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Warranty Headlines Archive
Jan. 2006 - June 2006
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Attorney explains warranty law to Mustang owners with claims voided by aftermarket modifications.
Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords Magazine, June 2006
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A.M. Best Co. leaves the ratings of the Virginia Surety Company Inc. and FFG Insurance Company unchanged following Onex acquisition of the Aon Warranty Group.
Press Release, June 30, 2006
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ServiceMaster Co. appoints interim CEO J. Patrick Spainhour as permanent chairman and CEO.
Press Release, June 30, 2006
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Epson warranty service takes months to decide whether to repair or replace a P-2000 portable digital photo viewer.
InfoWorld, June 30, 2006
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt baby shower photos end up in a camera sent to Connecticut for warranty work.
Bostonist, June 30, 2006
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De Beers chairman says many retailers still ignorant about Kimberley Process diamond export warranties.
Mining Weekly, June 29, 2006
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Dell launches Platinum Plus premium service plans for enterprise server and storage system customers.
Press Release, June 28, 2006
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Mattress vendors can void warranty claims if they find stains, but consumers can have them cleaned before filing a claim.
KUTV Salt Lake City, June 28, 2006
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Boston Scientific recalls 50,000 more pacemaker and CEO expects more after Guidant acquisition.
Boston Globe, June 27, 2006
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Gartner researchers see 15% failure rate for notebooks and 5% for desktops in first year, based on survey of warranty repair shops and large enterprises.
CNET News.com, June 26, 2006
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Insect experts battle dangerous Africanized bees in Florida, under warranty.
Knight Ridder Newspapers, June 26, 2006
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SigmaQuest launches SigmaSure RMA Insight, Web-based software for product defect data and root cause analysis for electronic OEMs.
Press Release, June 26, 2006
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Columnist suggests buying extended warranties for HDTV and digital recorders.
Business Week, June 25, 2006
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Yamaha Marine Group dealers to offer two- and three-year PowerMatched warranties for key switches, control boxes, filters, cables, and other boat components.
Press Release, June 23, 2006
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Users complain about hardware defects on Apple's iPod Shuffle, heralded by green and orange flashing lights.
PC World, June 23, 2006
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Horizon Technology releases Proactive PartMatch system for the computer repair and aftermarket service industry.
Press Release, June 21, 2006
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ServiceBench Inc. announces a $7.3 million investment led by Valhalla Partners in addition to existing investors.
Press Release, June 20, 2006
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Warranty dispute escalates into charges of theft and attempted assault
The Maui News, June 20, 2006
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Tarion Warranty Corp. increases warranty coverage for new homes in Ontario from $150,000 to $300,000 for all buyers who take possession after July 1.
Press Release, June 20, 2006
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Warranty Management Technologies offers software designed to enhance communication between homeowners, builders and others involved in home warranty claims.
Finance and Commerce, June 20, 2006
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BenQ lengthens the warranty on LCD televisions to four years in a World Cup promotional tie-in.
AME Info, June 20, 2006
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Circuit City Stores says extended warranty sales in first fiscal quarter were $92.3 million, up from $85.1 million a year ago.
Press Release, June 19, 2006
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State comptroller finds numerous links between Texas Residential Construction Commission and local builders.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 19, 2006
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New state law allows Oklahoma home builders to insert mediation language into their residential construction contracts.
Oklahoma City Journal Record, June 19, 2006
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Readers react to columnist's suggestion that bedding warranties be cut to one year.
Furniture Today, June 19, 2006
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Canadians buy U.S. passenger cars at bargain prices, but can't bring the warranties home with them.
Toronto Star, June 17, 2006
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NEC Computers discontinues the Packard Bell brand name in Australia, but continues offering warranty support.
CRN Australia, June 16, 2006
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Pennsylvania town finds the state's Lemon Law protects consumers but not police cars.
Hanover Evening Sun, June 16, 2006
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Washington Insurance Commissioner fines Apple $100,000 after the company failed to register as a service contract provider.
CNET News.com, June 15, 2006
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California car dealer sues DaimlerChrysler after his $1.7 million Roadster goes only 10 blocks before breaking down.
