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Warranty Headlines Archive
July 2007 to December 2007
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December 2007 |
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies makes multiple product announcements at CES in Las Vegas.
Press Release, December 31, 2007
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Warranty Corporation of America cited for "most refreshing perspective on customer service."
Orlando Sentinel, December 30, 2007
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New Minnesota law says a "certified" used vehicle must include some form of warranty.
West Central Tribune, December 29, 2007
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Deloitte & Touche to pay $38.25 million to settle Delphi investor lawsuit.
Associated Press, December 27, 2007
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Primer on warranty law advises consumers to read the small print in product warranties.
Colorado Springs Gazette, December 27, 2007
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Higher attachment rates seen as key to Circuit City's financial recovery.
Barron's, December 24, 2007
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Implied warranties help to protect gift-givers.
ABC News, December 24, 2007
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Check the duration, coverages and exclusions of a product's warranty before buying.
KAIT-TV Jonesboro AR, December 23, 2007
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Circuit City says extended warranty sales fell to $67.4 million from $103.3 million in year-ago quarter.
Associated Press, December 21, 2007
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General Motors orders recall after noticing pattern of rear axle fluid leaks in warranty claims.
Associated Press, December 21, 2007
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Former purchasing manager seeks rule change in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Tallahassee Democrat, December 20, 2007
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Sheet Metal Worker Union proposes a minimum 10-year warranty on new homes built in Arizona.
Associated Press, December 19, 2007
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NEW Customer Serrvice Cos. provides gifts for disabled job training group's holiday party.
The Connection, December 19, 2007
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Sears gives customers in Boston a 12-month extension to their service contracts after complaints.
WCVB-TV Boston, December 19, 2007
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SigmaQuest Inc. meets requirements for International Traffic in Arms Regulations Certification.
Press Release, December 19, 2007
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Xerox India uses online payment system to cut claims payment delays from 45 to 21 days.
Channel Times, December 19, 2007
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Nine Chinese-made fighter jets have crashed in Burma since the warranties expired in 1999.
Mizzima News, December 18, 2007
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Palm blames Treo 755 delays and competition from iPhone and Blackberry for quarterly loss.
Reuters, December 18, 2007
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What to consider when making the decision whether or not to buy an extended warranty.
Pioneer Press, December 18, 2007
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Ingersoll-Rand to acquire Trane Inc. (formerly American Standard) for $10.1 billion.
Press Release, December 17, 2007
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McCusker & Co. to provide extended warranty consulting to HVAC Warranty LLC.
Press Release, December 17, 2007
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ServiceBench to co-sponsor Aberdeen Group research report on business intelligence best practices.
Press Release, December 17, 2007
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SquareTrade aims to undercut retailers in the profitable extended warranty business.
Los Angeles Times, December 17, 2007
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Extended warranties may not be necessary; product may already be covered by other means.
Motley Fool, December 17, 2007
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Old Republic Home Protection adds coverages not included in the typical home warranty plan.
Press Release, December 17, 2007
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Biodiesel fuel must follow European EN14214 standards to maintain manufacturer's warranty.
Farmers Weekly Interactive, December 16, 2007
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Palm Inc. lays off about 10 percent of its work force to cut expenses.
Associated Press, December 14, 2007
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A.M. Best affirms a stable A- financial strength rating for London General Insurance Company Ltd.
Press Release, December 14, 2007
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A.M. Best affirms a stable A- financial strength rating for Virginia Surety Company Inc.
Press Release, December 13, 2007
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Survey finds many South African retailers fail to reveal they sell gray market goods.
Sunday Tribune, December 13, 2007
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With its stores closed, CompUSA extended warranty holders told to contact call center for service.
The Consumerist, December 13, 2007
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Assurant Solutions reassures CompUSA customers that their service contracts will be honored.
Press Release, December 13, 2007
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Levitz and CompUSA closings spur customer concerns over warranties and returns.
Wall Street Journal, December 12, 2007
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CDW executive worries about giving EqualLogic warranty data to arch-rival Dell.
CRN, December 12, 2007
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Service Net Solutions appoints Chris Smith as president of sales and marketing operations.
Louisville Business First, December 12, 2007
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Missing warranty info could be a key indicator for counterfeit goods.
Consumer Reports, December 12, 2007
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Pets of Bel Air says its puppies are sold with a health warranty and don't come from puppy mills.
