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Warranty News
Headlines Archive
January 2009 to December 2009
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December 2009 |
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Carnegie Mellon study reveals what consumers think of extended service contracts.
Notebook Review, December 31, 2009
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McCusker & Co. announces intent to acquire a private insurance company.
Press Release, December 31, 2009
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Details on the stitching process by which Apple service providers allegedly defrauded Apple.
HardMac, December 30, 2009
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US Fidelis suspends sales of vehicle service contracts.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 30, 2009
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US Fidelis says it will lay off an additional 300 employees.
KRCG-TV Jefferson City (MO), December 30, 2009
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Service USA Inc. launches nationwide service contract solution for the copier industry.
Press Release, December 30, 2009
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CertainTeed reaches preliminary $400M to $600M settlement in defective shingles class action.
Press Release, December 30, 2009
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Service Net Warranty LLC acquires the assets of Equiguard Inc.
Press Release, December 29, 2009
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Missouri Attorney General files suit against four more auto warranty companies.
KMOX Radio, St. Louis, December 29, 2009
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GM finds pattern of roof separations in Corvette warranty data.
Detroit News, December 29, 2009
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Cyberstar Infocom's customers say they're very happy with the company's warranty service.
Channel Times, December 29, 2009
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First American opening a home warranty call center in Phoenix in March, adding 100 jobs.
Arizona Republic, December 28, 2009
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Much-maligned Texas Residential Construction Commission will cease to exist on Sept. 1, 2010.
Beaumont (TX) Examiner, December 28, 2009
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New California law requires retailers to keep extended warranties on file for their customers.
KGO-TV San Francisco, December 28, 2009
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The type of protection offered by extended warranties can vary enormously, so shop around.
The Independent, London, December 26, 2009
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Expiring auto warranty calls rank third on Better Business Bureau's list of top 2009 scams.
Press Release, December 24, 2009
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Aojie netbook comes with a service warranty.
Uber Gizmo, December 24, 2009
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Home Warranty of America launches new Apple iPhone application for realtors.
Press Release, December 23, 2009
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Makers of orphan auto brands are required by law to supply parts for the full warranty period.
Wall Street Journal, December 23, 2009
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Credexx Corp., dba Auto One Warranty Specialists, to pay $75,000 fine in Missouri.
Press Release, December 23, 2009
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Eagle Warranty Corp. files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.
Scranton (PA) Times-Tribune, December 23, 2009
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Sony responds to blogger's gripes three hours after he posts about his TV's problems.
Ready and Reach, December 23, 2009
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Blogger gripes about his Sony 46" TV's problems, five months out of warranty.
Ready and Reach, December 22, 2009
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Florida closes National Automotive Services Inc.; Warranty Financial Inc. dba Warranty Financial O.R.G. Inc.; Warranty USA; and Warranty Services.
Press Release, December 22, 2009
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Judge liquidates Intercontinental Marine Service Corp., dba First Warranty Group of Florida.
Tampa Bay Business Journal, December 21, 2009
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Apple voids iPhone warranty after toddler's drool activates its moisture detector.
Toronto Globe and Mail, December 20, 2009
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Harley-Davidson offering special extension on two-year warranty.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 19, 2009
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Auto service coverage may continue if vehicle service contract marketer fails; refunds may not.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 19, 2009
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Eagle Warranty Corp., sold auto warranties through dealers in 12 states, goes out of business.
Scranton (PA) Times-Tribune, December 19, 2009
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Pennsylvania Attorney General files fraud lawsuit against Eagle Warranty Corp.
Press Release, December 18, 2009
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New Zealand's Consumer Guarantees Act makes extended warranties less necessary, gov't says.
Press Release, December 18, 2009
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Kaizen Infoserve introduces Upcountry Direct warranty program to cut turnaround times in India.
Press Release, December 18, 2009
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Meraki offers lifetime warranty on all indoor wireless LAN access points.
Press Release, December 17, 2009
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National Baseline Study on Warranties and Refunds finds most consumers don't know the laws.
Sydney Morning Herald, December 16, 2009
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Mattei suggests looking at cost of scheduled maintenance when comparing running costs.
Process Control Today, December 16, 2009
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National Home Protection Inc. to pay $900,000 for its deceptive home warranty scheme.
Press Release, December 15, 2009
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US Fidelis cuts staff as its vehicle service contract sales drop.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 15, 2009
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Visionwall Corp. to pay warranty claim for window replacements at airport.
Grand Rapids Press, December 15, 2009
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Assurant asks: Should you purchase an extended service contract? Can you afford not to?
Press Release, December 14, 2009
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RAC's warranty division reports 30% increase in warranty sales in fourth quarter of 2009.
Fuel Card News, December 14, 2009
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Missouri Attorney General sues Credexx Corp., doing business as Auto One Warranty Specialists.
St. Louis Business Journal, December 14, 2009
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Tata Motors offers Grande MK II with two-year warranty, sells two-year extended warranties.
Deccan Herald, December 14, 2009
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Graphtec America doubles warranty coverage for flatbed cutters from one year to two years.
Press Release, December 14, 2009 (PDF file)
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Do you want the extended warranty? The smart answer is "sometimes."
Washington Post, December 13, 2009
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Florida insurers not canceling policies over Chinese drywall, but not paying claims either.
Stuart News, December 11, 2009
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Service Protection Advisors offers online advice about vehicle service contracts.
Press Release, December 10, 2009
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Salesman accused of forging vehicle service contract sales records to collect commissions.
Joliet (IL) Herald-News, December 10, 2009
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The Warranty Group reports seeing a "groundswell of interest" in vehicle service contracts.
Motor Trader, December 9, 2009
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A.M. Best Co. keeps the financial strength rating of Virginia Surety Co. at A- (Excellent).
Press Release, December 9, 2009
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A.M. Best Co. affirms the financial strength rating of Solid Forsakringsaktiebolag at B+ (Good).
Press Release, December 9, 2009
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FTC files lawsuits against three companies for breaking its Telemarketing Sales Rule.
Network World, December 9, 2009
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AutoProtect adopts the UK's Motor Industry Code of Practice for Vehicle Warranty Products.
Press Release, December 8, 2009
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If you don't buy a house now, you're either stupid or broke, author says.
Business Week, December 8, 2009
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Invacare raises prices and reduces warranty on its five-liter oxygen concentrators.
Home Medical Equipment News, December 8, 2009
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Ford to exhibit its new Power Stroke V-8 diesel engine at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week.
Transport Topics, December 7, 2009
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Maersk slows its ships down, reduces engine load and cuts warranty claims.
Seatrade Asia Online, December 7, 2009
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Canon ends warranty cards, asks customers to register online in return for longer warranty.
Malaysia Sun Daily, December 7, 2009
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Buyers Protection Group completes acquisition of home warranty and home inspection companies.
Press Release, December 7, 2009
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British Gas hopes to get more deeply involved in extended warranties over the next year.
The Telegraph (UK), December 6, 2009
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City inspectors find paint peeling off water tank, but not until after its warranty expires.
Bend (OR) Bulletin, December 6, 2009
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Former Find-A-Car CFO Mark Turner pleads guilty to warranty fraud and other charges.
Kingston (ON) Whig Standard, December 5, 2009
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Nortek expects to emerge from bankruptcy after court approves its reorganization plan.
Press Release, December 4, 2009
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California could side with Apple on its policy to void smoker's warranties.
ZDNet, December 3, 2009
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Samsung extends Blu-ray warranties to cover problems caused by firmware updates.
CNET News.com, December 3, 2009
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GM looks for root cause of a spike in warranty claims for Camaro output shaft failures.
GM High-Tech Performance Magazine, December 3, 2009
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Corsair announces Upcountry Direct warranty service program to cut turnaround times in India.
Press Release, December 3, 2009
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Australian consumer advocates launch online "know your warranty rights" campaign.
Inside Retailing, December 3, 2009
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Free warranty coverage from credit card providers can give an extra year of protection.
About.com, December 3, 2009
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Australians' lack of knowledge on product warranties costs them billions of dollars a year.
Sydney Morning Herald, December 2, 2009
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AmTrust Financial Services Inc. not affiliated with bankrupt AmTrust Financial Corp.
Press Release, December 2, 2009
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Arch Aluminum & Glass to honor warranty claims despite its bankruptcy.
U.S. Glass News Network, December 2, 2009
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U.S. EPA postpones ruling on biofuel industry's request for 15% ethanol gasoline until mid-2010.
Press Release, December 1, 2009
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Reaction to the EPA's postponed decision from the ethanol industry is mixed.
Des Moines Register, December 1, 2009
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Auto manufacturers say EPA delay allows more time to study 15% ethanol's effects on durability.
Press Release, December 1, 2009
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Boat manufacturers pleased by EPA's delay to allow for more testing of 15% ethanol blends.
Press Release, December 1, 2009
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Warrantech to administer service contracts for Queen City Audio Video Appliances.
Press Release, December 1, 2009
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Medical device maker ends preventative maintenance under warranty, fails to tell customers.
Medical Dealer Magazine, December 1, 2009
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November 2009 |
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3D Systems offers five-year warranty on ProJet 3000 Series print heads.
Press Release, November 30, 2009
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Hammerax sees no returns in three years, lengthens warranty on cymbals to four years.
Press Release, November 30, 2009
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Home Service USA direct mail for water line service contracts confuses some recipients.
Arkansas City (KS) Traveler, November 26, 2009
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NEW challenges attack on the extended warranty industry made by Consumer Reports.
Press Release, November 25, 2009
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Service Contract Industry Council responds to Consumer Reports.
Press Release, November 24, 2009
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Holiday shoppers face a wide range of opinions about extended warranties.
Time Magazine, November 25, 2009
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Little-known state law in Maine provides an implied warranty on products for up to four years.
WMTW-TV Portland (ME), November 25, 2009
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Texas Attorney General settles extended warranty dispute with Conn's for $4.5 million.
Press Release, November 24, 2009
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Daktronics sees lower warranty and manufacturing costs in latest fiscal quarter.
Press Release, November 24, 2009 (PDF file)
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Eaton launches three-tier extended warranty program for its Australian customers.
Press Release, November 24, 2009
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U.S. government finds link between Chinese drywall and corrosion of pipes and wires.
Associated Press, November 23, 2009
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Consumer Reports survey finds 62% "can't stand the extended warranty hard sells."
Consumer Reports, November 23, 2009
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Calculating the value of an extended warranty for a laptop.
New York Times, November 23, 2009
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General Motors Co. sues to recover $30 million spent on Chevy Cobalt steering warranty claims.
Associated Press, November 23, 2009
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Ontario Automobile Dealer Association partners with SAL Group for extended warranty programs.
Press Release, November 23, 2009
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Home inspector in British Columbia must pay CA$212,000 for missing wood rot damage in home.
Move Smartly, November 23, 2009
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APC by Schneider Electric to open a warranty support center in Nigeria.
Vanguard, November 22, 2009
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McCusker & Co. to provide underwriting and data management services for HVAC extended warranties.
Press Release, November 21, 2009
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Apple tells smokers their machines are contaminated by nicotine and their warranties are void.
The Consumerist, November 20, 2009
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Lenovo attacks SquareTrade's laptop failure rate study.
bit-tech.net, November 20, 2009
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Hitachi Global Storage Technologies selects HCL Infosystems for warranty services in India.
Press Release, November 20, 2009
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Chrysler quality chief wants cars with zero warranty claims in the first three months.
Detroit News, November 19, 2009
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Chrysler's last chance to get it right.
Detroit News, November 19, 2009
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Avery Dennison to warrant graphics created by the Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 printer.
Print Graphics News, November 19, 2009
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Virginia Surety to provide underwriting and actuarial services to Preferred Warranties Inc.
Press Release, November 19, 2009
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Ford mnivans investigated for transmission failure pattern spotted by NHTSA.
New York Times, November 18, 2009
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Nissan doubles Continuously Variable Transmission warranty to 10 years/120,000 miles.
Press Release, November 17, 2009
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SquareTrade finds 20% of laptops have hardware malfunctions while 11% suffer accidental damage.
Press Release, November 17, 2009
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CNET UK readers say Xbox is least reliable game console, with 60% reporting failures.
CNET UK, November 17, 2009
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HCL Technologies announces strategic partnership with Ubiquiti Inc.
Press Release, November 17, 2009
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Bankruptcy court approves Champion's first day motions; warranties to continue being honored.
Press Release, November 17, 2009
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Refurbished gas chamber bought by animal shelter has a one-year warranty.
WWAY-TV Wilmington NC, November 17, 2009
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Nokia fights counterfeit phones by touting its warranty and after sales service.
Kenya Broadcasting Corp., November 17, 2009
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Komatsu distributor in Nepal doubles its warranty to two years/4,000 hours.
Himalayan Times, November 16, 2009
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Product warranties are like gold nuggets buried in the ground.
Metro Canada, November 16, 2009
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Transfer of ownership form could have helped used laptop buyers to get warranty service.
InfoWorld, November 16, 2009
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The Warranty Group said to plan NYSE listing after 2010 initial public offering by Onex.
Toronto Globe and Mail, November 15, 2009
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Champion Enterprises files for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Press Release, November 15, 2009
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Bernie Madoff's air charter company goes bankrupt to avoid losing warranty on its jet.
Reuters, November 13, 2009
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Gemcraft Homes files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but will fulfill its warranties.
Baltimore Sun, November 13, 2009
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Missouri Attorney General says St. Louis area is "Silicon Valley" of warranty fraud.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 13, 2009
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Missouri Attorney General files lawsuits against six vehicle extended warranty companies.
Press Release, November 12, 2009
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies launches blog, web site and social media tools for consumers.
Press Release, November 12, 2009
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SCIC says sales of service contracts and extended warranties are strong despite economy.
Press Release, November 12, 2009
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Retailer Huppin’s/OneCall signs with Warrantech Consumer Product Services Inc.
Press Release, November 11, 2009
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Icom (Australia) provides 5-year warranty to those who register; 3 years to those who don't.
Press Release, November 11, 2009
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One million Xbox Live players banned for allegedly playing pirated copies of games.
Information Week, November 11, 2009
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Service USA selects McCusker & Company for new HVAC service contract program.
