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Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2008 to present
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May 2008 |
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The Warranty Group will use Callidus On-Demand software to manage sales performance and pay.
Press Release, May 12, 2008
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New Hampshire Toyota dealer finds 90% of Tacoma trucks in recall have chassis rust problem.
Keene Sentinel, May 9, 2008
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Texas Ford dealer's Certified Pre-Owned Program lengthens powertrain warranty to 6 yrs & 100,000 miles.
Wichita Falls Times Record, May 9, 2008
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Three Chery auto models go on sale in South Africa with a 3-year/100,000 km warranty.
South African Star, May 9, 2008
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Brilliance Auto Splendor go on sale in Nigeria with a 3-year/100,000 km warranty.
Lagos Sun, May 9, 2008
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Computer maker Rock Group plc goes into administration; warranty work may cease.
Mobile Computer, May 8, 2008
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Sharp Electronics deploys the ServiceBench solution to help manage warranty and service dispatch.
Press Release, May 8, 2008
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Jeweler Zale Corp. says extended warranty revenue continues to increase.
Press Release, May 8, 2008
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First of eight national security cutters accepted for testing by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Press Release, May 8, 2008
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TV news team haggles for a discount price on a plasma TV if they buy the extended warranty.
WBZ-TV Boston, May 8, 2008
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Mattress inspector rejects warranty claim because indentation was too shallow.
New York Daily News, May 8, 2008
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Sears Canada will close its call center in Hamilton, Ontario, at the end of May
Hamilton Spectator, May 7, 2008
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At Z-Tov Ltd. in Tel Aviv, unlocking iPhones is a big business.
CNN, May 7, 2008
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Renewable Power Solutions lengthens warranty from 10 to 15 years.
Press Release, May 7, 2008 (PDF file)
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Harman International reports "unprecedented charges for warranty issues."
Press Release, May 6, 2008
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Consumer worries about her laptop's extended warranty should Circuit City go under.
Baltimore Sun, May 6, 2008
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TruTech and other off brands make HDTVs that can't be repaired, making them disposable.
WFTS-TV Tampa, May 6, 2008
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Vincentric uses auto extended warranty claims data to calculate the average cost of repairs.
Forbes, May 5, 2008
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Apple tops tech support survey, Consumer Reports says.
Computerworld, May 5, 2008
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Maryland jury finds Hyundai guilty under federal warranty law but not guilty under state law.
Maryland Daily Record, May 4, 2008
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Cuyahoga County prepares to sue Diebold, maker of its now-scrapped touch-screen voting system.
Cleveland Plain Dealer, May 2, 2008
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Owners of Mega Auto Sales accused of pocketing extended warranty premiums.
Poughkeepsie Journal, May 2, 2008
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Transport Canada refuses to allow Canadian-made electric cars onto public roads.
Economist, May 1, 2008
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April 2008 |
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Raelyn Campbell's $54 million laptop lawsuit against Best Buy is dismissed.
National Association of Manufacturers, April 30, 2008
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Nationwide Building Society broadens extended warranties for its credit card customers.
Thrifty Scot, April 30, 2008
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Hyundai's 5-yr. bumper-to-bumper warranty is transferable but 10-yr. powertrain coverage is not.
Cars.com, April 30, 2008
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ProQuo survey finds 47% of respondents have filled out a warranty card in the past six months.
Press Release, April 30, 2008
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Countrywide Financial raises warranty provisions to $456 million from $42 million year ago.
Press Release, April 29, 2008
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SAS for Sustainability Management helps companies manage environmental impact.
Press Release, April 29, 2008
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A123 Systems battery for Prius turns hybrid into plug-in, but warranty is only three years.
Business Green, April 29, 2008
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Sam’s Club launches NEW online electronics recycling program.
Press Release, April 28, 2008
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SCIC urges consumers to protect tax rebate technology purchases with service contracts.
Press Release, April 28, 2008 (PDF file)
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Tire buyers still don't understand their warranties, despite longer-lasting designs.
Tire Review, April 28, 2008
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Coherix reports $2.5 million sale of systems that detects questionable parts during production.
Press Release, April 28, 2008
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Friedman's Jewelers goes out of business and takes its "lifetime" warranties with it.
WSPA-TV Spartanburg SC, April 28, 2008
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Warranties on amusement rides at Shaheed Zia Shishu Park expire; no major renovations planned.