TMZ, December 12, 2007
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Thousands stuck with worthless car warranties from Ultimate Warranty Corp.
Minneapolis Star Tribune, December 11, 2007
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Finance Express dealers to offer Route 66 Warranty vehicle service contracts to their customers.
Press Release, December 11, 2007
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Asus back-tracks on claim that upgrading Eee PC's memory invalidates the computer's warranty.
PC Pro, December 11, 2007
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Nokia opens four customer care centers in Nairobi, Kenya to provide warranty service.
Daily Nation, December 11, 2007
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New FASB accounting rule FAS 141R makes companies in merger estimate future warranty payments.
Financial Week, December 10, 2007
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New "long life" LED Christmas lights come with no warranty and easily corrode.
EE Times, December 10, 2007
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Brian Flynn appointed CIO and senior VP of Crawford & Company
Press Release, December 10, 2007 (PDF file)
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Consumer Affairs Commission in Jamaica urges consumers to ask for written warranties.
Jamaica Information Service, December 8, 2007
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Levitz Furniture bankruptcy also impacts customer service and extended warranties.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, December 7, 2007
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U.S. auto dealers near the Canadian border refuse warranty service to Canadian car buyers.
CBC, December 7, 2007
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First American home warranty donated in ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."
Associated Press, December 7, 2007
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The Warranty Group and ProHome International to offer home warranties in 28 states.
Press Release, December 7, 2007
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Man arrested for filing over 1,000 allegedly phony warranty claims for Cisco Systems routers.
Orange County Register, December 7, 2007
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SquareTrade says don't pay more than 15% for extended warranties, ask about accidental damage protection.
Press Release, December 7, 2007
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How to avoid getting caught with warranty service issues by a home builder's bankruptcy.
Bankrate.com, December 6, 2007
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Pulte Homes winding down building operations in Kansas City but will keep doing warranty work.
Kansas City Star, December 6, 2007
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Palm Inc. sees drop in gross margins after an unforeseen increase in warranty repair expenses.
Press Release, December 6, 2007
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Dell launches PartnerDirect, opens partner portal and simplifies parts ordering for partners.
Press Release, December 5, 2007
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Sonim Technologies introduces "World's Toughest Phone" backed by a three-year warranty.
Press Release, December 5, 2007
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When buying an extended warranty makes sense.
Smart Money, December 5, 2007
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Domestic & General sees increase in online purchases of extended warranties.
Press Release, December 5, 2007
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AOCA uncovers misleading warranty notice scheme in Canada requiring oil changes by dealer.
Press Release, December 4, 2007
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SigmaSure 6.1 brings "Automated Maverick Analysis" to OEMs and their suppliers.
Press Release, December 3, 2007
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Olympus Canada reduces prices and lengthens warranties to compensate for stronger currency.
Market News, December 3, 2007
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New California emissions regulation likely to force automakers to lengthen their warranties.
Detroit News, December 3, 2007
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The RAC relaunches dealer based used car warranty service underwritten by The Warranty Group.
Motor Trader, December 3, 2007
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Warranty Direct survey finds less expensive home appliances are more reliable.
The Telegraph, December 3, 2007
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Home buyers shouldn't take too much comfort from the presence of home warranties.
Washington Post, December 2, 2007
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LIRR's GM-built one-of-a-kind diesel/electric locomotives break down more often than expected.
Newsday, December 2, 2007
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IT managers warned not to buy consumer-class PCs, risking lower quality and limited support.
Computerworld, December 2, 2007
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Colorado company collects old printer cartridges, remanufactures and resells them to businesses.
Coloradoan, December 1, 2007
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November 2007 |
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International warranties, duties, shipping costs and VAT complicate US shopping sprees.
Times of London, November 30, 2007
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Canadians buying grey market products online may not get a warranty valid in Canada.
Digital Home, November 30, 2007
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Seven-year warranty on new Kia pro-cee'd is a selling point in Europe.
Daily Record, November 30, 2007
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Better Business Bureau survey finds many don't read their service plans' terms and conditions.
Pres Release, November 28, 2007
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Lamborghini warranty technicians can tell how fast the car has been driven.
East Valley Tribune, November 28, 2007
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Plexus Systems white paper explains how its manufacturing software can cut warranty costs.
