Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2013 to today
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- Tata offers promotional 4-yr/150,000-km warranty on CNG Plus engines.The Nation (Thailand), June 14, 2013
- NSW Fair Trading warns consumers to check product warranties.Narromine News (Australia), June 13, 2013
- Australian Consumer Law warranty documentation feedback.NSW Government Fair Trading, June 13, 2013
- HSA Home Warranty featured on cable TV program "Designing Spaces."Press Release, June 13, 2013
- SGS presents webinar on "US Dealer Satisfaction in the Auto Industry" on June 25.Press Release, June 13, 2013
- CRM systems must have the capacity to manage warranties.Business 2 Community, June 13, 2013
- Apple updates warranty policies in Belgium, France, and Germany.ZDNet, June 12, 2013
- Honda cuts prices and extends hybrid battery warranty in Malaysia.Just Auto, June 12, 2013
- What's the difference between homeowner's insurance and a home warranty?US News & World Report, June 12, 2013
- Ontario must update New Homes Warranties Act and reform Tarion.Toronto Star editorial by MPP Rosario Marchese, June 12, 2013
- Samsung India withdraws global warranty for TVs bought in UAE.Emirates 24/7, June 12, 2013
- Kansas City manager urges residents to buy warranty for water and sewer lines.KMBZ Kansas City, June 12, 2013
- Nissan expands Leaf battery warranty coverage in Europe.Next Green Car, June 11, 2013
- Oil Firing Technical Assoc. wants installers to offer workmanship warranties.Heating and Ventilation, June 11, 2013
- Navistar says higher pre-existing warranty adjustments caused net loss.Press Release, June 10, 2013
- Agilent Technologies announces compliance with EU RoHS Directive.Press Release, June 10, 2013
- Auto OEMs significantly reduce the cost of warranties on their vehicles.Insider Monkey, June 10, 2013
- Rules and exceptions to product warranties.Boston Globe, June 9, 2013
- Some extended warranties just won't cut it.KNXV-TV Phoenix, June 8, 2013
- Home warranty plans: A small fee upfront could be priceless down the road.Ahwatukee AZ Foothills News, June 8, 2013
- Harvard Business Review says Consumer Reports is wrong on extended warranties.Daily Finance, June 8, 2013
- Fuel mixes void some warranties.Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, June 8, 2013
- PCMI offers a new modular Policy Claim and Reporting Solution.Press Release, June 6, 2013
- DuraVac offers free service contract with new central vacuum system installations.Press Release, June 6, 2013
- Product Cycler keeps track of purchase dates and warranties.Millburn-Short Hills Patch, June 6, 2013
- Security researcher checks the warranty status of Bradley Manning's Dell laptop.Errata Security, June 5, 2013
- WCM 2014 issues call for papers; abstracts due by Sept. 30.Press Release, June 5, 2013
- How small businesses can unravel the extended warranty conundrum.PC World, June 5, 2013
- Warranty Direct launches car ownership survey.The Telegraph (UK), June 5, 2013
- Carchex to provide extended warranties to NEA Member Benefits Corp.Press Release, June 5, 2013
- REI drops lifetime warranty; returns now must be made within a year of purchase.Univ. of Oregon Daily Emerald, June 4, 2013
- Warranty program raises questions among city water customers.Kansas City Star, June 3, 2013
- Cross Country Home Services wins CIO magazine award.Press Release, June 3, 2013
- Locke Lord schedules webinar on extended warranties & sales tax for June 19.Press Release, June 3, 2013
- Refocusing on extended warranties could save Best Buy.Seeking Alpha, May 31, 2013
- Q&A with Kevin Gillan, Managing Director of SquareTrade.Retail Gazette (UK), May 30, 2013
- Global Warranty Group signs Delta Wave Communications for an extended warranty program.Press Release, May 30, 2013
- Daily Mail offers Warranty Direct service contracts to readers.This Is Money (UK), May 30, 2013
