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Warranty Headlines Archive
January 2007 to June 2007
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June 2007 |
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India wants lifetime warranties on up to 126 fighter jets; Lockheed and Boeing expected to bid.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 30, 2007
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NEW Customer Service Companies begins hiring work-at-home staff for Wichita Falls call center.
Wichita Falls Times Record News, June 29, 2007
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Bidding war may develop for Domestic & General as share price continues to climb.
Manchester Evening News, June 29, 2007
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Maryland state law to crack down on "secret warranties" by car manufacturers.
Frederick News-Post, June 28, 2007
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Apple said to soon offer a two-year AppleCare extended warranty on the iPhone for $69.
Think Secret, June 28, 2007
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UK-based repairs specialist Micromart says it won't repair any more Xbox 360 consoles.
Games Industry, June 28, 2007
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Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. says its tires are not defective despite NHTSA recall.
Associated Press, June 27, 2007
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NHTSA orders recall of Westlake, Compass, Telluride and YKS tires; move could put importer out of business.
Associated Press, June 26, 2007
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Foreign Tire Sales Inc. warns of defect in tires made by Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co.
Associated Press, June 25, 2007
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Hyundai Motor provides 10-year/100,000-km warranties in Japan in bid to spur sales.
Asahi Shimbun, June 26, 2007
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Warranty Direct UK celebrates its tenth anniversary this week.
Easier Motoring, June 26, 2007
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Kimmel & Silverman opens new Web site to solicit home warranty and lemon law clients.
Press Release, June 26, 2007
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Sony Electronics offers Vaio PC support service in four more storefront locations.
Press Release, June 26, 2007
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Judge lost his pants, then his suit.
Los Angeles Times, June 26, 2007
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Ten of the 26 GE InVision baggage scanners break down at airport in Thailand.
Bangkok Post, June 22, 2007
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Samsung Electronics urged to recall plasma TVs that seem to fail after only one year.
Chosun Ilbo June 21, 2007
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Retailers claim that the Microsoft Xbox 360 console has a failure rate over 30%.
SmartHouse, June 21, 2007
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Systems engineer smashes MacBook after Apple denies his extended warranty claim.
The Consumerist, June 21, 2007
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Tavant Technologies appoints Hassan Rashid as senior vice president, global sales.
Press Release, June 21, 2007
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Circuit City Stores margins dip because of a decline in extended warranty sales.
Motley Fool, June 21, 2007
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Circuit City Stores' extended warranty sales fall to $73.7 million, or 3.1% of net sales.
Press Release, June 20, 2007
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Casa Latino Franchise Corp. to offer home warranties administered by The Warranty Group.
Press Release, June 19, 2007
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Planar lengthens its business projector warranty from two years to three.
Press Release, June 19, 2007
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Bosch Security Systems centralized North American warranty repairs in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Security Info Watch, June 19, 2007
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Apple upgrades iPhone battery life to 8 hours of talk time and 10 days of stand-by time.
Business 2.0, June 18, 2007
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Warranty pressure: How to turn a sale into buyer's remorse.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, June 18, 2007
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NHTSA logs 21 complaints about cracking dashboards from owners of 2001-02 PT Cruisers.
Miami Herald, June 18, 2007
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Finance Express launches Dealer Vision to link independent auto dealers with F&I managers
Press Release, June 18, 2007
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Control4 doubles the length of its standard warranty from 12 to 24 months.
Press Release, June 18, 2007
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Unhappy with her 2005 Kia Sorento, Naples woman sues car company.
Naples Daily News, June 17, 2007
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Toll Brothers switches from an outside warranty firm to internal to fix homeowner problems.
East Valley Tribune, June 17, 2007
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Habitat for Humanity buys back home after Stachybotrys mold is discovered.
Peoria Journal Star, June 17, 2007
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VA Services bundles PC Phone Home and Mac Phone Home with its Tangible Kit Solutions for retailers.
Press Release, June 15, 2007
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Stupid Prices offers 90-day warranties, service plans and price guarantees on close-out items
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 15, 2007
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Microsoft's Todd Holmdahl evades questions about Xbox 360 failure rate & returns.
San Jose Mercury News, June 15, 2007
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Microsoft adds extra heatsink to cool down repaired Xbox 360 consoles.
GamePro, June 14, 2007
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Apple iPhone to go on sale at 6 PM local time at Apple and AT&T outlets on June 29.