Press Release, November 10, 2009
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Hyundai wins advertising magazine's readers poll for its Assurance Program.
Advertising Age, November 9, 2009
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Canon Marketing Malaysia gives customers extra year warranty for registering on their Web site.
Adoi Magazine, November 9, 2009
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Don’t worry, be happy: The psychology of extended warranties.
New York Times, November 8, 2009
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iPhone worm attacks jailbroken units, installs Rick Astley wallpaper.
PC World, November 8, 2009
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Boston Scientific to plead guilty and pay $296 million to end Guidant investigation.
Press Release, November 6, 2009
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Still no checks from the New York Attorney General as part of the $4 million Dell settlement.
North Country (NY) Gazette, November 6, 2009
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Hummers to allow biofuel use under their five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty plans.
Press Release, November 6, 2009
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Microsoft places new style of void-if-removed warranty stickers on Xbox 360s sent in for repair.
Gizmodo, November 5, 2009
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America's Choice and Francis Gaffney lose PA Attorney General's warranty lawsuit by default.
Allentown Morning Call, November 5, 2009
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Thousands of complaints made against Satellite Direct UK for claiming to represent Sky.
Chichester Observer, November 4, 2009
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NACCO Industries says lower warranty costs helped reduce net losses in third quarter.
Press Release, November 4, 2009
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Easton-Bell Sports says lower warranty costs helped to reduce drop in gross margins.
Press Release, November 4, 2009
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Computer dealer Noble Informatique fined for not providing a warranty card with a laptop.
Times of India, November 4, 2009
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When to buy and when not to buy extended warranties for tech gadgets.
CNET News Daily Podcast, November 3, 2009
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies asks shoppers to consider recycling and trade-in programs.
Press Release, November 2, 2009
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Buyer checks Western Digital's warranty status page, finds three years missing.
InfoWorld, November 2, 2009
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Stanley Works to acquire Black & Decker in an all-stock transaction valued at $4.5 billion.
Press Release, November 2, 2009
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NHTSA says brake issue could affect 344,000 Honda Odysseys.
New York Times, October 30, 2009
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Partstore.com offers tips on buying second batteries for mobile electronics.
Press Release, October 30, 2009
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Warranty Direct UK vowed to reduce its reliance on Royal Mail during the last postal strike.
Car Dealer, October 30, 2009
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Queensland Building Services Authority pays 98.8% of home warranty insurance claims.
Press Release, October 29, 2009
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Assurant Solutions reports increased net operating income and a reduced domestic combined ratio.
Press Release, October 28, 2009
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Australian regulators cite Auction Alliance/Deals Direct for misleading warranty policies.
Sunday Times, October 28, 2009
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DeNooyer Chevrolet and Redline Motorsports sell high-performance cars backed by GM warranties.
Albany (NY) Times-Union, October 28, 2009
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Brocade offers next-day limited lifetime warranty on select Internet switches.
Press Release, October 28, 2009
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RV company EarthRoamer files for Chapter 7 liquidation with 100 warranty claims unpaid.
Boulder (CO) Daily Camera, October 28, 2009
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Consumer Reports survey calls Ford "the only Detroit automaker with world-class reliability."
Press Release, October 27, 2009
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Johnson Controls takes a $105 million warranty charge in its residential HVAC business.
Press Release, October 27, 2009
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Companies claiming to represent BSkyB sell bogus satellite insurance renewals in UK.
Yeovil Express, October 27, 2009
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Florida Attorney General sues Hollywood Auto Gallery over allegedly bogus warranties.
Press Release, October 26, 2009
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Isuzu Commercial Truck of America offers powertrain warranty on used Class 3-5 trucks.
Press Release, October 26, 2009 (Word file)
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Forklift suppliers say warranties help them sell maintenance contracts to warehouse managers.
Arabian Supply Chain, October 25, 2009
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Qatar Automobiles Company offers lifetime warranties on Mitsubishi vehicles.
AME Info, October 25, 2009
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America’s Preferred Home Warranty Inc. selects the 4CS iWarranty ServiceOn solution.
Press Release, October 24, 2009
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Wal-Mart to offer TV and PC installation and support services through NEW Customer Service Cos.
Wall Street Journal, October 23, 2009
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Hyundai's ten-year powertrain warranty offer in 1999 was a marketing coup in the U.S.
Marketplace, October 23, 2009
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UK company called e-motive launches line of electric scooters covered by two-year warranties.
Which? October 23, 2009
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Intel CEO says it's more expensive to keep old PCs running than to buy new ones.
Computerworld, October 22, 2009
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Extended warranty sellers for satellite TV equipment told to stop saying they represent Sky.
The Mirror (UK), October 22, 2009
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John Deere Power Systems offers yacht buyers a 5-year/2,000-hour extended warranty at no cost.
Press Release, October 21, 2009
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Service Protection Advisors launches month-to-month vehicle service contract program.
Press Release, October 21, 2009
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Alliance for Grey Market and Counterfeit Abatement publishes warranty & service abuse study.
Press Release, October 20, 2009 (PDF file)
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Lawsuit alleges Gateway should have known MPC was financially troubled.
Consumer Affairs, October 20, 2009
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HomeInsurance.com & Home Warranty of America to bundle homeowner's insurance & home warranties.
Press Release, October 20, 2009
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Zildjian doubles warranty on cymbals to two years.
Music Instrument Professional, October 20, 2009
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AmTrust Financial Services joint venture to acquire GMAC's auto insurance business.
Press Release, October 19, 2009
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A.M. Best revises ratings status of GMAC Insurance Group following AmTrust announcement.
Press Release, October 22, 2009
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Nationwide Home Warranty ordered to stop selling service contracts in Florida without a license.
Insurance Journal, October 19, 2009
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Whittaker Builders files for bankruptcy but warranty work to continue.
St. Louis Business Journal, October 19, 2009
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Sony offers insight into Bravia quality control process.
Current, October 18, 2009
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Canon replaces Pixma MX300 printer as a goodwill gesture six months out of warranty.
The Consumerist, October 18, 2009
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SquareTrade CEO pitches longer warranties for less money in online interview.
Auction Bytes, October 18, 2009
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Towers Perrin estimates the cost of defective Chinese drywall at $15 to $25 billion.
New Orleans Times-Picayune, October 18, 2009
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Sky hears complaints accusing Digital Satellite Warranty of using misleading sales tactics in UK.
The Independent, October 17, 2009
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Insurers dropping policies after homeowners file Chinese drywall claims.
Associated Press, October 15, 2009
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Harley-Davidson to discontinue Buell brand, but warranty coverage will continue as normal.
Associated Press, October 15, 2009
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The pitfalls of extended warranties.
Wall Street Journal, October 15, 2009
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Fiat India's new Fiat First program includes extended warranty options for Punto and Linea.
Wheels Unplugged, October 15, 2009
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Tata Motors gives Indigo Manza a two-year/75,000-kilometer warranty.
Press Release, October 14, 2009
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IDC's PC tracker report puts HP in first place worldwide, Acer in second, and Dell in third.
CNET News, October 14, 2009
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Why Saturn owners will lose out on warranty repairs.
Popular Mechanics, October 14, 2009
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Florida regulators order National Home Protection Inc. to stop selling home warranties.
Insurance Journal, October 14, 2009
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Aspen Avionics signs agreement for SigmaQuest SigmaSure product quality management software.
Press Release, October 14, 2009
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Warranty Holdings acquires motorcycle service contract marketer RpmOne Inc.
Press Release, October 13, 2009
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Johnson Controls forecasts 12-cent-per-share warranty charge in its residential HVAC business.
Press Release, October 13, 2009
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Malta's Consumer Affairs Act gives buyers 2 years from purchase date to return faulty products.
Times of Malta, October 11, 2009
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Service USA and Kansas Corp. acquire DVD Blue Beam Repair Inc.
Press Release, October 11, 2009
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Canadian auto dealers say voluntary right to repair deal should replace pending legislation.
Press Release, October 9, 2009
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Lenovo opens first retail shop in India; New Delhi location also hub for warranty work.
Channel Times, October 9, 2009
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Tradewinds Distributing Company details warranty durations for its Whirlpool branded HVAC units.
Press Release, October 8, 2009
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Construction industry dinner attendees get update on defective drywall from China.
Fort Myers (FL) News-Press, October 8, 2009
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Denny Hecker's auto dealerships accused of pocketing customers' extended warranty premiums.
St. Paul (MN) Pioneer Press, October 8, 2009
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NHTSA investigates reports of Toyota Tundra frame corrosion that may cause brake failure.
Detroit Free Press, October 8, 2009
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GadgetGuard releases iPhone app that sells its user an extended warranty for $3-to-$5/month.
Press Release, October 7, 2009
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Admiring US Fidelis employee was the writer of company owner Darain Atkinson’s Online Blog.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 7, 2009
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SEAT says the number of warranty claims on its Ibiza model have tumbled by 38%.
Press Release, October 7, 2009
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Federal report blames the collapse of a Dallas Cowboys practice facility on design failures.
Dallas Morning News, October 7, 2009
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Assurant Solutions introduces a new monthly protection program for netbook personal computers.
Press Release, October 6, 2009
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Warrantech Consumer Product Services to administer service contracts for Appliance Direct.
Press Release, October 6, 2009
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Warranty Direct UK finds Honda Jazz most reliable, Seat Ibiza least reliable supermini car.
Press Release, October 5, 2009 (Word file)
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Greg Gadbois joins Assurant Solutions as ESC Business Development Director.
Press Release, October 5, 2009
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Israeli Peugeot and Citroën distributor drops coolant replacement requirement in warranties.
Ha'aretz, October 5, 2009
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Automotive Professionals Inc.'s bankruptcy trustee says "guaranteed" price refunds look doubtful.
Albany (NY) Times Union, October 3, 2009
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Dealer predicts Saturn brand will linger for years despite GM's decision.
Indianapolis Star, October 2, 2009
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Tesla’s UK sales chief predicts low annual service costs for its two-seater electric car.
Financial Times, October 2, 2009
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Mahindra USA gives tractors 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty plus 3-year drivetrain warranty.
Press Release, October 1, 2009
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SAS to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its JMP statistical discovery software on Oct. 5.
Press Release, October 1, 2009
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NEW to host Service World 2009, sixth annual ServiceBench user conference, in Reston VA.
Press Release, October 1, 2009
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eTelecare closing Minot call center, handled cell phone sales and warranty issues for AT&T.
Minot (ND) Daily News, October 1, 2009
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Chinese Drywall Complaint Center opens web site and toll-free phone number in Florida.
Press Release, October 1, 2009
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Piedmont Natural Gas to sell pipe and heater service contracts backed by Home Service USA Corp.
Press Release, September 30, 2009
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Sony lengthens Bravia LCD television warranty to three years.
CNET News.com, September 30, 2009
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Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers says higher ethanol blends could raise warranty claims.
The Car Connection, September 30, 2009
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Editorial: Raising ethanol levels in gasoline wouldn't pay off.
Detroit News, September 29, 2009
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Canadian automakers agree to give diagnostic information to independent garages.
Canadian Press, September 29, 2009
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We Predict Ltd. says its Indico cost forecasting system cuts auto warranty costs by 8%.
Press Release, September 29, 2009
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Vehicle Protection Association launches certification-audit program to evaluate member companies.
Press Release, September 29, 2009
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Extended warranty providers say attachment rates unaffected by falling average sale prices.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, September 28, 2009
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Mondial Assistance reports 8% year-on-year growth of vehicle service contract sales.
Press Release, September 28, 2009
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Carmakers want further research on engine effects before boosting ethanol ratio in fuel.
Detroit News, September 28, 2009
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Biodiesel is a great solvent and may also soften or dissolve rubber hoses and seals.
Boating and Sailing News, September 27, 2009
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IRS auctioning off property of iPod warranty scam artist to repay Apple and USPS.
Kalamazoo Gazette, September 26, 2009
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KB Home counts 140 homes affected by Chinese drywall and projects a $10 million cost of repair.
Seeking Alpha, September 25, 2009
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Onex Corp. executive talks of a possible initial public offering by The Warranty Group.
Financial Post, September 24, 2009
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Former AIG chairman Maurice Greenberg wants lawsuit involving CAPCO Reinsurance dismissed.
Business Insurance, September 24, 2009
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Former Daimler fleet service manager accused of submitting $134,850 in falsified warranty claims.
WKTV Utica (NY), September 24, 2009
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Globe Union selects 4CS iSupport to automate warranty parts replacement.
Press Release, September 24, 2009
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Virginia Surety Co. to provide underwriting for Ear Service Corp. hearing aid repair programs.
Press Release, September 23, 2009
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Tort reform prevents Chinese drywall victims in Louisiana from making a full recovery.
New Orleans Times-Picayune, September 23, 2009
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Warranty Direct UK survey sees 5% fall in labour rates charged by franchised auto dealers.
Press Release, September 22, 2009 (Word file)
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Old Carco LLC, the old Chrysler, lost $344 million in July.
Detroit Free Press, September 22, 2009
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Brocade Communications Systems offers lifetime warranty on select data network switches.
Press Release, September 22, 2009
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Futek Advanced Sensor Technology offers lifetime warranty on its LSB200 sensors.
Press Release, September 18, 2009
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NEW to administer Xtreme Protection service contract plans for outdoor gear retailer Cabela.
Press Release, September 17, 2009
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Canada's auto warranty program ends without costing taxpayers a dime.
Toronto Star, September 17, 2009
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Automobile Protection Corp./EasyCare turns 25 years old.
Press Release, September 16, 2009
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Partsearch Technologies launches Canadian web site at partstorecanada.ca.
Press Release, September 16, 2009
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Epson offers half-price CoverPlus extended warranties on Stylus Pro large format printers.
Press Release, September 16, 2009
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Dell fined $4m in NY for deceptive financing & next day/on site service contract terms.
Press Release, September 15, 2009
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U.S. Senators introduce "Mid-Level Ethanol Blends Act of 2009" to protect boaters.
Press Release, September 15, 2009
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Franklin Industries LLC files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, ends warranty service as of Sept. 11.
Press Release, September 15, 2009
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The Warranty Group to provide service plans for MC Appliance's Magic Chef brand appliances.
