Category Archives: Automotive

Reliant Repair Protection Customers Complain About Refund Delays, BBB Warns

Drivers who bought vehicle service contracts from Reliant Repair Protection say they have been frustrated by repeated delays in receiving promised refunds from the St. Charles-based company, Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns.

Full Article:  http://interact.stltoday.com/pr/business/PR020315084220198

US NHTSA Announces Recall of 2.1 Million Vehicles

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announces recall for Toyota, Fiat Chrysler and Honda related to air bag safety issues.

Full Article from Reuters:  http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/01/us-autos-airbags-recall-idUSKBN0L40N620150201

Avoid Unwanted Repair Bills When Buying a Used Car

Buying a second-hand car might be cheaper than splashing out on a new one, but make sure you’re protected against the cost of any potential repairs.  Article on buying a service contract from UK’s Warranty Direct.

Full Article:  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/financialservices/insurance/car-warranty/11384293/Avoid-unwanted-repair-bills-with-a-car-warranty.html

New Jersey Firm to Pay $410K to Settle Claims Over its Auto Warranties

A New Jersey company will pay $410,000 and stop doing business in the state to settle claims…

Full Article:  http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2015/01/nj_firm_to_pay_410k_to_settle_claims_its_auto_warr.html

New Year, New Automotive Recalls

According to a Detroit News Article:  Ford is recalling 220,000 vehicles in two campaigns.

Article Link:  http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2015/01/28/ford-recall/22456633/

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According to a Reuter’s Article:  Nissan is recalling 768,000 crossovers and SUVs.

Article Link:  http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/28/us-nissan-recall-idUSKBN0L11QO20150128

Personal Safeguards Group, LLC Releases Additional Data from Vehicle Service Contract Consumer Survey

Part Two – Personal Safeguards Group, LLC consumer survey related to Vehicle Service Contracts.

http://www.personalsafeguardsgroup.com/resources/2PSGSurvey2015.pdf

About Personal Safeguards Group, LLC Personal Safeguards Group, LLC (PSG) is a warranty and specialty insurance consulting and brokerage firm serving the automotive, appliance & technology, affinity and financial services industries.

PSG works with industry leading and highly rated Insurance Carriers, Service Contract Providers, Obligors, Administrators, Marketers and Services Partners to develop unique solutions for its clients.

For more information visit: http://personalsafeguardsgroup.com

GM stops selling some SUVs due to pending tire recall

General Motors has told dealers to stop selling almost 6,300 of its 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave utility vehicles because of problems with tires to be recalled by Goodyear.

Full Article: http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2015/01/22/gm-recall-goodyear-tires/22172175/

Ally Previews New Flagship Vehicle Service Contract and Technology Platform

“Ally Premier Protection” to Offer Enhanced Benefits for Auto Consumers; Easy-to-Use Technology Platform for Dealers

DETROIT, Jan. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Ally is providing a preview of its new flagship vehicle service contract, Ally Premier Protection at the National Automobile Dealers Association Conference and Expo this week. The new product brings together enhanced features and benefits for auto consumers, powered by an intuitive and easy-to-use technology platform for dealers…

Full Release:  http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ally-previews-new-flagship-vehicle-service-contract-and-technology-platform-300023407.html