Information Week, June 14, 2007
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Former Dell kiosk manager says buy the service plan for laptops but not desktops.
The Consumerist, June 14, 2007
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Ford is looking to sell Jaguar and Land Rover, but who could be the buyers?
Forbes, June 14, 2007
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U.S. Air Force warns that knock-off Airman Battle Uniforms may not have a replacement warranty.
Press Release, June 14, 2007
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Study finds surgical instrument makers using warranty terms to restrict use of knock-off tools.
Press Release, June 14, 2007
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Iran sets statutory minimum auto warranty duration at one year or 30,000 km.
Iran News, June 14, 2007
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H.I.G. Capital LLC sells Service Net Solutions to GTCR Golder Rauner LLC.
Press Release, June 13, 2007
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Chrysler may up warranty coverage in bid to match offers of rivals Hyundai & GM.
Detroit News, June 13, 2007
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Volkswagen says it cut North American warranty claims costs by two-thirds in last two years.
Bloomberg News, June 13, 2007
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Information Builders portal helps Ford dealers track warranty costs and repair data.
CIO Today, June 12, 2007
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Bankruptcy court collects names of Pro Guard International customers that are owed refunds.
KUTV-TV Salt Lake City, June 12, 2007
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ClearFlite Air Purifiers adds Trion line due to longer warranties and better sales support.
Press Release, June 12, 2007
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Mazda awarded first place in Auto Bild magazine’s quality report for 2007.
Press Release, June 12, 2007
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Nissan VP says dealers are losing business as the volume of warranty work decreases.
AIADA News, June 11, 2007
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Auto dealer in Auckland fined for enticing customers to sign away their warranties.
TV New Zealand, June 11, 2007
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Attensity Voice of the Customer software monitors Web news and blog sites for quality trends.
Press Release, June 11, 2007
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A laptop with an extended warranty makes college far more computable.
Baltimore Sun, June 10, 2007
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West Third Street Bridge fails again, but it's under warranty.
Cleveland Plain Dealer, June 9, 2007
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Mahindra must convince Australians it's serious with new Pik-Up after failure of the Bushman.
Brisbane Courier Mail, June 9, 2007
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With care, major appliances get a shot at longer life despite shorter warranties.
The Tennessean, June 9, 2007
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Retired reporter Harold Levy named as public advocate on the Tarion board.
Toronto Star, June 9, 2007
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Dell computers arrive at Wal-Mart June 10; extended warranties will be sold.
Press Release, June 8, 2007
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For Lenovo's built-to-order ThinkPad systems, the baseline warranty drops to a single year.
CNET Review, June 8, 2007
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Problems with PartSmart software pushes ARI Network Services Inc. into the red for quarter.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 8, 2007
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GM, Ford turn up the volume to market and advertise cars.
Associated Press, June 8, 2007
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EVGA says GeForce graphics card was mishandled, but owner says it overheated due to poor design.
InfoWorld, June 8, 2007
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Vizio appoints Vance Baldwin Electronics as an authorized parts distributor.
Press Release, June 8, 2007
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Prius sales top 1 million but some owners find the hybrid car doesn't age well.
Consumer Affairs, June 7, 2007
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Renewable Fuels Association CEO says warranties need to change to increase ethanol usage.
Grain Journal, June 7, 2007
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Nissan says Altimas from Canton MS plant have lower warranty costs than those made in Smyrna TN.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger, June 7, 2007
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Bobit Business Media acquires the Vehicle Service Contract Administrators Conference.
Expo Magazine, June 7, 2007
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Counterfeit parts problem worsens in the electronics supply chain.
Purchasing, June 7, 2007
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Consumer sues Gateway in small claims court, trying to nullify arbitration clause in warranty.
Sacramento Bee, June 7, 2007
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Kirby Klosson appointed vice president of Crawford & Company Inspection Services.
Press Release, June 7, 2007
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Dramatic quality improvements for Lincoln and Mercedes in J.D. Power initial quality study.
Press Release, June 6, 2007
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies is recipient of Sears Holdings’ 2006 Partners in Progress award.
Press Release, June 6, 2007
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Disgruntled homeowners show prospective buyers their cracked walls, open anti-Ryland Homes Web site.
San Antonio Express-News, June 6, 2007
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Insurance firms in Vancouver won't underwrite warranties for environmentally-friendly roofs.
Journal of Commerce, June 6, 2007
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Dell deletes then restores the option to buy extended warranties for its new Ubuntu Linux PCs.
