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Old 09-04-2011, 02:19 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee View Post
Because it is that simple. It's called The Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act.

Auto Warranties, Routine Maintenance, and Repairs: Is Using the Dealer a Must?
This is perhaps the most misunderstood and misquoted piece of information on car forums. M-M doesn't necessarily protect you in all circumstances, and regardless, the dealer can force you to seek recourse through the legal system, which will be on you. They are also not prohibited for charging "diagnostic fees" on any car which is modified, which often exceed the cost of the labor.

Spend 5 minutes on the EVO or Subaru forums to see just how effective M-M is.

Besides this, the legal precedent is not terribly favorable. The law was intended to prevent things like requiring you to use oil and oil filters from a certain brand, rather than allowing you to mod your car as you will.
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