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Warranty News Headlines

January 1, 2008 to present

 

May 2008

The Warranty Group will use Callidus On-Demand software to manage sales performance and pay.
Press Release, May 12, 2008
New Hampshire Toyota dealer finds 90% of Tacoma trucks in recall have chassis rust problem.
Keene Sentinel, May 9, 2008
Texas Ford dealer's Certified Pre-Owned Program lengthens powertrain warranty to 6 yrs & 100,000 miles.
Wichita Falls Times Record, May 9, 2008
Three Chery auto models go on sale in South Africa with a 3-year/100,000 km warranty.
South African Star, May 9, 2008
Brilliance Auto Splendor go on sale in Nigeria with a 3-year/100,000 km warranty.
Lagos Sun, May 9, 2008
Computer maker Rock Group plc goes into administration; warranty work may cease.
Mobile Computer, May 8, 2008
Sharp Electronics deploys the ServiceBench solution to help manage warranty and service dispatch.
Press Release, May 8, 2008
Jeweler Zale Corp. says extended warranty revenue continues to increase.
Press Release, May 8, 2008
First of eight national security cutters accepted for testing by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Press Release, May 8, 2008
TV news team haggles for a discount price on a plasma TV if they buy the extended warranty.
WBZ-TV Boston, May 8, 2008
Mattress inspector rejects warranty claim because indentation was too shallow.
New York Daily News, May 8, 2008
Sears Canada will close its call center in Hamilton, Ontario, at the end of May
Hamilton Spectator, May 7, 2008
At Z-Tov Ltd. in Tel Aviv, unlocking iPhones is a big business.
CNN, May 7, 2008
Renewable Power Solutions lengthens warranty from 10 to 15 years.
Press Release, May 7, 2008 (PDF file)
Harman International reports "unprecedented charges for warranty issues."
Press Release, May 6, 2008
Consumer worries about her laptop's extended warranty should Circuit City go under.
Baltimore Sun, May 6, 2008
TruTech and other off brands make HDTVs that can't be repaired, making them disposable.
WFTS-TV Tampa, May 6, 2008
Vincentric uses auto extended warranty claims data to calculate the average cost of repairs.
Forbes, May 5, 2008
Apple tops tech support survey, Consumer Reports says.
Computerworld, May 5, 2008
Maryland jury finds Hyundai guilty under federal warranty law but not guilty under state law.
Maryland Daily Record, May 4, 2008
Cuyahoga County prepares to sue Diebold, maker of its now-scrapped touch-screen voting system.
Cleveland Plain Dealer, May 2, 2008
Owners of Mega Auto Sales accused of pocketing extended warranty premiums.
Poughkeepsie Journal, May 2, 2008
Transport Canada refuses to allow Canadian-made electric cars onto public roads.
Economist, May 1, 2008
 

 

