Warranty-Voiding Modifications...

edeeZee · 07-03-2009, 10:31 PM

If you "rice" your car, then Nissan automatically voids it.

molamann · 07-04-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by edeeZee

If you "rice" your car, then Nissan automatically voids it.

Damn it, does that mean I gotta remove my AMG emblem on the back along with my neon lights?

MursePaolo · 07-04-2009, 02:51 AM

i had a friend with an S take his faulty clutch back to the dealer and they told him they wouldn't change it because they suspected he was launching on it. he never did anything of that sort. anyway, they ended up changing it for free in the long run, but it was a giant headache for him.

MursePaolo · 07-04-2009, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by molamann

Damn it, does that mean I gotta remove my AMG emblem on the back along with my neon lights?

don't forget the SOHC VTEC sticker at the bottom of your quarter panels

BanningZ · 07-04-2009, 08:09 AM

If you search the forum for "void" or "warranty" there are quite a few threads that will help you.

pty370z · 07-04-2009, 01:13 PM

Thanks for your comments guys..

Let's see what ends up happening when I get my hands on the car.. Can't wait..

B1nks · 02-21-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MursePaolo

i had a friend with an S take his faulty clutch back to the dealer and they told him they wouldn't change it because they suspected he was launching on it. he never did anything of that sort. anyway, they ended up changing it for free in the long run, but it was a giant headache for him.

it's not about what you know or "suspect" but what you can prove in court and in that claim the dealer can't prove ****.

Vegitto-kun · 02-21-2010, 01:06 PM

my dealership is awesome.

they were the ones that put on a different exchaust system. they were the one teaching my dad how to launch controll. they were the ones that started drifting and **** with the demo GT-R. the owner of the dealership TTed his 350 and ****.

He is a nice guy

CBRich · 02-21-2010, 04:06 PM

Holy Thread Revival Batman!

RedNismo · 02-22-2010, 08:56 PM

If you are just doing simple mods, all you have to do is put the stock stuff back before taking it to the dealers. Its simple enough to put your old intakes, or springs back on. If you have a engine problem, they can't void your engine warranty because you had mod springs installed.

Snakes709 · 02-23-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by B1nks

it's not about what you know or "suspect" but what you can prove in court and in that claim the dealer can't prove ****.

So true. I had a Cobalt SS Supercharged with lowering springs and alot of other mods on it. My sway bar links broke...both me and the manager at the dealership knew it was caused by the rough ride lowering springs caused...however, they couldnt 100% prove it so my warrenty was still go. I had even swapped superchargers and meth injection..warrenty was still good. Even with the 370z. I just installed my nitrous system, my climate controls were acting up so i went to the dealership with the bottle in and everything...mods i have are intakes and nitrous and thats it. They seen it but it didnt do anything to the warrenty cuz it had nothing to do with the issue. I'm sick of these people saying "if you install aftermarket parts it will void the warrenty" no it wont...if the aftermarket part caused the issue that u r getting worked on then yes...but unless it did and they can prove it then its not voided.

Two-Socks · 04-27-2010, 11:23 AM

I'm interested in specific warranty denials, if anyone is open enough to admit some possible stupidity.

Old enough to have owned several cars: I have always been screwed by domestic dealers and service reps. Only once by a Toyota dealership (sales manager backed me and got fired for his effort). But a different Toyota dealership was fixing stuff for me a year after the warranty ran out. No mods by the way.

Have researched the 350Zs quite a bit. When the 06 and 07 had "oil consumption issues," Nissan replaced a lot of engines for free. But the owner had to work with the service department to gather stats over time.

Still interested in specifics. IMO Nissan, Toyota, Honda appear to care more about word-of- mouth experiences, both as a brand and by dealership.

And a confession. If something goes wrong with my car, I can't diagnose it in time to put the old parts back on...as a matter of fact I can't diagnose it, nor can I swap parts back and forth. Need to know potential problems beforehand.

efuseakay · 05-03-2010, 12:26 AM

I guess I'm lucky that my dealer (Infiniti) has a Stillen CBE/Gen3 CIA etc.) on their service bay walls for display. They are pretty mod friendly, even if you have non-Stillen parts.