Press Release, September 15, 2009
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Dell India executive explains cause of warranty issues in Mumbai.
CRN India, September 15, 2009
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Advice column calls diesel engine's dual mass flywheel "an unmitigated disaster."
The Telegraph (UK), September 15, 2009
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Advice column on how a reader might pursue Mercedes to extend a troublesome M-Class's warranty.
The Telegraph (UK), September 14, 2009
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EU investigation finds many online retailers fail to explain EU repair and returns laws.
After Dawn, September 13, 2009
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UK's Sale of Goods Act 1979 covers faulty goods for up to six years after purchase.
Times of London, September 12, 2009
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UK's Sale of Goods Act supersedes EU's Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulation 2002.
This Is Money, September 12, 2009
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UK government report says MG Rover bonuses compensated for warranty payments BMW never made.
The Guardian, September 11, 2009
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Magna and Sberbank offer selected to jointly acquire 55% of Opel.
Press Release, September 10, 2009
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GM's new "May the Best Car Win" program offers 60-day refund on new cars.
Associated Press, September 10, 2009
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's written testimony to the TARP Oversight Panel.
Real Clear Politics, September 10, 2009
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Boston's MBTA to pursue warranty claim against Rocla Concrete Tie Inc.
Bridgewater Independent, September 10, 2009
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Ford reveals new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine to replace Navistar unit.
Detroit Free Press, September 9, 2009
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CNA appoints Brian Loebach Senior Vice President, Warranty and Alternative Risks.
Press Release, September 9, 2009
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Indonesia allows Blackberry sales to resume after RIM opens warranty service center.
Jakarta Post, September 8, 2009
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Chinese Drywall Complaint Center investigates multiple air conditioning coil failures.
Press Release, September 8, 2009
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Lifetime warranties and other consumer tips.
ABC News, September 7, 2009
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RAC Warranty reports a year-on-year increase in sales of extended warranties.
Fleet Directory, September 7, 2009
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FCC's former chief technologist jail-breaks an older iPhone to watch video and view schedules.
Associated Press, September 7, 2009
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Guardian Warranty helping investigators after sudden closure of Galaxy Motors in Rahway NJ.
Newark Star-Ledger, September 6, 2009
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Ethanol fuel blends can foul boat motors and void engine warranties.
New Orleans Times-Picayune, September 6, 2009
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United Arab Emirates bank and auto dealer offer free service contracts in Ramadan promotion.
AME Info, September 6, 2009
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Mapping the St. Louis area’s extended warranty brokers.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 4, 2009
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Losing candidate, tainted by link to National Warranty Insurance Group, loses lawsuit.
Associated Press, September 4, 2009
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Corsair says its Express Warranty Service closed 80% of cases in under 24 hours.
IT VAR News, September 4, 2009
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Oklahoma Attorney General files suit against C1F Marketing for telemarketing law violations.
Press Release, September 3, 2009
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All 46 Canadian Saturn dealerships will cease operations on or before Dec. 31.
Winnipeg Free Press, September 3, 2009
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Schott Solar lengthens the warranty on Solar Poly Modules from 20 to 25 years.
Press Release, September 3, 2009
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Bankers Warranty Group settles claims it was using unlicensed software on its computers.
Tampa Bay Business Journal, September 2, 2009
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Florida-Based insurance company settles for $70,000 with BSA for unlicensed software use.
Press Release, September 2, 2009
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Transcontinental Warranty permanently banned by FTC from making any prerecorded calls.
Press Release, September 1, 2009
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SquareTrade study finds Nintendo Wii more reliable than Microsoft Xbox 360 or Sony PlayStation 3.
Press Release, September 1, 2009
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Home Warranty of America named to the 2009 Inc. Magazine 5000 list for third year in a row.
Press Release, September 1, 2009
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National Truck Protection publishes white paper on the value of extended warranties to dealers.
Press Release, September 1, 2009
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Sanyo Commercial Solutions lengthens HVAC warranties to 7 year compressor and 5 year parts.
Press Release, September 1, 2009
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August 2009 |
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Equiguard Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and blames Assurant.
Press Release, August 31, 2009 (PDF file)
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Title insurance and home warranty provider First Americvan Corp. turns 120 years old.
Press Release, August 31, 2009
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Missouri Dept. of Insurance considers auto additive schemes to be service contracts.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 31, 2009
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Service contract firms sell non-refundable warranties tied to additives made by Dura Lube.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 30, 2009
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American Honda does not believe customer's story that air bags can deploy by themselves.
KUSA-TV Denver, August 30, 2009
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Outdoor power equipment makers struggle with ethanol-induced warranty issues.
The Oregonian, August 30, 2009
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Chrysler to reassume product liability it had shed in bankruptcy.
Detroit News, August 28, 2009
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Jaguar of North America accuses Millennium Motor Cars of filing false warranty claims.
Dallas Morning News, August 28, 2009
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Millennium Motor Cars admits to "superficial paperwork problems" but files countersuit vs. Jaguar.
Press Release, August 28, 2009
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Volkswagen Group of America blames faulty Mechatronic units for transmission recalls.
Press Release, August 28, 2009
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New FTC rule stops pre-recorded calls to anyone who has not given written permission to caller.
San Francisco Chronicle, August 27, 2009
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FTC rules outlawing billions of commercial telemarketing robocalls go into effect Sept. 1.
Network World, August 27, 2009
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FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule amended as of Sept. 1, with penalties up to $16,000 per call.
Press Release, August 27, 2009
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Microsoft says lower-heat chips and better cooling raised quality in Xbox 360 consoles.
GameSpot, August 27, 2009
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iPod bandit Nicholas Woodhams sentenced to 13 months plus restitution to Apple & USPS.
WKZO-AM Kalamazoo, August 26, 2009
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First Commercial Insurance Co. and subsidiary declared insolvent and ordered liquidated.
Insurance Journal, August 26, 2009
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RAV4 owners fume over Toyota’s handling of transmission glitch.
New York Times, August 26, 2009
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Mitsubishi dealer Zubair Automotive in Oman offers longer warranty promotion for Ramadan.
AME Info, August 26, 2009
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Consumer groups want FTC Used Car Rule to make changes in used Chrysler liability disclosures.
Injury Board, August 25, 2009
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RestoreDoctors.com backs its iPod nano battery replacements with a ten-year warranty.
Press Release, August 25, 2009
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AAA Carolinas motor club sees higer attachment rates for its vehicle service contracts.
Myrtle Beach (SC) Sun News, August 25, 2009
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The Warranty Group appoints John McGarrity as Senior Vice President General Counsel.
Press Release, August 25, 2009
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Warrantech Home Service chief says Texas launch was cost-efficient for the company.
Fort Worth Business Press, August 24, 2009
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Wachovia Dealer Services letter sees no link between auto loans and extended warranty sales.
Automotive News, August 24, 2009
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Reporter wants to hear from people whose car warranties came with an additive.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 24, 2009
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Melanie Sloan launches web site to accuse Dell of not honoring her next-day service warranty.
Press Release, August 24, 2009
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Dell plans to open 15 service centers across India.
CRN Network, August 24, 2009
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Nevada homeowners file lawsuit against homebuilders they say used defective Chinese drywall.
Las Vegas Review-Journal, August 22, 2009
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Air Pro Master charges home warranty customers $180 to dispose of old compressors.
Las Vegas Sun, August 22, 209
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The Warranty Group, originally Pat Ryan and Associates Inc., turns 45 years old.
Press Release, August 21, 2009 (PDF file)
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State police accuse Damian Croyle of pocketing extended warranty premiums.
WKTV-TV Utica NY, August 21, 2009
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Update of Pennsylvania’s Fair Dealership Law would change compensation rules for warranty work.
Lancaster Farming, August 21, 2009
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Warranty management can raise customer confidence, reduce costs and generate revenue.
Industry Week, August 21, 2009
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Extended warranty attachment rates are up in a down economy, experts say.
Bloomberg News, August 20, 2009
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Electric car battery manufacturers will have to deal with costly warranty issues.
Market Oracle, August 20, 2009
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Better Business Bureau of Central Illinois investigates Dealers Services, aka TWD Inc.
Press Release, August 20, 2009
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PNY Technologies announces lifetime warranty for XLR8 GeForce GTX Series graphics cards.
Press Release, August 20, 2009 (PDF file)
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Chrysler to drop lifetime powertrain warranties beginning with 2010 model year vehicles.
Dow Jones Newswires, August 19, 2009
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Chrysler Canada says its warranty claims were reduced by 30 per cent over the past 12 months.
Windsor (ON) Star, August 18, 2009
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J.D. Power says Canadian new car dealers lost market share to aftermarket service providers.
Press Release, August 18, 2009
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Lexmark survey finds 83% have more confidence in technology devices with longer warranties.
Press Release, August 18, 2009
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American Customer Satisfaction Index sees rises in auto, PC and appliance rankings.
Press Release, August 18, 2009
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Eight-year-old Creda BM20 integrated fridge freezer explodes, still under warranty.
Yorkshire (UK) Post, August 18, 2009
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McCusker & Co. opens new location in Southlake, Texas.
Press Release, August 18, 2009
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Class action lawsuit target refund practices of auto extended warranty firms.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 18, 2009
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The Warranty Group to administer home warranties for Nicor Services LLC.
Press Release, August 17, 2009
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Demystifying warranty legalese in web developer contracts.
Business Week, August 17, 2009
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Out of the loop: Some Hyundai Elantra owners didn't get notices on recalls.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 16, 2009
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Local home warranty company says it pays 70% of its revenue in claims.
Wisconsin State Journal, August 16, 2009
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Shorter manufacturer warranties on refrigerators and ranges boost appliance repair business.
Press Release, August 14, 2009
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SCIC issues consumer tips for purchasing back-to-school electronics.
Press Release, August 14, 2009 (PDF file)
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Turks and Caicos, population 32,000, is home to 16,000 warranty insurance companies?
Reuters, August 14, 2009
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Investigators raid boat dealer accused of pocketing extended warranty premiums.
Fresno Bee, August 13, 2009
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Association says 9 out of 10 California home sales include home warranty.
Press Release, August 13, 2009
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Funai reduces warranty claims by no longer answering the phone in the warranty department.
The Consumerist, August 12, 2009
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Judge approves sale of Fleetwood's manufactured housing business to Cavco Industries.
Press Release, August 12, 2009
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SideCars Inc. and Western Insurance Company sign underwriting agreement.
Press Release, August 12, 2009 (PDF file)
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Dover Hydraulics certified as Eaton Hydrokraft repair, warranty and parts center.
Press Release, August 12, 2009
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No new trial for former Maytag repairman found guilty of making fake warranty claims.
Reno Gazette-Journal, August 11, 2009
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Sony extends Vaio laptop warranty because of Nvidia graphics glitch.
CNET News.com, August 11, 2009
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Conasys Inc. launches Maintenance Advisor, online warranty and maintenance system for homeowners.
Press Release, August 11, 2009 (PDF file)
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Visitors to Warranty Direct's new web site can get $500 discount on an extended warranty.
Press Release, August 11, 2009
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Nortel says gross margins helped by lower warranty costs, hurt by price cuts and exchange rates.
Press Release, August 10, 2009
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Service contract sellers pull back away from the term extended warranty.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 10, 2009
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Volvo Penta of the Americas announces five year warranties for its boat engines.
Press Release, August 10, 2009
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PerformaBuilt Transmissions gives two-year warranties on transmission/torque converter packages.
Vette Magazine, August 10, 2009
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Extended warranties on cars can be worthwhile, but consumers should be careful.
Kansas City Star, August 8, 2009
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles offers unlimited mileage warranties on Crafter vans in Europe.
Press Release, August 7, 2009
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Educate yourself before buying an extended warranty.
USA Today, August 7, 2009
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Ex-AIG CEO Hank Greenberg pays $15 million to settle fraud charges with SEC.
Reuters, August 6, 2009
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Nvidia takes $119 million charge for faulty graphics chips.
InfoWorld, August 6, 2009
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Apple's Consumer Abuse Detection System and Method patent application discovered.
Apple Insider, August 6, 2009
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Will lifetime warranties for data network switches stifle innovation?
Search Networking, August 6, 2009
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Eco-friendly Samsung Reclaim mobile phone's warranty printed with soy-based ink.
USA Today, August 6, 2009
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Apple, Lenovo & Sony best in "Technical Support Showdown" rankings.
Laptop Magazine, August 5, 2009
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Enhanced versions of SAS Warranty Analysis and SAS Service Parts Optimization due in October.
Press Release, August 5, 2009
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4CS announces enhanced Service Suite 2.1 at National Professional Service Convention.
Press Release, August 5, 2009
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OptoElectronix announces five-year warranty on all LED Universal Light Engine products.
Press Release, August 5, 2009 (PDF file)
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One in ten Illinois drivers have potentially defective license plates.
Chicago Tribune, August 5, 2009
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Laptop warranties and accidental damage coverage: What you need to know.
ZDNet, August 4, 2009
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New Zealand government to create warranty insurance scheme to combat leaky homes.
New Zealand Herald, August 4, 2009
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Service Payment Plan Inc. integrates with StoneEagle Group's SEcureSalesTool.
Press Release, August 4, 2009
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Extreme Networks offers lifetime warranty on Ethernet switches and port extenders.
Press Release, August 3, 2009
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Part of Chevrolet Volt's high price comes from the expected cost of its long warranties.
Advertising Age, August 3, 2009
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One year after St. Louis summit, service contract industry still promises reform.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 1, 2009
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Principals of warranty firm TXEN Partners were pioneers of a controversial industry.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 1, 2009
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July 2009 |
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Warranty requirements may limit number of electric cars qualifying for UK government grants.
Verdict on Cars, July 31, 2009
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Leisure World closes, leaving installation and warranty issues in its wake.
Tulsa World, July 31, 2009
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Renault says its warranty costs fell by €110 million in first half of 2009.
Press Release, July 30, 2009 (PDF file)
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Subaru's factory warranty requires use of Subaru-brand coolant to remain valid.
Toronto Globe and Mail, July 30, 2009
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Satellite Direct UK, provider of Sky TV extended warranties, collapses and closes.
