Warranty Questions

Jester4kicks · 03-02-2002, 08:26 PM

Greetings all- I actually have a 2000 V6, I'm looking to have sone fun and make some modifications. Pulleys, Cold air induction, Throttle body, exhaust, Suspension, and possibly a mod chip. The only thing I'm concerned about is the warranty effect any of these mods will have, I've been told the warranty will still remain in affect by some, and that the warranty will be totally shot by others. Does anyone have some real answers about what will and will not void the warranty? Or instead, is there any real reason to be worried about these kinds of light mods having an adverse affect on the car?

Thanks everybody

Hammer · 03-02-2002, 11:27 PM

By law, they cannot revoke a warranty unless the dealer PROVES that the modifications done on the car caused the failure.

With that in mind, some dealerships will actually go to court before actually working on a modded car. It all has to do with the dealership you're working with.

Honestly, If you want to have an easy life with a warranty, any mods you do should be "reversable" or well hidden before sending it in for warranty work.

Also, I've never seen a dealership give any problems to the usual gears and cat-exhaust folks.... any more though, and you take your chances.

Jester4kicks · 03-03-2002, 09:35 AM

Good to know

Aside from the chip, should I really expect any real adverse reactions to these types of mods? Also, because of altitude issues, (I'm in Denver, CO) I've been told I should net buy a regular chip (i.e. Jetchips) but rather go to a specialty shop and have them custom design a chip. Problem is, it's going to cost me twice as much. Is it really worth it? Lastly, if I am going to be adding a chip, can I add it at any time, or is it best to make it the last of my planned upgrades?

Thanks again

03-02-2002, 08:26 PM	#1
Jester4kicks Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 30	Warranty Questions Greetings all- I actually have a 2000 V6, I'm looking to have sone fun and make some modifications. Pulleys, Cold air induction, Throttle body, exhaust, Suspension, and possibly a mod chip. The only thing I'm concerned about is the warranty effect any of these mods will have, I've been told the warranty will still remain in affect by some, and that the warranty will be totally shot by others. Does anyone have some real answers about what will and will not void the warranty? Or instead, is there any real reason to be worried about these kinds of light mods having an adverse affect on the car? Thanks everybody

03-02-2002, 11:27 PM	#2
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	By law, they cannot revoke a warranty unless the dealer PROVES that the modifications done on the car caused the failure. With that in mind, some dealerships will actually go to court before actually working on a modded car. It all has to do with the dealership you're working with. Honestly, If you want to have an easy life with a warranty, any mods you do should be "reversable" or well hidden before sending it in for warranty work. Also, I've never seen a dealership give any problems to the usual gears and cat-exhaust folks.... any more though, and you take your chances. __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

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03-03-2002, 09:35 AM	#3
Jester4kicks Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 30	Good to know Aside from the chip, should I really expect any real adverse reactions to these types of mods? Also, because of altitude issues, (I'm in Denver, CO) I've been told I should net buy a regular chip (i.e. Jetchips) but rather go to a specialty shop and have them custom design a chip. Problem is, it's going to cost me twice as much. Is it really worth it? Lastly, if I am going to be adding a chip, can I add it at any time, or is it best to make it the last of my planned upgrades? Thanks again