Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2018 to today
- Tesla's solar business reports lower margins after one-time warranty charges.Forbes, August 9, 2018
- Assurant's Global Lifestyle unit reports rising revenue & profits.
Press Release, August 7, 2018- Four holdout auto brands buck the 5-year warranty trend in Australia.
Channel Nine (AU), August 7, 2018- GWC Warranty named to 2018 Auto Remarketing Power 300 list.
Press Release, August 7, 2018- GWC Warranty says establishing trust is first step in long-term F&I success.
SubPrime Auto Finance News, August 6, 2018- Credit card issuers trim extended warranty benefits.
WSB-AM Atlanta, August 6, 2018- PowerGuard hires Dan Cantafi as its Senior VP of Sales and Marketing.
Press Release, August 3, 2018- Is travel insurance worth it, or is it the extended warranty of the industry?
Mental Floss, August 3, 2018- ServiceBench signs HomeServe's Italian unit Assistenza Casa.
Press Release, August 2, 2018- A.M. Best upgrades ratings of Virginia Surety & London General.
Press Release, August 2, 2018- FCA recalls Ram pickups after 5,800 complaints and warranty claims.
Associated Press, August 2, 2018- Choice Home Warranty loses customer after denying their claims.
WTVJ-TV Miami, August 2, 2018- ServiceMaster hires Jeffrey Fiarman as American Home Shield's general counsel.
Corporate Counsel, August 2, 2018- Brunswick Financial Services renamed as the Boating Services Network.
Press Release, August 2, 2018- Piaggio adds 42-mo/120,000 Km warranty for 3-wheeled vehicles.
Autocar Professional (IN), August 2, 2018- Volkswagen Australia to stick with 3-year warranty for now.
Car Advice (AU), August 2, 2018- CPO programs explored: What do you get for your extra money?
Left Lane, August 1, 2018- Mazda announces 5-year warranty in Australia.
Motoring (AU), August 1, 2018July 2018- Holden Special Vehicles adds 5-year warranties.
Which Car? (AU), July 31, 2018- Safeware loss study details failure rates for major appliances.
Press Release, July 31, 2018- Credence Research predicts $50B extended warranty market by 2026.
Press Release, July 30, 2018- Honda and Toro push mowers compared.
Consumer Reports, July 29, 2018- Year-round E15 ethanol sales plans alarm the boating industry.
Washington Examiner, July 28, 2018- Questions to ask about LED lighting upgrade warranties,
Lancashire Business View (UK), July 27, 2018- Dog groomer's phone number spoofed by expiring warranty scammers.
Tulsa World, July 26, 2018- Sergio Marchionne, the CEO who saved Fiat and Chrysler, dies at 66.
CNN, July 25, 2018- New pair of Air Force One 747s to come with 8-year warranties.
Government Executive, July 25, 2018- Superior Air Parts lengthens cylinder warranties to 37 months.
Aviation International News, July 25, 2018- Fortegra names Tom Scott s VP of business development, consumer products.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, July 24, 2018- How automation can help reduce the number of warranty claims.
Manufacturing Business Technology, July 24, 2018- Ford New Zealand announces 5-year warranties.
New Zealand Autocar, July 23, 2018- 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty promotes 12 sales representatives to senior roles.
Press Release, July 20, 2018- US Navy's new $4.6 billion destroyer was accepted despite needing new engine.
San Diego Tribune, July 19, 2018- Senate Democrats hammer CFPB director nominee as unqualified.
NBC News, July 19, 2018- E&E to provide warranty service for Harman Professional gear in Singapore.
Press Release, July 18, 2018- Safeware now offers tech support to its extended warranty customers.
Press Release, July 18, 2018- GWSCA appoints Kevin Rigg as its first executive director.
Press Release, July 17, 2018- Attorney lists problems with terms of Lennox class action settlement.
WCBD-TV Charleston SC, July 17, 2018- Apple ends goodwill iPhone 7 out-of-warranty speaker button repairs.
Mac Rumors, July 17, 2018- Wells Fargo Propel Amex card includes extended warranty coverage.
WJXT-TV Jacksonville FL, July 17, 2018- SsangYong offers 7-year/150,000-mile warranty on the Rexton SUV.
Motoring Research (UK), July 17, 2018- FTC conducts 20-city compliance check for amended Used Car Rule.