Littlehampton Gazette, July 30, 2009
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BMW sues U.S. Fidelis over "expiring warranty" mailers, alleging trademark infringement.
St. Louis Business Journal, July 29, 2009
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Honeywell Fire Systems lengthens warranties from 18 to 36 months.
Occupational Health & Safety, July 29, 2009
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IBM to acquire business analytics software company SPSS Inc. for $50 a share.
Press Release, July 28, 2009
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Builders and subcontractors face huge uninsured losses from Chinese drywall claims.
Claims Journal, July 27, 2009
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Cross Country Home Services opens new web portal for service providers and suppliers.
Press Release, July 27, 2009
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AIG's AIU Holdings unit changes name to Chartis Insurance.
Press Release, July 27, 2009 (PDF file)
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Motor Trend Certified Advantage Powered by EasyCare service contract program launches Sept. 9.
Press Release, July 27, 2009 (PDF file)
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Intevac Photonics blames decrease in margin on higher manufacturing and warranty costs.
Press Release, July 27, 2009
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Teen whiz shakes up Apple's world with iPhone jailbreaking software.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 27, 2009
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Iomega appoints Accel Frontline Services as warranty service provider in India.
EFY Times, July 27, 2009
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Reporter describes how AppleCare wouldn't cover Macbook Pro's cracked screen.
ZDNet, July 24, 2009
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Report finds large warranty concessions were made in India's submarine deal with Scorpene.
Indo-Asian News Service, July 24, 2009
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Remington does not offer a repair service for hair dryers past their two-year warranty period.
Huffington Post, July 24, 2009
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Warranty firm says it never solicited Ohio man accused of threatening to burn it down.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 23, 2009
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More on the service contract firm that was target of alleged terroristic threat.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 23, 2009
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Subaru (UK) Ltd. offers five-year/100,000-mile warranty on Impreza until end of September.
Press Release, July 23, 2009 (PDF file)
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Data I/O reports favorable warranty experiences during the second quarter.
Press Release, July 23, 2009 (Word file)
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Rainmaker Systems renews extended warranty marketing contract with Lenovo and adds Canada.
Press Release, July 22, 2009
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Lennox International sees gross margin rise after a $10 million warranty adjustment.
Press Release, July 22, 2009
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Christie Business Products increases warranties on its projectors to three years.
Press Release, July 22, 2009
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Choice Home Warranty gets a Consumer Approved & Business Excellence Award from RatePoint.
Press Release, July 22, 2009
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U.S. auto task force warns Congress against plan to reinstate GM & Chrysler dealers.
Associated Press, July 21, 2009
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Haier America fined $587,500 for not telling Consumer Product Safety Commission about fan defect.
Consumer Affairs, July 21, 2009
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Automotive Warranty & Service Contract Association renamed Vehicle Protection Association.
Press Release, July 21, 2009
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies launches fourth Work-at-Home call center in Abilene, Texas.
Press Release, July 21, 2009
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Ohio man threatens St. Louis extended warranty telemarketer, gets arrested and jailed.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 21, 2009
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Liberty Mutual and GE release OnBoard Advisor telematics system to monitor driver behavior.
Telematics Weekly, July 21, 2009
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Freddie Mac to sell home warranties administered by Cross Country Home Services.
Press Release, July 20, 2009
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Wolters Kluwer Financial Services offers Penn Warranty service contracts to auto dealers.
Press Release, July 20, 2009
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Chinese drywall lawyers say unscrupulous builders are attempting to coerce homeowners.
Press Release, July 20, 2009
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Higher ethanol blends could damage outboard motors and increase warranty claims.
South Bend (IN) Tribune, July 19, 2009
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Southern Star Observation Wheel mishap part of AU$20 million worth of warranty work.
Melbourne Herald Sun, July 17, 2009
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Maruti Suzuki offers compressed natural gas-powered sedan in India with a two-year warranty.
Wheels Unplugged, July 17, 2009
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Polaris Industries says higher warranty expenses and currency swings dampened gross margin rise.
Press Release, July 16, 2009
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PA lemon lawyers Craig T. Kimmel and Robert M. Silverman suspensions issued but then stayed.
The Legal Intelligencer, July 16, 2009
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Customer-friendly warranty support essential part of building customer loyalty.
CRM Buyer, July 16, 2009
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EasyCare CEO to discuss vehicle service contract scams with staff of U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer.
Press Release, July 15, 2009 (PDF file)
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Amazon sued for cracking Kindles, $5-plus million sought in class action.
Seattle Times, July 14, 2009
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Amazon responds to Kindle cracks: Free replacements, lawsuit goes on.
Seattle Times, July 15, 2009
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A.M. Best affirms financial strength rating of Consumer Insurance Services Ltd at A- (Excellent).
Press Release, July 15, 2009
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Lennar identifies 400 Florida homes with defective Chinese-made drywall.
Tampa Tribune, July 14, 2009
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Chrysler Financial repays $1.5 billion in TARP loans.
Associated Press, July 14, 2009
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Chrysler repays $280.13 million received in government-supported warranty plan.
Dow Jones Newswires, July 14, 2009
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Stryker Endoscopy Division chooses SigmaQuest's SigmaSure quality management software.
Press Release, July 14, 2009
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Making sense of extended warranties for medical equipment.
American Medical News, July 13, 2009
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APG Cash Drawer gives Series 4000 customers a lifetime warranty if they register.
Press Release, July 13, 2009
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Del Webb says it will honor warranty claims for homes in unfinished Lacresta development.
WFTV-TV Orlando, July 13, 2009
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The new General Motors Company emerges from bankruptcy reorganization.
Press Release, July 10, 2009
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U.S. government ends warranty guarantee program for GM & Chrysler.
Associated Press, July 10, 2009
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Editorial says state auto dealer franchise laws are a big part of Detroit's mess.
Detroit News, July 10, 2009
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Image of President Obama used to endorse a counterfeit "BlockBerry" in Shanghai.
CNET Australia, July 10, 2009
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Semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker Electroglas Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Press Release, July 10, 2009
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Atlas Copco offers longer warranty on hydraulic breakers to those who register online.
Press Release, July 9, 2009
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission opens Drywall Information Center online.
Web Page, July 2009
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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry investigates health risks of Chinese drywall.
Web Page, July 1, 2009
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Consumer Product Safety Commission delivers status report on Chinese drywall investigation.
Status Report, July 9, 2009 (PDF file)
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VA State Corp. Commission fines National Home Protection Inc. for operating without a license.
Press Release, July 9, 2009
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Boaters worry that 15% ethanol use could void their engine warranties and damage fuel systems.
American Chronicle, July 9, 2009
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Personal injury claimants face Thursday deadline in GM bankruptcy proceedings.
Detroit News, July 8, 2009
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Auto warranty telemarketers’ calls drop after Oklahoma agencies act.
The Oklahoman, July 8, 2009
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Boeing to do warranty work on fleet of 94 B-52 bombers for next ten years.
Strategy Page, July 8, 2009
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The Warranty Group opens a new office in Lima, Peru.
Press Release, July 8, 2009 (PDF file)
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The Warranty Group appoints Jeanne Jurasek as senior VP and director of internal audit.
Dealerscope, July 8, 2009
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Lear Corp. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Press Release, July 7, 2009
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Fleetwood Enterprises may sell Garrett IN manufactured housing plant to Adventure Homes LLC.
Press Release, July 7, 2009
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Consumer Reports advises readers to avoid extended warranty provider USfidelis.
Press Release, July 7, 2009
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POS-X Inc. adds two-day replacement terms to its point-of-sale product warranties.
Press Release, July 7, 2009
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Collapsed roof of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium had a two-year warranty.
Malay Mail, July 7, 2009
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Personal injury lawyers object to GM's bankruptcy reorganization plan.
Cleveland Plain Dealer, July 6, 2009
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Pentagon's Inspector General probes defects, negligence andr fraud in Afghan headquarters.
Bloomberg News, July 6, 2009
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Homeowners saddled with tainted Chinese drywall sue local home builders for damages.
New Orleans Times-Picayune, July 5, 2009
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Automobile Dealer Economic Rights Restoration Act would raise the cost of auto bailouts.
Washington Post, July 5, 2009
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Counterfeit Apple iPhone stereo headsets come with a fake warranty pamphlet.
Cult of Mac, July 5, 2009
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UK's Serious Fraud Office to investigate the demise of carmaker MG Rover in 2005.
BBC News, July 5, 2009
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Experts suspect imported Chinese drywall contained radioactive phosphogypsum.
Los Angeles Times, July 4, 2009
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SCIC issues tips for consumers to avoid scams when buying vehicle service contracts.
Press Release, July 3, 2009
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Consumer groups want Chrysler vehicles to get stickers warning buyers of liability risks.
Washington Post, July 3, 2009
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Is Apple bailing on Nvidia chips in upcoming Macs?
Computerworld, July 2, 2009
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Home Warranty of America says its GreenPlus option has surpassed expectations.
Press Release, July 1, 2009
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InFocus closing Singapore office, moving warranty work back to Oregon headquarters.
Portland Business Journal, July 1, 2009
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National Electronics Service Dealers Association rejects TTE's service delivery model.
Press Release, July 1, 2009
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The Warranty Group to administer service contracts for Santander Consumer Finance dealers.
Fleet Directory, July 1, 2009
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Ssangyong credits increased UK sales to its five-year plan on warranty, service & finance.
What Car? July 1, 2009
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June 2009 |
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Cavco Industries may buy manufactured housing line of business from Fleetwood Enterprises.
Press Release, June 30, 2009 (PDF file)
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Arabian Automobiles to sell extended warranties and Guaranteed Asset Protection insurance.
AME Info, June 30, 2009
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New York City bike lane markings come with a one-year warranty.
Staten Island Advance, June 30, 2009
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Some iPhone 3GS owners say batteries in their handsets are reaching very high temperatures.
Wired, June 29, 2009
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Sunrise Homes tells homeowners their one-year warranties on Chinese drywall expired.
Baton Rouge Advocate, June 29, 2009
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Wellington City Council worries over its exposure to leaky building warranties.
Wellington (NZ) Dominion Post, June 29, 2009
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies named Supplier of the Year by Walmart’s Financial Services.
Press Release, June 29, 2009
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ETA Services Ltd. to sell mechanical breakdown insurance for electric vehicles in UK.
Press Release, June 29, 2009
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T4 Science lengthens the warranty on its iMaser 3000 atomic clock to seven years.
Press Release, June 29, 2009 (PDF file)
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Volkswagen and Ford top the Strategic Vision Total Quality Index rakings.
Press Release, June 29, 2009
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Car owner with lifetime warranty on seventh Midas muffler & third Sears shock absorber set.
Detroit News, June 28, 2009
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Mississippi PSC files complaint against Vehicle Warranty Options, SVC Inc. & Mike Moneymaker.
Associated Press, June 27, 2009
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Builder of Guernsey's new incinerator plant agrees to only a two-year warranty.
This Is Guernsey, June 27, 2009
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LDV suppliers and dealers told warranties on vans won't be honored.
Birmingham Post, June 26, 2009
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Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine names SigmaQuest as a 2009 Top 100 Company.
Press Release, June 26, 2009
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Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine names Cimtek as a 2009 Top 100 Company.
Press Release, June 26, 2009 (PDF file)
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Phoenix foreclosed home program requires buyer to get three-year home warranty.
Fact Sheet, June 26, 2009 (PDF file)
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Bankruptcy court lets Fleetwood Enterprises sell assets to American Industrial Partners.
Press Release, June 25, 2009
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Can health care come with a warranty?
New York Times, June 25, 2009
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Grand jury indicts Thomas J. Kline for warranty fraud involving SonicWall firewall devices.
Legal Eagle Review, June 25, 2009
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Office Depot to offer data recovery services by DriveSavers at retail locations nationwide.
Press Release, June 25, 2009
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Panasonic to open warranty call centers in the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Lebanon.
AME Info, June 24, 2009
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MaintenanceNet Inc. appoints Andrew Bray as its new EMEA business manager.
Press Release, June 24, 2009
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Canadian Solar to offer six-year product warranty instead of two-year.
Press Release, June 24, 2009
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Garmin offers GPS software update to fix a software issue that inadvertently disabled devices.
Press Release, June 24, 2009
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Pennsylvania joins 36 other states in filing objections to the GM bankruptcy proceedings.
Press Release, June 24, 2009
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Arkansas Attorney General sues two more companies over calls about car warranties.
Arkansas News, June 23, 2009
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Lee Iacocca & Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters to reshape 2009 Mustang into a sleek fastback.
Detroit Free Press, June 23, 2009
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What do you do when you discover your computer is one of the many orphaned by MPC?
InfoWorld, June 23, 2009
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Reporter calls for shorter mattress warranties, but warranties get longer anyhow.
Furniture Today, June 23, 2009
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Chinese drywall may be biggest environmental crisis to hit homeowners and builders in decades.
Move Smartly, June 22, 2009
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Lexus, Porsche, Cadillac, Hyundai and Honda top J.D. Power 2009 Initial Quality Study.
Press Release, June 22, 2009
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Squeezing repairs out of California's Lemon Law, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
Riverside Press-Enterprise, June 21, 2009
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Service USA Inc. selected as a national field service provider for OEM Warranty Risk Inc.
Press Release, June 20, 2009
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Ohio Attorney General wants details from GM on lemon laws and extended warranty coverage.
Press Release, June 19, 2009
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SquareTrade survey finds 10% of iPhones malfunction while 20% suffer accidental damage.
Press Release, June 19, 2009 (PDF file)
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The Warranty Group launches "Try Our Expert" service contract training program in auto dealerships.
Motor Trader, June 19, 2009
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Better Business Bureau & NY senator take aim at lower credit card interest rate robocalls.
Fox News, June 19, 2009
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Arrow Truck Sales offers 4-yr/400,000 mile engine warranty option on pre-owned Volvo trucks.
Truck News, June 19, 2009
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CBC series questions sales tactics of Furnasman's One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning.
Canadian Broadcasting Corp., June 18, 2009
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Leasing companies struggle with unpaid warranty claims after collapse of UK van maker LDV.
Fleet News, June 18, 2009
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Former General Re executive John Houldsworth gets two years of probation for fraud.