Bangladesh Daily Star, April 27, 2008
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Toronto bus mechanics go on strike over plan to let manufacturer do warranty work.
Toronto Star, April 26, 2008
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Toronto transit back on track after 48-hour strike ends with new back-to-work law.
Toronto Star, April 28, 2008
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Hyundai Motor says first quarter profits hurt by higher warranty costs.
Associated Press, April 24, 2008
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NEW earns fourth consecutive J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call Center Program recognition.
Press Release, April 24, 2008
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Volkswagen of America announces free scheduled maintenance during length of warranty.
Press Release, April 23, 2008
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Rising quality ratings helped chop $1 billion from Ford's warranty costs in 2007.
Wall Street Journal, April 23, 2008
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Goldman Sachs analyst warns Ford's cost-cutting was helped by warranty reserve adjustments.
Detroit Free Press, April 25, 2008
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Mondial Assistance and Mini UK launch new vehicle service contract offerings.
Press Release, April 23, 2008
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Mondial Assistance and BMW UK launch new vehicle service contract offerings.
Press Release, April 23, 2008
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Semiconductor Industry Association launches anti-counterfeiting campaign.
Press Release, April 23, 2008
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Monaco Coach sees higher warranty expenses during the first quarter.
Press Release, April 23, 2008
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies announces executive team promotions.
Press Release, April 22, 2008
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Dell introduces a fee-based premium support service program for consumers.
Press Release, April 21, 2008
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Ford boosts warranty coverage on service engines to three years or 100,000 miles.
AutoWeek, April 21, 2008
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Alliance of Automotive Service Providers backs Right to Repair Act in Massachusetts.
New Bedford Standard-Times, April 21, 2008
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Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers reacts to Right to Repair Act in Massachusetts.
New Bedford Standard-Times, April 24, 2008
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Home warranty company U.A. Durr closed its doors without warning on Feb. 15.
New Orleans Times-Picayune, April 20, 2008
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Bohol prison pursues warranty claim after inmates break through iron bars of their cells.
Bohol (Philippines) Chronicle, April 20, 2008
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First Nokia customer care centre in Pakistan allows warranty status check via SMS.
The News, April 19, 2008
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Ford recognizes LUK GmbH & Robert Bosch for help with its Warranty Reduction Program.
Press Release, April 18, 2008
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Home Warranty of America Inc. begins selling home warranties for $24.95 a month.
Press Release, April 17, 2008
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Western RV customers worry about warranty work as company shuts down.
KIMA-TV Yakima WA, April 17, 2008
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SAS Warranty Analysis 4.1 helps manufacturers reduce financial impact of product warranties.
Industry Week, issue dated May 1, 2008
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Toshiba lengthens warranties on Regza LCD televisions to five years until end of May.
Current, April 16, 2008
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The Warranty Group appoints Barbara Goff as senior vice president of global human resources.
Insurance Business Review, April 15, 2008
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McCusker and Company wants to acquire existing extended warranty portfolios.
Press Release, April 14, 2008
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Blockbuster Inc. offers to acquire Circuit City Stores for at least $6.00 per share in cash.
Press Release, April 14, 2008
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KB Home’s warranty work questioned by homeowners in one subdivision.
Tehachapi News, April 14, 2008
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California's Pet Breeder Warranty Act can help pay medical costs for those who keep sick puppies.
Los Angeles Times, April 13, 2008
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First Warranty Group wants to see oil change receipts before paying customer's radiator claim.
WTLV-YV Jacksonville, April 11, 2008
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PC maker Mesh Computers Ltd. severs ties with its third party warranty provider Repair-Line Ltd.
PC Pro, April 11, 2008
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Hartford Steam Boiler broadens its extended warranty programs.
Centre Daily Times, April 10, 2008
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Home Warranty of America Inc. claims double-digit revenue growth in 2007 and 2008.
Press Release, April 10, 2008
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Circuit City reports extended warranty sales were $75.0 million or 2.2% of net sales.
Press Release, April 9, 2008
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Ford lengthens the warranties offered in its certified pre-owned vehicle program.
Detroit News, April 8, 2008
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BNP Paribas unit Cardif Pinnacle acquires Warranty Direct Ltd. in UK.
Motor Trader, April 8, 2008
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Daihatsu offers five-year warranty in UK for all models in its current range.
