Extended Warranties

Gartner has advised IT departments not to invest in extended warranties when buying equipment in an effort to reduce business costs and show quick savings.  

Original manufacturer's warranties and dealership extended warranties are legitimate, but fly-by-night extended warranty offers recently have been flooding the Upstate.  

Would you like a little peace of mind with that gadget? According to Consumer Reports, Americans will spend over a billion dollars this holiday season on extended warranties.  

Anyone who has ever purchased an appliance, electronic device or component of any kind in the last 20 years has been offered the chance to buy an extended warranty.  

It's the time of year American consumers are flushed with pitches to buy extended warranties for items they haven't plugged in yet.  

It's the time of year the American consumer is flushed with pitches to buy extended warranties for items they haven't plugged in yet.  

Consumers spend about sixteen billion dollars a year on extended warranties. But given uncertain times at many retailers, are they a good bet or a loss leader when you buy one at the store? When Liz Zanatta ...  

FOX40 NEWSROOM - "Would you like to buy an extended warranty with that?" It's something we usually hear by the cashier of retail stores when we purchase a large-ticket item like high-definition TV sets, stereo components, computers and cell phones.  The fear of our expensive item suddenly...  

Consumer Reports recommends against extended warranties and service plans, saying they're unnecessary and overpriced.  

There are many pitfalls in this field which offers extended warranties and you can easily fall in it. An extended warranty means you are entitled to get a short term service and repair Content Producer: Sam Leong Published: Nov 24, 2008  

Mark Kotkin remembers going into a store to buy earphones for his iPod. At the register, the salesperson urged him to protect his investment by buying an extended warranty for only $25. There was a small ...  

By John Campanelli Plain Dealer Reporter Mark Kotkin remembers going into a store to buy earphones for his iPod. At the register, the salesperson urged him to protect his investment by buying an extended warranty for only $25. There was...  

What you need to know about extended warranties, government-backed guarantees.  

It's the time of year American consumers are flushed with pitches to buy extended warranties for items they've not plugged in yet.  

If you receive a notice that your car warranty is about to expire, you're not alone. Postcards and letters marked "urgent" or "final notice" are going out by the millions.  

Q. I purchased a computer three years ago with an extended warranty plan. It expires this month.  

Yolo County officials are warning Californians to be wary of phone calls offering extended auto warranties.  

The Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council is warning consumers about a company trying to sell after-market vehicle warranties.  

AB Insurance Cyprus Agency Ltd announced it has introduced used car warranties to Cyprus which are set to offer second hand car buyers a written contract ...  

The notice reads: Your factory vehicle warranty has expired, or is about to expire based on your current kilometers. Please call us immediately with your kilometres and VIN number to take advantage of this limited time offer.  

This scam may not cover your vehicle and you should be aware that many dealers are doing this.  

Wed, Nov 26, 2008 My experiences as an employee in the sales department of a European carmaker in the 1960s and as a member of the Florida lemon law board in the early 1990s reinforces my opinion that to ...  

My experiences as an employee in the sales department of a European carmaker in the 1960s and as a member of the Florida lemon law board in the early 1990s ...  

Mark Kotkin remembers going into a store to buy earphones for his iPod. At the register, the salesperson urged him to protect his investment by buying an extended warranty for only $25. There was a small ...  

extended car warranty Customers who like to be prepared for everything should purchase extended warranty service, especially if the automotive warranty is only for 3 years/36,000 miles. For a good car that has been taken care of, most trouble surfaces...  

Are you getting inundated with calls and mail saying your vehicle warranty is up? The Better Business Bureau says, nationwide, they've already received 27,000 complaints concerning telemarketer's pushing these "extended warranties."  

Even though Consumer Reports doesn't recommend extended car warranties, sometimes you can get your money's worth from them.  

"Another whole wrinkle to this is another outfit is calling people in large numbers and claiming their car warranties are about to expire. ...  

Former Warranty Salesman Keeps You From Getting Ripped-Off When Buying an Extended Auto Warranty  

"It'll go down real far, like, if I kinda push down on the gas real hard, and I'll be like, wait a minute, that's not right. It's like, quarter of a tank. ...  

A consumer alert has been issued for Beacon Industries Worldwide, a Fort Lauderdale-based company that sells extended warranties for vehicles.  

Yolo County officials are alerting consumers to be wary of phone solicitation scams in connection to extended auto warranties  

JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has developed an extended warranty program for all boom, scissor and all telehandler products sold in the United States and Canada.  

You're about to wrap up the purchase of a new laptop when the sales representative asks, "Would you like to buy an extended warranty?" That, of course, means adding more money - 10 to 50 percent of the original ...  

Solicitors who claim to offer extended automobile warranties could be scammers who want your money, Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig says.  

... a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today extended warranty coverage for the G1000. ...  

The state and more than a dozen more are investigating practices of more than ten companies.  

Beware of a piece of mail selling extended auto warranties, says a Windsor financial crimes detective. Det. Marty Robinson of Windsor police said this ...  

A provincial watchdog group is warning vehicle owners in Alberta to beware of a scam involving extended warranties.  

Officials say scammers peddle extended warranties, then ask consumers for personal data.  

… extended warranties, which it says are a waste of money. Yesterday while researching the story on Google, Semuels came across How I got suckered into an extended warranty , my …  

The pundits are concerned that shoppers will be reluctant to buy electronics from a retailer that has declared bankruptcy, because they're worried about whether the store will be there to honor their extended warranties and gift cards. (Ew, extended warranties!) Will Circuit City's bankruptcy...  