Insurance Journal, June 18, 2009
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Verizon Wireless & OnStar step up the fight against illegal auto warranty telemarketing.
Press Release, June 17, 2009
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Meineke Car Care Centers support Right to Repair Act; will sell vehicle service contracts.
Press Release, June 16, 2009
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GM car warranty confusion leaves consumers and dealers in the dark.
Consumer Reports, June 16, 2009
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Crest Pumps extends warranty period on new chemical pumps to two years.
Press Release, June 16, 2009
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Voice Touch Inc. owners ran warranty telemarketing business out of Daytona Beach home.
Daytona Beach News-Journal, June 16, 2009
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Enterasys/Siemens Enterprise Communications selects SigmaQuest’s OnDemand SigmaSure software.
Press Release, June 16, 2009
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Gateway and MPC send collections agent after high school that got partial order, no warranties.
Argus (SD) Leader, June 15, 2009
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Ex-employee of Transcontinental Warranty spills the beans to the FTC.
Fox News, June 15, 2009
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Four of the people behind the massive expiring car warranty robocall scam.
Fox News, June 15, 2009
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Select Kitchens liquidated, leaving subcontractors unpaid and customers without warranties.
Sydney Morning Herald, June 15, 2009
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GE’s Stimulus Simplicity program to issue electronic medical records certification warranties.
Press Release, June 15, 2009
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies introduces SmartProcurement to speed parts ordering.
Press Release, June 15, 2009
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Bollinger Motors ends 95-year run as a Dodge dealer, feels betrayed by the company.
Detroit Free Press, June 14, 2009
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Owner of Bob Thomas Car Co. asks U.S. Congress why his GM dealership was terminated.
Bend (OR) Bulletin, June 13, 2009
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Darner Chrysler franchise terminated after 56 years selling Plymouth, DeSoto, Jeep and Chrysler.
Arizona Republic, June 13, 2009
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Columnist helps consumers resolve their appliance, TV and computer warranty problems.
Toronto Star, June 13, 2009
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Best Buy to offer Apple's iPhone 3GS with Geek Squad's Black Tie Protection plan.
Apple Insider, June 12, 2009
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Property Casualty Insurers Association of America offers vehicle service contract buying tips.
Press Release, June 12, 2009
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Texas Attorney General says new GM dealership agreements may limit warranty claims.
Press Release, June 12, 2009
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Has bankruptcy become a competitive advantage for Chrysler or GM?
International Business Times, June 12, 2009
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Quiet PC offers two-year product warranty in anticipation of UK adopting EU rules.
Hexus, June 12, 2009
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Reporter gets a free replacement of iPhone headphones he didn't know were under warranty.
New York Times, June 11, 2009
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FieldTurf raises the annual limit on its prepaid warranty insurance policy to US$13 million.
Press Release, June 11, 2009
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Fulcrum Analytics opens data-driven marketing blog.
Web Page Posting, June 11, 2009
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Outgoing Chrysler CEO touts "lowest warranty cost in the company's history" in farewell.
Detroit News, June 10, 2009
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Good Sam Club proposes model legislation for a motor home lemon law.
RV News Service, June 10, 2009
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New Oklahoma lemon law replaces its much-maligned 1985 ancestor.
Tulsa World, June 10, 2009
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Louisiana Senator Julie Quinn's Chinese drywall bill diverted to second committee.
Associated Press, June 9, 2009
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LDV says it will no longer pay its dealers for warranty work on Maxus vans.
Fleet News, June 9, 2009
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Nortel introduces a lifetime warranty for its stackable Ethernet Routing Switch product line.
Press Release, June 9, 2009
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Navistar says unanticipated warranty costs helped drive down profits in the second quarter.
Press Release, June 9, 2009
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Soon-to-be-former Chrysler dealers scramble to unload vehicles.
Associated Press, June 8, 2009
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Ask online extended warranty companies for a physical address and phone number, expert advises.
Automotive Warranty News Blog, June 8, 2009
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Homeowners with toxic Chinese drywall have gotten no help from builders or insurance companies.
New Orleans Times-Picayune, June 7, 2009
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Warranty Hero helps track product warranties and keep records of purchases.
Macworld, June 7, 2009
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Royal Buick dealership, dropped by GM, to do warranty work through Oct. 31, 2010.
Arizona Daily Star, June 6, 2009
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Bankruptcy court lets GM remain in Better Business Bureau's Auto Line program.
Sacramento Bee, June 5, 2009
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Author shares concerns over warranty provisions of Hurco Companies Inc.
The Rational Walk, June 5, 2009
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OEM Warranty Risk Inc. to provide warranty services to a major surge protection product supplier.
Press Release, June 5, 2009
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Valvoline issues up-to-300,000-mile engine guarantee to users of its motor oil.
Press Release, June 4, 2009
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Obscure EU directive helps consumers get refunds up to two years after the sale.
This Is Money, June 4, 2009
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MetricStream and SigmaQuest partner to deliver product quality management solutions.
Press Release, June 4, 2009
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Maytag puts couple through wringer in warranty claim.
Albany (NY) Times Union, June 4, 2009
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GM sales grow in China and India, largely unaffected by the U.S. bankruptcy case.
Dezan Shira & Associates, June 4, 2009
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Consumer groups say Chrysler bankruptcy decision undermines lemon laws in 25 states.
Press Release, June 3, 2009
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NADA chief says GM is manipulating bankruptcy process to eviscerate state franchise laws.
Press Release, June 3, 2009
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Volvo Cars of North America lengthens warranty to 5 years/60,000 miles through June 30.
Press Release, June 2, 2009
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New Flyer Industries uses 4CS iWarranty to reduce warranty claim cycle by 50%.
Press Release, June 2, 2009
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General Motors board of directors authorizes the filing of a chapter 11 case.
Press Release, June 1, 2009
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GM assures consumers that warranty coverage on its vehicles will continue without interruption.
Press Release, June 1, 2009
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General Motors reaches agreements with U.S. Treasury and the governments of Canada and Ontario.
Press Release, June 1, 2009
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GM’s Service and Parts Operations to close in Boston, Columbus OH & Jacksonville FL.
Press Release, June 1, 2009
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Federal bankruptcy judge approves sale of most of Chrysler's assets to Fiat.
Associated Press, June 1, 2009
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Magna International Inc. achieves "a constructive solution" for Opel.
Press Release, June 1, 2009
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Mitt Romney: GM should have gone bankrupt in November.
Fox News Sunday transcript, June 1, 2009
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Australian government expects Holden to remain safe during GM restructuring.
The Telegraph (UK), June 1, 2009
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UK Motor Industry Code of Practice for Vehicle Warranty Products gets initial OFT approval.
Press Release, June 1, 2009
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Warranty Direct to follow UK's Code of Practice for Vehicle Warranty Products.
Press Release, June 1, 2009
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A.M. Best downgrades American Resources Insurance Company Inc. to B- (Fair).
Press Release, June 1, 2009
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Chubb's Masterpiece GreenWise Upgrade will pay difference in eco-friendly upgrade projects.
ZDNet, June 1, 2009
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Finaccord publishes study on extended warranties for European mobile consumer products.
Press Release, June 2009
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General Motors gets support of 54% of the bondholders for "363 Sale Proposal."
Press Release, May 31, 2009
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Q & A: What happens to my warranty if GM files for bankruptcy?
USA Today, May 31, 2009
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U.S. Treasury adds $361 million to its Warranty Support Program.
White House Fact Sheet, May 31, 2009
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General Motors and United Auto Workers modify GM-UAW 2007 National Labor Agreement.
Press Release, May 29, 2009
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Defective Chinese drywall forces Florida families to flee homes.
Miami Herald, May 31, 2009
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Service Net Solutions to sell, manage and administer service plans for LG’s consumer products.
Press Release, May 31, 2009
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OEM Warranty Risk Inc. to provide warranty services to East Coast LED.
Press Release, May 31, 2009
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Product warranty remains even if retailer goes away.
Boston Globe, May 31, 2009
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Pacific Guard Warranty LLC says it has not violated federal telemarketing laws.
Contra Costa Times, May 30, 2009
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Apple extends old MacBook Pro graphics warranty to three years.
Apple Insider, May 30, 2009
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Bankrupt homebuilder McStain Enterprises may no loger service its new home warranties.
Denver Post, May 30, 2009
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Judge approves motion in Visteon bankruptcy to pay $13 million in warranty obligations.
USA Today, May 29, 2009
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Ohio Attorney General told Lemon Laws will not be disregarded in Chrysler reorganization.
Press Release, May 29, 2009
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Texas Attorney General charges Conn's with unlawfully failing to honor warranty agreements.
Press Release, May 28, 2009
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Visteon Corp. files for Chapter 11 reorganization in Delaware bankruptcy court.
Press Release, May 28, 2009
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Endeca Technologies Inc. launches the Endeca Manufacturing Suite, including Warranty Analysis.
Press Release, May 28, 2009
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Homeserve buys French appliance warranty provider SFG for £24 million.
Financial Times, May 27, 2009
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Buyers Protection Group Inc. to acquire LandAmerica Home Warranty Co.
Press Release, May 27, 2009
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Home Warranty of America sees 6% growth in the first quarter.
Press Release, May 27, 2009
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Metaldyne files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York.
Press Release, May 27, 2009 (PDF file)
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Systemax relaunches CircuitCity.com as a Web-only electronics retailer.
Information Week, May 26, 2009
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Ohio state legislators propose House Bill 124, requiring 21-day puppy warranties.
Pet Products News, May 26, 2009
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Experts differ on the appeal of extended warranties on consumer goods.
Clarion (MS) Ledger, May 26, 2009
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Warrantech to administer extended warranties for Warranty Feed dealers and online merchants.
AuctionBytes.com, May 25, 2009
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McCusker & Company launches a new contract and claims management solution.
Press Release, May 25, 2009
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Customer complains after bankrupt retailer's liquidator assured her the warranty was good.
The Oregonian May 24, 2009
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Woman charged with stealing employer's identity to do warranty work for GE Appliances.
Highlands Today (FL), May 23, 2009
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Sears Canada selects Service Net to manage and administer replacement plan service contracts.
Press Release, May 22, 2009
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RT Outsourcing to help SES Technologies with warranty work on Samsung hard drives in India.
Channel Times, May 21, 2009
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At liquidation sales, manufacturer warranties may not apply.
Bankrate.com, May 21, 2009
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Connecticut Attorney General wants assurances that new Chrysler owners will honor lemon laws.
WFSB-TV Hartford, May 21, 2009
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Chrysler will pay warranty claims but might not pay for personal injuries caused by defects.
KGO-TV San Jose (video), May 20, 2009
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U. S. Secretary of the Treasury says warranty commitment program will boost confidence.
Press Release, May 20, 2009
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Only GM dealer on Hawaii's Big Island closes, complicating warranty work.
Pacific Business News, May 20, 2009
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Minnesota governor vetoes two home warranty bills, signs a third.
Finance and Commerce, May 20, 2009
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Aruba Networks announces lifetime warranties for all indoor Wi-Fi access points.
Press Release, May 20, 2009
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Petland stands behind its health warranties as Humane Society files suit over sick puppies.
WFAA-TV Dallas, May 20, 2009
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California Department of Insurance orders Nationwide Home Warranty to stop selling in state.
Press Release, May 20, 2009
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Fair Arbitration Now says South Carolina law prohibits forced arbitration for home warranties.
Associated Press, May 20, 2009
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Warranty Direct launches new web site.
Press Release, May 20, 2009
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Interstate National Dealer Services to administer service contracts for 21st Century Insurance.
Press Release, May 19, 2009
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Dot Hill Systems Corp. offers extended warranty program to SANnet II storage customers.
Press Release, May 19, 2009
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21st Century Insurance to sell Interstate National Dealer Services vehicle service contracts.
Press Release, May 18, 2009 (PDF file)
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Oklahoma House considers final passage of strengthened Lemon Law.
Associated Press, May 18, 2009
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FTC builds case on expired auto warranty telemarketers.
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 17, 2009
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Consumer Direct Warranty Services sells coolant additives and calls them auto warranties.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 17, 2009
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How to use a new home's warranty to get problems repaired.
Los Angeles Times, May 17, 2009
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Atlantis astronaut Mike Massimino discusses warranty on Hubble camera repairs in space.
Associated Press, May 16, 2009
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Assets of Service Net Solutions LLC to be sold at a public auction in New York City on May 21.
Business First of Louisville, May 15, 2009
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EU suggests two-year warranty in its Sales and Guarantees Directive for video games.
BBC News, May 15, 2009
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Federal judge orders halt to robocalls selling deceptive auto warranties.
Wall Street Journal, May 15, 2009
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Judge freezes assets of Transcontinental Warranty Inc. and Voice Touch Inc.
Associated Press, May 15, 2009
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Restraining order names owners and appoints receivers for three car warranty calling firms.
New York Times, May 15, 2009
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Kentucky Attorney General gets restraining order against SVM Inc. and Fortress Secured Inc.
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader, May 16, 2009
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Texas takes action against SCM Media Inc., On Point Media Inc. & Pacific Guard Warranty LLC.
Press Release, May 14, 2009
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Peeved at expiring auto warranty calls, a web posse strikes back with Rick Astley voicemail.
Wall Street Journal, May 15, 2009
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Consumer Reports editorial supports HR 2057, the Right to Repair Act.
Consumer Reports, May 15, 2009
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Assurant raises quarterly dividend from 14 cents to 15 cents per common share.
Press Release, May 15, 2009
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FTC files suit to stop illegal robocalls pushing vehicle warranty extensions.
Press Release, May 14, 2009
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Arizona Dept. of Insurance issues cease-and-desist order against National Home Protection Inc.
Arizona Daily Star, May 14, 2009
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National Union Fire Insurance Co. files suit against Nvidia over coverage of warranty claims.
TG Daily, May 14, 2009
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Canadian right to repair bill advances, will have no impact on warranty work.
Windsor (ON) Star, May 14, 2009
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CRES Insurance Services LLC purchases HISCO Home Warranty.
Press Release, May 14, 2009 (PDF file)
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Kirk Homes plans to continue to provide warranty service while in Chapter 11 reorganization.