Metropolitan News-Enterprise, June 15, 2006
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Fuel distributors could be liable for engine damage caused by bad biodiesel if truck makers deny warranty claims.
The Age, Australia, June 15, 2006
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AIAG guideline on heat treat process aims to lower automotive recalls and warranty costs.
Press Release, June 15, 2006 (PDF file)
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Volvo, Vauxhall and Mercedes make the most reliable executive cars, while Saab, Rover and Audi make the least, Warranty Direct says.
What Car? June 14, 2006
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Toyota Material Handling U.S.A. Inc. promotes Jewell Brown to be manager of customer satisfaction.
Press Release, June 14, 2006
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Old Republic Insured Automotive Services Inc. to use the StoneEagle SecureCard Solution to handle claim payments.
Press Release, June 14, 2006
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Hewlett-Packard plans to announce out-of-warranty e-mail & chat support to be free of charge.
CNET News.com, June 13, 2006
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Customers of HP’s consumer products get free online chat and email after their warranties expire.
Press Release, June 14, 2006
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4C Solutions Inc. announces plans to expand their global operations and services.
Press Release, June 13, 2006
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A.M. Best keeps its financial strength rating for Fidelity National Financial at A- (Excellent) in advance of the company's restructuring.
Press Release, June 13, 2006
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Ontario Provincial Police ask residents to watch for extended warranty scam junk mail.
Guelph Mercury, June 13, 2006
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Virginia State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance to license home warranty providers.
Press Release, June 13, 2006
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Cyber-Test to manage an LCD monitor exchange program for two national retail chains on behalf of an extended warranty administrator.
Press Release, June 12, 2006
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Davenport Public Schools compares the warranties of artificial turf products to replace aging field at Brady Street Stadium.
Quad City Times, June 11, 2006
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Town to buy FieldTurf again, despite having a warranty issue with a 1997 installation.
Payson Roundup, June 9, 2006
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Water leaks should be reported to homebuilders immediately if the warranty is still in effect.
Chicago Sun-Times, June 9, 2006
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Guyana National Bureau of Standards finds both dealer and consumer fraud with cell phones.
Stabroek News, June 9, 2006
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Epson India to give bonus second year warranty to anyone who returns scratch-off game cards.
Channel Times, June 9, 2006
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Some Shelby County homebuilders replace traditional 2-10 new home warranties with only one year of coverage.
WREG-TV Memphis, June 8, 2006
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Winnebago Industries says its parts service is the best in the industry; fills order for 22 year old parts.
Press Release, June 8, 2006
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Western Digital to swap any brand hard drive for one of its own, backed by a five-year warranty.
Channel Times, June 8, 2006
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Warrantech Corp. acquired by private equity firm H.I.G. Capital for 75 cents per share.
Press Release, June 7, 2006
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Novellus Systems says margins are improving thanks to reduced warranty and material costs.
TheStreet.com, June 7, 2006
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Jewelry industry to publicize the Kimberley Process and its system of diamond warranties in advance of the new film The Blood Diamond.
National Jeweler, June 7, 2006
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Lexus and Toyota models top 11 out of 19 segments listed in 2006 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.
Press Release, June 7, 2006
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Porsche, Lexus, Hyundai top U.S. quality survey.
Reuters, June 7, 2006
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GM chairman outlines plan to cut material costs and warranty expense at annual meeting.
Webcast, June 6, 2006
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Text of speech by GM chairman Rick Wagoner.
Detroit Free Press, June 7, 2006
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Manufacturing Insights survey finds unnecessary costs incurred after the initial warranty event is triggered.
Press Release, June 5, 2006
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IBM India Research Lab creates a warranty management system for automakers in the United States.
New York Times, June 4, 2006
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Dell to add 1,000 jobs at its customer service center in Nashville to staff the new DellConnect technical support program.
The Tennessean, June 3, 2006
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Sun Microsystems plans to offer managed services to its reseller partner base beginning in July.
CRN, June 2, 2006
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India's Trade Association of Information Technology says the computer warranty policy of Asus is just not workable.
CRN India, June 2, 2006
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New Owners of the Sure Dry Waterproofing system wants $250 to maintain their lifetime warranties.
