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meanmike · 03-05-2009, 01:46 PM

Why would this effect the sales?

*GTAHVIT* · 03-05-2009, 01:47 PM

Hell,

I've seen Mazda void a Warranty because I couldn't produce reciepts of all my previous oil changes...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13042

So, yes, they can void a warranty if they want to.

TRIXXTERR · 03-05-2009, 01:57 PM

This has been brought up with something similar.. Not running the reccomended oil weight in a persons car.. IE. cap says 5-30. and someon uses 10-30 instead.. FORD being the main one.. I went to the local dealers and talked to the guys. I was told "IN NO WAY CAN THEY VOID THE ENTIRE WARRANTY"" BUT they could DENY any claim they feel is caused due to MODS, NEGLECT, ABUSE, ETC...

Voiding somones warranty( that as far as i know you pay for.INCLUDED in sale price) would be a PUBLIC OPINION NIGHTMARE..
But Hey What Do I Know, Since I'm Not a service writer anymore..

*GTAHVIT* · 03-05-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TRIXXTERR

This has been brought up with something similar.. Not running the reccomended oil weight in a persons car.. IE. cap says 5-30. and someon uses 10-30 instead.. FORD being the main one.. I went to the local dealers and talked to the guys. I was told "IN NO WAY CAN THEY VOID THE ENTIRE WARRANTY"" BUT they could DENY any claim they feel is caused due to MODS, NEGLECT, ABUSE, ETC...

Voiding somones warranty( that as far as i know you pay for.INCLUDED in sale price) would be a PUBLIC OPINION NIGHTMARE..
But Hey What Do I Know, Since I'm Not a service writer anymore..

"Deny your warranty claim" is a better way to phrase it.

ZYAL8R · 03-05-2009, 03:19 PM

[B]Has anyone PERSONALLY had their Warranty voided because they For the record - I am not going to go to the track or street race. In fact, my accelerator will probably never meet the carpet.

You're no fun!
jk

Codefive · 03-05-2009, 07:56 PM

I cant say too much about warranty stuff personally but I have whitnessed some pretty intresting shiznit over the years (I work on performance stuff for a living) such as Ford sending two reps to go as far as removing the cab from Lightning looking for evidence of foul play. I've seen them do oil tests to confirm nitrous use, and lots of other stuff

The story that happened most recently did not involve the warrantee but rather the insurance policy. A customer brought in a letter from his insurance company with an attached picture of his car on the starting line at the local dragstrip. his plate was clear in the picture. They said they were dropping him because he was "obviously" a risk. I was like "WTF????" so ... in short children, what we've learned is: you're better off street racing to keep your insurance. LMAO. Seriously ... what are these people thinking? I think they are just looking or any reason to dump you after they've got your money.

zebra · 03-05-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Codefive

...The story that happened most recently did not involve the warrantee but rather the insurance policy. A customer brought in a letter from his insurance company with an attached picture of his car on the starting line at the local dragstrip. his plate was clear in the picture. They said they were dropping him because he was "obviously" a risk. I was like "WTF????" so ... in short children, what we've learned is: you're better off street racing to keep your insurance. LMAO. Seriously ... what are these people thinking? I think they are just looking or any reason to dump you after they've got your money.

and that's why you take your plates off when you do that kind of stuff (and don't have readily recognizable cars)

Chewy · 03-05-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

(and don't have readily recognizable cars)

well i'm screwed there...

stovt001 · 03-06-2009, 02:26 AM

I don't think a warranty will be voided, but claims can be rejected due to suspected misuse, which would include racing. So if you do that, just be aware that anything that goes wrong as a result comes out of your pocket. As for the insurance thing, yeah it definitely couldn't hurt to remove the plates as soon as you get there.

I will say if people want to reducing illegal racing, legal racing needs to be accommodated. It should not incur insurance penalties, and local governments should support the creation and maintenance of race facilities open to the public.

briannutter · 03-06-2009, 09:07 PM

my old subaru wrx wagon came with a scca membership in 2003

LSxJunkie · 03-08-2009, 12:12 AM

Really worried about voiding your warranty, losing your insurance coverage, or what have you? Just pull your plates at the track. It's not like it's hard. I mean, if people can swap wheels, you can pull your tags off.