- Duke Energy turns down HomeServe claim over clerical error, then makes good.WRAL-TV Raleigh NC, May 29, 2013
- AGL Resources rebrands its home protection products as Pivotal Home Solutions.Press Release, May 29, 2013
- Apple to pay $53 million to resolve suit over liquid submersion indicators.Bloomberg News, May 28, 2013
- 4th Annual Extended Warranty & Service Contract Innovations Conference chooses Hermitage Hotel, Nashville, Sept. 17-18, 2013Press Release, May 28, 2013
- Consumer Reports says P.C. Richard & Son among the pushiest with extended warranties.The Motley Fool, May 28, 2013
- Go Car denies claim for turbo shaft failure, calling it "wear and tear."The Guardian (UK), May 26, 2013
- The Warranty Group's Mitcheldean UK office sponsors local business awards.Gloucestershire Echo, May 28, 2013
- Using bad gas could void an engine manufacturer's warranty.Detroit Free Press, May 26, 2013
- The Room Place tells furniture customer that Stainsafe is out of business.Chicago Tribune, May 26, 2013
- After $279M loss, Sears may exit the extended warranty business.This Week in Consumer Electronics, May 24, 2013
- SCIC says extended warranties gain momentum as home prices increase.Press Release, May 23, 2013
- Global Warranty Group to provide extended service plans to Audiogon.Press Release, May 23, 2013
- Warrantech names Mendtronix as a nationwide service provider for projectors.Press Release, May 22, 2013
- National Auto Care adds Express Pay ACH processing for dealership clients.Press Release, May 22, 2013
- Kingsway Financial Services acquires assets of Trinity Warranty Corp.Press Release, May 22, 2013
- Class action lawsuit filed in Fla. against Amana and Goodman Global.Press Release, May 22, 2013
- The Warranty Group appoints Tom Kilian as chief information officer.Press Release, May 21, 2013
- Defect, vibration & Road Hazard Warranties on tires explained.Bangor Daily News, May 21, 2013
- YourServiceContract.com celebrates first month in business.Press Release, May 21, 2013
- Global Warranty Group signs GSM Nation for Wireless Protection Program.Press Release, May 20, 2013
- Sears finally schedules AC system maintenance check to keep warranty current.The Consumerist, May 20, 2013
- GE Capital says longer warranties can boost service, maintenance and repair packages.Fleetworld, May 20, 2013
- Serial+ app for iPhone manages serial numbers and warranties.The Next Web, May 20, 2013
- Consumer Reports says replace water heater when the warranty expires.Consumer Reports, May 18, 2013
- Tourists bring TVs home to India but Sony and Samsung won't honor foreign warranties.India Times, May 17, 2013
- Home warranties gaining traction with homebuyers.Realty Biz News, May 17, 2013
- Voiding Your Warranty: Hacking Google GlassPC Magazine, May 16, 2013
- Gradient Analytics report says Tesla's warranty accruals should be higher.CNBC, May 16, 2013
- Hannover Re to reinsure German energy savings warranties.Business Insurance, May 16, 2013
- Leaking planter at Devonian Gardens to be repaired under warranty.Metro News Calgary, May 15, 2013
- Godfrey Hirst sues Cavalier Bremworth over Stainmaster carpet warranty fine print.Wellington NZ Dominion Post, May 15, 2013
- Vantage LED offers 5-yr parts and on-site service warranty for LED displays.Press Release, May 14, 2013
- WHA Ltd & Viscount Reinsurance Co. lose UK warranty VAT tax appeal.Automotive Management, May 14, 2013
- AppleCare plans rumored to change to "One Apple" subscriptions.ZDNet, May 13, 2013
- American Auto Guardian names Tim Brugh president; Al Ranieri becomes chairman.Press Release, May 13, 2013
- Insurance company's young driver black box monitor invalidates Hyundai warranty.The Guardian (UK), May 12, 2013
- Big changes coming to AppleCare and AppleCare+ service programs this fall.Apple Insider, May 10, 2013