Press Release, November 28, 2007
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Homeserve reveals that its attempt to acquire Domestic & General cost it £2.2 million.
Birmingham Post, November 27, 2007
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U.S. Justice Dept. won't prosecute former Delphi executives for warranty accounting practices.
Detroit News, November 27, 2007
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Carrier lengthens the warranties on parts of its gas furnaces to 20 years.
Press Release, November 27, 2007
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NEC Display Solutions of America to provide next-day exchanges for defective units.
Press Release, November 26, 2007
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Why you don't need an extended warranty.
Consumer Reports, November 2007
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Toyota Corolla and Honda CR-V top the list in a survey of the most reliable used cars in the UK.
What Car? November 23, 2007
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UK boiler insurance policies differ in cost, coverage, and annual/initial inspections.
The Telegraph, November 23, 2007
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Nikon Canada reduces prices but maintains warranty coverage to entice Canadians to buy at home.
Market News, November 22, 2007
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Consumer Reports editor says very few things break, sees very low need for extended warranties.
Newsday, November 21, 2007
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Change in the way Zale Corp. recognizes extended warranty revenue causes $6.1 million decrease.
Press Release, November 20, 2007
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LaCie lengthens warranty to three years on its audio/video editing and network storage solutions.
Press Release, November 20, 2007
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Seagate Recovery Services to provide data recovery services to Staples customers.
Press Release, November 20, 2007 (PDF file)
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At Dubai Motor Show, Renault lengthens warranties to three years/100,000 km
AME Info, November 20, 2007
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Some automakers such as Ford honor their warranties across the US-Canada border.
Detroit News, November 20, 2007
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Delphi pays $1 million a month in interest on the $200 million it owes GM in warranty claims.
Detroit News, November 19, 2007
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Home Theater Specialists of America warns against buying cheap flat panel TVs.
Press Release, November 19, 2007
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Champaign County Humane Society is concerned about Lucky Puppy's warranties.
WCIA-TV Champaign (IL), November 19, 2007
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National Institute of Justice seeks body armor that outlasts its warranty.
Police One, November 19, 2007
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Hyundai lengthens warranty to 5 years/150,000 km in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland.
Wheels 24, November 19, 2007
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Assurant Solutions highlights technical support aspects of extended warranties.
Press Release, November 19, 2007
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Home warranties may help sell a home, but may not be good for existing homeowners.
Allentown Morning Call, November 18, 2007
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Are gray market retailers selling unlocked Apple iPhones without warranty in India?
Economic Times, November 17, 2007
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Genuine Warranty Solutions Inc. signs 3,000th dealer for marine extended warranty sales.
Press Release, November 17, 2007
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Homebase sells £9.99 Christmas tree lights with a £2.99 extended warranty.
The Guardian, November 17, 2007
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Capital Assurance Risk Retention Group enters receivership after Ultimate Warranty collapses.
Insurance Journal, November 16, 2007
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Service Contract Industry Council touts the benefits of extended warranties.
Press Release, November 15, 2007
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Bankruptcy of Automotive Professionals Inc. leaves 300,000 extended warranty owners in limbo.
WIVB-TV Buffalo, November 14, 2007
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Kia Motors Israel Ltd. to offer 7-year warranties on cars imported from Europe.
Globes Online, November 14, 2007
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Ford's manufacturing gains offset by higher product costs and stiffer warranty expenses.
Fortune, November 13, 2007
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Onex Corp. posts quarterly net loss blamed primarily on changes in Canada-U.S. dollar rates.
Bloomberg News, November 13, 2007
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Honeywell recalls Fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters after noticing pattern in warranty claims.
Bloomberg News, November 13, 2007
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Lawyer explains New Jersey New Home Warranty and Builders' Registration Act.
North Jersey Media Group, November 13, 2007
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This holiday shopping season, Consumer Reports takes aim at gift cards.
Press Release, November 12, 2007
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Diebold to repair Florida county's AccuVote optical scan voting machines under warranty.
Daytona Beach News-Journal, November 12, 2007
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Magazine fields complaints from readers who bought gray market cameras without warranties.
Popular Photography, November 12, 2007
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Brand new fire truck breaks down eight miles after it was picked up.
Red Bluff Daily News, November 12, 2007
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MobileRobots offers 1,000-mile warranties on industrial and commercial robots.
Boston Globe, November 12, 2007
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Sony repair center says customer's PS3 is too dusty to be replaced under warranty.
