Tag Archives: Auto Warranty

Virginia: New Warranty and Recall Protections for Dealers Signed into Law

A new law was signed earlier this year to take effect July 1, 2025, in Virginia, providing protections to ensure fair reimbursement for Virginia’s automotive technicians and dealerships performing warranty and recall repairs. 

Dealer protections include:

  • Manufacturers will no longer have the ability to challenge warranty rates based on their definition of reasonableness
  • Protection from decreases in markup on recall repair parts
  • The ability to return unused recall parts
  • Strengthened protection for payment for diagnostic repair time

Full article: https://vada.com/blog/2025/03/25/new-warranty-and-recall-protections-for-dealers-signed-into-law/

Auto warranty company faces up to $500K in fines, ordered to stop doing business in California

State regulators have ordered an auto warranty company to cease and desist from doing business in California.

Full Article: https://abc7news.com/infinite-auto-protection-warranty-complaints-car-repairs-7-on-your-side/11339189/

California auto dealer offering 20-year 200,000 mile warranty

Selma Auto Mall is now offering a 20-year 200,000-mile warranty with every purchase of a new car.

Article:  http://abc30.com/business/local-auto-dealer-offering-20-year-200000-mile-warranty/2960895/

ENG’s Automotive Warranty Management Conference Oct. 26-27th

ENG’s Automotive Warranty Management US 2016

October 26-27, 2016 Detroit, Michigan
Streamlining claim management and connected warranty data to increase customer satisfaction and drive continuous improvement.

As the state of the automotive industry continues to evolve, the revenue streams of warranty, aftersales and after-care are a crucial link in your value chain. To boost profitability and generate quality improvements, a strategic focus must be placed on this aspect of the business.

The Woes of Extended Auto Warranties

According to an article by By Jessica L. Anderson, from Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, payouts over the life of an extended warranty typically fall short of the cost of the warranty.

Full Article:  http://www.kiplinger.com/article/cars/T009-C004-S002-extended-auto-warranty-woes.html