Warranty Issues

BOLIO 671 · 03-31-2010, 11:26 PM

Has anyone here had issues regarding their warranty being voided from installing aftermarket parts? There are so many things I want to do to the Z, especially after being on this forum, but was told by my salesman that any aftermarket parts installed on the car would void the entire warranty...

Wonder if others have this issue elsewhere

SoCal 370Z · 03-31-2010, 11:53 PM

Can you please tell us what you intend to install, and then we can respond accordingly. Thanks.

BOLIO 671 · 04-01-2010, 10:08 PM

Well about a month ago I was planning on purchasing the Stillen Headers from Simota1, but was informed by my dealer that any changes of parts would void my warranty in its entirety. I was even told the same thing for an aftermarket CBE and CAI....To make it clear my dealer said any parts changed from OEM even if its by them would void the warranty all together.....I had just purchased my Z in January. Although I really want to get these parts, don't think its worth losing the warranty...Was wondering whether anyone had a way around this?

FuszNissan · 04-02-2010, 01:09 PM

I am not sure for overseas, but you can't void your warranty entirely by adding an aftermarket part. If you radio goes bad Nissan can't deny your warranty claim due to having headers installed on your car. It has to be a direct failure of the part due to the aftermarket part. So if you MAF sensor goes out and you have CAI installed it will be a little tougher to get the MAF covered under warranty. You will have to pay out of pocket and prove that the CAI didn't mess up the MAF. Hope that helps a little.

BOLIO 671 · 04-02-2010, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

I am not sure for overseas, but you can't void your warranty entirely by adding an aftermarket part. If you radio goes bad Nissan can't deny your warranty claim due to having headers installed on your car. It has to be a direct failure of the part due to the aftermarket part. So if you MAF sensor goes out and you have CAI installed it will be a little tougher to get the MAF covered under warranty. You will have to pay out of pocket and prove that the CAI didn't mess up the MAF. Hope that helps a little.

This is good to know...but is there anything in writing that we could provide to a dealer to argue this point...I mean it makes total sense what you're saying, but the dealers here are insistent that any aftermarket parts would void warranty...If there was some sort of clause we could cite, then it would be helpful

simota1 · 05-30-2010, 11:04 AM

just void it like me

lol

FuszNissan · 05-31-2010, 12:42 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson–Moss_Warranty_Act

It's at the owners expense to fight the the claim.

Trips · 05-31-2010, 01:40 PM

Thanks Lou, for confirming what I have known all along.
Created a tag for the future.

BOLIO 671 · 06-01-2010, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1

just void it like me

lol

LMFAO....At the rate that Berks is going, my warranty might be over by the time my exhaust system gets here...

...J/K....

simota1 · 06-01-2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

LMFAO....At the rate that Berks is going, my warranty might be over by the time my exhaust system gets here...

...J/K....

i love berk...

haha but seriously bro... the warranty here at nissan sucks donkey balls.. they always try to ******** u around it and make it seem like ur fault... i say blah to them....

pompey · 06-01-2010, 11:52 AM

i was told that bolt on's would NOT void the warranty, but engine work would.
i was also told that they would have to prove that the aftermarket parts is what caused the problem on your car.

BOLIO 671 · 06-02-2010, 09:53 AM

No kidding Simota...That's what I said when I pulled the trigger on the Berk...FWIW...Thanks for the advice on the Berk...You were 100% right when you recommended it to me....

It's all a waiting game now, but It's all good...I finally accepted that I have to wait for it...Too many complications with getting a refund...Oh well...

POMPEY...I guess you're right...Different strokes for different folks...I've heard all kinds of things about Warrnanty issues...Some dealerships are ok, while others aren't, and some have some restrictions....Simota is absolutely right about Nissan out here on Guam...They are super strict with their warranty issues...BTW...Are you originally from Guam? Your call sign is similiar to a local family (Manglona's) out here....

03-31-2010, 11:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	Warranty Issues Has anyone here had issues regarding their warranty being voided from installing aftermarket parts? There are so many things I want to do to the Z, especially after being on this forum, but was told by my salesman that any aftermarket parts installed on the car would void the entire warranty... Wonder if others have this issue elsewhere __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

03-31-2010, 11:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Can you please tell us what you intend to install, and then we can respond accordingly. Thanks. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

04-01-2010, 10:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	Well about a month ago I was planning on purchasing the Stillen Headers from Simota1, but was informed by my dealer that any changes of parts would void my warranty in its entirety. I was even told the same thing for an aftermarket CBE and CAI....To make it clear my dealer said any parts changed from OEM even if its by them would void the warranty all together.....I had just purchased my Z in January. Although I really want to get these parts, don't think its worth losing the warranty...Was wondering whether anyone had a way around this? __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

04-02-2010, 01:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I am not sure for overseas, but you can't void your warranty entirely by adding an aftermarket part. If you radio goes bad Nissan can't deny your warranty claim due to having headers installed on your car. It has to be a direct failure of the part due to the aftermarket part. So if you MAF sensor goes out and you have CAI installed it will be a little tougher to get the MAF covered under warranty. You will have to pay out of pocket and prove that the CAI didn't mess up the MAF. Hope that helps a little. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

05-30-2010, 11:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	just void it like me lol __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

05-31-2010, 12:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson–Moss_Warranty_Act It's at the owners expense to fight the the claim. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

05-31-2010, 01:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Thanks Lou, for confirming what I have known all along. Created a tag for the future. __________________

06-01-2010, 11:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
pompey Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 139 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th anniv Rep Power: 0	i was told that bolt on's would NOT void the warranty, but engine work would. i was also told that they would have to prove that the aftermarket parts is what caused the problem on your car.

06-02-2010, 09:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	No kidding Simota...That's what I said when I pulled the trigger on the Berk...FWIW...Thanks for the advice on the Berk...You were 100% right when you recommended it to me.... It's all a waiting game now, but It's all good...I finally accepted that I have to wait for it...Too many complications with getting a refund...Oh well... POMPEY...I guess you're right...Different strokes for different folks...I've heard all kinds of things about Warrnanty issues...Some dealerships are ok, while others aren't, and some have some restrictions....Simota is absolutely right about Nissan out here on Guam...They are super strict with their warranty issues...BTW...Are you originally from Guam? Your call sign is similiar to a local family (Manglona's) out here.... __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

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