Motor Trader, April 8, 2008
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Mooney Airplane Co. expands warranty coverage and becomes single point of contact for all claims.
Press Release, April 8, 2008
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AIG Warranty to become part of AIG Excess Casualty Group, to be headed by Douglas M. Worman.
Press Release, April 7, 2008
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Scottish government may pay warranty extension costs for satellite monitoring equipment on boats.
Fish Update, April 7, 2008
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Home Warranty of America's GreenPlus plan will replace appliances with energy efficient units.
Press Release, April 4, 2008 (PDF file)
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Nigerian official says turbines and generators sit idle in three ports, decaying under warranty.
This Day, April 3, 2008
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Best Buy's service revenue rises 3.9% but extended warranties see single-digit declines.
Press Release, April 2, 2008
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Ford Motor Co. of Southern Africa lengthens auto warranties to four years or 120,000 km.
Motoring, April 2, 2008
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SigmaQuest to provide Agilent Technologies with SigmaSure Manufacturing Insight software.
Press Release, April 2, 2008
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United Home Warranty/National Home Protection probed for fraud in New Jersey.
Newark Star-Ledger, April 1, 2008
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Home Warranty Association of California encourages energy efficiency in homes offered for resale.
Press Release, April 1, 2008
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Goodrich's Alabama Service Center becomes Airbus-endorsed repair stations for warranty work.
Press Release, April 1, 2008
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March 2008 |
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Assurant Solutions to administer 2.7 million service plans sold by CompUSA before Dec. 31.
Press Release, March 31, 2008
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Garmin extends warranty to two years for those who register at company's Web site.
Motor Boat & Yachting, March 31, 2008
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Warrantech Corp. appoints Roy Supulski as regional manager of its automotive warranty division.
Press Release, March 31, 2008
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Those who can afford a little extra peace of mind should buy accidental damage protection.
Baltimore Sun, March 30, 2008
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Many consumers are finding home warranties are often a bad deal.
Newark Star-Ledger, March 30, 2008
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Assurant Solutions and Signal Holdings launch AssureConnection wireless service contracts.
Press Release, March 27, 2008
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Graphics board maker Zotac offers five-year warranty in a bid to boost its brand in the UK.
CRN, March 27, 2008
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Ford Motor Co. sells Jaguar & Land Rover to Tata Motors for a net $1.7 billion in cash.
Press Release, March 26, 2008
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Verizon Wireless sues telemarketers pitching extended warranties to its wireless customers.
PC Magazine, March 26, 2008
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Real estate agent suspects American Home Shield routinely denies home warranty claims.
Consumer Affairs, March 26, 2008
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Citroën Dispatch can run on up to 30% biodiesel without any effect on its warranty.
Fermanagh Herald, March 26, 2008
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Cimtek lists high warranty costs as a good reason to outsource product testing.
Press Release, March 26, 2008
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Railpower Technologies blames net loss on locomotive recall and warranty expense.
Press Release, March 25, 2008 (PDF file)
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MaintenanceNet Inc. opens registration for three-part web seminar series on service contracts.
Press Release, March 25, 2008
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Two auto dealership employees arrested for allegedly falsifying warranty repair paperwork.
Vero Beach Press-Journal, March 25, 2008
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Skate park in Texas needs warranty work to reopen but its builder went bankrupt.
Seguin Gazette-Enterprise, March 25, 2008
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Consumer electronic buyback schemes TechForward & ecoNEW turn gadget trash to cash.
Reuters, March 24, 2008
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Reader disputes denied laptop extended warranty claim, writes to Assurant Solutions president.
InfoWorld, March 24, 2008
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Costly automated flagpole on school's roof stops working after its warranty expires.
Hampton Roads Virginian-Pilot, March 24, 2008
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Home Service USA Repair Management Corp. sells water pipe service contracts in Louisville.
Louisville Courier-Journal, March 22, 2008
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Henry Engineering detects bad capacitors and lengthens Matchbox HD warranty in response.
Radio World, March 21, 2008
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ASA rep tells Florida he prefers a federal emission program over a state-by-state approach.
Tire Review, March 20, 2008
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Best Buy to offer more than $10 million in gift cards to HD-DVD purchasers.
Press Release, March 19, 2008
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Retired chief of Florida's Bureau of Standards continues quest for warranty law change.