Press Release, May 13, 2009
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Kirk Homes in bankruptcy; future in doubt.
Chicago Tribune, May 14, 2009
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Lithia Motors to lose two Chrysler dealerships but may gain five.
Press Release, May 14, 2009
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Boat owners and engine manufacturers worry about higher ethanol blends voiding warranties.
Los Angeles Chronicle, May 14, 2009
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Vauxhall Aftersales extends warranty on starters and alternators to two years.
Press Release, May 13, 2009
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Arkansas files suit against Auto Warranty Solutions, Vehicle Services Inc. and Dealer Warranty Services.
Press Release, May 13, 2009
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U.S. Fidelis hires Ashcroft Law Firm LLC as independent monitor of its business practices.
St. Louis Business Journal, May 13, 2009
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Fortune 500 aerospace company selects SigmaQuest's SigmaSure software.
Press Release, May 13, 2009
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As Americans keep cars longer, extended warranties can protect against unplanned repair bills.
Associated Press, May 13, 2009
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ACC Warranty Services to provide 0% financing for RV extended warranties sold by dealers.
Press Release, May 13, 2009
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General Warranty Services may open a call center in Detroit's central business district.
Detroit Free Press, May 12, 2009
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Federal Emergency Management Agency selling FEMA trailers in Iowa as is, with no warranty.
Cedar Rapids (IA) Gazette, May 12, 2009
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AmTrust Financial Services Inc. increases quarterly dividend to six cents per share.
Press Release, May 12, 2009
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Melbourne's Southern Star ferris wheel to stay shut for a year for warranty work.
Sydney Morning Herald, May 12, 2009
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Bankruptcy court filings reveal just how much trouble Chrysler is in.
Fortune Magazine, May 12, 2009
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Apple, Dell, HP laptop owners sue Nvidia over faulty graphics, demand class-action status.
Computerworld, May 11, 2009
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Mahindra to sell pickup trucks in U.S. with four-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranties.
Press Release, May 11, 2009
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Construction Contract Writer software now complies with Georgia's Written Warranty Act.
Press Release, May 10, 2009
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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer wants bogus car warranty telemarketing pitches to stop.
Press Release, May 9, 2009
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Connecticut governor signs auto dealer law, has new system for reimbursing warranty costs.
The Day (New London CT), May 9, 2009
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General Motors says U.S. will guarantee warranties of GM cars and trucks sold in Mexico.
Associated Press, May 8, 2009
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Chrysler bankruptcy creates lemon law turmoil.
Los Angeles Times, May 8, 2009
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SAS CEO Jim Goodnight says manufacturers keen on spare parts optimisation and warranty analysis.
Asian Banker, May 8, 2009
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New Zealand court's warranty ruling says five years is reasonable period for Dell PC to work.
Dominion Post, May 8, 2009
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Panasonic 103-inch plasma TV price drops to $50,000 but three-year warranty remains.
HD Report, May 7, 2009
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Consumer Protection Services/Carhill Enterprises recall postcards called "trickery."
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 6, 2009
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The story behind Carhill Enterprises, Consumer Protection Services, and Summit Financial.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 6, 2009
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Manufacturers deploy new technologies and processes to help them reduce warranty claims.
Managing Automation, May 6, 2009
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Local water department denies link to Service Line Warranties' letter to customers.
Rome (GA) News-Tribune, May 6, 2009
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Chrysler went into bankruptcy last week with about $660 million of cash on hand.
Detroit Free Press, May 5, 2009
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AmTrust Financial Services says new warranty programs helped commission and fee income rise 19%.
Press Release, May 5, 2009
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Indiana Attorney General sues Fortress Secured, SVM and Mike Moneymaker for warranty robocalls.
Press Release, May 5, 2009
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Bankruptcy Judge Arthur Gonzalez to rule on paying Chrysler dealers for warranty work.
Detroit Free Press, May 4, 2009
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Stop the phone phonies: Feds must disconnect car-warranty scamsters.
New York Daily News, May 4, 2009
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Former auto dealer Michael Holley jailed for allegedly stealing extended warranty premiums.
Lakeland (FL) Ledger, May 4, 2009
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Cisco expands coverage for Catalyst 3000-E and 4500 switches from 90 days to lifetime warranty.
Channel Web, May 4, 2009
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Warrantech to sell extended service contracts through Good Sam Club authorized dealers.
Press Release, May 4, 2009
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Sigma Corp. lengthens warranty on all non-EX lenses sold by U.S. dealers from one to three years.
Press Release, May 4, 2009
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Gulf Warranties launches extended warranty program for electronics, appliances and telecom.
AME Info, May 2, 2009
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Warranties: A different kind of risk -- An actuarial assessment.
Milliman Insight, May 1, 2009
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Consumer Product Safety Commission testing effects of Chinese drywall on copper pipes & wiring.
Letter to Congress, May 1, 2009 (PDF file)
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Chrysler enters Chapter 11, but will it ever come out?
USA Today, May 1, 2009
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Chrysler dealerships put hope in government backing of warranties.
Detroit News, May 1, 2009
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Commentary: Not even Obama knows the way Chapter 11 wind blows.
Detroit News, May 1, 2009
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What Chrysler's Chapter 11 filing means.
Associated Press, April 30, 2009
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A primer on a Chrysler bankruptcy and a quick look at how it is likely to play out..
New York Times, April 30, 2009
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Chrysler warranties should be OK, expert says.
WBNS-TV Columbus (OH), April 30, 2009
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Remarks by President Barack Obama on the Chrysler bankruptcy filing.
Press Release, April 30, 2009
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Joint statement by US President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Harper on Chrysler.
Press Release, April 30, 2009
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Chrysler factories in U.S. & Canada to shutter when parts run out.
Financial Post, April 30, 2009
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Text of Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli's email message to employees.
Associated Press, April 30, 2009
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SsangYong UK gives all models transferable five-year/250,000-mile powertrain warranties.
Web Page, April 30, 2009
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GM dealers retain Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Chrysler dealers retain Arnold & Porter LLP.
Wall Street Journal, April 29, 2009
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Court rules drivers can sue shops for double the cost of unapproved repairs plus attorneys’ fees.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 29, 2009
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Shreveport’s Better Business Bureau cautions against buying service contracts from U.S. Fidelis.
Shreveport Times, April 29, 2009
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Auto/Mate Dealership Systems gets GM Global Warranty Management certification.
Press Release, April 29, 2009
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Better warranties for most effective medical treatments could solve health crisis.
Detroit News, April 29, 2009
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End of Pontiac brand name doesn't affect warranties or dealer service.
U.S. News & World Report, April 28, 2009
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Verizon Wireless sues Dealers Warranty (Federal Auto Protection) & National Dealers Warranty.
Press Release, April 28, 2009
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Verizon Wireless donates $50,000 proceeds from National Auto Warranty Services/U.S. Fidelis lawsuit.
Computerworld, April 28, 2009
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Okla. Insurance Comm. gets temporary restraining order against VSI Vehicle Services Inc.
Insurance Journal, April 28, 2009
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New York Attorney General files fraud lawsuit against National Home Protection Inc.
Press Release, April 27, 2009
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Indiana Attorney General to take action against auto warranty telemarketers soon.
Press Release, April 27, 2009
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"Your car warranty is about to expire," the woman said. "This is your final warning."
Oregonian, April 27, 2009
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Automobile Protection Corp. to get Better Business Bureau community service award.
Press Release, April 27, 2009 (PDF file)
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Texas realtors say they have seen a slight uptick in home warranty sales.
Fort Worth Business Press, April 27, 2009
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LG Electronics Direct Drive steam washing machines get 10-year warranties in Qatar.
Gulf Times, April 26, 2009
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Ford says timing differences in warranty payments cause negative cash flow in first quarter.
Press Release, April 24, 2009
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Contractors for Bandra Worli Sea Link bridge of Mumbai can't agree on warranty duration.
International Construction Review, April 24, 2009
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Dell scraps return-to-base warranty services in favor of on-premises support for small business.
Computerworld Australia, April 23, 2009
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Tavant Technologies introduces per-transaction pricing for Warranty and Repair Management system.
Press Release, April 23, 2009
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Missouri state insurance department sues U.S. Fidelis, demands compliance with subpoena.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 23, 2009
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Kleenmaid manager says the company "made all their money, through the warranties."
Current, April 23, 2009
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Roadranger adds extended warranties on Spicer steer axles.
Fleet Owner, April 23, 2009
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Crazy Eddie returns to electronics retail, with a new advertising campaign in the works.
Electronic House, April 22, 2009
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NBC's Today Show investigates U.S. Fidelis extended warranty sales practices.
NBC Today Show video, April 22, 2009
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RAC Warranty sees used car buyers opting for longer extended warranties.
Motor Trader, April 22, 2009
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A.M. Best assigns B+ (Good) rating to Golden Insurance Co. RRG, captive of StrucSure.
Press Release, April 22, 2009
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ServicePower signs GE Consumer & Industrial and Flextronics for scheduling system.
Press Release, April 21, 2009
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United States Warranty Corp. joins Ristken’s Service Provider Access Network.
Press Release, April 21, 2009
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LG India promises better warranty support to Computer Media Dealers Association.
CRN India, April 21, 2009
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Oklahoma orders VSI Vehicles Services Inc. to cease telemarketing in the state.
Associated Press, April 20, 2009
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Attensity Corp., Empolis GmbH, and Living-e AG merge to form the Attensity Group.
Press Release, April 20, 2009
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Manitowoc using Esker on Demand Fax Services to automate delivery of warranty documents.
Press Release, April 20, 2009 (PDF file)
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U.S. Fidelis founder Darain Atkinson did time in prison for counterfeiting and forgery.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 19, 2009
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New York City MTA says its contracts make it difficult to get subway escalators repaired.
AM New York, April 19, 2009
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Home warranty effort once again falls short in Washington state senate.
The Olympian, April 18, 2009
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EPA to consider 15% ethanol-gasoline blends, but higher mixes pose car warranty issues.
Wall Street Journal, April 17, 2009
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Grays Online auction buyers get 12-month appliance warranty despite Kleenmaid's insolvency.
Illawarra Mercury, April 17, 2009
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Sprint updates its warranty policy, drops $35 to $55 in-warranty service fees.
Phone News, April 16, 2009
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Custom installers of wall-mounted flat-panel displays absorb true cost of warranty work.
CE Pro, April 16, 2009
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Belkin India's surge protector product warranties to also cover connected equipment.
Channel Times, April 16, 2009
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Chrysler wins $47.6 million in warranty lawsuit against supplier Hutchinson FTS.
Journal Register News Service, April 15, 2009
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Canadian Trucking Alliance says biodiesel averaging rules risk voiding their warranties.
Press Release, April 15, 2009
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Financial specialist explains what to look for when evaluating an extended warranty.
WKOW-TV Madison (WI), April 15, 2009
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U.S. Fidelis vs. Better Business Bureau: Dueling statements on extended warranty firm.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 15, 2009
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Magic Investments buys the Crazy Eddie retail name and intends to bring it back!
Brand Week, April 14, 2009
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Microsoft Xbox 360 warranty extended for E74 error message.
Major Nelson, April 14, 2009
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Service Line Warranties sells utility line warranty protection to homeowners in West Verginia.
WBOY-TV Clarksburg WV, April 14, 2009
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Avocent white paper addresses issues in tracking costs of service contract and warranty renewals.
Press Release, April 14, 2009
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Report finds UN rebuilding blunders, defects and warranty issues in Afghanistan projects.
Associated Press, April 14, 2009
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Asus offers warranty in India for motherboards burnt by power fluctuations.
CRN India, April 13, 2009
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Tech Mahindra subsidiary Venturbay Consultants to buy 51% stake in Satyam Computer Services.
Indo-Asian News Service, April 13, 2009
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Cutting dealerships key to reducing GM and Chrysler's costs.
Los Angeles Times, April 13, 2009
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Nationwide Home Warranty wanted records that a dishwasher was regularly maintained.
KTVK-TV Phoenix, April 13, 2009
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Cummins to discontinue making ComfortGuard power units but warranties will continue.
Land Line Magazine, April 13, 2009
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Russia threatened to void the warranty on tanks upgraded by Israeli defense companies.
Defense Update, April 13, 2009
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Warranties and try-before-buy are biggest issues with duty-free shopping for electronics.
Sydney Morning Herald, April 12, 2009
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Town Fair Tire warranty records spark sales tax battle between NH & MA governments.
Boston Herald, April 11, 2009
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Australian appliance company Kleenmaid Group goes into administration; warranties worthless.
Sydney Morning Herald, April 10, 2009
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U.S. Fidelis has more Better Business Bureau complaints than just about anyone else in town.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 9, 2009
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Poll finds 57% willing to buy car from bankrupt company if U.S. backs warranty.
CNN, April 9, 2009
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Man who tricked Cisco Systems out of $3.7 million in parts gets 6-1/2 years in prison.
The Oregonian, April 8, 2009
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Apple issues bulletin to authorized service providers on white MacBook casing cracks.
Apple Insider, April 8, 2009
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Musical instrument retailer Sweetwater Sound offers two-year product warranties.
Press Release, April 8, 2009
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Guide to passenger car makers' buyer assurance and warranty programs.
Associated Press, April 8, 2009
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Canadian government to spend up to $185 million to back warranties of new GM & Chrysler cars.
Toronto Globe and Mail, April 7, 2009
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Auto suppliers get $700 million in receivables insurance from Canadian government.
Financial Post, April 8, 2009
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Websters Twinfisher increases warranty period for all its boats to five years.
Press Release, April 7, 2009
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Sensor manufacturer Endevco lengthens warranties to five years.
Test & Measurement World, April 7, 2009
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MSX International teams with Xtime Inc. to sell software to auto dealers.
Press Release, April 6, 2009
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Samsung India to offer pick-up warranty services for notebook computers.
CRN India, April 6, 2009
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U.S. car warranty program will be run by the Treasury Department, which has never defaulted.
Denver Post, April 5, 2009
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The Ford Advantage and GM's Total Confidence plans will make car payments if buyer loses job.
Orlando Sentinel, April 4, 2009
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Zodiac dealers to sell extended warranies for inflatable boats bought through a liquidator.
