Will my warranty be voided if...

[JustinXO]

Hey guys, just want to know if I were to do a muffler and resonator delete with a straight pipe from the catback will my warranty be voided?

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[SkyeHack]

The dealer has to prove that aftermarket part was the reason for the failure and then they can deny your warranty.

If you change your exhaust out and your sunroof stops working they can't deny your warranty. If you change out your exhaust and your get a bad 02 sensor then they can deny your warranty.

 

[JustinXO]

The dealer has to prove that aftermarket part was the reason for the failure and then they can deny your warranty.

If you change your exhaust out and your sunroof stops working they can't deny your warranty. If you change out your exhaust and your get a bad 02 sensor then they can deny your warranty.

Hey but is that actually how it is or will the dealer try to slither their way around it? What does the bad 02 mean?

 

[latole]

Hey but is that actually how it is or will the dealer try to slither their way around it? What does the bad 02 mean?

02 = Oxygen Sensor

 

[JustinXO]

02 = Oxygen Sensor

Like if I cut where the wires are located near the catalytic converter?

 

[Astray50]

You'll probably void warranty since it's not stock/whatever came from factory for that specific part. Muffler + resonator delete might be an instant warranty void unless you swap it back if you have issues and need to bring it in. Would assume that basically voids the 3 year b2b.

 

[Boomba Racing]

Ahh, warranty, any aftermarket company's favorite question.

When it comes to warranty; in short, innocent until proven guilty.

Certain dealers can be more picky than others when it comes to aftermarket parts. Some dealers are fine with mods whereas other dealers will not accept any mods. We always tell the customer to ask the service advisor first for what’s acceptable at any given dealership and if you have any doubts to return the car to stock form before bringing it in to a dealer.

Furthermore there is a law called the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act that states in order for a dealer to deny warranty work on your car, they have to prove the aftermarket part you have installed caused your issue. For example if your window stops working and you have a cold air intake, the dealer is not going to void your warranty. It is illegal for a dealer to void your warranty for simply having aftermarket parts installed.

That being said, if a dealer wants to deny warranty work and you don't think the part you installed caused the failure, good luck with that. Fighting a dealer requires lawyers and time and at the end of the day the dealer typically wins these battles.

If you have any further questions, please let us know!

 

[SkyeHack]

Also, if one dealer denies your warranty, look for the next nearest one. You are not tied down to the dealership that you purchased your vehicle from.

 

[JustinXO]

Ahh, warranty, any aftermarket company's favorite question.

When it comes to warranty; in short, innocent until proven guilty.

Certain dealers can be more picky than others when it comes to aftermarket parts. Some dealers are fine with mods whereas other dealers will not accept any mods. We always tell the customer to ask the service advisor first for what’s acceptable at any given dealership and if you have any doubts to return the car to stock form before bringing it in to a dealer.

Furthermore there is a law called the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act that states in order for a dealer to deny warranty work on your car, they have to prove the aftermarket part you have installed caused your issue. For example if your window stops working and you have a cold air intake, the dealer is not going to void your warranty. It is illegal for a dealer to void your warranty for simply having aftermarket parts installed.

That being said, if a dealer wants to deny warranty work and you don't think the part you installed caused the failure, good luck with that. Fighting a dealer requires lawyers and time and at the end of the day the dealer typically wins these battles.

If you have any further questions, please let us know!

Thanks for the help!

 

[JustinXO]

Also, if one dealer denies your warranty, look for the next nearest one. You are not tied down to the dealership that you purchased your vehicle from.

Thanks man!

 

[latole]

Warranty ;
How long will you lose is to assert your rights ?

And the worse case ; if during this time the car can not be used ?

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