Peoria Journal Star, June 2, 2006
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Nissan lengthens engine warranty on 2006 Altima and Sentra SE-R after reports of excessive oil consumption.
Associated Press, June 2, 2006
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Toyota recalls more than a million cars to fix a faulty steering component.
Business Week, June 1, 2006
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Law firm McClanahan & Clearman files a lawsuit against DuPont Canada's Brookdale International Systems unit over recall of fire hood.
Press Release, June 1, 2006
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May 2006 |
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Washington state tax collectors may have to refund new liquor and extended warranty taxes.
The Olympian, May 31, 2006
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Domestic & General reports a 14.5% rise in revenue and a 19.5% rise in pre-tax profits and raises its dividend.
Money Week, May 30, 2006
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Navistar downgraded by Bear Stearns, citing potential warranty risk from new diesel rules.
Crain's Chicago Business, May 30, 2006
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Charter Warranty and Armored Tire USA join the DealerTrack Aftermarket Network, expected to launch this summer.
Press Release, May 30, 2006
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Tweeter Home Entertainment Group locked in a legal dispute with the Aon Warranty Group.
Patriot Ledger, May 29, 2006
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HCL Infosystems to sell, service, and support Apple iPods in India, and is opening an online music service.
CyberMedia India Online, May 29, 2006
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Buying an extended warranty for a vehicle can be a tough decision for consumers.
New York Times, May 28, 2006
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How complaints over Apple iPod's durability are pushing at the margins of users' patience and the UK's consumer laws.
Guardian, May 27, 2006
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Class action lawsuit filed against Martha Stewart Sears for defective glass patio tables.
Press Release, May 27, 2006
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Winland Electronics recalls EnviroAlert EA200 and EA400 products; net income hit.
Press Release, May 26, 2006
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Ford to delay launch of redesigned pickup truck; analyst faults its Navistar-made engine.
Reuters, May 25, 2006
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Converting Hummer or SUV into a limo voids all warranties.
Detroit Free Press, May 25, 2006
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Former CEO of Accord Customer Care Solutions pleads guilty to inflating warranty claims on Nokia phones.
Channel News Asia, May 25, 2006
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Panasonic announces its Care Plus International Warranty for Middle East consumers.
AME Info, May 24, 2006
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Editor wants bedding manufacturers to shorten warranties to one year so retailers can sell extended warranties.
Furniture Today, May 24, 2006
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Pennsylvania county sues UniLect Co. for breaching its warranty agreement when its Patriot voting machines were decertified.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 23, 2006
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Reseller recommends Acer and HP laptops, but says HP has better service and fewer warranty claims.
Business Owner, May 23, 2006
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LG wants to gain washing machine market share with new features, longer warranties.
Sify Business, May 23, 2006
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Philips Business Solutions plans to introduce usage-based warranties this fall for its new LCD monitors.
eChannel Line, May 22, 2006
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Asurion Corp. buys Warranty Corp. of America; company to become its subsidiary.
Press Release, May 19, 2006
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Pruitt vs. KB Home class action settlement approved by Texas court; prohibits mandatory binding arbitration for warranty claims.
Press Release, May 19, 2006
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Dell plans to cut $3 billion in costs this year, largely on parts and warranty cost reductions.
Austin American-Statesman, May 19, 2006
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Microsoft warns Xbox 360 owners that modifying the console to play pirated games will void the warranty.
Eurogamer, May 18, 2006
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Warranty Direct Ltd. calculates the ten most reliable used cars of the past decade -- all are Japanese.
Press Release, May 17, 2006 (Word file)
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Disabling the region code reader on a DVD player can be done, but it voids the warranty.
Dallas Morning News, May 18, 2006
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General Motors Acceptance Corp. to open office in Shanghai, will research auto insurance market.
Shanghai Daily, May 18, 2006
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Watch out for bogus RoHS parts. Confusion in the electronics marketplace over RoHS makes conditions ripe for counterfeiters.
Purchasing, May 18, 2006
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IBM WebSphere Content Discovery for Business Intelligence can extract data from call center and warranty claims.