The Consumerist, November 10, 2007
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Medtronic warranty doesn't cover elective surgery to replace possibly defective defibrillator.
Minneapolis Star Tribune, November 10, 2007
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Fidelity National Financial and Thomas H. Lee Partners complete acquisition of Ceridian Corp.
Press Release, November 9, 2007
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Gordon Garritty pleads guilty to fraud in sale of fake leak insurance policies to condo owners.
Vancouver Sun, November 9, 2007
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Universal Warranty Corp. streamlines online vehicle service contract applications.
Press Release, November 8, 2007
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EPG Insurance Services Ltd. conferred by Lloyd’s with the official status of broker.
Insurance Daily, November 8, 2007
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AmTrust Financial Services credits warranty administration fees for part of income rise.
Press Release, November 8, 2007
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AeroGo Inc. lengthens warranties to two years on its heavy load moving equipment.
Press Release, November 8, 2007 (PDF file)
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Tasmanian government to drop mandatory home owners' warranty insurance system, sources say.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation, November 8, 2007
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General Motors reports a net loss of $39 billion but sees better warranty performance.
Press Release, November 7, 2007
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Virginia judge says state's lemon law alpplies to recreational vehicles.
WDBJ-TV Roanoke, November 7, 2007
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ServicePower Technologies plc appoints Mark Duffin to be new CEO.
Press Release, November 7, 2007
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EU clears Advent International takeover of Domestic & General Group LLC.
International Herald Tribune, November 6, 2007
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Consumer Reports finds rear-projection TVs to be much more repair prone than LCD or plasma sets.
Dealerscope, November 6, 2007
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Rainmaker Systems Inc. signs new Fortune 500 client for its Post Warranty Services.
Press Release, November 6, 2007
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Delphi reports net loss and $124 million in third quarter warranty accruals.
Press Release, November 6, 2007
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TurboChef CEO notes lower warranty expenses in third quarter earnings announcement.
Press Release, November 6, 2007
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Warranty work by Parsons subcontractor at Baghdad Police College fails to fix plumbing woes.
International Herald Tribune, November 6, 2007
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National Auto Warranty Services buys fiber network from Qwest for its call center.
Press Release, November 6, 2007
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New Holland's three-year tractor warranty helps seal the deal for a County Tipperary farmer.
Irish Independent, November 6, 2007
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Chris U’dell is appointed commercial director of the UK's AA Warranty.
Insurance Daily, November 6, 2007
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Bioscope shoots a time traveling TV ad for Kia touting its 10-year warranties.
Filmmaker South Africa, November 6, 2007
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Leading extended warranty administrators explain how they price plans for new technologies.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, November 5, 2007
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Economist likes to take risks while his wife prefers to buy extended warranties and insurance.
Sify Ltd., November 5, 2007
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Columnist says length of water heater's warranty is an excellent method to compare quality
James Dulley Advice Column, November 4, 2007
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John Deere lengthens warranties on Select Series tractors to four years.
Press Release, November 2, 2007
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New Jersey levies $120k fine against Corfacts Inc., aka Metro Marketing, National Warranty Division, and Warranty Warehouse.
Asbury Park Press, November 2, 2007
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Loser of file sharing lawsuit says Best Buy replaced her hard drive under extended warranty.
P2Pnet News, November 2, 2007
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Force10 Networks adopts SigmaQuest's On-Demand suite of SigmaSure products.
Press Release, November 1, 2007
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First American partially blames higher home warranty claims for drop in profits.
Press Release, November 1, 2007
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In a possible dig at the locked iPhone, Nokia advertises its mobile phones as unlocked.
New York Times, November 1, 2007
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Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council warns Canadians tempted by lower U.S. auto prices.
Press Release, November 1, 2007
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Consumer Reports holiday shopping poll predicts 37% will buy extended warranties, down from 42% in 2006.
Consumer Affairs, November 1, 2007
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October 2007 |
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Zürich Beteiligungs acquires auto extended warranty company Real Garant Versicherung AG.
Insurance Journal, October 31, 2007
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Service Net Solutions to administer service contracts for Trek Bicycle Corp.
Louisville Courier-Journal, October 31, 2007
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Toronto law firm accuses automakers of collusion to protect Canada from cheaper iimports.