Tallahassee Democrat, March 19, 2008
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MaintenanceNet Inc. offers best-practice strategies for leveraging data analytics.
Press Release, March 19, 2008
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Laptop flash drives hit by high failure rates, Avian Securities study alleges.
PC World, March 18, 2008
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Sangoma Technologies Corp. announces lifetime warranty on telephony cards.
Press Release, March 18, 2008
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Consumer Reports finds 65% of vehicle service contract buyers don't save money on repairs.
Press Release, March 17, 2008
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Service Contract Industry Council responds to Consumer Reports vehicle service contract survey.
Press Release, March 17, 2008 (PDF file)
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SAS acquires Teragram to strengthen text mining and natural language processing capabilities.
Press Release, March 17, 2008
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Wal-Mart Canada to launch first-ever retail product extended warranty program for electronics.
Press Release, March 17, 2008
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Blue Raven Technology launches suite of customized reverse logistics solutions.
Press Release, March 17, 2008
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ISS Facility Services offers termite timber replacement warranty in Brunei.
Borneo Bulletin, March 15, 2008
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High warranty expenses predicted for battery in Chevrolet Volt electric car.
Detroit News, March 14, 2008
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Angie's list founder gives advice on how to find a TV repairman.
KYW-TV Philadelphia, March 13, 2008
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JDM Wholesale Canada shut for holding extended warranty premiums sold to 20 customers.
Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of B.C., March 13, 2008
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ADC lengthens warranty to 20 years for TrueNet CopperTen cabling system.
Press Release, March 13, 2008
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Altairnano satisfies warranty claim issues with electric vehicle maker Phoenix Motorcars.
Press Release, March 12, 2008
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Editorial raises suspicions about failure of Washington's home warranty bill to pass.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, March 11, 2008
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Thor Industries credits lower warranty costs for increased margins.
Press Release, March 10, 2008
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Blackhawk Autoplex dealership closes in the wake of complaints and unresolved warranties.
Quad City Times, March 10, 2008
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New version of Homeowner's Bill of Rights again fails to pass in Washington state.
Associated Press, March 8, 2008
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Toyota extends warranty period on Tacoma truck frame to 15 years because of corrosion.
Associated Press, March 7, 2008
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Mopar boosts warranty on remanufactured powertrain assemblies to three-years, 100,000-miles.
Detroit Free Press, March 7, 2008
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Hyundai i10 City Car to feature five-year unlimited mileage warranties in UK.
Scottish Daily Record, March 7, 2008
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Advanced Internet Technologies claims email evidence was altered in Dell warranty lawsuit.
Triangle Business Journal, March 7, 2008
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Russian RS-18 missile tested last year was 30 years old, but warranty was for only 10 years.
Frontier India Defence & Strategic News, March 7, 2008
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Fleetwood Enterprises reports gross profit margin was up and warranty expenses were down.
Press Release, March 6, 2008
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Complaints multiply against Rhode Island auto dealer Dan Shabo.
WJAR-TV Providence, March 6, 2008
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4CS Announces new iSupport product release at Warranty Chain Management Conference in San Diego.
Press Release, March 6, 2008
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4CS announces iWarranty Supplier Edition at Warranty Chain Management Conference in San Diego.
Press Release, March 5, 2008
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BearingPoint study says automotive warranty management solution requires industry collaboration.
Press Release, March 5, 2008
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Longer new car warranties favor consumers worried about vehicle quality.
Newark Star-Ledger, March 5, 2008
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SAS Warranty Analysis 4.1 resolves quality issues faster for manufacturers.
Press Release, March 4, 2008
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Applied Materials to provide equipment and warranty services for multiple solar factories.
Associated Press, March 4, 2008
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Sam’s Club presents "Supplier of the Year" award to N.E.W. Customer Service Companies.
Press Release, March 4, 2008
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Automakers resist push to 20% ethanol fuel blends, saying it could void their warranties.
USA Today, March 4, 2008
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Western Digital's support page gives incorrect info on disk drive warranty durations.
InfoWorld, March 4, 2008
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Nationwide Building Society broadens extended warranty product coverage of its credit cards.
Press Release, March 4, 2008
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Smart Cars of America LLC names Carchex as its official extended warranty provider.