April 2008

Raelyn Campbell's $54 million laptop lawsuit against Best Buy is dismissed.
National Association of Manufacturers, April 30, 2008
Nationwide Building Society broadens extended warranties for its credit card customers.
Thrifty Scot, April 30, 2008
Hyundai's 5-yr. bumper-to-bumper warranty is transferable but 10-yr. powertrain coverage is not.
Cars.com, April 30, 2008
ProQuo survey finds 47% of respondents have filled out a warranty card in the past six months.
Press Release, April 30, 2008
Countrywide Financial raises warranty provisions to $456 million from $42 million year ago.
Press Release, April 29, 2008
SAS for Sustainability Management helps companies manage environmental impact.
Press Release, April 29, 2008
A123 Systems battery for Prius turns hybrid into plug-in, but warranty is only three years.
Business Green, April 29, 2008
Sam’s Club launches NEW online electronics recycling program.
Press Release, April 28, 2008
SCIC urges consumers to protect tax rebate technology purchases with service contracts.
Press Release, April 28, 2008 (PDF file)
Tire buyers still don't understand their warranties, despite longer-lasting designs.
Tire Review, April 28, 2008
Coherix reports $2.5 million sale of systems that detects questionable parts during production.
Press Release, April 28, 2008
Friedman's Jewelers goes out of business and takes its "lifetime" warranties with it.
WSPA-TV Spartanburg SC, April 28, 2008
Warranties on amusement rides at Shaheed Zia Shishu Park expire; no major renovations planned.
Bangladesh Daily Star, April 27, 2008
Toronto bus mechanics go on strike over plan to let manufacturer do warranty work.
Toronto Star, April 26, 2008
Toronto transit back on track after 48-hour strike ends with new back-to-work law.
Toronto Star, April 28, 2008
Hyundai Motor says first quarter profits hurt by higher warranty costs.
Associated Press, April 24, 2008
NEW earns fourth consecutive J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call Center Program recognition.
Press Release, April 24, 2008
Volkswagen of America announces free scheduled maintenance during length of warranty.
Press Release, April 23, 2008
Rising quality ratings helped chop $1 billion from Ford's warranty costs in 2007.
Wall Street Journal, April 23, 2008
Goldman Sachs analyst warns Ford's cost-cutting was helped by warranty reserve adjustments.
Detroit Free Press, April 25, 2008
Mondial Assistance and Mini UK launch new vehicle service contract offerings.
Press Release, April 23, 2008
Mondial Assistance and BMW UK launch new vehicle service contract offerings.
Press Release, April 23, 2008
Semiconductor Industry Association launches anti-counterfeiting campaign.
Press Release, April 23, 2008
Monaco Coach sees higher warranty expenses during the first quarter.
Press Release, April 23, 2008
N.E.W. Customer Service Companies announces executive team promotions.
Press Release, April 22, 2008
Dell introduces a fee-based premium support service program for consumers.
Press Release, April 21, 2008
Ford boosts warranty coverage on service engines to three years or 100,000 miles.
AutoWeek, April 21, 2008
Alliance of Automotive Service Providers backs Right to Repair Act in Massachusetts.
New Bedford Standard-Times, April 21, 2008
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers reacts to Right to Repair Act in Massachusetts.
New Bedford Standard-Times, April 24, 2008
Home warranty company U.A. Durr closed its doors without warning on Feb. 15.
New Orleans Times-Picayune, April 20, 2008
Bohol prison pursues warranty claim after inmates break through iron bars of their cells.
Bohol (Philippines) Chronicle, April 20, 2008
First Nokia customer care centre in Pakistan allows warranty status check via SMS.
The News, April 19, 2008
Ford recognizes LUK GmbH & Robert Bosch for help with its Warranty Reduction Program.
Press Release, April 18, 2008
Home Warranty of America Inc. begins selling home warranties for $24.95 a month.
Press Release, April 17, 2008
Western RV customers worry about warranty work as company shuts down.
KIMA-TV Yakima WA, April 17, 2008
SAS Warranty Analysis 4.1 helps manufacturers reduce financial impact of product warranties.
Industry Week, issue dated May 1, 2008
Toshiba lengthens warranties on Regza LCD televisions to five years until end of May.
Current, April 16, 2008
The Warranty Group appoints Barbara Goff as senior vice president of global human resources.
Insurance Business Review, April 15, 2008
McCusker and Company wants to acquire existing extended warranty portfolios.
Press Release, April 14, 2008
Blockbuster Inc. offers to acquire Circuit City Stores for at least $6.00 per share in cash.
Press Release, April 14, 2008
KB Home’s warranty work questioned by homeowners in one subdivision.
Tehachapi News, April 14, 2008
California's Pet Breeder Warranty Act can help pay medical costs for those who keep sick puppies.
Los Angeles Times, April 13, 2008
First Warranty Group wants to see oil change receipts before paying customer's radiator claim.
WTLV-YV Jacksonville, April 11, 2008
PC maker Mesh Computers Ltd. severs ties with its third party warranty provider Repair-Line Ltd.
PC Pro, April 11, 2008
Hartford Steam Boiler broadens its extended warranty programs.
Centre Daily Times, April 10, 2008
Home Warranty of America Inc. claims double-digit revenue growth in 2007 and 2008.
Press Release, April 10, 2008
Circuit City reports extended warranty sales were $75.0 million or 2.2% of net sales.
Press Release, April 9, 2008
Ford lengthens the warranties offered in its certified pre-owned vehicle program.
Detroit News, April 8, 2008
BNP Paribas unit Cardif Pinnacle acquires Warranty Direct Ltd. in UK.
Motor Trader, April 8, 2008
Daihatsu offers five-year warranty in UK for all models in its current range.
Motor Trader, April 8, 2008
Mooney Airplane Co. expands warranty coverage and becomes single point of contact for all claims.
Press Release, April 8, 2008
AIG Warranty to become part of AIG Excess Casualty Group, to be headed by Douglas M. Worman.
Press Release, April 7, 2008
Scottish government may pay warranty extension costs for satellite monitoring equipment on boats.
Fish Update, April 7, 2008
Home Warranty of America's GreenPlus plan will replace appliances with energy efficient units.
Press Release, April 4, 2008 (PDF file)
Nigerian official says turbines and generators sit idle in three ports, decaying under warranty.
This Day, April 3, 2008
Best Buy's service revenue rises 3.9% but extended warranties see single-digit declines.
Press Release, April 2, 2008
Ford Motor Co. of Southern Africa lengthens auto warranties to four years or 120,000 km.
Motoring, April 2, 2008
SigmaQuest to provide Agilent Technologies with SigmaSure Manufacturing Insight software.
Press Release, April 2, 2008
United Home Warranty/National Home Protection probed for fraud in New Jersey.
Newark Star-Ledger, April 1, 2008
Home Warranty Association of California encourages energy efficiency in homes offered for resale.
Press Release, April 1, 2008
Goodrich's Alabama Service Center becomes Airbus-endorsed repair stations for warranty work.
Press Release, April 1, 2008
 

