Do you think it would work? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

KennethJohnson · 03-26-2017, 02:09 AM

Hey guys I have a hypothetical for you.

I got the extended warranty...

If I were to due something that voids the warranty, Ex... tune/SC/fluids outside warranty ect.. and something goes wrong...
Do you think I could just change my car back to stock and bring it in and "get away" with it?

Like how would that scenario play out?

SIDE QUESTION..
Does anyone know what voids warranty? lol I've been trying to find a document of this for days.

Zhangy · 03-26-2017, 02:41 AM

did you know if you update your front grille and your scion badge, your warranty automatically renews as you have a 2017 toyota 86. I wont tell anyone

Impureclient · 03-26-2017, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Zhangy

did you know if you update your front grille and your scion badge, your warranty automatically renews as you have a 2017 toyota 86. I wont tell anyone

You just did! We all know now. I'm on the phone right now with 911 and telling on the both of you for shenanigans.

Impureclient · 03-26-2017, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KennethJohnson

SIDE QUESTION..
Does anyone know what voids warranty? lol I've been trying to find a document of this for days.

Never put sugar in your gas tank as an additive or put salt in your eye. The first will definitely void the warranty and the second one hurts like a mother.

FR-Sky · 03-26-2017, 06:38 AM

I think it depends on what you break.
They will void your warranty if your aftermarket parts have show direct effect on your damage item.
For example, couple months ago, I took my car back to dealership because of my axle nut problem. It was fully covered under warranty despite the fact I have aftermarket coilover, LCA, etc.

PetrolioBenzina · 03-26-2017, 04:06 PM

Easy. Find a friend who has a stock car, put your broken part into it, have the dealer repair the problem, swap new part back to yours.

billwot · 03-26-2017, 05:30 PM

Just FYI, anytime you wrench on a vehicle, there be obvious evidence, even if you replace the OEM parts.

Tcoat · 03-26-2017, 09:11 PM

If you mod and it breaks something pay the bill yourself. I don't want to be paying for guys that break things and then scam Toyota.
If you mod and something breaks that isn't a result of the mod then why bother changing back to stock since it isn't related?

Warranties are for things that break on a car that remains stock as designed not for people that screw with things and cause their own issues.

Quentin · 03-26-2017, 09:54 PM

Why don't you just cancel the extended warranty? Sell it back to Toyota and pocket the cash.

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SoNotCool · 03-26-2017, 10:01 PM

the fluid thing isnt a 100% warranty void, infact, especially in a Manual Transmission Toyota has said publicly that their gear oil can cause clunky and wonky conditions and suggest users change it for better operation, some dealerships go as far as to suggest switching to Motul Gear Oil 300

wheelhaus · 03-26-2017, 10:31 PM

Well... What you're describing is warranty fraud. However, some dealers go out of their way to deny warranties because *something* on the car was modified, whether it was related to the failure or not. So, it's a never ending battle. If you have an engine failure but have only modified suspension/brakes, technically it's unrelated. BUT, the dealer might argue you have modified parts and are racing the car harder than intended from the factory.. so, voided claim. I know it's bullshit, but it's not entirely unfeasible, and that gray area is where different dealers will react differently. An "unmodified" car isn't indestructible after all...

Ultimately, don't modify something unless you're willing to assume risk of paying for repairs should something go pop. Nothing is guaranteed. On that same note, don't get wrapped up in paranoia, just don't get in over your head mod-wise.

03-26-2017, 02:09 AM	#1
KennethJohnson Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Drives: 17' 86 16' GSXR-600 Bike life Location: Sacramento Posts: 30 Thanks: 15 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do you think it would work? Hey guys I have a hypothetical for you. I got the extended warranty... If I were to due something that voids the warranty, Ex... tune/SC/fluids outside warranty ect.. and something goes wrong... Do you think I could just change my car back to stock and bring it in and "get away" with it? Like how would that scenario play out? SIDE QUESTION.. Does anyone know what voids warranty? lol I've been trying to find a document of this for days.

03-26-2017, 09:11 PM	#8
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	If you mod and it breaks something pay the bill yourself. I don't want to be paying for guys that break things and then scam Toyota. If you mod and something breaks that isn't a result of the mod then why bother changing back to stock since it isn't related? Warranties are for things that break on a car that remains stock as designed not for people that screw with things and cause their own issues. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

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Zhangy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 FRS Location: Toronto Posts: 361 Thanks: 14 Thanked 106 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	did you know if you update your front grille and your scion badge, your warranty automatically renews as you have a 2017 toyota 86. I wont tell anyone

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FR-Sky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S 10 series [755] Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,189 Thanks: 385 Thanked 390 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I think it depends on what you break. They will void your warranty if your aftermarket parts have show direct effect on your damage item. For example, couple months ago, I took my car back to dealership because of my axle nut problem. It was fully covered under warranty despite the fact I have aftermarket coilover, LCA, etc.

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PetrolioBenzina Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Drives: 17 86 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 75 Thanked 1,133 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Easy. Find a friend who has a stock car, put your broken part into it, have the dealer repair the problem, swap new part back to yours.

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billwot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: '11 Cayman , '14 Camry, '11 Tacoma Location: Eastern NC Posts: 509 Thanks: 57 Thanked 396 Times in 198 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Just FYI, anytime you wrench on a vehicle, there be obvious evidence, even if you replace the OEM parts.

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Quentin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: ‘16 4Runner, ‘19 Corolla HB Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 685 Thanked 813 Times in 435 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Why don't you just cancel the extended warranty? Sell it back to Toyota and pocket the cash. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-26-2017, 10:01 PM	#10
SoNotCool Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Tracy, California Posts: 96 Thanks: 16 Thanked 45 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	the fluid thing isnt a 100% warranty void, infact, especially in a Manual Transmission Toyota has said publicly that their gear oil can cause clunky and wonky conditions and suggest users change it for better operation, some dealerships go as far as to suggest switching to Motul Gear Oil 300

03-26-2017, 10:31 PM	#11
wheelhaus Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 2020 KTM Super Duke 1290R Location: Denver Posts: 1,788 Thanks: 714 Thanked 1,141 Times in 624 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Well... What you're describing is warranty fraud. However, some dealers go out of their way to deny warranties because something on the car was modified, whether it was related to the failure or not. So, it's a never ending battle. If you have an engine failure but have only modified suspension/brakes, technically it's unrelated. BUT, the dealer might argue you have modified parts and are racing the car harder than intended from the factory.. so, voided claim. I know it's bullshit, but it's not entirely unfeasible, and that gray area is where different dealers will react differently. An "unmodified" car isn't indestructible after all... Ultimately, don't modify something unless you're willing to assume risk of paying for repairs should something go pop. Nothing is guaranteed. On that same note, don't get wrapped up in paranoia, just don't get in over your head mod-wise.

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