Press Release, April 4, 2009
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President Obama may soon come to regret getting himself so entangled in the car business.
Washington Post, April 3, 2009
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Fleetwood Enterprises gets bankruptcy court approval to pay warranty claims.
Press Release, April 3, 2009
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Steve Saleen says SMS Supercars will honor Saleen Inc. warranties.
Motor Trend, April 3, 2009
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Oki Printing Solutions extends three-year warranty offer to its entire printer product line.
CRN, April 2, 2009
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Service Net to provide manufacturer branded extended warranties through Amazon.com retailers.
Press Release, April 1, 2009
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Para Systems announces exteneded warranty plans for Minuteman uninterruptible power supplies.
Press Release, April 1, 2009 (PDF file)
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Voting machine service contracts canceled in New Mexico due to non-payment.
Associated Press, April 1, 2009
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Plug In America wants California’s stringent warranty requirements for electric cars reduced.
Canadian Driver, April 1, 2009
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Chairman of the House Budget Committee says auto warranty plan needs legislative authorization.
CNS News.com, April 1, 2009
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House Minority Leader worries about effect U.S. warranty plan will have on Honda.
CQ Politics, April 2, 2009
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Experts say potential auto bankruptcy reorganizations might not be easy or quick.
Associated Press, April 1, 2009
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An open letter from filmmaker Michael Moore on the firing of GM's CEO.
Web Blog, April 1, 2009
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U.S. government will stand by GM's car warranties and all the taxpayers will get a lube job.
Human Events, April 1, 2009
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Visteon UK Ltd files for administration with the UK High Court under the Insolvency Act 1986.
Press Release, March 31, 2009
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White House ousts GM CEO, plans to backstop GM & Chrysler warranties during restructuring.
USA Today, March 30, 2009
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What the U.S. government's Warranty Commitment Program means.
Associated Press, March 30, 2009
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Understanding Obama’s auto warranty plan.
New York Times, March 30, 2009
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Plan for GM may involve a bankruptcy filing with careful help from the government.
Los Angeles Times, March 30, 2009
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Industry players say Canada should also back car warranties.
Toronto Star, March 31, 2009
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Pro: Washington state's home warranty bill would make homebuilders accountable.
Washington Olympian, March 30, 2009
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Con: Washington state's home warranty bill would push up the price of all housing.
Washington Olympian, March 30, 2009
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KPIT Cummins Infosystems releases slideshow on high performance warranty management.
Press Release, March 30, 2009 (PDF file)
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Pennsylvania hospital tests a 90-day warranty on certain surgical procedures.
PBS NewsHour, March 30, 2009
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Bogus expiring warranty scam calls going to Chico police 911 system operators.
Chico (CA) Enterprise-Record, March 29, 2009
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Nike's two-year shoe warranty starts on the manufacturing date, not the purchase date.
Toronto Star, March 28, 2009
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Mississippi regulator fines Vehicle Warranty Options for violating state’s no-call list.
Associated Press, March 27, 2009
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Keeping tire warranty valid could mean costly front end repair.
San Jose Mercury News, March 27, 2009
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Best Buy sees "low single-digit gain" in extended warranty sales, rise in avg. price.
Press Release, March 26, 2009 (PDF file)
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Tesla Motors begins taking orders for the Model S, an all electric family sedan due in 2011.
Press Release, March 26, 2009
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ServicePower Technologies says 2008 revenues increased by 11% to £15.6 million.
Press Release, March 26, 2009 (PDF file)
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National Warranty Insurance RRG becomes an issue in Nebraska candidate's lawsuit.
Associated Press, March 25, 2009
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Ex-auto dealer David L. Shank arrested for allegedly pocketing extended warranty premiums.
Hanover (PA) Evening Sun, March 24, 2009
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Author compares AIG mispricing credit default swaps to GM underaccruing for warranty costs.
Forbes, March 24, 2009
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Eaton certifies the first 10 warranty centers under its Eaton Warranty Center Program.
Press Release, March 24, 2009
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Cimtek CEO Stan Smith named a 2009 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pro to Know.
Press Release, March 24, 2009 (PDF file)
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Tata Motors launches tiny Nano car with an 18-month, 24,000-kilometer warranty.
Press Release, March 23, 2009
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SAS Institute releases SAS Enterprise Miner, reduces large sets of variables to smaller subsets.
Press Release, March 23, 2009
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Hitachi Power Tools offers a 10-year warranty on its Lithium Ion cordless tools.
Press Release, March 23, 2009
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Michigan iPod repairman charged with warranty fraud.
Associated Press, March 19, 2009
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National Car Rental forbids use of B30 biodiesel in its rental cars, fearing warranty problems.
Tusker News, March 19, 2009
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ArvinMeritor introduces truck driveline with three-year, 300,000-mile warranty.
Press Release, March 19, 2009
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GM warranty support staff in Ontario poised to strike.
Canadian Driver, March 18, 2009
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UK company called We Predict develops system to help automakers reduce warranty costs.
Wales Online, March 18, 2009
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Data Savers offers data recovery services to Apple customers getting their drives replaced.
Press Release, March 18, 2009
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West Virginia legislation would let used car dealers sell old vehicles without a warranty.
Charleston Gazette, March 18, 2009
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Office Depot salesmen won't sell laptops to customers not buying extended warranties.
KCAL-TV Los Angeles, March 17, 2009
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A.M. Best affirms A- (Excellent) ratings of London General Insurance Company Limited.
Press Release, March 17, 2009
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Chery Automobile models on sale in Thailand with three-year, 100,000-kilometer warranty.
The Nation, March 17, 2009
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Boston-Power’s laptop batteries, based on Sonata technology, given three-year warranty by HP.
Press Release, March 16, 2009
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Nvidia paid out $43.6 million to cover the cost of graphics chip defects in latest fiscal year.
CNET News.com, March 16, 2009
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ClearCount Medical Solutions gives surgery warranty that no sponges will be left behind.
Press Release, March 16, 2009 (PDF file)
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Empire Kitchen & Bath will give a five-year warranty on all kitchen remodeling projects.
Press Release, March 16, 2009
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Archetype Joint says joints and fasteners account for 70% of warranty cost and 20% of recalls.
Press Release, March 16, 2009
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Michigan dealer group head predicts GM will always honor warranties, even in bankruptcy.
Lansing State Journal, March 15, 2009
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GM effort to drop dealers faces state laws and contracts that will slow the process.
Detroit Free Press, March 15, 2009
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Warranty complaints that vehicles would not restart once placed in park prompts GM recall.
Reuters, March 13, 2009
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Proton Cars covers GEN-2 Special Edition vehicles with a five-year warranty.
Press Release, March 12, 2009
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4CS Inc. announces Service Suite, including its iWarranty warranty lifecycle management module.
Press Release, March 12, 2009
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies opens new call center in Meridian, Miss.
Press Release, March 12, 2009
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U.S. Dept. of Defense renews SigmaQuest's International Traffic in Arms Regulation certification.
Press Release, March 12, 2009
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Washington state Senate, House each pass separate home warranty bills.
Associated Press, March 11, 2009
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New Jersey governor suggests taking $10 million from the New Home Warranty Security Fund.
Cherry Hill (NJ) Courier-Post, March 11, 2009
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Renewable Fuels Association says 15% ethanol blends will force auto warranties to change.
Ethanol Report (audio file), March 11, 2009
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Emocean Marine shipyard in Abu Dhabi says it has the best warranty in the region.
Press Release, March 11, 2009
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Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. files voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 protection.
Press Release, March 10, 2009
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Monaco Coach dealers to get incentive payments against warranty claims that have accrued.
Eugene (OR) Register-Guard, March 10, 2009
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Office Depot employee says chain has 30% extended warranty attach rate quota for laptops.
Laptop Magazine, March 10, 2009
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Microsoft Notebook Cooling Base and Arc Base mouse have three-year warranties.
Press Release, March 10, 2009
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Indian computer trade association launches Web sites to deal with warranty issues.
Channel Times, March 10, 2009
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Fulcrum and 4CS announce a strategic marketing partnership.
Press Release, March 9, 2009
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Dell Latitude E6400 XFR rugged touch-screen laptop has three-year warranty.
PC World, March 9, 2009
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AIAG recognizes 30 companies for their 25 years of membership.
Press Release, March 9, 2009 (PDF file)
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New owners of racing car maker Saleen Inc. won't honor warranties on any existing vehicles.
Motor Trend, March 9, 2009
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RV dealer sells motor homes made by bankrupt Monaco covered by an extended warranty.
Tulsa World, March 7, 2009
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Pedata RV touts extended warranties to cover buyers whose manufacturers go out of business.
Press Release, March 6, 2009
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Miguel Caballero to sell bullet-proof T-shirts covered by five-year warranties.
Deccan Herald, March 6, 2009
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Home warranty bills advance in Minnesota, despite opposition of builders.
Finance & Commerce, March 5, 2009
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Warranty work is bargaining chip in Transport Workers Union strike talks.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 2009
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Hewlett-Packard makes HP Insight Remote Support service free for all warranty holders.
Press Release, March 4, 2009
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Univ. of South Dakota students lose the extended warranties they had on Gateway laptops.
The Volante, March 4, 2009
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Consumers in Dubai need to be educated about their warranty rights.
Gulf News, March 4, 2009
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Chrysler says its corporate warranty claim rate is down over 30% in the last 12 months.
Press Release, March 3, 2009
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Warrantech appoints Dominic Sansone as president of Warrantech Automotive.
Press Release, March 3, 2009
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Warranty Solutions selects the StoneEagle Group's SecureCard for claims management.
Press Release, March 3, 2009
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Meisho to fix Melbourne's crippled Southern Star Observation Wheel under warranty.
The Age, March 2, 2009
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ACS to provide Brother International with data entry services for warranty registration cards.
Press Release, March 2, 2009
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Monaco Coach gives termination notices to the majority of its remaining workforce.
Press Release, March 2, 2009
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Nokia stops selling the 5800 XpressMusic mobile phone in U.S. due to 3G signal issues.
Information Week, March 1, 2009
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Warranties on unlocked Etisalat iPhones undercut imports and grey market prices.
The National (UAE), March 1, 2009
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February 2009 |
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Dealers slash prices and double warranties at Roanoke boat show.
WSLS-TV Roanoke VA, February 28, 2009
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SCIC says consumers should protect new digital TV purchases with service contracts.
Press Release, February 27, 2009 (PDF file)
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C.P. Morgan Homes closes; residential warranty company to administer new home warranties.
Indianapolis Star, February 27, 2009
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Amazon.com's Kindle 2 has one-year warranty and an optional two-year extended warranty.
ZD Net, February 26, 2009
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Two-year extended warranty for Kindle 2 administered by Service Net Solutions.
Amazon.com, February 26, 2009
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NEW Customer Service Companies to provide Dick’s Sporting Goods with No Sweat Protection Plan.
Press Release, February 26, 2009
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Onex Corp. annual report includes $42 million dividend from The Warranty Group.
Press Release, February 26, 2009
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The First American Corp. reports a decline in its home warranty business for the fourth quarter.
Press Release, February 26, 2009 (PDF file)
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As bankruptcy buzz builds, car buyers fret about warranties.
Detroit Free Press, February 26, 2009
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Cummins says fourth quarter profit cut in half by higher warranty costs.
Associated Press, February 25, 2009
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How to leverage telematics and on-board diagnostics for warranty management.
Automotive Design Line, February 25, 2009
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J.D. Power survey finds superior service increases long term profitability for auto dealers.
Press Release, February 25, 2009
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Zale Corp. says extended warranty sales fell to $36 million in quearter ended Jan. 31.
Press Release, February 25, 2009
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How warranty companies can help retailers improve sales in the second quarter.
Dealerscope, February 25, 2009
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Gulfstream Aerospace launches a two-year parts warranty program.
Press Release, February 25, 2009
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AXT Inc. blames higher warranty costs for deterioration in fourth quarter gross margins.
Press Release, February 25, 2009
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Auditor finds Boston mass transit cut back on fare box repair warranties at the wrong time.
Boston Herald, February 25, 2009
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Mxi Technologies enhances the aviation warranty functionality within its Maintenix software.
Press Release, February 24, 2009
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Home Warranty of America survey finds 90% of realtors see market returning to normal this year.
Press Release, February 24, 2009
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Gaggenau Home Appliances announces five-year product warranty effective March 1.
Press Release, February 23, 2009
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MSX International selects ETL Solutions Ltd. as its European dealer management system partner.
Press Release, February 23, 2009
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Dell customer upset with overseas extended warranty help switches to local Geek Squad.
The Oklahoman, February 22, 2009
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GM's Saab unit files in Sweden for bankruptcy protection, plans to become an independent company.
Motor Trend Magazine, February 20, 2009
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Former Maytag repairman found guilty of submitting fraudulent repair claims.
Associated Press, February 20, 2009
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President of Sears Holdings' tools business steps in to honor Craftsman's lifetime warranty.
Hartford Courant, February 20, 2009
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Northwest Biofuels Association says engine makers can't void warranties over biodiesel use.
New York Times, February 20, 2009
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Text of NWBA's joint letter with the Oregon Auto Dealers Association on biodiesel use.
Press Release, February 20, 2009 (PDF file)
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McCusker & Co. to provide extended warranty programs to Xplore Technologies clients.
Press Release, February 20, 2009
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Paccar Parts lengthens warranty on several aftermarket parts from 12 months to 18-24 months.
Press Release, February 20, 2009
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Hyundai Motor America expands job loss car return offer to include loan payments.
Press Release, February 19, 2009
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Engine warranty data on Ford's 4.6-liter engines shows 9% improvement rate, year over year.
Press Release, February 19, 2009
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BearingPoint Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S.
Press Release, February 18, 2009
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Pioneer to honor all its plasma TV warranties despite its plans to exit the industry.
Current, February 18, 2009
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Lenovo adds two new service plans: ThinkPlus Priority Support and ThinkPlus Priority 4.
Press Release, February 18, 2009
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Real estate firm offers free one year home warranty contracts to home buyers as deal sweetener.
Press Release, February 18, 2009
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Survey finds more than half expect GM or Chrysler to go out of business in next few years.
