Salvaged title car

Slant6ix · 11-07-2009, 11:23 PM

My brother recently bought a salvaged 2008 335i. After 3 months of fixing fixing it up, he finally started driving. The same day he got the "Engine Malfunction" "Reduced Power" error.

Whenever I drive his car it feel so much weaker than mine, and after doing some research it looks like it's his HPFP...He's taking it back to the shop to get it checked out, but I'm wondering what his options are...I'm not familiar with salvaged title cars so I don't know if it's covered or not.

Terrance28 · 11-07-2009, 11:31 PM

BMW has the hpfp covered for 120k miles, but I don't know if they would do it on a salvaged car. I wouldn't know how they would find out unless they ran like a carfax or something, i'm just guessing here.

Slant6ix · 11-08-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Terrance28

BMW has the hpfp covered for 120k miles, but I don't know if they would do it on a salvaged car. I wouldn't know how they would find out unless they ran like a carfax or something, i'm just guessing here.

Thanks, I guess I'll have to see on Monday.

ToadHollow · 11-08-2009, 12:17 PM

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You'll want to find out when the car was deemed a salvage & the title applied to the car. This may have some bearing on whether BMW will warranty the HPFP & continue to offer the extended warranty.

A salvage title just means the car was declared a total loss with repair value being more than the current market value of the vehicle. Parts are parts which would seem to mean the pump to be covered regardless.

Btw, the location of the damage to the car may come into play also. Rear damage may constitute warranty void of the HPFP.

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rambalu80 · 11-08-2009, 12:42 PM

Usually the warranty will be void on salvage title cars.

GMWNashville · 11-08-2009, 01:42 PM

yep...typically warranty is voided on totaled cars...

ToadHollow · 11-08-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rambalu80

Usually the warranty will be void on salvage title cars.

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Originally Posted by volkswackin

yep...typically warranty is voided on totaled cars...

BUT, the HPFP carries a separate extended warranty for replacement of a known flawed part. A warranty existing on the car as a whole of course would be non-existent.

Thunder Dump · 11-08-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

BUT, the HPFP carries a separate extended warranty for replacement of a known flawed part. A warranty existing on the car as a whole of course would be non-existent.

Doesn't matter. Once it's a salvage vehicle all warranties are void.

jaza45 · 11-08-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder Dump

Doesn't matter. Once it's a salvage vehicle all warranties are void.

true, trust me, Mine is a rebuilt....

Slant6ix · 11-08-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ******

true, trust me, Mine is a rebuilt....

So you had no problem with the warranty?

Terrance28 · 11-08-2009, 10:13 PM

OP tell your brother to take it to dealer and be hush about the salvage part, I don't see how they would know unless they do a carfax or contacted the insurance. It doesn't hurt to try.

ToadHollow · 11-08-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Terrance28

OP tell your brother to take it to dealer and be hush about the salvage part, I don't see how they would know unless they do a carfax or contacted the insurance. It doesn't hurt to try.

The VIN will be shown as soon as the FOB is inserted therein alerting the dealer of the current status of the car. VINs of salvaged vehicles are made known to the salvaged vehicle manufacturer.

Terrance28 · 11-09-2009, 01:08 AM

Ok I didn't know that, you could still give it a try because it is a known faulty part.

Slant6ix · 11-09-2009, 05:51 PM

Yes, He's taking it today. So I hope he can pull it off. I'll check back when I find what happened.

FCP Euro · 11-09-2009, 05:58 PM

It will be interesting how you make out with this. I would he surprised if they cover it but you never know.

Slant6ix · 11-10-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FCPGroton

It will be interesting how you make out with this. I would he surprised if they cover it but you never know.

No. Unfortunately they aren't covering it. But for some strange reason they told him that he can try a different BMW dealer...?

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Slant6ix New Member 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: '08 E93 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Bay, CA iTrader: (0)	Salvaged title car My brother recently bought a salvaged 2008 335i. After 3 months of fixing fixing it up, he finally started driving. The same day he got the "Engine Malfunction" "Reduced Power" error. Whenever I drive his car it feel so much weaker than mine, and after doing some research it looks like it's his HPFP...He's taking it back to the shop to get it checked out, but I'm wondering what his options are...I'm not familiar with salvaged title cars so I don't know if it's covered or not.
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Terrance28 Brigadier General 109 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	BMW has the hpfp covered for 120k miles, but I don't know if they would do it on a salvaged car. I wouldn't know how they would find out unless they ran like a carfax or something, i'm just guessing here. __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough.
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Terrance28 Brigadier General 109 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	OP tell your brother to take it to dealer and be hush about the salvage part, I don't see how they would know unless they do a carfax or contacted the insurance. It doesn't hurt to try. __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough.
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Terrance28 Brigadier General 109 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Ok I didn't know that, you could still give it a try because it is a known faulty part. __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough.
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Slant6ix New Member 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: '08 E93 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Bay, CA iTrader: (0)	Yes, He's taking it today. So I hope he can pull it off. I'll check back when I find what happened.
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