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ArticlesMarch 26, 2024

Strategic Warranty Management Reduces Commercial Fleets' Service Costs

Are you inadvertently paying for services still covered under warranty? It’s time to update your vehicle warranty management processes.

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ArticlesNovember 2, 2021

Extended Cycling & Part Shortages Stress Warranty Recovery in 2021

Supply chain constraints make it difficult to get replacement vehicles leading to extended cycling of those currently in service. This is pushing the envelope of warranty coverage that is exacerbated by a shortage of replacement parts.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 3, 2020

Warranty Recovery Dollars Decrease After OEM Shutdown

More stringent enforcement of OEM-recommended services to qualify for warranty coverage continues. Cash flow issues caused by the pandemic have caused some OEMs to be more tight-fisted with warranty recovery dollars.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichDecember 20, 2019

PM Documentation Is Critical for Warranty Claims

Truck fleet managers need to be diligent in tracking and documenting all PM work that comply with OEM recommended guidelines to ensure there is no PM variability.

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 18, 2019

Warranty Recovery and Good Will Assistance Remains Stringent

Warranty recovery is more stringent requiring even greater documentation to support warranty claims. OEM loyalty and the availability of documented maintenance histories heavily influences post-warranty goodwill assistance.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2019

Ford Extends Transmission Warranty on Certain Focus, Fiesta Models

Ford is extending the warranty on certain Focus and Fiesta models with dual-clutch automatic transmissions during the 2014-2016 model years.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichFebruary 17, 2019

Excessive Idling Can Create Pitfalls Voiding Warranty

For fleet managers, excessive idling of vehicles can pose a serious problem by harming engine efficiency and causing premature voiding of auto warranties.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2018

Warranty Recovery: More Stringent Manufacturer Enforcement Limits Dollars

Warranty recovery costs are under greater scrutiny by vehicle manufacturers than they have been in the past, requiring accurate and complete maintenance histories to substantiate compliance with OEM maintenance requirements.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

GM Offers Optional Extended Warranty

General Motors has begun offering an extended bumper-to-bumper warranty to its customers that matches the time span of the powertrain warranty. The new bumper-to-bumper warranty is available on new vehicles purchased on or after Oct. 15 for the 2018 or 2019 model year.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 4, 2017

Warranty Recovery Costs Remain Flat for 2017

Higher acquisition prices and longer service lives are contributing to a higher total cost of ownership. An under-utilized way to manage fleet costs is to have an effective program to successfully manage warranty recovery.

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