But as with everything, there are limits.

Greed · 06-19-2010, 03:46 PM

My dealership is mod-friendly too. In fact they'd tease me every time I came in for routine service for NOT having any mods. When I finally started modding, they were more than happy to install the parts and assured me I wouldnt run into any warranty issues.

Joebarchuck · 08-16-2010, 11:55 AM

What I do not understand is why do dealerships deny claims... It does not cost them anything as Nissan pays them for the parts and labor they have put into it.

It just makes no sense.

07-04-2009, 08:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
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02-22-2010, 08:56 PM	#25 (permalink)
RedNismo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 92 Drives: 09 Nismo Z #389 RD Rep Power: 15	If you are just doing simple mods, all you have to do is put the stock stuff back before taking it to the dealers. Its simple enough to put your old intakes, or springs back on. If you have a engine problem, they can't void your engine warranty because you had mod springs installed. __________________ 2003 Skyline 350GT--Tein Suspension, NRG Strut bar, Nismo CAI w/bypass, JDM emblems, Nismo Graphics... 2009 Nismo Z34 #389-- Clear Bra

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Joebarchuck Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 202 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	What I do not understand is why do dealerships deny claims... It does not cost them anything as Nissan pays them for the parts and labor they have put into it. It just makes no sense. __________________ Red 2010 370Z Roadster: Stillen G3, Stillen Exhaust, Up-Rev Tune (312 RWHP), Eibach Pro Springs, 20mm spacers front and back, Rear Camber Kit, Tinted Windows, GT-R Start Button, Interior Mods

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07-03-2009, 10:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 266	If you "rice" your car, then Nissan automatically voids it.

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MursePaolo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 34 Drives: 98 Integra GS-R Rep Power: 16	i had a friend with an S take his faulty clutch back to the dealer and they told him they wouldn't change it because they suspected he was launching on it. he never did anything of that sort. anyway, they ended up changing it for free in the long run, but it was a giant headache for him.

02-21-2010, 01:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	my dealership is awesome. they were the ones that put on a different exchaust system. they were the one teaching my dad how to launch controll. they were the ones that started drifting and ** with the demo GT-R. the owner of the dealership TTed his 350 and **. He is a nice guy

02-21-2010, 04:06 PM	#24 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Holy Thread Revival Batman!

04-27-2010, 11:23 AM	#27 (permalink)
Two-Socks Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 39 Drives: 08 FJ Cruiser, MT Rep Power: 15	I'm interested in specific warranty denials, if anyone is open enough to admit some possible stupidity. Old enough to have owned several cars: I have always been screwed by domestic dealers and service reps. Only once by a Toyota dealership (sales manager backed me and got fired for his effort). But a different Toyota dealership was fixing stuff for me a year after the warranty ran out. No mods by the way. Have researched the 350Zs quite a bit. When the 06 and 07 had "oil consumption issues," Nissan replaced a lot of engines for free. But the owner had to work with the service department to gather stats over time. Still interested in specifics. IMO Nissan, Toyota, Honda appear to care more about word-of- mouth experiences, both as a brand and by dealership. And a confession. If something goes wrong with my car, I can't diagnose it in time to put the old parts back on...as a matter of fact I can't diagnose it, nor can I swap parts back and forth. Need to know potential problems beforehand.

05-03-2010, 12:26 AM	#28 (permalink)
efuseakay Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The DAYNGA ZONE! Posts: 404 Drives: 2010 G37xS Sedan Rep Power: 15	I guess I'm lucky that my dealer (Infiniti) has a Stillen CBE/Gen3 CIA etc.) on their service bay walls for display. They are pretty mod friendly, even if you have non-Stillen parts. But as with everything, there are limits.

06-19-2010, 03:46 PM	#29 (permalink)
Greed Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 95 Drives: 2009 370z 01/18/09 Rep Power: 16	My dealership is mod-friendly too. In fact they'd tease me every time I came in for routine service for NOT having any mods. When I finally started modding, they were more than happy to install the parts and assured me I wouldnt run into any warranty issues.