Quote:
Originally Posted by imag
I now have the B&M kit sitting on my desk and I have a nice counterweighted knob on its way, but with the potential transmission issues on the Z, I'm a bit worried about installing it.
I brought this up with the service manager today when I had the car in for its first oil change and he said that the short shifter would definitely void the transmission warranty. I realize that's exactly what he *would* say, and that technically, if the short shifter doesn't cause the problem, it can't void the warranty. However, they could easily argue that some part of the short shifter did cause a problem - it's connected directly to the trans after all. I realize that it would be debatable, since stock cars are having transmission issues, but it's making me worried.
I could always put it in, the swap it back if the transmission goes bad. There's that little problem of the filed-off part (if the dealer noticed it).
Thoughts?
|
The Magnusson Moss act puts the onus on the dealership and manufacturer to PROVE that any aftermarket part is directly responsible for the failure of said part. What they often do, is count on the fact that you as a consumer don't often contest for your rights when they claim to "void" your warranty.
The reality is, they can not void your warranty until they can provide ample proof that the aftermarket part you installed did indeed lead directly to the failure of the transmission, and if you go in prepared (i.e. with a lawyer familiar with the Magnusson Moss Act), 10 times out of 10 they will know you mean business and would rather take care of the issue under warranty than having to fight and prove that the part directly lead to the failure (and most times it's impossible to prove).
Remember, the burden of proof lies with the manufacturer and dealership, NOT YOU. It's a common ploy by dealerships to threaten to void your warranty, but I've NEVER seen it done even when there's clear evidence that the part(s) installed may have lead to the failure of the part, especially not when the consumer is well prepared to defend his/her rights.
Just my 2 cents.