 

March 2008

Assurant Solutions to administer 2.7 million service plans sold by CompUSA before Dec. 31.
Press Release, March 31, 2008
Garmin extends warranty to two years for those who register at company's Web site.
Motor Boat & Yachting, March 31, 2008
Warrantech Corp. appoints Roy Supulski as regional manager of its automotive warranty division.
Press Release, March 31, 2008
Those who can afford a little extra peace of mind should buy accidental damage protection.
Baltimore Sun, March 30, 2008
Many consumers are finding home warranties are often a bad deal.
Newark Star-Ledger, March 30, 2008
Assurant Solutions and Signal Holdings launch AssureConnection wireless service contracts.
Press Release, March 27, 2008
Graphics board maker Zotac offers five-year warranty in a bid to boost its brand in the UK.
CRN, March 27, 2008
Ford Motor Co. sells Jaguar & Land Rover to Tata Motors for a net $1.7 billion in cash.
Press Release, March 26, 2008
Verizon Wireless sues telemarketers pitching extended warranties to its wireless customers.
PC Magazine, March 26, 2008
Real estate agent suspects American Home Shield routinely denies home warranty claims.
Consumer Affairs, March 26, 2008
Citroën Dispatch can run on up to 30% biodiesel without any effect on its warranty.
Fermanagh Herald, March 26, 2008
Cimtek lists high warranty costs as a good reason to outsource product testing.
Press Release, March 26, 2008
Railpower Technologies blames net loss on locomotive recall and warranty expense.
Press Release, March 25, 2008 (PDF file)
MaintenanceNet Inc. opens registration for three-part web seminar series on service contracts.
Press Release, March 25, 2008
Two auto dealership employees arrested for allegedly falsifying warranty repair paperwork.
Vero Beach Press-Journal, March 25, 2008
Skate park in Texas needs warranty work to reopen but its builder went bankrupt.
Seguin Gazette-Enterprise, March 25, 2008
Consumer electronic buyback schemes TechForward & ecoNEW turn gadget trash to cash.
Reuters, March 24, 2008
Reader disputes denied laptop extended warranty claim, writes to Assurant Solutions president.
InfoWorld, March 24, 2008
Costly automated flagpole on school's roof stops working after its warranty expires.
Hampton Roads Virginian-Pilot, March 24, 2008
Home Service USA Repair Management Corp. sells water pipe service contracts in Louisville.
Louisville Courier-Journal, March 22, 2008
Henry Engineering detects bad capacitors and lengthens Matchbox HD warranty in response.
Radio World, March 21, 2008
ASA rep tells Florida he prefers a federal emission program over a state-by-state approach.
Tire Review, March 20, 2008
Best Buy to offer more than $10 million in gift cards to HD-DVD purchasers.
Press Release, March 19, 2008
Retired chief of Florida's Bureau of Standards continues quest for warranty law change.
Tallahassee Democrat, March 19, 2008
MaintenanceNet Inc. offers best-practice strategies for leveraging data analytics.
Press Release, March 19, 2008
Laptop flash drives hit by high failure rates, Avian Securities study alleges.
PC World, March 18, 2008
Sangoma Technologies Corp. announces lifetime warranty on telephony cards.
Press Release, March 18, 2008
Consumer Reports finds 65% of vehicle service contract buyers don't save money on repairs.
Press Release, March 17, 2008
Service Contract Industry Council responds to Consumer Reports vehicle service contract survey.
Press Release, March 17, 2008 (PDF file)
SAS acquires Teragram to strengthen text mining and natural language processing capabilities.
Press Release, March 17, 2008
Wal-Mart Canada to launch first-ever retail product extended warranty program for electronics.
Press Release, March 17, 2008
Blue Raven Technology launches suite of customized reverse logistics solutions.