Barrie Advance, October 31, 2007
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Dell files past-due financial reports with the SEC; reduces net income by $92 million.
Computer Reseller News, October 30, 2007
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J.D. Power says high reliability of major appliance may reduce need for extended warranties.
Press Release, October 30, 2007
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Tenacity helps Gateway customer get her cracked laptop screen fixed for half price.
Baltimore Sun, October 30, 2007
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InFocus points to lower warranty costs as reason for improved gross margins.
Press Release, October 30, 2007
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Vermeer Manufacturing to use 4CS iWarranty software for warranty claims processing.
Press Release, October 29, 2007
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Datacom Warranty Corp. to administer extended warranties for Brookside Technology Holdings Corp.
Press Release, October 29, 2007
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Assurant Solutions lists the values behind the purchase of a service plan.
Press Release, October 29, 2007
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Omni Warranty Corp. appoints Vince Callaghan to head new Consumer Electronics Division.
Market News, October 29, 2007
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Gamestop tells its cashiers to no longer offer Xbox 360 Product Replacement Plans.
Gamers Report, October 27, 2007
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Welch Allyn Protocol Inc. recalls Automatic External Defibrillators made from March to Aug.
Press Release, October 26, 2007
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Finbarr O’Neill leaves Reynolds and Reynolds one year after merger with Universal Computer Systems.
Press Release, October 26, 2007
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Chevron and Cummins test B20 biodiesel fuel mix in a Bay Area bus fleet.
Industry Week, October 26, 2007
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Navistar increases warranty reserves by $321 million, part of preliminary restatement of 2003-2005 results.
Press Release, October 25, 2007
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Omni Warranty Corp. to administer service contracts for Volkswagen Canada.
Press Release, October 25, 2007
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Metso Minerals’ profitability impacted by "exceptionally high" warranty repair costs.
Press Release, October 25, 2007
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Anthony John Scott of Homesafe -- issuer of builders warranty bonds -- pleads guilty to fraud.
Money Management, October 25, 2007
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Owner of closed puppy farm in UK cites 72-hour warranty as proof of good conditions.
Wiltshire Gazette & Herald, October 25, 2007
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ServiceBench combines its Warranty solution with ClickSoftware’s ServiceOptimization suite.
Press Release, October 24, 2007
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Rusted screws at Westpac Stadium in Wellington may be covered under warranty.
New Zealand Herald, October 24, 2007
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Subcontractors take back parts as builder Neumann Homes files for bankruptcy.
Lake County News-Sun, October 24, 2007
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Renault touts reliability by backing new Laguna with a three-year warranty.
Irish Independent, October 24, 2007
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Dell & Sony start extended warranties when PC is ordered; HP starts when it arrives.
PC World, October 23, 2007
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Apple and Lenovo/IBM get highest reliability scores in Rescuecom service call study.
Press Release, October 23, 2007
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Logistics costs and delays can negate wage advantages of electronics manufacturing in China.
EMS Now, October 23, 2007
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First American Home Buyers Protection Corp. allows out-of-network plumber to fix broken pipe.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, October 23, 2007
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As a goodwill gesture, Fidelity Warranty Services pays labor for leaking Saab.
Miami Herald, October 23, 2007
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Toyota's "warranty enhancement" to pay for repairs to Sienna doors that close unexpectedly.
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, October 23, 2007
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Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America to use the 4CS Supplier Warranty application.
Press Release, October 23, 2007
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Powertrain Engineering and Manufacturing Alliance gets $4.9 million grant to improve engine quality.
Press Release, October 22, 2007
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MSX International Inc. acquires Actuate Business Solutions Ltd. for undisclosed price.
Press Release, October 22, 2007
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Cisco Capital Remarketing fights counterfeits by selling used equipment with full warranties.
Network World, October 22, 2007
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Study finds $3.5 billion sales of recycled handsets covered by like-new warranties.
Press Release, October 22, 2007
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Cirrus Research plc lengthens warranty on doseBadge personal noise dosemeter system to 12 years.
Press Release, October 22, 2007 (Word file)
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Airbags fail to deploy in two Dodge Caravan collisions, blamed on brass sensor corrosion.
Kansas City Star, October 20, 2007
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Astar Electronics forced into liquidation after losing lawsuit, suspends warranty service.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, October 18, 2007
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Suzuki offers five-year warranty on outboard engines bought before end of year.