- The Brick's extended warranties now cover bonded leather furniture. Toronto Star, May 10, 2013
- Anderson & Koch to sell Ford PremiumCare extended warranty packages.Press Release, May 9, 2013
- Global Warranty Group to administer extended warranties for Vtechsquad.Press Release, May 9, 2013
- New sound level meter from Pulsar Instruments has 7-year warranty.Press Release, May 9, 2013
- ViewCast extends warranty on Osprey capture cards to 3 years.Press Release, May 8, 2013
- Global Warranty Group expands in Boise, IdahoPress Release, May 8, 2013
- GM boosts warranties on pre-owned Cadillacs to 6 years/70,000 miles.Detroit News, May 7, 2013
- Allianz says Pay As You Go extended warranty schemes boost customer loyalty.Press Release, May 7, 2013
- NB Power says Point Lepreau nuclear reactor problem to be fixed under warranty.Canadian Press, May 7, 2013
- Mega Group USA adds extended warranty and field service support staff.This Week in Consumer Electronics, May 7, 2013
- Apple's gross margin declines due mostly to warranty accrual increases.Seeking Alpha, May 6, 2013
- Manitowoc Public Utilities says water line warranty offer not from them.Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, May 4, 2013
- Is a home warranty necessary in a hot market?Wall Street Journal, May 3, 2013
- Honda Australia lengthens warranties to 5 years until the end of June.Car Advice, May 3, 2013
- AIG Hong Kong adds extended warranties for appliances to household insurance.Press Release, May 2, 2013
- What it cost Apple last quarter to smooth China's ruffled feathers.CNN Money, May 2, 2013
- Global Warranty Group signs Garage Equipment Supply to service contract deal.Press Release, May 2, 2013
- BMW dealer says Canon archival system helps reduce OEM warranty chargebacks.Press Release, May 2, 2013
- City signs $150,000 contract for pool repair meant to be covered by warranty.Ottawa Citizen, May 2, 2013
- Case Construction announces ProCare warranty & telematics service.Press Release, May 1, 2013
- The Warranty Group announces Quick Launch warranty program for manufacturers.Press Release, April 30, 2013
- International Association of Marine Warranty Surveyors launched in London.MarineLink.com, April 29, 2013
- Personal Finance: Got a gripe? Learn to be a squeaky wheel.Sacramento Bee, April 28, 2013
- Nintendo selling refurbished systems directly, with 1-year warranty.Ars Technica, April 28, 2013
- Customer cuts tags off Stearns & Foster mattress, so Sealy voids warranty claim.New Britain (CT) Herald, April 27, 2013
- Tesla Model S owners get no-fault 8-year battery warranty.USA Today, April 26, 2013
- The Brick's 5-year "blanket furniture plan" doesn't cover bonded leather.Toronto Star, April 26, 2013
- eBay emails SquareTrade warranty offer to electronics buyers.TameBay, April 25, 2013
- SquareTrade study counts $7.2 billion spent on damaged Android phones.Press Release, April 25, 2013
- Samsung Galaxy S4 gets 24-month accidental damage from handling warranty in Africa.My Broadband, April 25, 2013
- ProtectCell enters the Machine to Machine service plan business.Press Release, April 25, 2013
- Assurant Solutions sees improving service contract sales, rising net earned premiums.Press Release, April 24, 2013
- Cross Country Home Services issues white paper, "The State of Home Management."Press Release, April 24, 2013
- Seat launches 4 & 5-yr extended warranties in the UK.What Car?, April 24, 2013
- Tech Data Corp. offers AppleCare Protection Plans to its resellers.Press Release, April 24, 2013
- Tarion Warranty announces 2013 new home builder award winners.Press Release, April 23, 2013
- Surrey County Council wants 10-year warranties on Superflex road surfaces.Press Release, April 23, 2013
- HiViz LED Lighting FireTech products get lifetime replacement warranty.Press Release, April 22, 2013
- How to get the most from your home warranty.Popular Mechanics, April 21, 2013