Press Release, March 17, 2008
ISS Facility Services offers termite timber replacement warranty in Brunei.
Borneo Bulletin, March 15, 2008
High warranty expenses predicted for battery in Chevrolet Volt electric car.
Detroit News, March 14, 2008
Angie's list founder gives advice on how to find a TV repairman.
KYW-TV Philadelphia, March 13, 2008
JDM Wholesale Canada shut for holding extended warranty premiums sold to 20 customers.
Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of B.C., March 13, 2008
ADC lengthens warranty to 20 years for TrueNet CopperTen cabling system.
Press Release, March 13, 2008
Altairnano satisfies warranty claim issues with electric vehicle maker Phoenix Motorcars.
Press Release, March 12, 2008
Editorial raises suspicions about failure of Washington's home warranty bill to pass.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, March 11, 2008
Thor Industries credits lower warranty costs for increased margins.
Press Release, March 10, 2008
Blackhawk Autoplex dealership closes in the wake of complaints and unresolved warranties.
Quad City Times, March 10, 2008
New version of Homeowner's Bill of Rights again fails to pass in Washington state.
Associated Press, March 8, 2008
Toyota extends warranty period on Tacoma truck frame to 15 years because of corrosion.
Associated Press, March 7, 2008
Mopar boosts warranty on remanufactured powertrain assemblies to three-years, 100,000-miles.
Detroit Free Press, March 7, 2008
Hyundai i10 City Car to feature five-year unlimited mileage warranties in UK.
Scottish Daily Record, March 7, 2008
Advanced Internet Technologies claims email evidence was altered in Dell warranty lawsuit.
Triangle Business Journal, March 7, 2008
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
Fleetwood Enterprises reports gross profit margin was up and warranty expenses were down.
Press Release, March 6, 2008
Complaints multiply against Rhode Island auto dealer Dan Shabo.
WJAR-TV Providence, March 6, 2008
4CS Announces new iSupport product release at Warranty Chain Management Conference in San Diego.
Press Release, March 6, 2008
4CS announces iWarranty Supplier Edition at Warranty Chain Management Conference in San Diego.
Press Release, March 5, 2008
BearingPoint study says automotive warranty management solution requires industry collaboration.
Press Release, March 5, 2008
Longer new car warranties favor consumers worried about vehicle quality.
Newark Star-Ledger, March 5, 2008
SAS Warranty Analysis 4.1 resolves quality issues faster for manufacturers.
Press Release, March 4, 2008
Applied Materials to provide equipment and warranty services for multiple solar factories.
Associated Press, March 4, 2008
Sam’s Club presents "Supplier of the Year" award to N.E.W. Customer Service Companies.
Press Release, March 4, 2008
Automakers resist push to 20% ethanol fuel blends, saying it could void their warranties.
USA Today, March 4, 2008
Western Digital's support page gives incorrect info on disk drive warranty durations.
InfoWorld, March 4, 2008
Nationwide Building Society broadens extended warranty product coverage of its credit cards.
Press Release, March 4, 2008
Smart Cars of America LLC names Carchex as its official extended warranty provider.
Press Release, March 3, 2008
Extended warranties on used cars usually can be transferred to a new owner for a small fee.
Los Angeles Times, March 2, 2008
Carrier settles secondary heat exchanger class action lawsuit.
Seattle Times, March 1, 2008
Regulators had concerns about Dublin Port Tunnel's safety systems since opening day.
Irish Independent, March 1, 2008
Crescent Technology Inc. boosts its Chicago area laptop repair work force from three to 12.
Arlington Heights Daily Herald, March 1, 2008
 