CNET News.com, June 5, 2007
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Premier Dealer Services to recommend Ristken Software Services' MenuPro Web interface to its auto dealerships.
Press Release, June 5, 2007
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Warranty America LLC implements the StoneEagle Group's SecureCard claims payment system.
Press Release, June 5, 2007
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Novint Technologies lengthens warranty on 3D touch Falcon game controllers from 90 days to one year.
Press Release, June 5, 2007
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Flextronics to acquire Solectron for $3.6 billion in cash and stock.
Press Release, June 4, 2007 (PDF file)
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Innovative Aftermarket Systems adds Universal Warranty Corp. to its SmartMenu service contract software.
Press Release, June 4, 2007
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Hyundai tops Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index survey for the first time.
Press Release, June 4, 2007
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Consumers buying new cars should prepare themselves for the hard sell from the F&I manager.
Dallas Morning News, June 4, 2007
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The Warranty Group appoints Bob Biancalana as senior VP and David Vickers as CFO.
Press Release, June 1, 2007
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Doppler the mold-sniffing dog stolen then recovered by Builder's Choice employees.
Jacksonville Business Journal, June 1, 2007
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Workhorse Custom Chassis to offer extended warranties up to five years on gas and diesel truck chassis.
Press Release, June 1, 2007
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The 2nd Magsaysay Bridge closed to enable faster work before warranty runs out.
Philippine Information Agency, June 1, 2007
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May 2007 |
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In earnings statement, Dell says accounting investigation in its "final phases."
Press Release, May 31, 2007
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J.D. Power and Associates survey ranks Moen and Kohler highest for faucet warranties.
Press Release, May 31, 2007
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Precision Camera receives the Best Buy 2007 Services Bravo Award for its repair services.
Press Release, May 31, 2007
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Microsoft Xbox 360 replaced under warranty does not restore licenses to previously downloaded content.
The Guardian, May 31, 2007
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Tandus warranty for $83 million LA school contract guarantees that all carpet returned will be recycled in its entirety.
Press Release, May 31, 2007 (PDF file)
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United Electrical Group to offer Ingram Micro extended warranty services to its resellers.
ARN Australia, May 31, 2007
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Spiralock promotes self locking threaded fasteners as way to reduce warranty claims.
Press Release, May 31, 2007
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Hyundai Motor America offers 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranties on Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.
Press Release, May 30, 2007
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GE Money-Warranty Services selects StoneEagle Group's SecureSolutions dealer management system.
Press Release, May 30, 2007
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Daktronics net income down after warranty claims and inventory wrote-downs increase.
Press Release, May 30, 2007
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Mercer County faces steep price for extended warranties on ES&S touch-screen voting machines.
Sharon Herald, May 30, 2007
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In Car Experts selects Warrantech to administer its extended service contract program.
Press Release, May 30, 2007
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Lenovo and IBM team to provide Lenovo Experts Live help desk and support service.
WRAL-TV Raleigh, May 29, 2007
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Columnist sees Dell restating past earnings reports after investigation of accounting errors.
The Motley Fool, May 29, 2007
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Mori Seiki lengthens machine parts warranty from one to two years.
Press Release, May 29, 2007 (PDF file)
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Farm equipment maker Gomeslmash opens warranty service center in Krasnodar Krai, Russia.
National Legal Internet Portal of the Republic of Belarus, May 29, 2007
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New Maryland law lifts veil on "secret" car warranties, beginning in October.
Baltimore Sun, May 27, 2007
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How to negotiate discounts on repairs after the warranty has expired.
Real Simple magazine, issue of May 2007
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Warranty becomes an issue for a long-delayed water park in Georgetown KY.
Georgetown News-Graphic, May 27, 2007
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Connecticut Attorney General files lawsuit against Best Buy, investigates extended warranty practices.
Danbury News-Times, May 25, 2007
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Best Buy issues statement regarding Connecticut Attorney General announcement of lawsuit.
Press Release, May 24, 2007
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Analyst says Best Buy would be a better partner for Dell because of its in-house service and support capability.
Associated Press, May 25, 2007
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Domestic & General to see whether bid from rival Homeserve comes to anything.
Birmingham Post, May 25, 2007
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Domestic & General reports extended warranty revenue up 10% and profits up 4.3% in year ended March 31.
Hemscott, May 24, 2007
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Wipro Technologies and Entigo create strategic partnership around warranty.
