Dealer Modifications
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Dealer Modifications
I recently purchased a C6 from a Chevy dealer. A friend of mine told me the dealer from which I made the purchase will modify vehicles they sell such as adding tint or leather seats. He said they even go as far as outfitting camaros with supercharges. I had never heard of a dealer adding performance modifications to a vehicle they sell. Is this something that is in fact done and I've just never heard of it? I guess my question is... Is this something anyone else has heard of and if so, will they leave my warranty intact if they are the ones doing the modifications?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Some dealers do it, most don't.
As for warranty, a dealer can't control what warranty claims GM decides to deny. A dealer may say a mod they install won't void the warranty but they really don't have any say. Now, there may be a way around some warranty issues that a dealer is willing to try to take but they would be risking a lot. I have "heard" of one or more dealers who will absorb the cost of repairs on non factory parts they install but I have no personal experience or knowledge.
Soft parts like interior shouldn't a problem but you have to careful when it concerns hard parts like drive train, suspension, etc. IF having a warranty is important to you then don't mod the expensive stuff until the warranty runs out. OR you take your chances no matter what you're told. May work out okay, may not.
As for warranty, a dealer can't control what warranty claims GM decides to deny. A dealer may say a mod they install won't void the warranty but they really don't have any say. Now, there may be a way around some warranty issues that a dealer is willing to try to take but they would be risking a lot. I have "heard" of one or more dealers who will absorb the cost of repairs on non factory parts they install but I have no personal experience or knowledge.
Soft parts like interior shouldn't a problem but you have to careful when it concerns hard parts like drive train, suspension, etc. IF having a warranty is important to you then don't mod the expensive stuff until the warranty runs out. OR you take your chances no matter what you're told. May work out okay, may not.
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There is a Ford Dealer in my area that will add Turbo's and Super Chargers to the new GT's he sells and will warranty them.
Not sure of the details, but know it can be done.
Not sure of the details, but know it can be done.
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Dealer Warranty vs. GM Warranty.
When you buy a new GM car you get a GM Warranty, when you buy a Dealer modified GM car you get a Dealer Warranty.
GM Warranty is good at any GM dealer.
Dealer Warranty is only usable at that Dealer.
When you buy a new GM car you get a GM Warranty, when you buy a Dealer modified GM car you get a Dealer Warranty.
GM Warranty is good at any GM dealer.
Dealer Warranty is only usable at that Dealer.
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I agree w. the posts above, esp. the full explanation by Rick. But even IF there is a "dealer warranty" on the parts and labor, you have to ask yourself this question: just how long is it good for? Meaning, if the dealer's ownership changes 2 years down the road, that may be a promise made from a prior dealer owner. Not to mention, if you take a trip and the car breaks down, will your dealer reimburse you for the expenses? I guess as long as the car stays local and can be easily towed if that's ever needed, you'll have no problems.
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I recently purchased a C6 from a Chevy dealer. A friend of mine told me the dealer from which I made the purchase will modify vehicles they sell such as adding tint or leather seats. He said they even go as far as outfitting camaros with supercharges. I had never heard of a dealer adding performance modifications to a vehicle they sell. Is this something that is in fact done and I've just never heard of it? I guess my question is... Is this something anyone else has heard of and if so, will they leave my warranty intact if they are the ones doing the modifications?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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They were Yenko's. Also Baldwin Motion cars, Berger cars, and a few others. Modified is one thing. Modified with a factory warranty is something else.
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