 

February 2008

FieldTurf Tarkett raises product warranty insurance policy limit to US$10,000,000.
Press Release, February 29, 2008
N.E.W. Customer Service Companies selects Watertown NY as its newest call center location.
Watertown Daily Times, February 29, 2008
HP makes big investment in consumer tech support, opens eight new call centers.
Press Release, February 28, 2008
Dublin Port Tunnel shut after safety system fails; huge warranty claim expected.
Irish Independent, February 28, 2008
Repairman says without extended warranty almost any broken flat panel TV is a total loss.
InfoWorld, February 28, 2008
Kimball Hill Homes to exit the Florida market but will still meet its warranty obligations there.
Builder Online, February 28, 2008
Dunmore Homes says it is going out of business; warranty obligations in doubt.
Sacramento Bee, February 28, 2008
Leasing companies file lawsuit alleging high fees for US-made vehicles imported into Canada.
Canadian Press, February 28, 2008
Navistar re-files lawsuit against Ford over diesel engine contract.
Press Release, February 28, 2008
Nissan won't honor warranties on unauthorized imports of new GT-R sports sedan.
AME Info, February 28, 2008
Tata Motors launches Sumo Grande with two-year warranty and optional two-year service plan.
India Times, February 28, 2008
N.E.W. Customer Service Companies Inc. launches lifetime jewelry warranty programs.
Press Release, February 27, 2008
Randall Martin Homes abandons four developments; owners wonder who will do their warranty work?
Arizona Republic, February 27, 2008
SEC settles with two Deloitte and Touche partners for their role in 2000-01 audits of Delphi.
Associated Press, February 26, 2008
Home warranty companies are the most complained-about service on Angie's List in 2007.
Press Release, February 25, 2008
The Warranty Group appoints Rob Mancuso as investor relations officer.
Press Release, February 25, 2008
The Warranty Group appoints John Serafin as chief risk officer.
Press Release, February 25, 2008
Smart ForTwo offers only a 2-year, 24,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.
CNN Money, February 25, 2008
Franklin Electric blames higher warranty costs for part of decline in gross margins.
Press Release, February 25, 2008
Microsoft to stop making HD DVD players for Xbox 360 but continues warranty support.
Associated Press, February 24, 2008
USDA begins warranty action against Hallmark/Westland to recover costs of beef recall.
Land Line Magazine, February 22, 2008
Maruyama commercial-grade landscaping equipment to be covered by five-year warranty.
Lawn and Landscape, February 22, 2008
Service Contract Industry Council sees 3% to 7% jump in vehicle service contracts sold.
Associated Press, February 21, 2008
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire lengthens warranties to seven years.
Tire Review, February 21, 2008
Kia Sportage with seven-year warranty launched in Ireland.
Kilkenny Advertiser, February 21, 2008
LIRR consultants hampered by bad NTF and MTBF data, can't issue any lasting recommendations.
Newsday, February 20, 2008
Woolworths signs ThinkSmart and The Warranty Group for service plan administration and underwriting.
Inside Retailing, February 20, 2008
Cimtek Launches Magellon QLM 3.3; handles test, failure, repair and warranty data.
Press Release, February 20, 2008
McCusker and Co. unveils VAR Buddy program to help VARs sell service contracts.
Press Release, February 20, 2008
Non-authorized Apple resellers give shorter warranties in iPods and Macs in Brunei.
Borneo Bulletin, February 20, 2008
Comodo warrants that a PC protected by its $79 security software will remain malware-free.
Press Release, February 20, 2008
Del-Nat Tire Corp. adds roadside assistance program for Akuret ST Trailer line of tires.
Tire Review, February 20, 2008
Warranty claims cause NHTSA to step up investigation of stuck throttles in 2004-05 Chevy Aveo.
Consumer Affairs, February 19, 2008
Ford's new Tough Bed spray-in bedliner for F-Series trucks to be covered by factory warranty.
PickupTruck.com, February 19, 2008
Michigan Attorney General announces top ten consumer complaint categories for 2007.
Press Release, February 18, 2008
Algeria to return 15 MiG-29 fighter aircraft to Russia over inferior quality.
RIA Novosti, February 18, 2008
Conn's Inc. executive notes the electronics retail chain does all its own warranty work.
The Oklahoman, February 16, 2008
Rensselaer County chooses Sequoia Imagecast voting system after evaluating warranties.
Hillsdale Independent, February 16, 2008
Paul's Heating & Cooling fails to turn in warranty claim to York; evades complaints.