Press Release, May 17, 2006
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National Association of Home Builders publishes book, Warranties for Builders and Remodelers (ISBN 0-86718-612-7).
Press Release, May 17, 2006
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MSX International's first quarter net sales falls but warranty service revenue are up.
Press Release, May 16, 2006
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Man spends $12,000 converting his Toyota Prius to plug in, gets 100 miles per gallon, but voids his warranty.
San Jose Mercury News, May 16, 2006
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ServiceMaster CEO Jonathan P. Ward resigns and is replaced by board member J. Patrick Spainhour.
Press Release, May 16, 2006
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Hyundai Motor chairman Chung Mong-koo still in jail; Korean auto suppliers say they're in crisis.
Korea Herald, May 16, 2006
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CSI Wireless Inc. cuts product warranties to 1 yr., reports big gain in sales of 3-yr. extended warranties.
Press Release, May 15, 2006
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Pro-Dex Inc. reschedules earnings conference call to revise its warranty accrual provision after getting faulty parts from a supplier.
Press Release, May 15, 2006
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New Zealand government investigates mandatory home warranties as a solution to leaky home problem.
New Zealand Herald, May 12, 2006
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Exide Technologies covers new Marathon and NASCAR Extreme batteries with 9-year warranties.
Press Release, May 11, 2006
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Lexus to begin offering service agreements to owners of its certified used vehicles in October.
Automotive News, May 11, 2006
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Solar panel warranties cover performance but not weather damage, and periodic cleaning is required.
CNN Money, May 11, 2006
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Computer makers tout semi-rugged laptops that survive drops and spills.
Wall Street Journal, May 9, 2006
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Housing Ministry in Malaysia plans to make three-year warranties standard practice for the homebuilding industry.
Malaysia Sun, May 9, 2006
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EMC lengthens the standard CLARiiON networked storage systems warranty to three years.
Press Release, May 8, 2006
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Panasonic lengthens digital camera warranties from one to three years in the UAE.
ITP Technology, May 8, 2006
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Better Business Bureau's Auto Line has helped resolve 1.8 auto warranty complaints in past 25 years.
Fort Wayne Frost Illustrated, May 8, 2006
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American Home Shield's revenue up 5%; new sales up 1%; operating profits down 36%.
Press Release, May 8, 2006
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Seagate Technologies says most disk drives returned under warranty have software problems, not hardware.
Newsday, May 7, 2006
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Aquarion Safety Valve sells sewage and water pipe service plans administered by Aon Home Warranty Services.
Miami Herald, May 7, 2006
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Extended warranty terms under scrutiny in Ohio after lawmaker complains of misrepresentation.
Cincinnati Enquirer, May 6, 2006
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Manufacturers introduce initiatives to improve after-sales service and support.
Channel Times, May 5, 2006
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Aon Corp. reports warranty, credit, and P&C revenue up 15% with pretax income up 16%.
Press Release, May 4, 2006
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Centrica takes its British Gas CRM project back from Accenture after massive delays.
Computing, May 4, 2006
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Microsoft can't do warranty work for XBox customers living in Puerto Rico.
The Consumerist, May 3, 2006
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Hyundai Automotive Group chairman Chung Mong-koo arrested on charges of embezzlement and bribery.
Korea Times, May 1, 2006
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Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America licenses 4CS iWarranty software.
Press Release, May 1, 2006
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The Forestry and Industrial Equipment Division of Blount Inc. licenses 4CS iWarranty software.
Press Release, May 1, 2006
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Phoenix American Insurance Group and Wynn's Extended Care join the DealerTrack Aftermarket Network.
Press Release, May 1, 2006
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General Motors recalls 400,000 trucks after NHTSA reports three complaints of brake light problems.
Shreveport Times, May 1, 2006
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BMW Group Australia lengthens warranties to three years.
AutoWeb, May 1, 2006
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Eros Group to cover Hitachi plasma, LCD, and projection TVs with a four-year warranty.
Strategiy.com, May 1, 2006
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April 2006 |
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Regulators in Québec investigate auto dealers selling extended warranties without an insurance license.