Press Release, March 3, 2008
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Extended warranties on used cars usually can be transferred to a new owner for a small fee.
Los Angeles Times, March 2, 2008
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Carrier settles secondary heat exchanger class action lawsuit.
Seattle Times, March 1, 2008
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Regulators had concerns about Dublin Port Tunnel's safety systems since opening day.
Irish Independent, March 1, 2008
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Crescent Technology Inc. boosts its Chicago area laptop repair work force from three to 12.
Arlington Heights Daily Herald, March 1, 2008
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February 2008 |
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FieldTurf Tarkett raises product warranty insurance policy limit to US$10,000,000.
Press Release, February 29, 2008
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies selects Watertown NY as its newest call center location.
Watertown Daily Times, February 29, 2008
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HP makes big investment in consumer tech support, opens eight new call centers.
Press Release, February 28, 2008
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Dublin Port Tunnel shut after safety system fails; huge warranty claim expected.
Irish Independent, February 28, 2008
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Repairman says without extended warranty almost any broken flat panel TV is a total loss.
InfoWorld, February 28, 2008
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Kimball Hill Homes to exit the Florida market but will still meet its warranty obligations there.
Builder Online, February 28, 2008
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Dunmore Homes says it is going out of business; warranty obligations in doubt.
Sacramento Bee, February 28, 2008
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Leasing companies file lawsuit alleging high fees for US-made vehicles imported into Canada.
Canadian Press, February 28, 2008
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Navistar re-files lawsuit against Ford over diesel engine contract.
Press Release, February 28, 2008
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Nissan won't honor warranties on unauthorized imports of new GT-R sports sedan.
AME Info, February 28, 2008
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Tata Motors launches Sumo Grande with two-year warranty and optional two-year service plan.
India Times, February 28, 2008
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies Inc. launches lifetime jewelry warranty programs.
Press Release, February 27, 2008
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Randall Martin Homes abandons four developments; owners wonder who will do their warranty work?
Arizona Republic, February 27, 2008
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SEC settles with two Deloitte and Touche partners for their role in 2000-01 audits of Delphi.
Associated Press, February 26, 2008
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Home warranty companies are the most complained-about service on Angie's List in 2007.
Press Release, February 25, 2008
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The Warranty Group appoints Rob Mancuso as investor relations officer.
Press Release, February 25, 2008
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The Warranty Group appoints John Serafin as chief risk officer.
Press Release, February 25, 2008
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Smart ForTwo offers only a 2-year, 24,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.
CNN Money, February 25, 2008
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Franklin Electric blames higher warranty costs for part of decline in gross margins.
Press Release, February 25, 2008
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Microsoft to stop making HD DVD players for Xbox 360 but continues warranty support.
Associated Press, February 24, 2008
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USDA begins warranty action against Hallmark/Westland to recover costs of beef recall.
Land Line Magazine, February 22, 2008
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Maruyama commercial-grade landscaping equipment to be covered by five-year warranty.
Lawn and Landscape, February 22, 2008
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Service Contract Industry Council sees 3% to 7% jump in vehicle service contracts sold.
Associated Press, February 21, 2008
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Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire lengthens warranties to seven years.
Tire Review, February 21, 2008
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Kia Sportage with seven-year warranty launched in Ireland.
Kilkenny Advertiser, February 21, 2008
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LIRR consultants hampered by bad NTF and MTBF data, can't issue any lasting recommendations.
Newsday, February 20, 2008
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Woolworths signs ThinkSmart and The Warranty Group for service plan administration and underwriting.
Inside Retailing, February 20, 2008
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Cimtek Launches Magellon QLM 3.3; handles test, failure, repair and warranty data.
Press Release, February 20, 2008
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McCusker and Co. unveils VAR Buddy program to help VARs sell service contracts.
Press Release, February 20, 2008
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Non-authorized Apple resellers give shorter warranties in iPods and Macs in Brunei.
Borneo Bulletin, February 20, 2008
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Comodo warrants that a PC protected by its $79 security software will remain malware-free.
Press Release, February 20, 2008
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Del-Nat Tire Corp. adds roadside assistance program for Akuret ST Trailer line of tires.
Tire Review, February 20, 2008
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Warranty claims cause NHTSA to step up investigation of stuck throttles in 2004-05 Chevy Aveo.
