Will adding Dynatech headers affect factory warranty?
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 567
Likes: 0
From: Newburgh Indiana
Will adding Dynatech headers affect factory warranty?
I am looking at putting a set of dynatech headers and B&B exhaust on my C6. Will this affect anything on the engine warranty? I don't want to find out after the fact.
Thanks.....
I attended a car show at the Dynatech headquarters today and they convinced me that it would make a great addition to the LS2.
Thanks.....
I attended a car show at the Dynatech headquarters today and they convinced me that it would make a great addition to the LS2.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,430
Likes: 81
From: Whidbey Island WA
Originally Posted by WWK888
Only if they can PROVE your mods caused the problem. Some dealers will try blame everything on your mods to try get out of covering the vehicle under warranty.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,407
Likes: 1
From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Well then let me clarify...in my case, they denied warranty intially but when asked to prove how an air intake can cause a faulty battery they backed off and covered it. Later when speaking with the service manager I was told that they actually give that response to any modded cars in for warranty work, but usually end up doing the work if the mods are not related to the problem. It really depends on the dealer and your relationship with them.
So...in my case I am not "flat wrong". I think your dealer were jerks if they denied you warranty work however I dont know the specifics of your claim. Every claim and dealer's response may be different. Probably the best advise would be to approach your dealer and give them a hyperthetical situation as far as mods and see what their response is. You can always try going to a different dealer if you are turned down by one.
So...in my case I am not "flat wrong". I think your dealer were jerks if they denied you warranty work however I dont know the specifics of your claim. Every claim and dealer's response may be different. Probably the best advise would be to approach your dealer and give them a hyperthetical situation as far as mods and see what their response is. You can always try going to a different dealer if you are turned down by one.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,430
Likes: 81
From: Whidbey Island WA
The only if they prove thing is just not correct. You pushed the issue and they let it slide. Good work, but my point stands. If they decide to deny your just plain SOL until you go through the process. There are as you said many factor involved when it comes to mods. Is it a place where you have bought cars and been bringing your service? Do you enjoy a good relationship with the service writers or manager? Are you talking about a power seat that stopped working and your mod is an exhaust? Im sure you can think of many others. I have mods on my car and more coming and I am not loosing sleep over a possible warranty denial. I am however aware that it can and does happen.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,407
Likes: 1
From: HONOLULU HAWAII
I dont quite understand your first sentence but I think we are on the same page. It boils down to the dealer and your relationship with them. To answer the original posters question I still say they cannot deny your warranty unless the mod created the problem. But as you pointed out they may make you jump thru hoops to get the work done. I also agree with you and am not losing sleep over it.