Canadian Underwriter, April 2006
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Haier offers a five-year warranty to prove that its washing machines are reliable.
Business Standard, April 29, 2006
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NEC uncovers huge counterfeit ring in China that faked 50 products, including warranty documents.
International Herald Tribune, April 28, 2006
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Six Apple iPod Nano lawsuits are consolidated and transferred to the Northern District of California.
CNET News.com, April 28, 2006
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Exotic Warranty Company ordered into receivership after Florida regulators say it sold extended warranties without a license.
Insurance Journal, April 28, 2006
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Ford rumored to be considering six-year warranties along with shift to "Bold Moves" tag line.
AutoWeek, April 27, 2006
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Pennsylvania Attorney General files suit against kennel operator under state's puppy lemon law.
Philadelphia Inquirer, April 27, 2006
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Arctic Cat recalls 52,000 snowmobiles after receiving 217 warranty claims for fuel leak problems.
Associated Press, April 26, 2006
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Miami airport pays Sumitomo $1.98 million to "exercise" unused shuttle trains still under warranty.
Miami Herald, April 26, 2006
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Nissan is coping with subpar quality at its assembly plant in Canton, Miss., which makes the Titan pickup, Quest minivan, Armada SUV, Altima sedan, and Infiniti QX56 SUV.
Automotive News, April 26, 2006
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Diebold Election Systems will void its warranty if any third party tests or inspects its voting machines.
Tallahassee Democrat, April 25, 2006
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GM of Canada reacts to a class action lawsuit filed against it over faulty intake manifold gaskets.
Soonews.ca, April 25, 2006
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Canon fails to notify U.S. customers about so-called e18 defect, demands payments for repairs.
Consumer Affairs, April 24, 2006
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Sewer manufacturer tells town it will not honor its warranty if the streets aren't paved to guard manholes and air seals.
Newburyport Daily News, April 24, 2006
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Wilson's Suede & Leather drops lifetime warranties; retailer says it was not cost-effective.
San Jose Mercury News, April 24, 2006
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Attorney says PrimeGuard backed 40,000 extended warranty policies sold by 1Source and First Assured.
Hartford Courant, April 22, 2006
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Toshiba to repair laptop for 15th time in three years; declines to replace the unit.
Orlando Sentinel, April 21, 2006
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National Association of Home Builders publishes new book, Warranties for Builders and Remodelers.
Building Online, April 20, 2006
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Godrej & Boyce gives its refrigerators a 10-year warranty against rusting.
Domain B, April 20, 2006
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Extended warranties bought from defunct Autolines Inc. honored at other repair shops.
Brockton Enterprise, April 19, 2006
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Synergix to sell extended warranties with four-day turnarounds at a cost of 2% of product price.
Barcode Resellers, April 19, 2006
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HH Robertson Asia/Pacific Group picks Industrial Nanotech because the company was willing to back its metal coatings with a warranty.
Press Release, April 18, 2006
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Dealers Assurance Company appoints Kirk A. Borchardt as chief executive officer and
Mohammad H. Mithani as vice president.
Press Release, April 17, 2006
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City of Rock Hill, SC, picks CNH backhoe-loaders because of warranty policies.
Equipment Today, April 15, 2006
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Polaris Industries says sales fell after increased warranty claims lowered dealer confidence in its snowmobiles.
Reuters, April 13, 2006
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Mercedes wants to reduce warranty claims for the E-Class to a level lower than Toyota's.
What Car?, April 13, 2006
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The Exotic Warranty Company to be liquidated by a Circuit Court in Florida; company sold insurance without a license.
Official Announcement, April 12, 2006
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Carrier Transicold adds coverage of refrigeration system sensors and leaks to its extended warranty program.
Press Release, April 12, 2006 (PDF file)
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DaimlerChrysler Canada president says warranty costs have been cut 40% in the past decade.
Toronto Globe and Mail, April 11, 2006
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Vermont attorney general's office closes Dydo Auto Sales after numerous fraud allegations.
Rutland Herald, April 11, 2006
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Jigsaw Insurance Marketing (Wales) Ltd. to add 100 extended warranty telemarketing jobs in a new call center.