Consumer Affairs, February 19, 2008
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Ford's new Tough Bed spray-in bedliner for F-Series trucks to be covered by factory warranty.
PickupTruck.com, February 19, 2008
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Michigan Attorney General announces top ten consumer complaint categories for 2007.
Press Release, February 18, 2008
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Algeria to return 15 MiG-29 fighter aircraft to Russia over inferior quality.
RIA Novosti, February 18, 2008
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Conn's Inc. executive notes the electronics retail chain does all its own warranty work.
The Oklahoman, February 16, 2008
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Rensselaer County chooses Sequoia Imagecast voting system after evaluating warranties.
Hillsdale Independent, February 16, 2008
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Paul's Heating & Cooling fails to turn in warranty claim to York; evades complaints.
Gary Post-Tribune, February 15, 2008
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Automated Service Agreement Program launches online auto extended warranty sales site.
Press Release, February 14, 2008
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Keeping pace with new service contract management initiatives for improved revenues.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive, February 14, 2008
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Woman sues Best Buy for $54 million over lost notebook computer.
Information Week, February 14, 2008
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Report from SquareTrade claims actual Xbox 360 failure rate is 16.4%.
1UP.com, February 13, 2008
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Companies mailing "Final Notice: Expiring Auto Warranty" postcards traced to St. Louis.
MSNBC, February 13, 2008
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A lost laptop; a $54 million lawsuit.
Red Tape Chronicles, February 12, 2008
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Authors explain the difference between warranties, extended warranties, and insurance.
Computer Active, February 11, 2008
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Makers of gasoline pumping equipment haven't changed their warranties for a switch to E85 fuel.
Iowa Quad-City Times, February 11, 2008
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ADP Dealer Services adds Buy Online, allowing sales of service contracts on dealer Web sites.
Press Release, February 11, 2008
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UK's National House-Building Council to use SpinVox CallMail in its call centers.
Press Release, February 11, 2008
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Assurant Solutions promotes Karen Wheeler to the role of senior client relationship manager.
Mortgage Solutions, February 11, 2008
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Digium adds two-year warranty to Asterisk IP PBX.
Network World, February 11, 2008
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Should you buy an extended warranty? Experts weigh in with their opinions pro and con.
Parade Magazine, February 10, 2008
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Summit Auction Group tells sellers to pay for a survey, home inspection and a home warranty.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, February 10, 2008
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Universal Warranty Corp. launches Online Performance Suite for auto dealerships.
Press Release, February 9, 2008
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Queensland's Building Services Authority to pay home warranty claims for collapsed builder.
Australian Courier Mail, February 8, 2008
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Engle Homes continues doing warranty work despite parent company's bankruptcy.
St. Petersburg Times, February 8, 2008
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Automakers asked to allow blends of more than 10% ethanol (E10) in standard vehicles.
Farm Week, February 8, 2008
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Zale Corp. sees $33 million increase in extended warranty revenues in the second quarter.
Press Release, February 7, 2008
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Bucks County to pay $98,700 per year for an extended warranty on its new voting machines.
Philadelphia Intelligencer, February 7, 2008
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Lennox International reports a $11 million gain from a Pulse furnace warranty program adjustment.
Press Release, February 6, 2008
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Circuit City Stores more than doubles credit line to $1.3 Billion, extends expiration to 2013.
Associated Press, February 6, 2008
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Volvo Group margins drops on $57 million engine-related warranty expense in North America.
Press Release, February 6, 2008
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RapidWarranty.com opens online warranty portal for truck fleets.
Fleet Owner, February 6, 2008
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Support.com to integrate remote tech services into Warrantech's RepairMaster service plans.
Press Release, February 6, 2008
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Mitsubishi Motors Australia closes factory but lengthens warranties for car owners.
Adelaide Advertiser, February 6, 2008
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Pakistani court rules seller liable for defective Chinese generator sold with no warranties.
The News, Pakistan, February 6, 2008
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Consumer Reports' latest HDTV tests finds repair rates under 3% during first three years.
Press Release, February 5, 2008
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Shrinking in-box warranties spur big extended service plan opportunities.
Dealerscope, February 5, 2008
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Atreus Homes & Communities to continue offering 2-10 Home Buyer Warranty to its customers.
Press Release, February 5, 2008
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India's Network 18 launches storeguru.com online shopping site with warranty info section.
