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Old 01-31-2011, 01:52 PM
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Aftermarket parts and warranty question

I was just at the dealership gettin my oil changed and one of the guys was telling me that my cai, midpipe, and lightened pulley would of voided my warranty if I had one. Is this true cause now has me worried about the factory extended warranty on the motors when they crap out. I laughed at him and told him they didnt have a problem with my cai when they replaced my motor this last time. Thanks in advance!
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what type of cai do you have? And the only way it can affect your warranty is if the mods are a direct cause to a problem (ex your cai doesn't filter enough dirt, your engine blows and they find chunks of dirt...).
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Very simple...

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C))
This federal law regulates warranties for the protection of consumers. The essence of the law concerning new aftermarket auto parts is that a vehicle manufacturer may not condition a written or implied warranty on the consumers using parts or services which are identified by brand, trade, or corporate name (such as the vehicle maker's brand) unless the parts or service are provided free of charge. The law means that the use of an automotive aftermarket part alone is not cause for denying the warranty. However, the law's protection does not extend to aftermarket parts in situations where such parts actually caused the damage being claimed under the warranty. Further, consumers are advised to be aware of any specific terms or conditions stated in the warranty which may result in its being voided.

The law states in relevant part:
No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his written or implied warranty of such product on the consumers using, in connection with such product, any article or service (other than article or service provided without charge under the terms of the warranty) which is identified by brand, trade or corporate name... (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)).
So like RX8Soldier stated... If you use a shitty filter, it's your own problem, and it may not be under warranty due to owner negligence, but otherwise you can give them the finger, and mention this federal law, and demand they honor their warranty.
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Originally Posted by reddozen
Very simple...

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C))
This federal law regulates warranties for the protection of consumers. The essence of the law concerning new aftermarket auto parts is that a vehicle manufacturer may not condition a written or implied warranty on the consumers using parts or services which are identified by brand, trade, or corporate name (such as the vehicle maker's brand) unless the parts or service are provided free of charge. The law means that the use of an automotive aftermarket part alone is not cause for denying the warranty. However, the law's protection does not extend to aftermarket parts in situations where such parts actually caused the damage being claimed under the warranty. Further, consumers are advised to be aware of any specific terms or conditions stated in the warranty which may result in its being voided.

The law states in relevant part:


So like RX8Soldier stated... If you use a shitty filter, it's your own problem, and it may not be under warranty due to owner negligence, but otherwise you can give them the finger, and mention this federal law, and demand they honor their warranty.
I was just gonna post this!! Also, you don't have to demand! Be polite, be courteous, but be firm! No one likes a complainer
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Originally Posted by RX8Soldier
I was just gonna post this!! Also, you don't have to demand! Be polite, be courteous, but be firm! No one likes a complainer
I was looking at it from the point of view of them denying a warranty. I've never had a problem with them honoring any warranty work on my car.
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