Nine Harvey Norman franchisees facing ACCC Federal Court action
Nine Harvey Norman franchisees are currently facing legal proceedings brought on by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for allegedly misrepresenting consumer rights.
Thu 13/06/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »ACCC takes Hewlett-Packard to court over misleading warranties
The ACCC has provided a timely reminder for manufacturers to abide by Consumer Law when it comes to providing warranties, as it takes Hewlett-Packard to court for misleading consumers over their rights.
Tue 16/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Warranty Group appoints new GM to run sales and marketing
Andrew Simpson has been appointed the general manager of sales and marketing at The Warranty Group. Simpson will be responsible for Australia and New Zealand in this newly created role.
Mon 24/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon offers after-sales care as incentive to buy locally
Canon has announced a new after-sales service initiative to entice consumers to buy from legitimate local resellers, offering Canon Care Packs that go "above and beyond" the standard manufacturer's warranty.
Thu 09/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Hi-Fi industry organisation takes swipe at United Warranties
Another industry group has come out to criticise United Warranties following its recent collapse, saying consumers who bought extend warranties through the failed provider have been "left holding a worthless piece of paper".
Tue 24/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Competitors bullish after collapse of United Warranties
After news last week that United Warranties has entered into liquidation, the company's competitors have been vocal about their ability to fill the hole left by the company, offering their own services and taking a swipe at United's management.
Mon 16/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »United Warranties collapses after weeks of instability
Following weeks of speculation surrounding the fate of troubled electrical warranties and service provider United Warranties, the company has collapsed this week.
Fri 13/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »"No cash flow left" reveals former United Warranties employee
A former worker at United Warranties has revealed that employees are owed unpaid wages, $500,000 worth of claims have been left outstanding in one of the company's closed depots, and the warranty provider is virtually "finished".
Mon 25/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Bush Australia appoints new warranty provider
After dropping United Warranties last week, Bush Australia has appointed Teleplan to manage warranties and repairs, as "part of a transition program put into place to deal with the difficulties being experienced with the incumbent".
Thu 21/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Industry insider slams United Warranties' 'burning' business model
As doubts surround the future of Australian extended warranty and manufacturer's warranty provider, United Warranties, one industry insider has blasted the company, saying it is a "blight" on the warranty service industry.
Mon 18/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »United Warranties' owner forced to close restaurant business
Following news last week that several major suppliers and retailers have parted ways with United Warranties, Current can reveal that another business run by the company's owner, Vern Rickman, has been forced to close.
Mon 18/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »National Warranty Services offers discounted warranties to United customers
With the future of United Warranties unknown and many customers raising concerns about the validity of their extended warranty products, one company is stepping in and offering a replacement for United's services.
Mon 18/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »What are your rights? A Fair Trading guide to warranties
What does an extended warranty cover? What can you claim and what are your rights as a consumer? NSW Fair Trading spells out the finer details concerning warranties...
Fri 15/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Complaints pile up as United Warranties stays silent
More consumers and businesses have come out to complain about issues with United Warranties, which was dropped as warranty provider for a number of major brands and retailers yesterday, and which has all but vanished off the radar.
Fri 15/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Big W joins Myer in dropping United Warranties
Following news yesterday that Myer had ceased selling warranties due to issues with its provider, United Warranties, Big W has confirmed to Current.com.au that it has also ditched the embattled warranty company.
Fri 15/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Myer suspends warranty sales as United Warranties flails
The future of United Warranties is in doubt, with major retail and supply partners withdrawing their support for the warranty provider. One such brand is Myer, which has been forced to cease sales of warranties altogether.
Thu 14/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »WOW Sight & Sound online shop closed, gift cards invalid, refunds terminated
The receivers of WOW Sight & Sound have shut down the company's online store and made a series of changes to the company's gift card and warranty policies.
Wed 07/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony Australia to outsource after sales service from April 2012
Sony Australia has confirmed that from April this year, its electronics division will outsource its service and support business to InfoTeam Oceania, a Sydney-based after sales service and logistics agency.
Tue 17/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon introduces local warranties for lenses, flashes, binoculars
Canon Australia has today announced the transition of its warranties for interchangeable lenses, Speedlites external flashes and IS binoculars from international coverage to region limited local warranties.
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