Rasmussen Reports, February 18, 2009
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i-mate launches 810F military grade smartphone backed by a lifetime warranty.
CRN Australia, February 17, 2009
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MPC's bankruptcy throw state's school laptop program into disarray.
Rapid City Journal, February 17, 2009
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Australian government goes sour on lemon laws for dud cars.
The Age, February 16, 2009
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SCIC says extended warranties from bankrupt auto dealerships usually remain viable.
Press Release, February 13, 2009 (PDF file)
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Honda UK to offer a six-year warranty on outboard engines.
Motor Boat and Yachting, February 13, 2009
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Kingston Technology to streamline its warranty and RMA support structure in India.
CyberMedia India Online, February 13, 2009
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Nokia introduces new warranty sticker in Jordan to fight grey market imports.
AME Info, February 12, 2009
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Newspaper says builders should offer a warranty on their work.
The Olympian, February 12, 2009
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Advantage Home Warranty contracts to be offered by non-franchise home inspectors.
Press Release, February 12, 2009
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GM cuts its warranty rate from 1.6 problems per car in 2000 to 0.8 problems in 2008.
USA Today, February 11, 2009
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Biodiesel wasn't the culprit causing Bloomington's school buses to stall out in cold snap.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune, February 11, 2009
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What can consumers do when they're stuck with a computer and a warranty from a company gone bust?
InfoWorld, February 11, 2009
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Bareilly Computer Dealers Welfare Association to discuss warranty issues with vendors.
Channel Times, February 11, 2009
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MetroPCS Communications expands in Waco TX, opens four service and warranty centers.
Press Release, February 10, 2009
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Survey finds home sellers in Massachusetts offering home warranties as deal sweeteners.
Boston Globe, February 10, 2009
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Owner of Atlantic Air Restoration Systems nabbed after leaving town with HVAC service contract premium.
Charleston (SC) Post and Courier, February 10, 2009
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Auto dealer charged with embezzling customers and pocketing extended warranty premium.
Lakeland (FL) Ledger, February 9, 2009
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Warranty companies see increased demand for service contracts.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, February 9, 2009
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MaintenanceNet Inc. appoints Fritz Hesse as vice president of operations.
Press Release, February 9, 2009
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Ethanol fuel mix allegedly rotted out fuel lines and filled carburetors with gunk.
St. Petersburg Times, February 8, 2009
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SatisFusion to close its Peoria facility on March 31 and terminate 40 employees.
Gather, February 7, 2009
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Warrantech Consumer Product Services gives 11 companies its Best of the Best award.
Press release, February 6, 2009
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Better Business Bureau processed 140,000 "expiring warranty" complaints in 2008.
Rochester (MN) Post-Bulletin, February 6, 2009
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Automotive Protection of New Jersey told to stop illegally telemarketing in North Carolina.
NC Attorney General, February 6, 2009 (PDF file)
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Spice Televentures' HotSpot Retail chain to sell extended warranties for mobile handsets.
Press Release, February 6, 2009
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AT&T Mobility files suit to stop "expiring warranty" telemarketers from calling its customers.
RCR Wireless News, February 5, 2009
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Victory Motorcycles now offering five-year warranties on its entire product line.
Press Release, February 5, 2009
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Arrow Truck Sales extends pre-owned truck warranty from 30 to 90 days.
Press Release, February 2009
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SigmaQuest plans webinar on "How to avoid being lumped in with today’s over $25B+ warranty fiasco."
Press Release, February 5, 2009
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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies building new call center in Altoona PA to open by May.
Press Release, February 5, 2009
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SAS logs global revenue of US$2.26 billion, up 5.1 percent over 2007.
Press Release, February 4, 2009
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Assurant Inc. reports increased revenues and flat net operating income for the fourth quarter.
Press Release, February 4, 2009
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Addresses collected for tire warranty tracking leads to cross-border sales tax lawsuit.
Concord Monitor, February 4, 2009
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W3 Solutions adds online claims submission to its P3 Performance Protection Plan.
Press Release, February 4, 2009
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Lennar Homes files suit against Chinese makers of drywall said to corrode copper and emit odors.
WBBH-TV Fort Myers FL, February 3, 2009
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Five drywall installers named as defendants along with two Chinese drywall manufacturers.
Naples Daily News, February 3, 2009
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Homeowner rights bill to be reintroduced in Washington as House Bill 1045.
The Olympian, February 3, 2009
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Investor says US should guarantee GM's warranties at $6 to $7 billion cost.
Detroit Free Press, February 3, 2009
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W3 Solutions to sell its Performance Protection Plan & CORE Sales technology platform in U.S.
Press Release, February 3, 3009
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Ford reduces its worldwide warranty repairs costs by $1.2 billion in the past two years.
Press Release, February 2, 3009
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Tata Motors adds 24x7 On-Road Assistance for the duration of the warranty period.
Press Release, February 2, 2009
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As hard times settle in, Nissan conducts fewer audits of warranty claims.
Automotive News, February 2, 2009
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Coachmen Industries wins liability portion of lawsuit against Crane Composites.
Press Release, February 2, 2009
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Lemon law firm Kimmel & Silverman fights for reinstatement in Maryland.
National Law Journal, February 2, 2009
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Southwest Microwave introduces three-year warranty protection on security systems.
Press Release, February 1, 2009
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Ford says it reduced its worldwide warranty costs by $1.2 billion over the past two years.
Detroit News, January 31, 2009
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Ford is Detroit's healthiest car company, despite its ugly financial results.
Detroit Free Press, January 30, 2009
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MaintenanceNet Inc. reports 35% revenue growth in 2008, sees more growth ahead in 2009.
Press Release, January 28, 2009
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Federal judge in Rhode Island says Honda can ban online sales of extended warranties.
Automotive News, January 29, 2009
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Castrol warns truckers that using unproven additives as lubricants may void warranties.
Road Transport, January 29, 2009
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Dealership sells VIN-etching anti-theft service as a warranty, has no insurance license.
Syracuse Post-Standard, January 29, 2009
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Number of companies selling fake mobile phone extended warranties in Pakistan is increasing.
The Nation, January 28, 2009
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Navistar to close Indianapolis diesel engine plant when Ford contract ends.
Automotive News, January 27, 2009
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Ethanol-gasoline mix can cause engine damage that may not be covered by warranties.
Orangeburg (SC) Times and Democrat, January 27, 2009
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Mitsubishi's new electric car has ten year/150,000 kilometer warranty in the UK.
Ayrshire Post, January 26, 2009
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Florida adopts California's Motor Vehicle Emission Standards minus super warranty provisions.
Florida DEP, January 26, 2009
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Service Net Solutions to provide extended service plans to DirectBuy members.
Press Release, January 25, 2009
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Home warranty may be a buying incentive in this tough real estate market.
Baltimore Sun, January 25, 2009
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McCusker & Company introduces new extended warranty program for dealers and resellers.
Press Release, January 25, 2009
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Chrysler puts one-year freeze on labor rate for repairs that dealers make under warranty.
Associated Press, January 25, 2009
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Chrysler's Jim Press says warranty claims are now at the lowest point in company history.
Associated Press, January 24, 2009
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Snap-on Business Solutions and OEConnection to help independent repair facilities find parts.
Press Release, January 24, 2009 (PDF file)
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Circuit City allegedly returns broken laptop to customer, keeps $65 service fee, closes doors.
KFOX-TV El Paso TX, January 24, 2009
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Epson offers a three-year warranty in Australia for the Stylus Pro GS6000 inkjet printer.
Press Release, January 22, 2009
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OKI Printing Solutions gives free extra year warranty coverage on select printers.
Press Release, January 22, 2009
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Consumer advocate advises using major credit cards to extend warranty on purchases.
Associated Press, January 22, 2009
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Hyundai Motor reports higher sales but also higher warranty costs.
Reuters, January 22, 2009
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Tata Motors to sell certified pre-owned cars backed by one year/20,000 km warranties.
Times of India, January 21, 2009
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iYogi technical support service picked as one of Red Herring's Top 100 Global Companies.
Press Release, January 21, 2009
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New Holland introduces a two-year extended warranty package across its tractor range.
Farmer's Guardian, January 21, 2009
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Service Net Solution steps up to honor warranties Tweeter sold after it was told not to.
Hartford Courant, January 21, 2009
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The Extended Warranty Group opens ElectronicWarranty.com to sell service contracts online.
Press Release, January 21, 2009
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Assurant Solutions to stand behind all CityAdvantage plans after Circuit City stores are closed.
Press Release, January 20, 2009
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Chrysler CEO explains the new Fiat alliance to the company's stakeholders.
Press Release, January 20, 2009
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Toyota Certified Used Hybrid program transfers eight-year/100,000-mile hybrid battery warranties to new owner.
Press Release, January 20, 2009
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Attorney Mark T. Cumba gets hometown award for defending companies in breach of warranty cases.
Morris Daily Herald, January 20, 2009
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Hungarian gov't fines Cora for not telling bicycle buyers they had to pay extra for a warranty.
Real Deal, January 20, 2009
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Samsung Techwin introduces a three-year warranty on its full range of CCTV products.
Info4Security.com, January 19, 2009
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All Circuit City Advantage Protection Plans remain backed by Assurant Solutions despite shutdown.
Press Release, January 18, 2009
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Grandmother takes washing machine repairman "hostage" after third failed repair attempt.
Daily Mail, January 18, 2009
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Jacky's Electronics to sell extended warranties at new retail outlet in the Dubai Mall.
AME Info, January 17, 2009
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Owner of MET Auto Sales gets jail term for auto loan & extended warranty fraud.
Centre Daily Times, January 16, 2009
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Lawsuit alleges Trex Co. sells faulty decking and fails to support its warranties.
Press Release, January 16, 2009
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Trex Co. responds to filing of class action lawsuit, says defect was corrected in 2007.
Press Release, January 16, 2009
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All car warranties are not created equal, so choose wisely.
Orlando Sentinel, January 16, 2009
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BRP UK offers five-year warranty to Evinrude E-TEC engine buyers until end of April.
Motor Boat and Yachting, January 16, 2009
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Expiring warranty scam makes it up to eastern Canada.
Miramichi (NB) Leader, January 16, 2009
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Ford to no longer use Navistar diesels in F-series pickup trucks, beginning in 2010.
Indianapolis Star, January 15, 2009
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Snow engine recall costs Briggs & Stratton $17.7 million in warranty expense.
Press Release, January 15, 2009
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NEC Australia to leave the retail channel but warranty support to continue.
PC World, January 15, 2009
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Nortel Networks files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Press Release, January 14, 2009
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Nortel will emerge stronger, in whole or in parts, after an eight-year fall from grace.
Toronto Star, January 14, 2009
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Motor Trend Certified Advantage Powered by EasyCare service contract program launches.
Press Release, January 14, 2009 (PDF file)
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California Air Resources Board warranty rules may impede small companies making plug-in hybrids.
East Bay Express, January 14, 2009
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General Dynamics Sectera Edge to replace President-elect Barack Obama's Blackberry.
CNET News.com, January 13, 2009
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AVAD LLC to offer Warrantech's RepairMaster service contracts to its dealers.
Press Release, January 13, 2009
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Dell settles warranty, rebates & financing lawsuit with 34 states for $3.35 million.
Reuters, January 12, 2009
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GM spokesman sees protections to be put in place for consumer warranties.
San Francisco Chronicle, January 12, 2009
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LG Chem Ltd. to manufacture GM Volt battery cells in Korea for now, in US maybe later.
Reuters, January 12, 2009
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U.S. Supreme Court denies GM's request to block a class-action lawsuit over parking brakes.
Associated Press, January 12, 2009
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Infor Public Sector software to help Chicago Transit Authority manage warranty claims.
Press Release, January 12, 2009
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Chrysler executives say warranty costs are at their lowest level ever.
Associated Press, January 11, 2009
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Home warranty companies are not created equal, especially in the way they deny claims.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 11, 2009
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Lancia Homes presented with the 2008 Keystone award by Residential Warranty Co.
Fort Wayne (IN) News-Sentinel, January 11, 2009
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Palm Pre & new WebOS get big welcome at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Toronto Globe and Mail, January 10, 2009
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Sulfur-emitting Chinese drywall blamed for rash of HVAC evaporating coil failures.
Fort Myers (FL) News-Press, January 11, 2009
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Dealership probed for allegedly selling 80 "lemon" cars without notifying buyer.
Green Bay Press Gazette, January 10, 2009
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Assurant to market, administer and underwrite Whirlpool service contracts in U.S. and Canada.
Press Release, January 9, 2009
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Comparing AppleCare, RepairMaster, and Best Buy's Geek Squad Black Tie Protection Plan.
Popular Science, January 9, 2009
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SigmaQuest's software selected by Test & Measurement World as a "Best in Test" finalist.
Press Release, January 9, 2009
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United Camera & Binocular Repair gets Vendor of the Year award from Assurant Solutions.
Press Release, January 9, 2009
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Satyam Computer Services chairman Ramalinga Raju resigns after detailing huge accounting fraud.
San Francisco Chronicle, January 8, 2009
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Texas Attorney General files suit against National Home Protection for operating without a license.
KLTV-TV Tyler, Texas, January 8, 2009
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Monaco Coach to keep its warranty and service center shut until March 2.
Eugene (OR) Register-Guard, January 8, 2009
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Nissan truck recall based on pattern discovered through warranty claims, spokesman says.
Associated Press, January 7, 2009
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RDM Corp. launches product maintenance, extended warranty and advanced unit exchange program.
Press Release, January 6, 2009
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New Yorkers Matthew Hunter and John Pazamickas charged with pocketing extended warranty premiums.
WBFO-TV Buffalo, January 6, 2009
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Transportation Security Administration workers report getting rashes from new blue uniforms.
Chicago Sun-Times, January 5, 2009
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Honda Engines adds third year to two-year warranties on GX, GXV and V-Twin engines.
Press Release, January 5, 2009
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NHTSA statistics show fewer vehicles recalled in more investigations and campaigns in 2008.
Detroit News, January 2, 2009
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Hyundai Motor America marks decade of 10 yr/100,000 mi powertrain protection with job loss program.
Press Release, January 2, 2009
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