… extended warranty. But Consumer Reports has three words of advice: Just say no …  

Out-of-state companies are flooding our mail boxes with urgent warnings about our car warranties. They say it's the final notice. ...  

Consumer Reports published a report urging its readers to avoid all extended warranties with two exceptions: AppleCare for Macintosh computers and extended warranties for rear-projection microdisplay TVs. The magazine said …  

… extended warranty. But Consumer Reports has three words of advice …  

… extended warranty. But Consumer Reports has three words of advice: Just say no …  

An important consumer alert tonight about a company that sells extended warranties for your vehicle.  

Inman News Q: I closed on a home in July. The builder stated that I have a one-year warranty on the home for repairs.  

There is a new type of junk mail that is filling up mailboxes and complaint lines at attorney general offices all across the country. ...  

used car warranties Once your manufacturer’s warranty expires, you’ll have a tough decision to make. Do I keep my car and save for repairs on my own, or do I look for an extended car warranty to cover my remaining years? If you drive often...  

… extended warranty those big box retailers will be shoving in your cart. Stores like Best Buy typically don't garner massive profits from just selling the snazzy new LCD or LCoS …  

... warning today about a nationwide scam in which callers attempt to sell extended auto warranties and then ask consumers for personal information. ...  

Tuesday, September 06, 2005 Extended Warranty Rip-Offs Smart Money Most extended warranties on appliances and electronic devices aren't worth it.  

March 18, 2008 -- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- In response to a Consumer Reports survey on "extended auto warranties," as reported in the April 2008 issue, the...  

Verizon Wireless said today it has filed a lawsuit to stop unknown telemarketers from calling its customers and employees with an offer of an extended car warranty.  

The great and wonderful Real Estate Wonk -esse herself, Jamie, sent me this number: 402-562-8737. "Please don't make the mistake of driving without a warranty," the recorded voice urged. Steve from North East said he got rid of one company, but now ...  

May 31, 2008 -- As Worries about the Economy Grow, People's Desire to Spend Big Bucks for a New Car Shrinks. So Many Are Exploring the Option of an Extended Warranty...  

Pune, Nov 25 (UNI) Bajaj Auto Finance Limited (BAFL) today launched a unique finance scheme to capitalize the motorcycle market and increase its market share.  

April 15, 2005 -- The Consumer Fraud Task Force, a joint task force of federal and state law enforcement agencies and the Better Business Bureau, urge consumers to use...  

* Plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge, and any emission testing charge. Volvo 2007 630 with 116K miles in excellent condition. Powerful Volvo D16 liter motor at 500hp, 13 speed transmission, balance of an extended 5 year 500K engine warranty.  

Home warranties…are they worth the investment or just a waste of time and money? 7 On Your Side took that question to our legal expert after we continued to get complaints about American Home Shield. What we found out may surprise you. Dianne Derby has more in this 7 On Your Side Problem Solver.  

GreenUmbrella.com brings consumers a service plan for home electronics in an all-in-one policy. The plan is designed to give users comparable extended warranties to the plans purchased at retail locations and includes all major consumer electronics brands.  

(PhysOrg.com) -- Buy any LifeBook laptop from Fujitsu Siemens, and the company will provide you with a new laptop every three years until you die. The only requirements are that you need to buy a three-year extended warranty, you can only upgrade using Fujitsu parts, and you must turn in your...  

Paul Taylor , Tuesday 2 December 2008. 15:10:00 In three years... for life WE'VE ALL SEEN 'buy one, get one free' offers, but Fujitsu Siemens Computer UK (FSC) has taken it a step further. The company is offering to renew your laptop every three years for the rest of your life, if you...  

The cost of an extended warranty was never OK by Steve Abernethy, who saw it as little more than profiteering.  

Electronics and whitegoods retailers in Australia have been accused of using high-pressure tactics and making misleading claims while adding hundreds of dollars to the cost of big-ticket items.  

It's the time of year American consumers are flushed with pitches to buy extended warranties for items they've not plugged in yet.  

extended warranty coverage Most adults use comparison websites to look up different options and prices on consumer goods or services. You can check AutoWarrantyResearch.com or AutoWarrantyShopper.com to get an idea of who’s offering an extended ...  

SAN JOSE, CA -- Avidyne Corporation, a provider of integrated flight deck and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announces that they have launched their new FlexCare Extended Warranty Service Plan, which is designed to offer owners of Avidyne products a higher level of support over the...  

Professional 100 Foot Electrical Cord and Extended Warranty: Professional Electrical Cord - 100 ft - Order now along with the purch  

The holiday shopping season is just around the corner, prompting a warning to not get pressured into buying what you don't need. One of those things is an extended warranty. It's pitched to a lot of buyers of such things as plasma televisions or hi-def camcorders.  

extended warranty quote Here’s a thought. Instead of agonizing over the cost of an extended warranty plan for your automobile, why not save the manufacturer’s rebate you get on your new car and use your savings for a discounted online exte...  

extended warranty quote You don’t necessarily need to get an online warranty quote, but it sure does save a lot of time! Unfortunately, given the vast resources available to you, there’s no one magic website that will give you all the info...  

This time I was told that “Sony must have given me their phone number, they have nothing to do with Sony VAIO computers or their warranty work, they are an outside company and they are no longer providing any warranty services for Sony.” The woman on the phone said he would transfer to the right...  

McCusker & Company a leading developer of customer support solutions including extended warranties and OEM warranty programs, is pleased to announce that an agreement has been formed between McCusker & Company ...  

With the weakening economy forcing some retailers to close their doors, the Better Business Bureau offers some advice on how to handle gift cards, warranties or orders that a business no longer is honoring.