Motor Boat & Yachting, October 18, 2007
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Tasmanian politicians urge government to scrap the last resort Home Owners Warranty.
Press Release, October 18, 2007
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Apple to release a mobile software development kit for iPhone developers in February.
IDG News Service, October 17, 2007
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Toyota Tundra, Camry, and Lexus GS get below average ratings in Consumer Reports survey.
Chicago Tribune, October 17, 2007
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Cross Country Home Services launches Green Network Solutions to tout energy efficient appliances.
Press Release, October 17, 2007
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Leath Furniture and Modernage go under, taking their extended warranties with them.
Miami Herald, October 17, 2007
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Luzerne County Bureau of Elections finalizes a warranty deal with Election Systems & Software.
The Citizens Voice, October 17, 2007
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Dealership says Ultimate Warranty Corp. stopped paying claims, won't return calls.
Ripoff Report, October 16, 2007
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Caterpillar and Cummins rank highest in J.D. Power Heavy-Duty Truck Engine/Transmission Study.
Press Release, October 16, 2007
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Garden City group Inc. launches class action lawsuit blog.
Press Release, October 15, 2007
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Two easy fixes suggested for the Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death.
The Can Magazine, October 15, 2007
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Homebuilder Matthews Brothers can't or won't honor its new home warranties.
WREG-TV Memphis, October 15, 2007
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Unlocked iPhone is on sale in France, backed by a manufacturer's guarantee written in French.
Le Monde (in French), October 12, 2007
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Southern States Buick Dodge Mazda sells 72-month service contract, supplies 36-month paperwork.
WTVD-TV Raleigh/Durham, October 12, 2007
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Irate camera shop customer relates his "not so good" warranty repair experience.
Borneo Bulletin, October 12, 2007
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Canadian buys 2007 Honda Pilot in North Carolina, says he gets two-country warranty and saves $20,000.
Toronto Globe and Mail, October 12, 2007
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Transport Canada's Registrar of Imported Vehicles braces for a record year as US dollar sinks.
CTV News, October 11, 2007
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Car companies tout some amazing-sounding warranties, but look deeper and they're not so amazing.
CNN Money, October 11, 2007
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Service Net buys a Xiotech Magnitude 3D 3000 storage system.
Press Release, October 11, 2007
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Fendt and engine maker Deutz prepare tractor that runs on 80% vegetable oil/20% diesel mix.
Stackyard, October 11, 2007
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Citing its intellectual property warranty, Red Hat says it is not aware of any patent lawsuits against Linux.
Internet News, October 10, 2007
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UK House of Commons notes that the warranty for the chip in new ePassports lasts only two years.
In the News, October 10, 2007
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US Supreme Court allows Oklahoma class action lawsuit to proceed against Hewlett-Packard.
Associated Press, October 9, 2007
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Remy Worldwide Holdings files for reorganization under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Press Release, October 8, 2007
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California man alleges unlawful tying as he sues Apple over iPhone "bricking."
Computerworld, October 8, 2007
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Federal case filed in San Jose by two iPhone users seeking class action status.
Associated Press, October 10, 2007
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Pennsylvania homebuilder Shaffer & Son closes, making warranty claims harder to collect.
Harrisburg Patriot-News, October 7, 2007
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Ferrellgas to offer propane and electric line protection plans administered by Cross Country Home Services.
Press Release, October 5, 2007
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Sears demands $65 for service call to fix $35 part in Craftsman door opener under warranty.
Consumerist, October 5, 2007
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Warranty Direct UK switches to email, won't use Royal Mail for letters, saving £100,000/yr.
UK Press Association, October 4, 2007
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High school replaces Cisco switches with HP ProCurve systems because of its lifetime warranty.
Network World, October 4, 2007
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Better Business Bureau expells Pine Ridge Log Home Restoration over warranty complaints.
Syracuse Post-Standard, October 4, 2007
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Auto dealer Blackhawk Autoplex closes, fails to pay off loans and pockets extended warranty premiums.
WQAD-TV Moline, October 3, 2007
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Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift Asia selects the 4CS iWarranty solution for claims processing.
Press Release, October 3, 2007
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Ganja Automobile Factory in Baku opens first warranty service center for its tractors.
Azerbaijan Business Center, October 3, 2007
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Volkswagen has received 14,850 warranty claims related to VW Passat engine fires.