Press Release, May 24, 2007
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Entertainment equipment retailer ListenUp signs two-year administration agreement with Warrantech.
Press Release, May 24, 2007
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Five more printer makers endorse CompTIA PDI+ certifications for service technicians.
eWeek, May 24, 2007
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Michigan Court of Appeals affirms extended warranty ruling against C.A.R.S. Protection Plus Inc.
Press Release, May 24, 2007
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New LED light atop New York State Pavillion fails, but it's covered under a 10-year warranty.
Queens Courier, May 24, 2007
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Easyhome continues collecting monthly extended warranty premiums on TV from old lady for 16 years.
Hamilton Spectator, May 24, 2007
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NEC Unified Solutions Inc. lengthens warranties on voice-over-IP products to five years.
Press Release, May 23, 2007
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Chairman of PSA Peugeot-Citroën aims to halve the company's warranty costs by 2010.
Press Release, May 23, 2007
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Homeserve in takeover talks with UK extended warranty administrator Domestic & General.
The Independent, May 22, 2007
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4CS opens offices in England and Australia in push to expand into Europe and Asia/Pacific.
Press Release, May 22, 2007
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Embraer E-170 & E-190 jet cargo door locking problem to be fixed under warranty.
Flight International, May 22, 2007
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Exactmobile Phones in Johannesburg closes after Nokia changed warranty repair policies.
African News Dimension, May 22, 2007
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Warranties don't cover damage to electronics from beach sand or water, columnist warns.
Associated Press, May 22, 2007
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NEC's IT/Network Solutions Division operating profit drops after 13 billion yen warranty charge.
AFX News, May 21, 2007
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Elan Home Systems to waive all "no trouble found" service fees & speed up warranty repairs.
Custom Retailer, May 21, 2007
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Public Works Minister gives 150-year warranty on Malaysia's recently refurbished Parliament House.
New Straits Times, May 21, 2007
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Extended warranty dealers evade Short Term Insurance Act rules in South Africa by renaming sales commissions.
South African Insurance Times & Investment News, May 20, 2007
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Nokia opens its 24th customer care center in Bangladesh.
Daily Star, May 19, 2007
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies recognized for call center excellence for third year in a row.
J.D. Power press release, May 17, 2007
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In bid for better care, Geisinger Health System offers surgery with a warranty.
New York Times, May 17, 2007
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Lawyer who sued Honda for incorrect odometers now threatens Nissan with similar action.
WISH-TV Indianapolis, May 17, 2007
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Canon, Epson, and Lexmark say using another company's ink cartridge or refills does not automatically void your warranty.
PC World Canada, May 17, 2007
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Office Depot says customer failed to register extended warranty on her laptop.
WSOC-TV Charlotte, May 17, 2007
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Misspelled sign for refurbished Virginia statehouse to be replaced under warranty.
Richmond Times-Dispatch, May 17, 2007
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DCX board approves Chrysler sale to Cerberus Capital Management for $7.4 billion.
Detroit Free Press, May 16, 2007
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N.Y. attorney general sues Dell, alleging fraud, false advertising and deceptive practices.
Associated Press, May 15, 2007
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Saturn ads say "Rethink American," tout longer powertrain warranties.
AdWeek, May 15, 2007
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MaintenanceNet Inc. launches new service contract management portal for government solution provider.
Press Release, May 15, 2007
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Kia combines inexpensive cars and a long warranty to lure former VW buyers.
BrandWeek, May 14, 2007
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Wedding warranty? Insurance policies can now cover everything from hurricanes to cold feet.
Associated Press, May 14, 2007
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White box PC buyers should ask the dealer who will warranty the components in their system.
Small Business Computing, May 14, 2007
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CompUSA says customer abuse damaged laptop, but Toshiba finds room for a compromise settlement.
Buffalo News, May 13, 2007
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Sweepstakes Clearinghouse to replace customer's defective computer as a goodwill gesture.
Louisville Courier-Journal, May 13, 2007
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Warranty should be a factor when deciding on a retailer for electronics or computer purchases.
Toronto Star, May 12, 2007
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Attorney Paul Wojcicki launches WarrantyThinkTank.org as a forum to discuss warranty law.
Welcome Message, May 11, 2007
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HP launches remote tech support service Instant Care globally in nine languages for PCs, cameras, TVs and printers.
Press Release, May 11, 2007
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Chrysler recalls minivans to fix corroded airbag sensors in states that use road salt heavily.
