TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With much of the nation still digging out from extreme winter weather that brought battering snowstorms, treacherous ice and Arctic temperatures, cars have become more susceptible to the dangers of rusting undercarriages caused by snow, ice and…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Consumers are expected to spend $66.5 billion on electronics this holiday season and a record number will protect them with service contracts, given the high risk that portable electronics will be broken or damaged. “After spending a…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In the aftermath of the Great Recession, American motorists are hanging onto their cars longer – and with the rising cost of repairs to keep those vehicles on the road, the Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) says…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Consumers considering whether to buy an extended warranty for their important back-to-school purchases now have a convenient, free tool to help them make good choices. The Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) is offering a simple and handy…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The summer mowing season is in full swing, and consumers are faced with the unpleasant fact that popular lawn mower models are among the most repair-prone consumer products. That’s why shoppers are turning to extended warranties to…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As home prices begin to rebound – as much as 9.7 percent this year by some estimates – more home sellers are purchasing extended home warranties (also called service contracts) to give themselves a competitive edge. “Securing…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As new cars make their debut on the nation’s biggest car sales weekend of the year, more buyers than ever before will decide to purchase a service contract to cover the cost to repair their new ride.…
(Tallahassee, FL) – November 1, 2012 -- A nationwide survey by Hart Research Associates revealed that 48 percent of Americans say they do not have the savings they need to achieve financial stability, and an October report by Consumer Reports…
March 23, 2012 -- (Tallahassee, FL) – Since 1988, the Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) has been the leading advocate on behalf of consumers and the home service contract industry, making sure that the legal environment for home service contracts…
March 6, 2012 -- (Tallahassee, FL) – The Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) works directly with state legislators nationwide to regulate the licensing of motor vehicle service contract providers, mandate significant consumer protections and to implement stringent financial safeguards. The…