- Bankers Warranty Group hires Matt Taylor as Vice President of Operations.Press Release, April 19, 2013
- Kevin Gillan joins SquareTrade as managing director of Europe. Press Release, April 18, 2013
- Cautious customers stimulate more vehicle service contract sales.Automotive Management, April 18, 2013
- Switch Lighting adds 5-year warranty for commercial LED A-Lamps.Press Release, April 18, 2013
- CPP Group sells US business to AMT Warranty Corp. for 26.1 million pounds.Press Release, April 17, 2013 (PDF file)
- Alberta's New Home Buyer Protection Act requires builders' warranties.St. Albert Gazette, April 17, 2013
- Service Line Warranties of America signs city of Craig CO.Craig Daily Press, April 17, 2013
- Mendtronix named authorized service provider for JVC home theater projectors.Press Release, April 17, 2013
- Roamer extends warranty on watches to five years.Watch Pro, April 17, 2013
- Assurant Solutions appoints Jeff Unterreiner as Senior VP of Extended Protection Solutions.Press Release, April 16, 2013
- TVS Automobile Solutions launches MyTVS extended warranty services.Times of India, April 16, 2013
- How Apple evaluates MacBook damage for warranty coverage.Tested, April 15, 2013
- Hisense USA announces in-home warranty program for its televisions.Press Release, April 15, 2013
- Hero MotoCorp Ltd. adds 5-year warranty for all its two-wheelers.Press Release, April 13, 2013
- Secure Foundation Systems offers homeowners a 15-year sinkhole warranty.Press Release, April 12, 2013
- Apple offers $53 million to settle iPhone warranty class action lawsuit.Wired magazine, April 11, 2013
- Apple sends Senior VP Jeff Williams exec to China on crisis PR mission.Macworld, April 11, 2013
- Global Warranty Group names Todd Kauffman VP Sales for ESC and OEM.Press Release, April 11, 2013
- Truck fleets are feeling the need to purchase an extended warranty.Fleet Equipment, April 11, 2013
- Baseball teams buying wood-composite bats because of their warranty.Mitchell SD Daily Republic, April 11, 2013
- UK reseller wonders about honoring defunct manufacturer's warranties.Supply Management, April 11, 2013
- Chinese broadcaster lays into Microsoft's Surface Pro tablet warranty policy.South China Morning Post, April 10, 2013
- Microsoft says its Surface Pro warranty policies are consistent with Chinese law.Bloomberg News, April 10, 2013
- Great Wall's Steed gets 3-year warranty/6-year powertrain warranty in UK.Motor Trader, April 10, 2013
- U.S. Dept. of Labor sues Charles Yaskulski and Eagle Warranty Corp.Scranton Times-Tribune, April 10, 2013
- China National Radio criticizes Microsoft Surface Pro's warranty terms.CNET News, April 9, 2013
- Man accused of forging warranty papers in Blauer Manufacturing gear bid.North Country Gazette, April 9, 2013
- Club Marine adds boat warranty insurance in Australia.Marine Business, April 9, 2013
- "Expiring warranty" scam resurfaces in Mississippi.WTOK-TV Meridian MS, April 8, 2013
- China to keep close watch on Apple despite apology.Computerworld, April 8, 2013
- Future for Modern Products adds Golden Warranty Bundles for Saudi mobile phones.Arab News, April 6, 2013
- New home warranty can keep investment on solid footing.Los Angeles Times, April 5, 2013
- China gets better terms than Hong Kong on luxury car warranties.South China Morning Post, April 4, 2013
- Foreign firms brace for more pressure in China.Wall Street Journal, April 4, 2013
- Consumer Reports: With warranty protection, you have more rights than you think.Hartford Courant, April 4, 2013
- Doosan offers longer warranty on excavators and wheel loaders until May 31.Press Release, April 4, 2013
- LG offers a 10-year warranty on double-door refrigerators in UAE.Press Release, April 3, 2013
- Samsung Electronics offers 10-year warranty on refrigerators in Ghana.Press Release, April 3, 2013
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