Reuters, May 11, 2007
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SEC wrapping up 2-1/2-year investigation of GM's relationship and transactions with Delphi.
Detroit News, May 10, 2007
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Businesswoman wins lawsuit against Isuzu over commercial use exclusions in its warranty.
KAIT-TV Jonesboro, May 11, 2007
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Housing Minister in Sabah, Malaysia proposes longer statutory warranties on new homes.
Bernama, May 11, 2007
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Survey finds warranty is top priority for Malaysian buyers of second-hand IT equipment.
Computerworld Malaysia, May 2007
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Diebold Inc. gets SEC subpoena in probe of service contracts and recognized revenue practices.
Associated Press, May 10, 2007
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Dell tells editor's daughter in college to re-install Windows rather than replace the hard drive.
InfoWorld, May 10, 2007
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Consumer Electronic Lemon Law advances in New Jersey Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.
Politics NJ, May 10, 2007
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UK Home Office sees higher costs for biometric passports; warranty remains at two years.
IT Pro, May 10, 2007
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ThermoGenesis says lower margins due to cost of design improvements, product testing, and warranty claims.
Sacramento Business Journal, May 10, 2007
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Onex Corp. revenue up 37% but net earnings fall 78%
Press Release, May 10, 2007
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Forestry Division of Blount Inc. deploys 4CS iWarranty software.
Press Release, May 9, 2007
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Toyota profits fall 2.8%, caused by increased sales costs and "the early booking of spending on warranty reserves."
Reuters, May 9, 2007
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Gateway E-475M and E-265M notebooks feature three-year warranties.
Press Release, May 9, 2007
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Director of USAEyes.org says a lifetime warranty is only as good as the people who back it.
Press Release, May 9, 2007
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SEC makes LCA-Vision Inc. restate results to change revenue recognition for extended warranties.
Press Release, May 8, 2007
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Consumer Reports survey finds customers prefer retailers' tech support services to manufacturers' own.
Press Release, May 8, 2007
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AMR Research says 25% of U.S. manufacturers to move some production overseas if current conditions persist.
Press Release, May 8, 2007
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Electronics Boutique Holdings Corp. settles service plan sales tax class action lawsuit.
Press Release, May 8, 2007
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Microsoft's Peter Moore can't comment on Xbox 360 failure rates being higher than 3%.
San Jose Mercury News, May 7, 2007
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IBM's one-country-only product warranties impede its global sales strategy.
CRN, May 7, 2007
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Salesman takes $10 off price of DVD player if customer buys extended warranty for $10.
Washington Post, May 6, 2007
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Responding to lawsuit, Carrier says warranty repair rate for secondary heat exchangers is under 0.5%
Press Release, May 4, 2007
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Fort Worth Better Business Bureau fields puppy warranty complaints against ePuppypro.com.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 4, 2007
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High Tech Pet agrees to investigate outstanding warranty claims and either repair or refund purchases.
Consumer Affairs, May 3, 2007
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Navistar files counter-suit against Ford, seeks $2 billion in damages.
Associated Press, May 3, 2007
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Soldertec Global launches audit service to test compliance with RoHS.
Press Release, May 3, 2007
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AA Warranty hires Golley Slater PR to promote the launch of its extended warranty service in the UK.
How Do, May 3, 2007
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Demand for longer battery life leads to safety disasters, such as the Sony battery recall in 2006.
CNET News.com, May 2, 2007
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GM North America VP touts turnaround, says longer warranties provide more value to his customers.
The Crescent News, May 2, 2007
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Modine Manufacturing blames fourth quarter loss in part on higher warranty costs.
Business Journal of Milwaukee, May 2, 2007
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Six Sigma projects improve quality, reduce warranty costs and increase customer satisfaction.
Disclosures magazine, May 1, 2007
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Anyware Computer Accessories lengthens warranty on TP-Link networking gear to three years.
Computerworld Australia, May 1, 2007
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Ricoh offers two-year on-site warranties on new gel-based color printers.
IT Week, May 1, 2007
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New bathrooms at Tallil Military Base in Iraq were failing even during the warranty period.
Chartered Institute of Building, May 1, 2007
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Circuit City increases frequency of extended warranty pricing reviews from quarterly to monthly.
Dealerscope, May 1, 2007
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Netgear ProSafe networking solutions now carry a lifetime hardware warranty.
