Hyundai warranty?

[mtdxx]

What was the warranty for the 1999 Hyundai Accent? I think I know what it is, but I wanted a second opinion. Thanks

[f150gal]

original owner carries a 10/100k mile warranty provided the required maint has been performed. 2nd owner carries 5/60

[mtdxx]

thanks

i guess that means maintenance done by the dealer. Doesn't matter anymore, we are over 60K. I'm sure they'd find some way to weasel their way out of it anyway.

[C-DUBYA]

In canada though it is 5 year /100,000k on powertrain and 3year/60,000k on bumper to bumper

[f150gal]

i wouldnt say weasel..lol.. as a parts and service manager of a dealership in the south i take any verifiable receipt my customers have. i know dealerships labor rates are high so i work with my customers. the only repair i require to be dealer done is the timing belt. if i can help ya further let me know

[tibby01]

unfortunatly, you are one of the few.

[mtdxx]

i tried to do the timing belt myself, got the motor mount off and timing cover and power steering bottle, but didn't have an impact gun to get the crank pulley off. I was pissed, anyway, i thought about it and decided to let the belt go. The rubber does not have that plasticky feel to it. And there is a large oil stain on the hood as if the oil seal went, so i'm assuming the belt was changed when the seal went. The car has 60,900 on it.


it will probably be okay. At least until we sell the car. after that, I do not care.

[PhlatulentPhreddy]

Originally Posted by f150gal

i wouldnt say weasel..lol.. as a parts and service manager of a dealership in the south i take any verifiable receipt my customers have. i know dealerships labor rates are high so i work with my customers. the only repair i require to be dealer done is the timing belt. if i can help ya further let me know

What difference does it make if it's done by Hyundai or someone else as long as it has been done correctly? Besides there is nothing in the MANUAL that says I have to have Hyundai replace it. Personally I've found the service at Hyundai to stink at several dealerships I've been to and that was for nothing major. I'd never let them touch my car unless it was a warranty issue and I'd be leary then too.

[HYUNDAIPARTS]

Here is a copy of a letter that is posted on the K&N Air filter Web Site, from there President & CEO this would go hand and hand with what you are talking about. I think most dealers are unaware of this law! Sorry for the long post but it needs to be said

David Kent
Account representative
www.hyundaipartsonline.com

Dear K&N Consumer:

K&N Engineering, Inc., is informed that some automobile dealers and manufacturers are telling their customers that the factory warranty on their motor vehicles is “void,” if an original equipment (OE) replacement air filter, manufactured by K&N, has been installed on their vehicles. K&N finds such instances disturbing, and while it does not purport to give legal advice, K&N would like to refer you to the federal Consumer Product Warranties law, often referred to as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which states, in part, in Title 15, United States Code, Section 2302, subdivision (c), as follows:
“No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his written or implied warranty of such product on the consumer's 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; except that the prohibition of this subsection may be waived by the [Federal Trade] Commission if –

(1) the warrantor satisfies the Commission that the warranted product will function properly only if the article or service so identified is used in connection with the warranted product, and

(2) the Commission finds that such a waiver is in the public interest. The Commission shall identify in the Federal Register, and permit public comment on, all applications for waiver of the prohibition of this subsection, and shall publish in the Federal Register its disposition of any such application, including the reasons therefor.”
Under this federal statute, a manufacturer, who issues a warranty on your motor vehicle, is prohibited from requiring you to use a particular brand of air filter, oil filter, or other service or maintenance item, unless such item is provided, free of charge, under your warranty or unless the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) waives this prohibition against the manufacturer. K&N is unaware of any exemption or waiver granted by the FTC to any motor vehicle manufacturer, which pertains to air filters or oil filters.

K&N interprets this law to also prohibit the motor vehicle manufacturer from restricting your use of a particular brand of air filter, oil filter, etc. K&N’s interpretation of this law is consistent with the interpretation given it by the FTC, the government agency responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of this federal law.

The rules and regulations adopted by the FTC, to govern the interpretation and enforcement of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, are set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 16 - Commercial Practices, Chapter I - Federal Trade Commission, Subchapter G - Rules, Regulations, Statements and Interpretations Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Part 700 - Interpretations Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Contained within these rules and regulations is Section 700.10, which states, in relevant part (with specific language highlighted by K&N), as follows:
“(c) No warrantor may condition the continued validity of a warranty on the use of only authorized repair service and/or authorized replacement parts for non-warranty service and maintenance. For example, provisions such as, "This warranty is void if service is performed by anyone other than an authorized 'ABC' dealer and all replacement parts must be genuine 'ABC' parts," and the like, are prohibited where the service or parts are not covered by the warranty. These provisions violate the Act in two ways. First, they violate the section 102(c) ban against tying arrangements. Second, such provisions are deceptive under section 110 of the Act, because a warrantor cannot, as a matter of law, avoid liability under a written warranty where a defect is unrelated to the use by a consumer of "unauthorized" articles or service. This does not preclude a warrantor from expressly excluding liability for defects or damage caused by such "unauthorized" articles or service; nor does it preclude the warrantor from denying liability where the warrantor can demonstrate that the defect or damage was so caused.”
We think this FTC rule is pretty clear and unambiguous. Please note that the FTC requires the “warrantor” (this would, generally, be your motor vehicle manufacturer) to “demonstrate” that the defect in or damage to your vehicle was caused by your installation or use of a K&N air or oil filter, or other “unauthorized” part, before a warranty claim can be denied. We contend that this requires credible proof as to the cause of a failure and not merely your dealer’s guess, speculation or unfounded opinion as to the cause.

Therefore, K&N considers any threat to void your factory warranty, or the actual voiding of your factory warranty, solely for the installation of a K&N replacement air filter or oil filter, to be a violation of federal law.

The foregoing addresses only your rights and protection under federal law. Of course, you may have greater rights under the consumer warranty laws applicable in your state.

If you have encountered a motor vehicle dealer or manufacturer, who refuses to perform warranty repairs on your vehicle, solely because you have installed a K&N replacement air filter or oil filter, then we ask that you request that the dealer set forth the warranty denial, in writing, together with a written statement that the warranty on your vehicle has been voided because of the installation of the K&N air filter or oil filter, and that you send a copy of this written statement to K&N. We also ask that you direct your dealer and manufacturer to the federal law quoted above. While K&N cannot act as your legal advocate or assume responsibility for enforcing your warranty rights under state and federal law, we will write to the dealership and to your motor vehicle manufacturer and insist that they provide a legal basis for their position.

In addition to any action K&N may take, you should consult an attorney and various state and federal agencies, who may be able to assist you in protecting and enforcing your warranty rights, if you encounter a motor vehicle dealer’s or manufacturer’s refusal to honor your motor vehicle warranty.


Sincerely,

STEVE ROGERS,
President & CEO
K&N Engineering, Inc.