Gary Post-Tribune, February 15, 2008
Automated Service Agreement Program launches online auto extended warranty sales site.
Press Release, February 14, 2008
Keeping pace with new service contract management initiatives for improved revenues.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive, February 14, 2008
Woman sues Best Buy for $54 million over lost notebook computer.
Information Week, February 14, 2008
Report from SquareTrade claims actual Xbox 360 failure rate is 16.4%.
1UP.com, February 13, 2008
Companies mailing "Final Notice: Expiring Auto Warranty" postcards traced to St. Louis.
MSNBC, February 13, 2008
A lost laptop; a $54 million lawsuit.
Red Tape Chronicles, February 12, 2008
Authors explain the difference between warranties, extended warranties, and insurance.
Computer Active, February 11, 2008
Makers of gasoline pumping equipment haven't changed their warranties for a switch to E85 fuel.
Iowa Quad-City Times, February 11, 2008
ADP Dealer Services adds Buy Online, allowing sales of service contracts on dealer Web sites.
Press Release, February 11, 2008
UK's National House-Building Council to use SpinVox CallMail in its call centers.
Press Release, February 11, 2008
Assurant Solutions promotes Karen Wheeler to the role of senior client relationship manager.
Mortgage Solutions, February 11, 2008
Digium adds two-year warranty to Asterisk IP PBX.
Network World, February 11, 2008
Should you buy an extended warranty? Experts weigh in with their opinions pro and con.
Parade Magazine, February 10, 2008
Summit Auction Group tells sellers to pay for a survey, home inspection and a home warranty.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, February 10, 2008
Universal Warranty Corp. launches Online Performance Suite for auto dealerships.
Press Release, February 9, 2008
Queensland's Building Services Authority to pay home warranty claims for collapsed builder.
Australian Courier Mail, February 8, 2008
Engle Homes continues doing warranty work despite parent company's bankruptcy.
St. Petersburg Times, February 8, 2008
Automakers asked to allow blends of more than 10% ethanol (E10) in standard vehicles.
Farm Week, February 8, 2008
Zale Corp. sees $33 million increase in extended warranty revenues in the second quarter.
Press Release, February 7, 2008
Bucks County to pay $98,700 per year for an extended warranty on its new voting machines.
Philadelphia Intelligencer, February 7, 2008
Lennox International reports a $11 million gain from a Pulse furnace warranty program adjustment.
Press Release, February 6, 2008
Circuit City Stores more than doubles credit line to $1.3 Billion, extends expiration to 2013.
Associated Press, February 6, 2008
Volvo Group margins drops on $57 million engine-related warranty expense in North America.
Press Release, February 6, 2008
RapidWarranty.com opens online warranty portal for truck fleets.
Fleet Owner, February 6, 2008
Support.com to integrate remote tech services into Warrantech's RepairMaster service plans.
Press Release, February 6, 2008
Mitsubishi Motors Australia closes factory but lengthens warranties for car owners.
Adelaide Advertiser, February 6, 2008
Pakistani court rules seller liable for defective Chinese generator sold with no warranties.
The News, Pakistan, February 6, 2008
Consumer Reports' latest HDTV tests finds repair rates under 3% during first three years.
Press Release, February 5, 2008
Shrinking in-box warranties spur big extended service plan opportunities.
Dealerscope, February 5, 2008
Atreus Homes & Communities to continue offering 2-10 Home Buyer Warranty to its customers.
Press Release, February 5, 2008
India's Network 18 launches storeguru.com online shopping site with warranty info section.
Press Release, February 5, 2008
Glasgow Housing Association blames its high prices on its own exacting warranty criteria.
Glasgow Evening Times, February 5, 2008
Chinese mobile phones popular in Pakistan despite having no warranties.
Daily Times, Pakistan, February 4, 2008
Toyota opens used car dealerships in India that also sell extended warranties.
Economic Times, February 3, 2008
Iowa court extends implied warranty coverage to third owner of a home with defects.
Des Moines Register, February 1, 2008
Beazer Homes exits five markets, but will provide warranty services to buyers left behind.
Press Release, February 1, 2008
Bio-diesel Association of India wants automakers to allow higher blends in their engines.
Financial Express, February 1, 2008
Costco CEO says returns of unwanted big screen TVs after Super Bowl not a big problem.
Arizona Republic, February 1, 2008
 

