Hutchison to amend its mobile phone replacement policies.
Press Release, January 13, 2010
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Mondial Assistance says 40% of its Mercedes customers pay monthly for service contracts.
Press Release, January 13, 2010
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KPMG says Empire Direct in administration restructuring can't pay extended warranty claims.
Daily Mail, January 13, 2010
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Petland's puppy warranty, issued by PAWS, has $1,000 maximum payout even for pneumonia.
Tucson Citizen, January 13, 2010
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Airbus works to stamp out superjumbo bugs haunting A380 flights.
Bloomberg News, January 12, 2010
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Renault South Africa introduces five-year/150,000-kilometer warranty.
Motoring, January 12, 2010
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Home Warranty of America launches a new online claims reporting system for its customers.
Press Release, January 12, 2010
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Mitsubishi Electric appoints PartServe Channel Support as its service partner for South Africa.
IT News Africa, January 11, 2010
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Xwarranties.com web site opens, selling Warrantech's RepairMaster extended warranty plans.
Press Release, January 11, 2010
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Direct marketers blamed for poisoning consumers' attitudes about vehicle service contracts.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 10, 2010
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Northrop Grumman to repair amphibious transport dock's faulty diesel engines under warranty.
Navy Times, January 10, 2010
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Virginia Surety Co. partners with Individual Assurance Co. for home and appliance warranties.
Press Release, January 8, 2010
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Assurant Solutions names ANEW Business Solutions as recipient of its Vendor of the Year award.
Press Release, January 8, 2010
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Launch of Nexus One mobile phone is a test of Google's approach to customer service.
CNET News.com, January 8, 2010
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NEW Customer Service Cos. launches survey on why consumers purchase extended service plans.
Press Release, January 7, 2010
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Warrantech Consumer Product Services enhances its WCPSOnline claims processing system.
Press Release, January 7, 2010
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Ford lengthens warranties in China to 3 years/100,000 kilometers from 2 years/40,000 kilometers.
Reuters, January 7, 2010
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Celestica acquires Scottish after-market service company Invec Solutions.
Press Release, January 7, 2010
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Investigators say La Fond Auto Sales sold fraudulent auto warranties even after warning.
Grand Rapids Press, January 8, 2010
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Washington state issues cease-and-desist order against Auto Repair Warranty Inc.
Press Release, January 7, 2010
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Owners of SafeRide Warranty arrested for defrauding consumers in alleged credit card scam.
Associated Press, January 7, 2010
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NEW Customer Service Cos. enhances mobile connectivity for servicers with ServiceBench Mobile.
Press Release, January 6, 2010
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NEW Customer Service Cos. increases first-call resolution rate to nearly 1 in 4.
Press Release, January 6, 2010
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Home warranty companies get low grades from Angie’s List members for fifth year in a row.
Press Release, January 6, 2010
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AeroThrust files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but warranty work will continue.
South Florida Business Journal, January 6, 2010
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Rino Mechanical lengthens warranties on its precision mechanical parts to three years.
Press Release, January 6, 2010
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NEW Customer Service Cos. introduces plug and play web tools for its online retailers.
Press Release, January 5, 2010
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Wincor Nixdorf lengthens warranty on its Beetle point of sale systems to seven years.
Press Release, January 5, 2010
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Auto warranty broker AA Auto Protection adds blog to its web site.
Press Release, January 5, 2010
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Every Kia sold in Europe to get a seven-year warranty.
What Car? January 4, 2010
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Rugged computer manufacturer Getac lengthens warranties to five years.
Press Release, January 4, 2010
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Nokia Care Centers in the Philippines sell extended warranties with handsets.
Manila Bulletin, January 4, 2010
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United Hyundai closes doors; other dealers assume its warranty and service contract duties.
KLAS-TV Las Vegas, January 4, 2010
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Shell accused of abandoning solar power buyers in the developing world.
The Guardian (UK), January 3, 2010
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Carnegie Mellon study finds consumers likely to buy extended warranties on discounted items.
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 3, 2010
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Service USA launches Beyond Warranty Help Desk Service Card for electronics & appliances.
Press Release, January 3, 2010
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