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HaZe_X · 03-23-2011, 08:56 PM

So Im selling the my car (mods in sig) and the dealer tells the guy who is buying my car says the FULL warranty is void. Since I have headers the service department is saying I have no warranty left, they even said If my radio or window stops working it wont be covered. I know there is no truth to this, But I would like to have someone to verify so I can show the guy who is buying my car.

ToolFan66 · 03-23-2011, 09:02 PM

I called my dealer and asked about putting on headers and exhaust, and he told me that I would only be voiding the warranty on the exhaust. Everything else is covered..

HaZe_X · 03-23-2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToolFan66

I called my dealer and asked about putting on headers and exhaust, and he told me that I would only be voiding the warranty on the exhaust. Everything else is covered..

Thats what I thought, I dont know where this idiot is pulling that info from, out of his ass I guess.

DjfunkmasterG · 03-23-2011, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaZe_X

So Im selling the my car (mods in sig) and the dealer tells the guy who is buying my car says the FULL warranty is void. Since I have headers the service department is saying I have no warranty left, they even said If my radio or window stops working it wont be covered. I know there is no truth to this, But I would like to have someone to verify so I can show the guy who is buying my car.

Dealer is full of crap, only the component you modified would be void of warranty, however, in many instances headers or other mods that can affect engine performance have caused dealer and the factory to deny claims...

Even Lawyers won't take these cases because on an engineering level everything works in conjunction with some other part so a modification to one can affect the other etc etc.

But I find most dealers aren't ANAL, and those that pull the warranty Bullcrap is because they don't get paid unless GM approves the repair... they make it on good faith, hoping GM covers it when they submit the paperwork. usually low volume dealers act like this...

But also check your state laws... I also believe there is a federal law in place that specifically says something about warranties and vehicles... but I may be thinking about the oil change law... but their may be verbage in there that covers after market modifications.

Throw this at your dealer:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...5&postcount=22

ron10 · 03-23-2011, 09:51 PM

if you had a tune done.consider it void.

HaZe_X · 03-23-2011, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjfunkmasterG

Dealer is full of crap, only the component you modified would be void of warranty, however, in many instances headers or other mods that can affect engine performance have caused dealer and the factory to deny claims...

Even Lawyers won't take these cases because on an engineering level everything works in conjunction with some other part so a modification to one can affect the other etc etc.

But I find most dealers aren't ANAL, and those that pull the warranty Bullcrap is because they don't get paid unless GM approves the repair... they make it on good faith, hoping GM covers it when they submit the paperwork. usually low volume dealers act like this...

But also check your state laws... I also believe there is a federal law in place that specifically says something about warranties and vehicles... but I may be thinking about the oil change law... but their may be verbage in there that covers after market modifications.

Throw this at your dealer:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...5&postcount=22

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron10

if you had a tune done.consider it void.

DID you read the OP? having the window motor go or the radio stop working should have no affect on having headers and such.

*Mindz* · 03-23-2011, 11:25 PM

I have a supercharger on my car (includes a tune) and I have had my car go in for warranty work. So long as the headers/tune aren't the cause of the problem, the warranty should still be honored. I can show you receipts of my warranty work if it'll help.

armysig · 03-23-2011, 11:39 PM

To easy. Print a copy of the Magnuson-Moss Act. Bring it to the dealership, slap it down on the desk and say prove it that my warranty is voided due to installed parts if a non connected device is not functioning.

Magnuson-Moss Act

mulletman · 03-24-2011, 12:50 AM

Dealers do whatever they want. We have been paying several huindred dollars for
"documentation fees" for years. Most still continue to pay.

03-23-2011, 08:56 PM	#1
HaZe_X Drives: Trailblazer SS & Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 758	Dealer says bumper to bumper warranty is.. So Im selling the my car (mods in sig) and the dealer tells the guy who is buying my car says the FULL warranty is void. Since I have headers the service department is saying I have no warranty left, they even said If my radio or window stops working it wont be covered. I know there is no truth to this, But I would like to have someone to verify so I can show the guy who is buying my car. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS/LS3 -Black on Black - Kooks 1-7/8 Headers, Dyno Tuned, ADM Race CAI, QTP Cutouts, Hurst Short Throw, SJM Line Lock, Alpine PDX 1.1000, (2) Alpine Type R's, ...Soon to be cammed!

03-23-2011, 11:25 PM	#7
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	I have a supercharger on my car (includes a tune) and I have had my car go in for warranty work. So long as the headers/tune aren't the cause of the problem, the warranty should still be honored. I can show you receipts of my warranty work if it'll help. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

03-23-2011, 11:39 PM	#8
armysig Catch me if you can Drives: 2012 IOM ZL-1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,461 View My Garage	To easy. Print a copy of the Magnuson-Moss Act. Bring it to the dealership, slap it down on the desk and say prove it that my warranty is voided due to installed parts if a non connected device is not functioning. Magnuson-Moss Act __________________

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ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	I called my dealer and asked about putting on headers and exhaust, and he told me that I would only be voiding the warranty on the exhaust. Everything else is covered..

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ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	if you had a tune done.consider it void.

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