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Originally Posted by extrashaky
Mods do not void warranties. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
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Mag Moss only prevents manufacturers from denying warranty claims for mods that were not material to the failure. However, failures that are linked materially to the mod are not protected. For example, if you install an aftermarket blower and you blow a rod, they can deny that claim. If you install an aftermarket brake kit and a strut fails, they can't deny that claim based on just the mod.
Presently, Audi and Mercedes are able to scan their ECU's and detect not only a performance upgrade program installed, but also if the ECU has ever been flashed at all. They're voiding powertrain warranties on those cars and inserting an electronic flag on the car that warns any tech who connects a scan tool that the car has no powertrain warranty and to stop work and return the car to the customer.
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2015 FRS M6 Argento, 2014 Audi Q7, 2012 Audi A5 (Traded),2012 VW CC, 2010 Mercedes S550