Western Mail, April 11, 2006
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Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. lengthens battery warranties from two to five years, and from 1,000 to 2,000 recharges.
Press Release, April 11, 2006
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Navistar dismisses its auditors, delays annual report, and will restate earnings and warranty reimbursements.
CFO Magazine, April 10, 2006
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Apple says installing Boot Camp, its new Windows XP software, does not invalidate a Mac's warranty.
Macworld, April 10, 2006
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Cayman Automotive Marketing to offer vehicle service contracts in the Cayman Islands.
Cayman Net News, April 10, 2006
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Columnist says the 1998-2002 V6-powered Honda Accord is a problem-prone car.
Toronto Star, April 8, 2006
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GM to cooperate with Delphi's creditors, but still says it's owed money for warranty and product recall claims.
Associated Press, April 7, 2006
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Consumer Reports gives four of five Nissan and Infiniti models built in Mississippi the lowest possible reliability ratings.
Bloomberg News, April 7, 2006
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Truck needs a new engine but Dodge says the warranty was voided by a lack of oil change documentation.
WSAV-TV Savannah, April 7, 2006
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Azerbaijan's Antimonopoly Policy Department suspects non-warranted mobile phones are being sold.
Azerbaijan Today, April 6, 2006
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Warranted garbage cans are disappearing in Nashville, homeless thieves suspected.
The Tennessean, April 5, 2006
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Hiking boots' "lifetime" warranty ended when the company was bought.
Seattle Post Intelligencer, April 5, 2006
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Service Net Solutions to administer all extended warranty programs for Tweeter Home Entertainment Group.
Press Release, April 4, 2006
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Western Digital to deliver under-warranty hard drive replacements directly to homes and businesses.
Channel Times, April 4, 2006
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Lawsuit alleges General Motors had 225,000 warranty claims and 11 crashes blamed on faulty wipers.
Associated Press, April 4, 2006
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Firemen pick Elite Fire Apparatus over Pierce Manufacturing, city's criteria gave points for doing warranty work locally.
Appleton (WI) Post-Crescent, April 4, 2006
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Dell boosts warranties after months of scathing criticism of its customer service and warranty protection policies.
CRN, April 3, 2006
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Dell lengthens warranties on Inspiron notebooks from 90 days to one year.
Press Release, April 3, 2006
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Whirlpool completes Maytag acquisition and Maytag's CEO resigns.
Associated Press, April 3, 2006
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Canon says it shows commitment to small office/home office customers with a three-year warranty on a new laser copier/printer.
Press Release, April 3, 2006
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BelAir Networks announces three-year warranty for all its wireless data products.
Press Release, April 3, 2006
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Iguana removal service gives customers one-year warranty that the reptiles won't return.
Charlotte Harbor (FL) Sun-Herald, April 3, 2006
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Innovative Electronic Service Solutions opens a nationwide service center in Harrisburg, PA.
Press Release, April 3, 2006
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Union negotiations begin that could determine the future for Delphi and General Motors.
Buffalo News, April 2, 2006
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March 2006 |
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U.S. Distric Court judge tells NHTSA it failed to provide enough notice to comment on TREAD Act rulemaking.
Associated Press, March 31, 2006
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A.M. Best affirms its A- (excellent) rating for Dealers Assurance Company, a unit of SouthwestRe Holdings Inc.
Press Release, March 31, 2006
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Customers file suit against Dan Nelson Automotive and MetaBank, alleging warranty fraud.
Sioux City (SD) Journal, March 31, 2006
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Personal questions on warranty registration cards irritate columnist.
Christian Science Monitor, March 31, 2006
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Domestic & General predicts that profits for the year should be at the upper end of forecasts.
ShareCast, March 31, 2006
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Homeserve plc expects profits to be in line with expectations, though furniture warranty sales slow.
ShareCast, March 30, 2006
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Diebold Elections Systems says unauthorized testing of electronic vting machines violates warranty.
Salt Lake Tribune, March 30, 2006
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CellStar Corp. expects outsourcing to decline as lock/line's new owner Asurion takes warranty work in-house.
Press Release, March 30, 2006
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Avidyne Corp. adds overnight and same-day exchange options to its avionics warranty and service plans.
