Modifications....void warranty?

[Rocdamike9]

I've heard of turbos or superchargers that don't void the warranty of the tib... what other aftermarket parts does the same thing? Does CAI, headers, flywheel, or level 10 tranny, void the warranty?

[Tib2004]

Originally Posted by Rocdamike9

I've heard of turbos or superchargers that don't void the warranty of the tib... what other aftermarket parts does the same thing? Does CAI, headers, flywheel, or level 10 tranny, void the warranty?

The service dept. will be quick to "try" and void your warranty if they see aftermarket parts in your car but I read a post on here regarding just that same subject. Hope this helps.


Problem:
Will installing/upgrading your vehicle with aftermarket equipment void the warranty?

For example: You take in your modified vehicle for repairs and its still under warranty. The dealership flat out tells you that the warranty is voided. This is done without analyzing the true case of the problem.

This has been said and repeated more than often that owners end up actually believing it. The dealership made a decision simply based on the fact that you’ve installed aftermarket equipment- a covenient way to dodge low-paying warranty work.

The fact of the matter is that it is false.

FACT:
Dealers don’t like warranty work , because it pays less than normal repair work. By promoting the myth that aftermarket equipment automatically voids warranties, some dealers avoid such low-paying work. Instead they attempt to charge customers the prime service rate work which is rightfully done under warranty.

The vehicle owners are protected by federal law: the Magnuson-Moss Warranty- Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act of 1975.
Under this act, aftermarket equipment (which usually improves performance) does not void a vehicles manufacturers warranty. The only exception to this act is if the the warranty clearly and conspicously states that that the aftermarket equipment voids the warranty. Most states have warranty statues, as well. These provide more protection for the owners.

A dealership/service department most prove –not just say- the aftermarket equipment caused the need for the repair before they can deny warranty coverage on that basis.

What to do:
1-Famliarize your self with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Read it and keep a copy of it in your vehicle.

2-Familiarize yourself with your manufacturers warranty.
(Not just the small text that the automaker posts on their website, but the actual full length document). see below.

3-If the dealership does give you this problem, then point out to the dealer the provision of the Magnuson-Moss Act, and the actual warranty, and require that they explains to you how the aftermarket equipment caused the problem, thus the claim that it voids the warrranty. If they can't or their explanation sounds questionable it is your legal right to demand they comply with the warranty.

With that said, mod away members.

Resources:
The Official Hyundai Warranty Coverage Guide and,
The Hyundai Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.

[Prowler87]

well mine isnt voided and i put a CAI on it and sucked in water and they put a new engine in it! maybe it as because i only had the car for 2 months with 4k miles on it

[nisco]

info is there
seartch.. ive typed it out waaaay too much..

sorry im jus tired right now.. i dun even know why i posted...

[BigTDawg]

you posted cause you love us

[twospirits]

Its in the non-specific section, check here for the info.

TS out

[nisco]

Originally Posted by BigTDawg

you posted cause you love us

YEAH.....SO!

[Rocdamike9]

Yea heard about that before, well the Hyundai dealership nearestto me said that Greddy makes a turbo for it that doesn't void the warranty, I don't even think Greddy has one for it...
Thanks for the info!

[nisco]

Originally Posted by Rocdamike9

Yea heard about that before, well the Hyundai dealership nearestto me said that Greddy makes a turbo for it that doesn't void the warranty, I don't even think Greddy has one for it...
Thanks for the info!

go to that dealership, and bet them full unlimited warranty that greddy doesnt make a kit for the tib that doesnt void the warranty, and youll win... EASILY.. i bet they dont even knwo what BSE, or H.A.R.D. parts are....

[Red2.0Tib]

WOW, that's about all I can say about this....

[nisco]

Originally Posted by Red2.0Tib

WOW, that's about all I can say about this....

we got some noobs to the game.. gotta be supportie.. cmon be nice

[Red2.0Tib]

Originally Posted by nisco

we got some noobs to the game.. gotta be supportie.. cmon be nice

newbie? Come on Joe, act like you don't know who i am!!!!!!!!! Notice the name, now think about another forum where you have 6,000 some odd posts

[nisco]

Originally Posted by Red2.0Tib

newbie? Come on Joe, act like you don't know who i am!!!!!!!!! Notice the name, now think about another forum where you have 6,000 some odd posts

ohh no i wasnt talking about you being a noob, i was stating that here we get alota major noobs.. which is fine by me because i like helping people learn...

[Red2.0Tib]

Originally Posted by nisco

ohh no i wasnt talking about you being a noob, i was stating that here we get alota major noobs.. which is fine by me because i like helping people learn...

oops, my bad....I'll try to be nicer