Press Release, May 1, 2007
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Colorado lobbyists accused of making false claims about a tax hike to oppose home warranty bill.
Denver Post, May 1, 2007
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April 2007 |
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Reuters to acquire ClearForest Ltd., makers of text analytics software.
Press Release, April 30, 2007
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All Subaru Tribeca 4x4s sold in UK from May to July to carry promotional five-year warranty.
What Car? April 30, 2007
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Apple Inc. says some MacBook batteries may have performance problems and need replacing.
Reuters, April 30, 2007
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IBM business partners say lack of international warranties impedes their global growth.
CRN, April 30, 2007
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MyThings Web site records serial numbers and purchase dates, smoothing warranty claims.
New York Times, April 30, 2007
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New York's MTA won't fix some of its own failure-prone elevators for fear of voiding warranties.
New York Sun, April 30, 2007
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All Mazdas sold by Towell Auto Centre in Oman this summer get promotional five-year warranty.
Press Release, April 29, 2007
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Homebuilder sues RipOffReport and Google for posting negative comments about his business.
Newark Star-Ledger, April 27, 2007
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Tidewater Builders Association's home warranties have loss ratio of 5%, vs. 40% for competitor.
Hampton Roads Virginian-Pilot, April 29, 2007
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Mustang Shelby Super Snake engine can be tuned up to 725 horsepower, but that voids the warranty.
Motor Trend, April 27, 2007
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JP Morgan analyst sees lower warranty costs at Ford North America during first quarter.
Reuters, April 26, 2007
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Monaco Coach says quality improvements helped it cut warranty expense in the first quarter.
Press Release, April 26, 2007
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Microsoft reports increased Xbox 360 console warranty expenses; division's losses continue.
Ars Technica, April 26, 2007
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BorgWarner profit falls 5% after first quarter warranty charge.
Associated Press, April 26, 2007
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Fujitsu Siemens Computers opens new call center in the UAE.
Press Release, April 26, 2007
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New Staten Island Ferry boats have generator and cooling system problems, but they're covered under warranty.
WABC-TV New York, April 26, 2007
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Jim Moran, automotive pioneer and founder of JM Family Enterprises, dies at age 88.
Press Release, April 24, 2007
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Lennox International reports lower profits, higher parts costs, increased warranty costs.
Press Release, April 24, 2007
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Asus adds third year to notebook warranties in Singapore.
Hardware Zone, April 24, 2007
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Cell-phone lemon law sought by Illinois legislator who replaced handset three times.
Chicago Tribune, April 23, 2007
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Assurant pays wrong service provider and consumer pays the right one for refrigerator.
KUTV Salt Lake City, April 23, 2007
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Intel denies processors secretly record overclocking attempts, which voids its warranty.
Tech.co.uk, April 23, 2007
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QAD Enterprise Applications 2007 includes warranty tracking in service and support module.
Press Release, April 23, 2007
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The Warranty Group completes relocation of its headquarters to Chicago's financial district.
Press Release, April 23, 2007 (PDF file)
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General Motors South Africa notices a pattern in shattered Opel Corsa Lite back windows.
Motoring & Independent Online, April 23, 2007
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MTU Detroit Diesel Australia to give MBE 4000 and Series 60 engine buyers a five-year warranty.
Supply Chain Review, April 23, 2007
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Business World survey ranks Tavant Technologies 17th best place to work in India.
Press Release, April 22, 2007
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Former used car dealer Sam Irvin Jr. pleads not guilty to charges of extended warranty fraud.
Dayton Daily News, April 20, 2007
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Mahindra & Mahindra to sell SUVs in U.S. backed by 4-yr./60,000-mile warranties.
Associated Press, April 19, 2007
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GM's longer warranties get positive reviews from AutoPacific brand study's panelists.
Press Release, April 19, 2007
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Toyota lengthens hybrid battery's warranty to 8 yrs./160,000 km. to spur sales in South Korea.
Yonhap News, April 19, 2007
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ServicePower’s Field Service Solutions Division to provide warranty claim processing to Clarion Corp.
Press Release, April 19, 2007
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Links Real Estate to offer GAP Home Warranty Services in UAE.
Press Release, April 19, 2007
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Ford's quality ranks with Toyota and Nissan in Global Quality Research System report.
Press Release, April 18, 2007
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NPD Group publishes "Services: The Consumer Perspective on Warranties, Installations, and Tech Support."
