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dsg_gt2004

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i have this nagging person who always tells me that ever since i changed my mid pipe that i will instantly have all my warranties voided even if i just go to ford to have my oil changed...can someone please inform me and tell me that this isnt true and if im not mistaken, isnt there a law for this?

 

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codyGT

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Alot of dealers will void some of your powertrain warranty especially since you installed one without cats.

 

JonJon

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As with any warranty, they'll try to do anything to NOT pay out. Though by law, they are SUPPOSED to cover it. Of course, if you have to fight them with a lawyer it's kinda pointless.

The law is the Magnuson-Moss warranty act. They have to PROVE that your mod caused the problem that needs warranty work.

 

w00t

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Depends on the dealership. There are friendly dealerships out there. Gotta shop around.

 

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bdcardinal

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well isnt taking off cats technically illegal in any state. i dont know of a state where its legal, they just havent come out and said its illegal. CA on the other hand.....

 

FallenPhoenix

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legally they can't, but it's not big enough of an issue to bother with legal action IMO. Do a little research and see if you can find a good dealer that won't mind minor mods and be sure to take all your business to them.

 

dsg_gt2004

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i would like to say thanks to all information...i will definitely start calling around and check with who does and doesnt care

 

1low03gt

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w00t said:

Depends on the dealership. There are friendly dealerships out there. Gotta shop around.

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I myself have three i can go too with no problems.They are out there,just look around.

 

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fr96ss

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the car was approved for the road by the DOT any mods techincally void the warantee. it sucks.