Press Release, March 30, 2006
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China's new RoHS law more stringent than the EU RoHS directive.
AMR Research, March 29, 2006
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Gentec International lengthens warranties on Sigma digital camera lenses sold in Canada.
Press Release, March 29, 2006 (PDF file)
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A-1 Home Inspections to offer 90-day home warranties administered by Complete Appliance Protection Inc.
Press Release, March 29, 2006
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies Inc. is recertified by J.D. Power and Associates for the second consecutive year for Call Center Customer Satisfaction Excellence.
Press Release, March 28, 2006
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Warranty Direct Ltd. says 33% of 125 garages it questioned charged more than the manufacturer's official repair times.
What Car?, March 28, 2006
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UK's Retail Motor Industry Federation says Warranty Direct's survey is misleading.
Press Release, March 28, 2006
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Home repair scammers get 37 months for doing shoddy roof-repair work and lying that it was guaranteed under a five-year warranty.
Associated Press, March 28, 2006
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SAS Institute announces an enhanced SAS Warranty Analysis package and nine other solutions during its 31st annual user conference.
Press Release, March 27, 2006
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ServiceBench to use the PlusOne Screening Solution to help it flag undesirable service providers.
Press Release, March 27, 2006
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When selecting a computer, customers should reject models with only 90-day warranties.
Washington Post, March 27, 2006
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Hyundai Motor Co. continues to push quality and long warranties as it takes third place in Initial Quality Survey behind Buick and Toyota.
Korea Herald, March 26, 2006
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Tempe town lake's seven year old inflatable rubber dams may not last longer than their ten-year warranties.
Arizona Republic, March 26, 2006
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Manufacturers need to introduce a system to monitor and regularly evaluate the performance of their service providers.
Channel Times, March 25, 2006
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Florida builder to offer cast concrete buildings with unconditional warranties against hurricane damage.
Charlotte Sun-Herald, March 24, 2006
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Car makers find lengthy warranties don't carry much clout in the marketplace.
Business Week, March 24, 2006
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Delphi helps Ford reduce warranty costs by developing a new global crimp standard for wiring harnesses.
Press Release, March 23, 2006
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Green Welling LLP files class action lawsuit against Hyundai, alleging defective clutch in Tiburon.
Press Release, March 23, 2006
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BrandsMart USA extends its service contract administration agreement with Warrantech for three more years.
Press Release, March 23, 2006
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Genesis Electronics Manufacturing to use warranty & service depot to help customers manage electronic product recycling.
Press Release, March 23, 2006
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Don't remove the mattress tags, it could help with product identification if there's a warranty claim.
Kansas City Star, March 23, 2006
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National Biodiesel Board says sales of the Jeep Liberty CRD diesel have been twice as large as early expectations.
Press Release, March 22, 2006 (PDF file)
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Finaccord Ltd. publishes study on finance, warranties, and insurance for mobile devices in Europe.
Press Release, March 22, 2006
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ServicePower’s Field Service Solutions Division to provide claims processing services to Noritz America for its tankless water heater business.
Press Release, March 22, 2006
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Hewlett-Packard leverages the warranty chain management expertise of Microsoft, PolyVista, iTAC Software and 4CS to deliver a "closed loop" solution of its own.
Press Release, March 21, 2006
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PC World survey finds 63% of respondents buy extended warranties; most buyers were satisfied.
PC World, March 21, 2006
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Auto dealers now in search of the warranty work they used to avoid, some even faking recall notices.
Automotive News, March 21, 2006
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Crawford & Company's Australia operation activates its catastrophe plan in
the wake of Cyclone Larry.
Press Release, March 21, 2006 (PDF file)
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Beam in Scottish Parliament's roof falls but builder's one-year warranty expired Feb. 17.
Scotsman, March 20, 2006
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U.S. recalls of Toyota cars and trucks rise more than tenfold, but quality and warranty indicators remain the same.
Automotive News, March 20, 2006
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Canon resellers in Australia soon to offer manufacturer's own three-year extended warranty packs.
ARN, March 20, 2006
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Fein GmbH uses mySAP Customer Relationship Management and SAP NetWeaver to allow buyers to register their extended warranties.