Press Release, April 17, 2007
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SAS Institute gives its Enterprise Intelligence Award to Whirlpool at the SAS Global Forum.
Press Release, April 17, 2007
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Tableau Software updates data analysis software to provide drag and drop dashboard creation.
Press Release, April 17, 2007
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Partsearch Technologies to provide service parts solutions to the National Service Alliance.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, April 17, 2007
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Tata Motors is developing a "People's Car" it aims to sell for about $2,500 in developing markets.
Forbes, April 16, 2007
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Oracle's JD Edwards World A9.1 includes a new Service and Warranty Management module.
Press Release, April 16, 2007
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Blue Raven Technology debuts new line of iPod customer-self-replacement battery kits.
Press Release, April 16, 2007
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Chrysler dealers say customers wonder if their cars will still be covered by warranties if company is sold.
Associated Press, April 13, 2007
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Circuit City reworks extended service plan terms to enable faster renegotiation of prices.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, April 11, 2007
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Dell discontinues Axim handheld; warranty support to continue.
Direct 2 Dell, April 11, 2007
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Sony discontinues the 20GB PlayStation 3; warranty support to continue.
Daily Tech, April 11, 2007
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PC-Doctor Inc. to sell system-health software through system builders, VARs and others.
Press Release, April 11, 2007
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"Will It Blend?" pranksters try to return a video camera they put through a blender.
Blendtec Blog, April 11, 2007
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Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America rolls out 4CS iWarranty software suite to dealers and customers.
Press Release, April 10, 2007
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LEDtronics announces T3¼ (9mm) single-contact screw-in LED bulbs with three-year warranties.
Press Release, April 10, 2007
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Corrigo upgrades Web-based work order software to display warranty info on products being serviced.
Press Release, April 10, 2007
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Dell to replace 17" Inspiron screens that develop a vertical line within 3 years of purchase.
Direct 2 Dell, April 9, 2007
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Best Buy vs. Circuit City
Associated Press, April 6, 2007
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Costco vs. Sam’s Club
Consumer Reports, issue dated May 2007
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Technical troubles deep six sonar system used to defend Canada's coasts.
Canadian Press, April 6, 2007
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Circuit City's extended warranty sales drop to 2.9% of revenue in the quarter ended Feb. 28.
Press Release, April 4, 2007
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Solectron Global Services opens 500,000 square foott facility in Louisville, the company's largest.
Press Release, April 4, 2007
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Extended warranty, GAP insurance, and high interest rate turn £7,000 car into a £21,500 purchase.
This Is Money, April 6, 2007
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Cisco's Smart Care Service makes service contracts available to small and medium-sized businesses.
Press Release, April 5, 2007
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New Zealand researcher finds a cluster bomb dud in Lebanon with a warranty that expired in 1974.
Scoop, April 4, 2007
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Microsoft will now pay round trip shipping charges for all Xbox warranty repairs.
Press Release, April 3, 2007
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Dell opens new spare parts and logistics center in Dubai.
AME Info, April 3, 2007
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Kia Motors (UK) Ltd. equips Carens with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty.
Press Release, April 3, 2007
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FieldTurf Tarkett passes $5 million milestone in prepaid warranty insurance premiums.
Press Release, April 3, 2007
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D-Link offers 11-year warranty on its new Wi-Fi product line.
IT Week, April 2, 2007
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DaimlerChrysler to pay $1.2 million to settle Mercedes emission-related defect lawsuit
Associated Press, April 2, 2007
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Synapsis Technology's EMARS environmental compliance software now provides support for China's RoHS regulations.
Press Release, March 30, 3007
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Dell delays annual report filing, finds accounting errors and evidence of misconduct.
Press Release, March 29, 2007
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Washington state lawmaker says bill requiring warranties on new homes appears to be dead this session.
Associated Press, March 29, 2007
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Home buyer rights bill gets past initial hurdles in Colorado legislature.
Rocky Mountain News, March 29, 2007
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Warranty registration cards mostly just fish for your personal info.
NY Daily News, March 29, 2007
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The Warranty Group to offer United Country Home Protection Plan on behalf of real estate company.
Press Release, March 28, 2007
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Assurant Solutions to offer a commercial equipment maintenance, service contract and repair program.
Press Release, March 27, 2007
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FASB FIN 48 compliance may require state taxes be paid where companies perform warranty work.
Grant Thornton Press Release, March 27, 2007
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Quality Control Systems Corp. files sui |