Press Release, February 5, 2008
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Glasgow Housing Association blames its high prices on its own exacting warranty criteria.
Glasgow Evening Times, February 5, 2008
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Chinese mobile phones popular in Pakistan despite having no warranties.
Daily Times, Pakistan, February 4, 2008
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Toyota opens used car dealerships in India that also sell extended warranties.
Economic Times, February 3, 2008
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Iowa court extends implied warranty coverage to third owner of a home with defects.
Des Moines Register, February 1, 2008
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Beazer Homes exits five markets, but will provide warranty services to buyers left behind.
Press Release, February 1, 2008
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Bio-diesel Association of India wants automakers to allow higher blends in their engines.
Financial Express, February 1, 2008
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Costco CEO says returns of unwanted big screen TVs after Super Bowl not a big problem.
Arizona Republic, February 1, 2008
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CAA-Québec publishes its 2008 study of new vehicle warranties in Canada.
Press Release, January 31, 2008
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Unscheduled downtime for warranty repairs partly to blame for drop in Marathon Oil net income.
Press Release, January 31, 2008 (PDF file)
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Worthless or worthwhile? Extended warranty costs and coverages vary from one policy to the next.
Rocky Mount Telegram, January 31, 2008
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NADAguides.com and Warranty Direct form extended warranty partnership.
Press Release, January 30, 2008
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Freightliner gives dealer an award for accurately and efficiently processing warranty claims.
Truck News, January 30, 2008
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Isuzu to end U.S. sales in 2009 but warranty work will continue.
Kicking Tires, January 30, 2008
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Service Line Warranties to offer water and sewer line warranties in South Carolina.
Press Release, January 30, 2008
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American LaFrance will try to keep operating and paying warranty claims during bankruptcy.
Charleston Post and Courier, January 29, 2008
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Fire engine maker American LaFrance files for bankruptcy; owes $7.1 million in warranty claims.
Bloomberg News, January 28, 2008
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American LaFrance posts answers to frequently asked questions about its bankruptcy filing.
Press Release, January 28, 2008
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Renault broadens three-year warranty program to include its other premium cars.
Reuters, January 28, 2008
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Reseller says new warranty replacement policy helped Toshiba sell laptops in the UK.
IT Week, January 28, 2007
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Spring Air lengthens some bed mattress warranties and shortens others.
Furniture Today, January 28, 2008
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New Tempur-Pedic International bed mattress foundation has a 20-year warranty.
Press Release, January 28, 2008
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GSFS Risk Retention Group Inc. gets an A- (Excellent) financial strength rating from A.M. Best.
Press Release, January 28, 2008
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Bankrupt Iqon Technologies closes all but warranty service and call centre departments.
Sunday Business Post, Ireland, January 27, 2008
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Tendency of copper coils to corrode may make air conditioner extended warranties worth the price.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, January 27, 2008
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Consumer guide says fix appliances when repair cost is under 60% of replacement cost.
Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 27, 2008
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Non-disclosure agreement clouds Tarion's definition of a major structural defect.
Toronto Star, January 26, 2007
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Ford CEO Alan Mulally says quality improvements reduced warranty costs by $1 billion last year.
Detroit News, January 25, 2008
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Midas' lifetime warranty on mufflers excludes cost of labor, pipes and fasteners.
WCPO-TV Cincinnati, January 25, 2008
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Used catalytic converters get two-year warranty, but stolen units are scrapped for metals within.
Washington Colombian, January 24, 2008
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Researcher pegs Domestic & General's claims ratio for appliance extended warranties at 43%.
Motley Fool UK, January 23, 2008
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Bechtel and partners settle "Big Dig" lawsuit in Boston for $458 million.
Press Release, January 23, 2008
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Palm to settle Treo 600 and 650 class action lawsuit.
Palm Infocenter, January 23, 2008
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Long Island Rail Road failed to claim $1.2 million in warranty work on M-7 rail cars.
Newsday, January 23, 2008
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Consumers Council of Canada spots inconsistencied in new home warranty programs.
Press Release, January 23, 2008 (PDF file)
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Philippine National Telecommunications Commission battles poor quality cell phone merchants.
Philippine Sun-Star, January 23, 2008
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Toyota to extend warranty coverage on 2004-2006 Sienna minivans with rear liftgate defect.
Associated Press, January 22, 2008
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