SAP Info, March 20, 2006
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Safemark Systems charges half million hotel guests $1 per day for room safe's warranty, splits fees with hotels.
San Francisco Chronicle, March 19, 2006
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Minnesota bill would prevent builders from escaping warranty claims by closing down business.
Associated Press, March 17, 2006
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360 Magazine names Seagate Technology the 2005 Channel Champion in India, citing warranty policies and technical support.
Press Release, March 17, 2006
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GM increases 2005 loss by $2 billion, postpones annual report filing by two weeks.
Bloomberg News, March 16, 2006
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Toyota guarantees all hybrid-specific components for 10 years or 100,000 miles, while Ford guarantees them for 8 years or 100,000 miles and Honda for 8 years or 80,000 miles.
CNN, March 16, 2006
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Private equity firm Golden Gate Capital invests in Interstate National Dealer Services Inc.
Press Release, March 16, 2006
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Sonic Automotive agrees to pay $1 million fine for selling warranted anti-theft device that buyers didn't want.
Charlotte Observer, March 16, 2006
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Raytheon's new version of Tomahawk missile has 15-year warranty to predecessor's eight.
Press Release, March 15, 2006
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Talks between PA county and Election Systems & Software for new voting machines collapse after company refuses to detail price of extended warranties.
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, March 15, 2006
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Arizona Supreme Court says state's lemon law doesn't apply to leased vehicles because dealer still owns title.
Associated Press, March 15, 2006
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Racing car parts maker JG Kern Enterprises to use Plexus Online for sales, warranty tracking, shipping and inventory management.
Press Release, March 15, 2006
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AWA acquires Australian consumer electronic service provider Telefix Sales Pty. Ltd.
Press Release, March 15, 2006
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The Holland Group reports a drop in warranty claims after switching to ZF Sachs heavy-duty shocks.
Fleet Owner, March 14, 2006
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NHTSA examines 13,632 DaimlerChrysler minivan airbag warranty claims.
Akron Beacon Journal, March 14, 2006 (last item)
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IBM eyes 50,000-plus employees in India by next year, and plans a $200 million development center in Bangalore.
Information Week, March 13, 2006
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Computer dealers complain about Asus India's warranty policies.
Channel Times, March 13, 2006
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VAC Service blames company's sale and a change of insurance companies for delay in claims payment.
Buffalo News, March 13, 2006
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Israel passes law requiring statutory minimum one-year warranty on all electrical, electronic and gas products that cost more than 150 shekels (US$32).
Israel National News, March 13, 2006
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Dell lengthens entry level computer warranties to a year.
American Statesman, March 10, 2006
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UAW union official says warranty costs at DaimlerChrysler plant were reduced by $40 million over 5 years.
The Manufacturer, March 10, 2006
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SanDisk Corp. announces new flash memory cards with faster read and write speeds and longer warranties than before.
Press Release, March 9, 2006
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Ohio house votes 93-0 to modify state laws for service contracts.
Associated Press, March 9, 2006
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Western Digital holds seminars in Casablanca and Algiers so resellers can better understands its products and their warranty policies.
AME Info, March 9, 2006
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IBM moving auto warranty cost reduction and telematics development center to Bangalore, India.
Electronic Engineering Times, March 8, 2006
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TurboChef Technologies raises warranty reserves as revenue falls.
TheStreet.com, March 7, 2006
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Nucleus Research study of 81 companies finds SAP customers are less profitable than average.
Press Release, March 7, 2006
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Expert says the most important thing to consider when purchasing a spa or hot tub is the warranty.
East Bay Newspapers, March 7, 2006
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Kia Opirus has a five-year warranty, almost twice as long as any other vehicle in Nigeria.
Lagos Vanguard, March 7, 2006
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Mechanical Breakdown Administrators Inc. and the National Motorcycle Dealers Association to sell extended warranties administered by Warrantech.
Press Release, March 6, 2006
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Attensity releases Attensity Analytics 2.0 with improved user interface, support for the Teradata platform, sold as a hosted or installed application.
Press Release, March 6, 2006
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