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Originally Posted by ceb
The OP needs to read the warranty and mods thread on the main page. The MM act does not apply to mods.
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Thread referred to:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66970
Edit: I just reread your comment. A better way of saying it is that mods can void portions of the warranty and that modified parts are definitely not covered under warranty.
http://www.impalaclub.com/naisso/magmoss.htm
http://autos.aol.com/article/warrant...rmarket-parts/
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/conten...ty-intact.html
Modification CAN invalidate some things that would normally be warranted IF they can prove that the modification caused the otherwise warranted part to fail.
Putting aftermarket rims and tires on your car and the engine has problems? Not a big deal. It may be interesting if you have suspension problems. I did notice that the SA noted my non-RFTs when I had my final warranty servicing. If I needed a wheel bearing replaced, you can bet that they would've blamed that on the non-RFTs.
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Originally Posted by ENINTY
Dealers get rated on how little warranty claims they process. All the major car companies work this way. It is in the best interests of the dealer to deny a warranty claim. Having unapproved modifed parts and tunes in a car give the dealer an easy excuse to void warranty claims. Expecting a manufacturer to cover warranty on a car that is modified is just not being realistic.
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This is another reason to understand how to sue in small claims court. It's an easy process. Again, in my case, the dealer refused to pay due to an 'adverse driving profile' ... the distances that I traveled were 'too short' for the battery to fully charge. Sheesh! So yes, I sued BMWNA. And they paid rather than go to court.
... I don't have any mods and I'm out of warranty so none of this discussion directly effects me.