Some Dealers Irked by GM Extended Warranty Offer, Many Buyers Might Not Be

Usually, talk of an extended warranty is waved off as a money-making scam by thrifty buyers in the final moments of a sale. And, usually, it’s the dealer offering the coverage. The buyer sees their total amount owing skyrocket on the finance manager’s computer and quickly signs for the agreed-upon amount, thankful to have escaped […]

Apple warranty repair practices questioned by BBC as FTC warning looms

In a report that will air tonight in the United Kingdom, the BBC will spotlight a seemingly illegal Apple repair practice that has denied customers battery repairs based on unrelated and sometimes trivial damage elsewhere in their devices. The BBC’s report comes only days after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission warned consumer electronics ven…Read More

FTC makes clear ‘warranty void if removed’ stickers are illegal

Those stickers on gadgets that say you’ll void your warranty if they’re removed? You’ve probably come to expect them whenever you purchase a new device. The FTC has just made clear, however, that those warranty notices are illegal when it fired off warning letters to six companies that market and sell automobiles, mobile devices and […]

These handmade leather boots are a fraction of the cost you’d normally pay — and they come with a lifetime warranty

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Oliberté is a sustainable footwear brand based out of Ethiopia selling handmade leather boots at an accessible price point. We had a chance to try out two of their […]

Google isn’t honoring Pixel’s warranty, so we’re suing, customers say

The same San Francisco law firm that recently settled arbitration claims against LG over the “bootloop” issue has now filed a new proposed class-action lawsuit against Google. This time, the firm is alleging manufacturing defects in the microphone on Pixel and Pixel XL handsets. The firm’s clients—Patricia Weeks of Florida and Waleed Anbar of California—say […]

Google addresses Pixel 2 display and audio complaints, ups warranty to two years

Enlarge / The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. (credit: Ron Amadeo) Google took to the official Pixel owners forums last night to address the numerous complaints that have been popping up about the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Most of these center around the uncompetitive LG-made OLED display that was fitted to the Pixel […]

Supreme Court: Samsung’s in-box warranty can’t kill lawsuit

Samsung can’t force a closed-door proceeding to settle a lawsuit filed by a customer who felt misled about the capabilities of his Galaxy S4, the Supreme Court has ruled. The Korean tech giant has been trying to squash the lawsuit since it was filed, arguing that any customer who buys the S4 agrees to private […]

Volkswagen Extends Six-Year/72,000-Mile Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty to (Nearly) Its Entire Lineup

– Volkswagen will have arguably the most aggressive new-vehicle warranty in the United States when it rolls out its 2018-model-year vehicles. The coverage will span six years or 72,000 miles, whichever comes first, and will be fully transferable to subsequent owners. Called the People First Warranty, it’s an extension of coverage that is currently found on the Atlas and […]

Volkswagen Extends Six-Year/72,000-Mile Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty to (Nearly) Its Entire Lineup

– Volkswagen will have arguably the most aggressive new-vehicle warranty in the United States when it rolls out its 2018-model-year vehicles. The coverage will span six years or 72,000 miles, whichever comes first, and will be fully transferable to subsequent owners. Called the People First Warranty, it’s an extension of coverage that is currently found on the Atlas and […]

All new VWs now have 6-year/72,000-mile warranty

Earlier this year, Volkswagen introduced an impressive 6-year/72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, meaning that everything from cabin electronics to the engine and transmission were covered. But oddly, it was only available on the Tiguan and the Atlas. Now, VW has expanded the warranty from those two crossovers to the entire VW line. So now you can drop […]