 

January 2008

CAA-Québec publishes its 2008 study of new vehicle warranties in Canada.
Press Release, January 31, 2008
Unscheduled downtime for warranty repairs partly to blame for drop in Marathon Oil net income.
Press Release, January 31, 2008 (PDF file)
Worthless or worthwhile? Extended warranty costs and coverages vary from one policy to the next.
Rocky Mount Telegram, January 31, 2008
NADAguides.com and Warranty Direct form extended warranty partnership.
Press Release, January 30, 2008
Freightliner gives dealer an award for accurately and efficiently processing warranty claims.
Truck News, January 30, 2008
Isuzu to end U.S. sales in 2009 but warranty work will continue.
Kicking Tires, January 30, 2008
Service Line Warranties to offer water and sewer line warranties in South Carolina.
Press Release, January 30, 2008
American LaFrance will try to keep operating and paying warranty claims during bankruptcy.
Charleston Post and Courier, January 29, 2008
Fire engine maker American LaFrance files for bankruptcy; owes $7.1 million in warranty claims.
Bloomberg News, January 28, 2008
American LaFrance posts answers to frequently asked questions about its bankruptcy filing.
Press Release, January 28, 2008
Renault broadens three-year warranty program to include its other premium cars.
Reuters, January 28, 2008
Reseller says new warranty replacement policy helped Toshiba sell laptops in the UK.
IT Week, January 28, 2007
Spring Air lengthens some bed mattress warranties and shortens others.
Furniture Today, January 28, 2008
New Tempur-Pedic International bed mattress foundation has a 20-year warranty.
Press Release, January 28, 2008
GSFS Risk Retention Group Inc. gets an A- (Excellent) financial strength rating from A.M. Best.
Press Release, January 28, 2008
Bankrupt Iqon Technologies closes all but warranty service and call centre departments.
Sunday Business Post, Ireland, January 27, 2008
Tendency of copper coils to corrode may make air conditioner extended warranties worth the price.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, January 27, 2008
Consumer guide says fix appliances when repair cost is under 60% of replacement cost.
Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 27, 2008
Non-disclosure agreement clouds Tarion's definition of a major structural defect.
Toronto Star, January 26, 2007
Ford CEO Alan Mulally says quality improvements reduced warranty costs by $1 billion last year.
Detroit News, January 25, 2008
Midas' lifetime warranty on mufflers excludes cost of labor, pipes and fasteners.
WCPO-TV Cincinnati, January 25, 2008
Used catalytic converters get two-year warranty, but stolen units are scrapped for metals within.
Washington Colombian, January 24, 2008
Researcher pegs Domestic & General's claims ratio for appliance extended warranties at 43%.
Motley Fool UK, January 23, 2008
Bechtel and partners settle "Big Dig" lawsuit in Boston for $458 million.
Press Release, January 23, 2008
Palm to settle Treo 600 and 650 class action lawsuit.
Palm Infocenter, January 23, 2008
Long Island Rail Road failed to claim $1.2 million in warranty work on M-7 rail cars.
Newsday, January 23, 2008
Consumers Council of Canada spots inconsistencied in new home warranty programs.
Press Release, January 23, 2008 (PDF file)
Philippine National Telecommunications Commission battles poor quality cell phone merchants.
Philippine Sun-Star, January 23, 2008
Toyota to extend warranty coverage on 2004-2006 Sienna minivans with rear liftgate defect.
Associated Press, January 22, 2008