November 12, 2009 (Tallahassee, FL) – Consumers remain committed to purchasing service contracts (sometimes referred to as extended warranties), particularly for electronic products and appliances, according to the Service Contract Industry Council. N.E.W. Customer Service Cos recently reported “the percent…
(Tallahassee, FL) August 14, 2009 – Many back-to-school consumers of laptops, computers, printers, cell phones, PDAs, high-end calculators, cameras, music systems, etc. are seeking to protect and maximize their essential electronic gear for the academic year ahead, according to the…
(Tallahassee, FL) July 3, 2009 -- The Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) today issued consumer tips and information on purchasing and using service contracts (sometimes called extended warranties) and avoiding scams. The SCIC (www.go-scic.com) advocates for the regulation of the…
(Tallahassee, FL) – June 1, 2009 – The Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC), a trade association representing companies selling and/or administering automobile extended service contracts, sometimes referred to as extended warranties, said today that extended service contracts purchased on General…
(Tallahassee, FL) May 20, 2009 – Vehicle owners nationwide who have purchased extended warranties from a dealer or third-party provider are questioning if their extended protection plans are still viable and wondering how they should file repair claims following the…
April 17, 2009 (Tallahassee, FL) – With an $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers, low mortgage rates and reduced housing prices, many Americans will seek safeguards to weather economic turmoil as they become new homeowners. Meanwhile, sellers are looking…
(Tallahassee, FL) February 27, 2009 – More than 1/3 of local TV stations across the country have converted to digital broadcast -- ahead of the new June 12 deadline -- prompting many consumers to immediately upgrade or replace their televisions.…
(Tallahassee, FL) February 13, 2009 – With hundreds of auto dealership closures nationwide – and more poised to close this year, the Service Contract Industry Council wants to assure consumers that service contracts from these dealers are viable and consumers…