Associated Press, October 2, 2007
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Bondholders of Remy Worldwide Holdings vote for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Press Release, October 2, 2007
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MPC Corp. finalized its $90 million acquisition of Gateway's professional division.
Sioux City Journal, October 2, 2007
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Poland fails to ask F-16 manufacturer for a warranty, must pay for its own repairs.
United Press International, October 2, 2007
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Gammaflux lengthens warranties on all hot runner temperature control systems sold since Sept.
Press Release, October 1, 2007
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Dynamic Network Factory to sell next-day and four-hour service contract options to Kodak customers.
Press Release, October 1, 2007
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Assurant Solutions acquires Centrepoint Insurance Services, another UK-based mortgage intermediary.
Press Release, October 1, 2007
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Crawford & Co. appoints new CEO to succeed Thomas Crawford.
Press Release, October 1, 2007 (PDF file)
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Reports of modified iPhones rendered inoperable by Apple's software updates.
New York Times, September 30, 2007
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Discussion forum user seeks respondents for possible class action over iPhone modifications.
Information Week, September 30, 2007
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Delphi to pay GM about $200 million in cash and spare parts to settle warranty claims.
Detroit Free press, September 28, 2007
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Mercer County approves $113,250 to buy 3-year extended warranties for ES&S voting machines.
Sharon (PA) Herald, September 28, 2007
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W3 Solutions Inc. to administer service plans sold by Dell Canada for non Dell branded consumer electronic products.
Press Release, September 27, 2007
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Lawsuit alleges North American automakers conspired to artificially boost Canadian prices.
Canadian Press, September 26, 2007
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Lawn equipment dealers and contractors face off over warranty work.
Lawn & Landscape, September 25, 2007
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Blogger writes about Sony's denial of girlfriend's next-day onsite warranty service for laptop.
Wall Street Journal, September 25, 2007
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Extended warranty companies foresee robust 4th quarter despite current headwinds.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, September 24, 2007
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Apple warns unlocked iPhone users that future software updates may disable their handsets.
CNET News.com, September 24, 2007
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Apple says adding third-party software to the iPhone voids its warranty.
iPhone Atlas, September 24, 2007
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RightNow Technologies launches customer relationship management solution for consumer electronics.
Press Release, September 24, 2007
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United Car Care Inc. launches free F&I and sales management training seminars for auto dealerships.
Press Release, September 24, 2007
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Ford, General Motors and Chrysler beef up their warranties to win back customers.
Newhouse News Service, September 23, 2007
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Canadians who buy new cars in the U.S. often run into problems getting warranties honoured.
Vancouver Sun, September 21, 2007
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Moto Morini lengthens UK warranty on all motorcycles sold since 2005 to three years.
London Bikers, September 21, 2007
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Freightliner division that handles warranty service in Portland may be on the move.
Oregonian, September 21, 2007
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BluWood offer lifetime no mold warranty that pays up to $6 million per house.
Roanoke Times, September 21, 2007
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies begins selling wireless handset insurance and warranty programs.
Press Release, September 20, 2007
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Circuit City blames margin decrease partly on a 38 percent drop in extended warranty sales.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, September 20, 2007
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Hathaway Bridge, still under warranty, needs a bit of tending to, engineer says.
Panama City News Herald, September 20, 2007
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Computer Association of Eastern India seeks to clarify warranty policies for its members.
Channel Times, September 19, 2007
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PC Power & Cooling lengthens power supply warranties to seven years.
Press Release, September 18, 2007
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Ducati North America and GE Money Warranty Services team to sell service contracts for motorcycles.
Press Release, September 18, 2007
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Intel is working on a sales specific warranty model to improve post sales support in India.
Channel Times, September 17, 2007
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Mazda of Oman's Ramadan Lucky Strike Offer includes five-year unlimited mileage warranty.
Times of Oman, September 16, 2007
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Car salesman warns of unsolicited mailings selling extended warranties on new cars.
Glenwood Springs Colorado Post Independent, September 14, 2007
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Luzerne County asks Election Systems & Software for discount on voting machine extended warranties.
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, September 13, 2007
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Trilogy by Shea Homes ranks highest in J.D. Power active adult community home builder survey.
Press Release, September 12, 2007
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Home warranty claim filed days after policy was set to renew is denied as policy is cancelled.
WTVD-TV Raleigh, September 12, 20 |