Press Release, July 12, 2018- Jayco RV warranty excludes claims by commercial buyers.
The Indiana Lawyer, July 12, 2018- WMS Group wins award for its My Motor Manager app.
Motor Trader (UK), July 12, 2018- Hopewell VA enrolls in Utility Service Partners warranty program.
Petersburg (VA) Progress-Index, July 12, 2018- Panasonic announces 3-year Toughbook Smart Battery Warranty.
Press Release, July 11, 2018- LG Electronics lengthens NeON solar panel warranties from 15 to 25 years.
Press Release, July 11, 2018- Kia Australia recalls Sunset Yellow Stingers over paint defect.
Car Advice (AU), July 10, 2018- GWC Warranty creates Major Account Management Team.
Press Release, July 10, 2018- Lightstone Consumer report tracks labor rates for warranty work.
Wheels 24 (ZA), July 10, 2018- Choice Home Warranty has over 3,000 complaints at Better Business Bureau.
KSHB-TV Kansas City, July 9, 2018- How VSC coverage benefits finance companies and contract holders.
SubPrime Auto Finance News, July 9, 2018- Alfa Romeo introduces 5-year warranty on selected models.
Motoring Research (UK), July 9, 2018- Renault's warranty & extended warranty policies explained.
Car Keys (UK), July 9, 2018- U.S. Senator warns of "hurricane cars" damaged by floodwaters.
AM New York, July 8, 2018- Replacement window warranties explained.
Staten Island Advance, July 5, 2018- Swiss Re no longer insures businesses with big exposure to thermal coal.
Green Tech Media, July 5, 2018- Snom Technology GmbH lengthens its warranties from 2 to 3 years.
Press Release, July 5, 2018- Bajaj offers 5-year warranties on its motorcycles.
India Today, July 5, 2018- Datsun launches 5-year/unlimited distance warranty in India.
Overdrive (IN), July 5, 2018- LG Electronics wins warranty service award from the Korean Standards Association.
Yonhap (KR), July 4, 2018- Sears & HMS National take 49 days to fix an A/C.
NJ.com, July 3, 2018- PB Tech pleads guilty to Commerce Commission charges on service contracts.
Stuff NZ, July 3, 2018- Judge tosses lawsuit against Toyota over rats gnawing on car wiring
Detroit Free Press, July 3, 2018- Judge stomps class action lawsuit vs LL Bean over lifetime boot warranty.
Cook County Record, July 2, 2018- Jeep to get 5-year warranty & roadside assistance across all models.
Automotive World, July 2, 2018- Holden makes 5-year/unlimited distance warranty permanent in AU.
Automotive World, July 2, 2018- REV Coach named full-service partner for the Daimler Bus Setra brand.
Press Release, July 2, 2018- Extended warranty scammer spoofs Caller ID with real business' phone number.
Erie News Now, July 2, 2018June 2018- Elektrek accused of pro-Tesla bias & lead referrals.
The Drive, June 29, 2018- Warranty service provider UK Warranty signs home appliance maker Vestel.
Insider Media (UK), June 28, 2018- Fortegra to provide handset protection plans for Viaero Wireless.
Press Release, June 27, 2018- Artificial turf fields in Redondo Beach failed and cost millions.
The Beach Reporter, June 27, 2018- Safeware says 18% of Chromebooks and 11% of iPads had a recent claim.
Press Release, June 27, 2018- Isuzu lengthens MU-X warranty from 3 to 5 years in India.
India Today, June 27, 2018- Fortegra introduces handset protection plans for Cellular One.
Press Release, June 26, 2018- Studer Innotec SA lengthens product warranty from 5 to 10 years.
PV Magazine, June 26, 2018- Apple confirms major issues with MacBook keyboards.
Consumer Affairs, June 25, 2018- Volkswagen Australia "looking hard" at 5-year warranties.
Motoring (AU), June 25, 2018- Naperville City Council declines to pass pet warranty bill.
Chicago Tribune, June 20, 2018- U.S. Supreme Court agrees to review Apple Inc. v. Robert Pepper.
The Verge, June 20, 2018- AGCO's Fendt Ideal combine includes 24-hour uptime guarantee.
Press Release, June 19, 2018- Apple fined $9 million for misleading some Australian customers on repairs.
Sydney Morning Herald, June 19, 2018 - Assurant's Global Lifestyle unit reports rising revenue & profits.
August 2018