Originally Posted by @Art_Mighty (Post 1996503)

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

Will using 'aftermarket' or recycled parts void my warranty?
No. An 'aftermarket' part is a part made by a company other than the vehicle manufacturer or the original equipment manufacturer. A 'recycled' part is a part that was made for and installed in a new vehicle by the manufacturer or the original equipment manufacturer, and later removed from the vehicle and made available for resale or reuse. Simply using an aftermarket or recycled part does not void your warranty. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket or recycled part. Still, if it turns out that the aftermarket or recycled part was itself defective or wasn't installed correctly, and it causes damage to another part that is covered under the warranty, the manufacturer or dealer has the right to deny coverage for that part and charge you for any repairs. The FTC says the manufacturer or dealer must show that the aftermarket or recycled part caused the need for repairs before denying warranty coverage.

...so your experience may very. My personal advice is to install a turbo, void your warranty proudly and be done with it. :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by JohnJuan (Post 2079476)

Here's a nice explanation:

Originally Posted by JayBoii (Post 2079346)

I would like to know if a catback + test pipe would void warranty, I am going to the stealership to get my free oil change in a couple of days. I am more concerned about the test pipe. Can anyone give me some info?

Originally Posted by mav1178 (Post 2079512)

That really doesn't help because it's a wall of text, plus it doesn't address the fundamental question of warranty being "void".

I keep saying this like I'm on a recorded loop: your warranty is never void unless you destroy the car or Subaru goes out of business. Warranty coverage is and always will be there as long as the car is in sound working condition and within the mileage/time limits of the car.

Warranty coverage and approval/denial of claims is what is at stake here.




See above.

What are you going to the "stealership" for other than an oil change? If you want to think of the dealer as someone who steals your money, I can assure you that in the long run, you will always have questions about whether your warranty will be void because you assume the dealer is out to get you, which is about as far from the truth as you can get.

Warranty claims are free money for a dealer. Do you seriously think they want to turn you down for a legit claim when they will get paid by Subaru corporate?

You want to make friends with a dealer, not enemies. Labeling them as a stealership (even though you're getting a FREE oil change) really won't help you in the long run.

-alex

Originally Posted by mav1178 (Post 2079512)

That really doesn't help because it's a wall of text, plus it doesn't address the fundamental question of warranty being "void".

I keep saying this like I'm on a recorded loop: your warranty is never void unless you destroy the car or Subaru goes out of business. Warranty coverage is and always will be there as long as the car is in sound working condition and within the mileage/time limits of the car.

Warranty coverage and approval/denial of claims is what is at stake here.




See above.

What are you going to the "stealership" for other than an oil change? If you want to think of the dealer as someone who steals your money, I can assure you that in the long run, you will always have questions about whether your warranty will be void because you assume the dealer is out to get you, which is about as far from the truth as you can get.

Warranty claims are free money for a dealer. Do you seriously think they want to turn you down for a legit claim when they will get paid by Subaru corporate?

You want to make friends with a dealer, not enemies. Labeling them as a stealership (even though you're getting a FREE oil change) really won't help you in the long run.

-alex

Originally Posted by yomny (Post 2079570)

wow so unnecesary. You can't be so literal.. "void" im sure the OP meant what we will usually mean, if the parts installed will prevent him from getting warranty work. That "wall of text" was pretty informative btw.