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My Mod Voided My Warranty!

6 messages,  Last post on Jun 22, 2007 at 8:45 PM

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What is this discussion about? Toyota Celica, Subaru Impreza WRX STi, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8, Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Acura Integra, Performance Mods, Car Warranties, Coupe, SUV

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#4 of 6 Re: My Mod Voided My Warranty! [steve_] by gamediva2112

Nov 27, 2006 (6:35 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Jul 01, 2006 8:49 am)
Steve,
 
You didn't detail what exactly your "mod" was. As a warranty administrator I can attest to the large number of home hack jobs we see where the weekend warrior has turned what would have been a $100 install into a $600 repair, AND voided the warranty. Unless you are a pro, then I suggest you leave it to the pros. It will save you a lot of money in the long run.

#5 of 6 Re: My Mod Voided My Warranty! [gamediva2112] by steve_ HOST

Nov 27, 2006 (7:35 pm)

Replying to: gamediva2112 (Nov 27, 2006 6:35 pm)
I was fishing for stories but never caught any. I'm guessing the Speed Shop hacks are being done on out of warranty rigs anyway. Or the owners are taking the air boxes, etc. off their rigs and putting the stock stuff back on before going in to the dealer for work.

#6 of 6 2002 330xi by benztuner

Jun 22, 2007 (8:45 pm)

I had a customer of mine who had a 2002 330xi. He was hit from behind and brought it to me to be repaired. He wanted to take the money the insurance company figured for the stock exhaust and buy a aftermarket exhaust, BavAuto i think. Anyways, we got the aftermarket exhaust and put it on instead of the stock unit. Later he tried to get depreciation and they wouldnt give it to him because the insurance company said had he fixed the car to their specifications the car wouldnt have depreciated in value. Now thats a bunch of junk, but it gave the insurance company what it needed, and he took them to court and lost. Its hard enough to figure depreciation values, but then when you change things it makes it that much harder. So that is something to think about when you're modifying your car.

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