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Offline gazman

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What VOIDS your warrenty?
« on: 05 October 2008, 19:55 »
Was thinking of getting the Milltek exhaust system put on to my edition 30, but does this void my warrenty?

Also what other mods void your warrenty?

remaps?
intercoolers?
ect?

Offline Top Cat

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Re: What VOIDS your warrenty?
« Reply #1 on: 05 October 2008, 20:03 »
They only void that actual bit of the warranty and whatever can be associated with it, oh and also probably the huge grey area, they will tell you your sun roof failed because your exhaust was to hot.  :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

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Re: What VOIDS your warrenty?
« Reply #2 on: 05 October 2008, 20:05 »
^^^ Yep it's a big grey area and will probably vary dealer to dealer as well.

Mine are happy about remaps and exhaust's and have offered to supply and fit a milltek  :smiley:

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Re: What VOIDS your warrenty?
« Reply #3 on: 05 October 2008, 20:07 »
Not many genuine bits left on mine :lipsrsealed:

Varies soooo much, you'd be better asking the dealer outright and holding them to it :wink:
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Re: What VOIDS your warrenty?
« Reply #4 on: 05 October 2008, 20:09 »


Also what other mods void your warrenty?

letting Hurdy getting his hands on it  :wink:


Offline candy turbo

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Re: What VOIDS your warrenty?
« Reply #5 on: 05 October 2008, 20:15 »
when mine went for service , they were all pretty impressed  with my car , as long as all been done professionally they have no problems  :smiley:
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Offline Spaced

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Re: What VOIDS your warrenty?
« Reply #6 on: 05 October 2008, 20:23 »
I have found that if you want anything doing under warranty with no questions asked, just say that you have been discussing the problem on this forum first.


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Re: What VOIDS your warrenty?
« Reply #7 on: 06 October 2008, 17:27 »
I have found that if you want anything doing under warranty with no questions asked, just say that you have been discussing the problem on this forum first.

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Re: What VOIDS your warrenty?
« Reply #8 on: 06 October 2008, 17:45 »
^^^ Yep it's a big grey area and will probably vary dealer to dealer as well.

Mine are happy about remaps and exhaust's and have offered to supply and fit a milltek  :smiley:

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My VW dealer asked me which tuner when I discussed my intentions and when I said Revo, they said no problem.

The law is such that an aftermarket component has to be proved to be the direct cause of an issue for the vehicle manufacturer/agent to refuse to solve it under warranty. However, in reality, you would probably/possibly find yourself paying for the work first and then receiving recompense later (or not, as each case may be).

Regarding Milltek, it's supplied with a 'lifetime' guarantee meaning that as the original purchaser your Milltek is covered for the whole lifetime of your ownership. As the Milltek is both stainless steel and also a performance mod, and makes wonderful zorst music, isn't it a no-brainer? (as long as you have the money available).

Similarly with Revo (for example). That's why if I have a problem I'm really not worried - I have the peace of mind to know I'll be looked after. I speak from direct experience.
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Re: What VOIDS your warrenty?
« Reply #9 on: 06 October 2008, 17:46 »


Also what other mods void your warrenty?

letting Hurdy getting his hands on it  :wink:

.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Brilliant!! :afro:
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