*The_Blur* · 03-08-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

Really worried about voiding your warranty, losing your insurance coverage, or what have you? Just pull your plates at the track. It's not like it's hard. I mean, if people can swap wheels, you can pull your tags off.

It's not worth the hassle of dealing with dealers or companies that don't want to cover your vehicle, but the law does protect your rights.

THE EVIL TW1N · 03-08-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

It's not worth the hassle of dealing with dealers or companies that don't want to cover your vehicle, but the law does protect your rights.

if you've read around you would know that law is near worthless. they can still deny you, you will have to fight them in court (which for the people that have, usually comes out costing substantially more).

boxmonkeyracing · 03-08-2009, 10:08 AM

What makes you all think that it's ok to defraud the companies when it's clearly in their polocies/warranties? If misuse and racing are terms that will void it why should they pay for your screw up when something does break?

Don't get me wrong I fully understand not wanting to pay out of pocket for over revving my engine and it blowing up but guys come on this is the type of stuff that causes insurance to be so high, and gm to be hurting. think about it who really pays for these cars that get broken...we all do. Insurance permiums go up and gm denies more claims mainly because they can't afford to fix it.

Just think about it a min or two.

03-05-2009, 01:47 PM	#16
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03-05-2009, 03:19 PM	#19
ZYAL8R Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my garage Posts: 905	[B]Has anyone PERSONALLY had their Warranty voided because they For the record - I am not going to go to the track or street race. In fact, my accelerator will probably never meet the carpet. You're no fun! jk __________________ 2010 Chevy Camaro Black on Black! 84' Chevy S-10 91' Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab 90' GMC Sierra Reg. Cab 350 V8 2003 GMC Sierra HD 4x4 Crew 6.0 2005 GMC Yukon 5.3 2008 GMC Ext. Cab 4x4 5.3 2008 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 This truck man is about to go for something a little more sporty.

03-06-2009, 02:26 AM	#23
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	I don't think a warranty will be voided, but claims can be rejected due to suspected misuse, which would include racing. So if you do that, just be aware that anything that goes wrong as a result comes out of your pocket. As for the insurance thing, yeah it definitely couldn't hurt to remove the plates as soon as you get there. I will say if people want to reducing illegal racing, legal racing needs to be accommodated. It should not incur insurance penalties, and local governments should support the creation and maintenance of race facilities open to the public. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

03-08-2009, 12:12 AM	#25
LSxJunkie Snark snark snark Drives: RX350 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 3L Hell Posts: 555	Really worried about voiding your warranty, losing your insurance coverage, or what have you? Just pull your plates at the track. It's not like it's hard. I mean, if people can swap wheels, you can pull your tags off. __________________ What is this, CorvetteForum Lite?

03-05-2009, 01:46 PM	#15
meanmike Account Suspended Drives: FIRST ON RACE DAY Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,170	Why would this effect the sales?

03-05-2009, 07:56 PM	#20
Codefive Drives: 1000HP 2010 SSRS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mt. Airy Maryland Posts: 351	I cant say too much about warranty stuff personally but I have whitnessed some pretty intresting shiznit over the years (I work on performance stuff for a living) such as Ford sending two reps to go as far as removing the cab from Lightning looking for evidence of foul play. I've seen them do oil tests to confirm nitrous use, and lots of other stuff The story that happened most recently did not involve the warrantee but rather the insurance policy. A customer brought in a letter from his insurance company with an attached picture of his car on the starting line at the local dragstrip. his plate was clear in the picture. They said they were dropping him because he was "obviously" a risk. I was like "WTF????" so ... in short children, what we've learned is: you're better off street racing to keep your insurance. LMAO. Seriously ... what are these people thinking? I think they are just looking or any reason to dump you after they've got your money.

03-06-2009, 09:07 PM	#24
briannutter Drives: C4Vette,C5-Z06,Cherokee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 43	my old subaru wrx wagon came with a scca membership in 2003