[beefmobile]

My cars warranty is up on the 4th of next month and i'm trying to get a few things taken care of so i don't have problems down the road.
1. I've got the shaker 500 and about every 3 months it cuts out and only plays on the right side, and sometimes altogether. And my front speakers are starting to crackle.
2. Theres a squeek in my right seat and i can't find it so hopefully they'll figure it out. i'll just pull the safety card. 'if theres a squeek then somethings loose and could result in the passengers seat unbolting' if they don't want to fix it...law suit! lol
3. they're being total A holes about the hole thing. they were trying to argue that if i have any modifications, then it voids my warranty...is that true?

[usafimj]

Only way it will void your warranty is if the mods affect the area that is having problems.

Ex.... Engine mods won't void the warranty with your seat or radio

[qwik48r]

there is a law which fails my memory right now... but basically states they have to prove the mods actually screwed something up... dont take their shit.

get it all fixed asap

[leebunnyz]

wow i cant believe they told you that B.S...i hate dealerships.

[flattusmaximus78]

I took an 06 in on the gas cap thing, loose door handle, loose center console door, broken recliner button. Car had full exhaust, 4:10's, blower. They didn't even make mention of it.

[beefmobile]

I think it was just the service lady that i talked to. cuz when i had to get something fixed before, the guys in the shop ordered stuff i just mentioned on the side and gave me a call when it got there and it was all covered. but is there anything else thats covered under warranty that i should 'just in case' it? i hate going to the dealership too but hey some of this stuff could be free...lol

[qwik48r]

^ proof in da puddin.

[Tacoma2055]

Originally Posted by beefmobile 3. they're being total A holes about the hole thing. they were trying to argue that if i have any modifications, then it voids my warranty...is that true?

This is the Magnuson-Moss Warranty law

my local ford dealership is a bunch of pricks the truck division is atleast lol
they give my dad a hard time about ladder racks and a piece of plywood in the back of the truck say he is abusing it

Federal Warranty Laws 1.The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)) This federal law regulates warranties for the protection of consumers. The essence of the law concerning aftermarket auto parts is that a vehicle manufacturer may not condition a written or implied warranty on the consumers using parts or services which are identified by brand, trade, or corporate name (such as the vehicle maker's brand) unless the parts or service are provided free of charge. The law means that the use of an aftermarket part alone is not cause for denying the warranty. However, the law's protection does not extend to aftermarket parts in situations where such parts actually caused the damage being claimed under the warranty. Further, consumers are advised to be aware of any specific terms or conditions stated in the warranty which may result in its being voided. The law states in relevant part: "No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his written or implied warranty of such product on the consumers using, in connection with such product, any article or service (other than article or service provided without charge under the terms of the warranty) which is identified by brand, trade or corporate name..." (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)). 2. Clean Air Act Warranty Provisions (42 U.S.C. S 7541 (C) (3) (B)) The federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle makers to provide two emissions-related warranties -- a production warranty and a performance warranty. The production warranty requires the vehicle maker to warrant that the vehicle is designed, built and equipped so that it conforms with emissions requirements at the time of sale. The performance warranty requires the vehicle maker to warrant that the vehicle will comply with applicable emissions requirements as tested under state vehicle emissions inspection programs for the warranty periods specified in the law (for model year 1995 and later vehicles, the warranty is 2 years/24,000 miles for all emissions-related parts and 8 years/80,000 miles for the catalytic converter, electronic emissions control unit and on-board diagnostic device). The performance warranty is conditioned on the vehicle being properly maintained and operated. Like the Magnuson-Moss Act, vehicle manufacturers may not refuse warranty repairs under the Clean Air Acts performance and defect warranties merely because aftermarket parts have been installed on the vehicle. The only circumstance under which the vehicle manufacturer can void the emissions warranties is if an aftermarket part is responsible for (causes) the warranty claim.

[qwik48r]

Originally Posted by beefmobile I think it was just the service lady that i talked to. cuz when i had to get something fixed before, the guys in the shop ordered stuff i just mentioned on the side and gave me a call when it got there and it was all covered. but is there anything else thats covered under warranty that i should 'just in case' it? i hate going to the dealership too but hey some of this stuff could be free...lol

raise hell with either the dealership manager, owner, or/and service manager... or all of them.. and tell them about the law which I cant name right now... BEFORE you take your car in (people are vindictive)

they will shut up once you know your rights.

you could also go straight to ford and demand a leazion... get them involved.. the bigger the stink the more they listen... above all STAY POLITE.

[06RedfireGT]

Originally Posted by qwik48r tell them about the law which I cant name right now...

Originally Posted by Tacoma2055 This is the Magnuson-Moss Warranty law my local ford dealership is a bunch of pricks the truck division is atleast lol they give my dad a hard time about ladder racks and a piece of plywood in the back of the truck say he is abusing it Federal Warranty Laws 1.The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)) This federal law regulates warranties for the protection of consumers. The essence of the law concerning aftermarket auto parts is that a vehicle manufacturer may not condition a written or implied warranty on the consumers using parts or services which are identified by brand, trade, or corporate name (such as the vehicle maker's brand) unless the parts or service are provided free of charge. The law means that the use of an aftermarket part alone is not cause for denying the warranty. However, the law's protection does not extend to aftermarket parts in situations where such parts actually caused the damage being claimed under the warranty. Further, consumers are advised to be aware of any specific terms or conditions stated in the warranty which may result in its being voided. The law states in relevant part: "No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his written or implied warranty of such product on the consumers using, in connection with such product, any article or service (other than article or service provided without charge under the terms of the warranty) which is identified by brand, trade or corporate name..." (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)). 2. Clean Air Act Warranty Provisions (42 U.S.C. S 7541 (C) (3) (B)) The federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle makers to provide two emissions-related warranties -- a production warranty and a performance warranty. The production warranty requires the vehicle maker to warrant that the vehicle is designed, built and equipped so that it conforms with emissions requirements at the time of sale. The performance warranty requires the vehicle maker to warrant that the vehicle will comply with applicable emissions requirements as tested under state vehicle emissions inspection programs for the warranty periods specified in the law (for model year 1995 and later vehicles, the warranty is 2 years/24,000 miles for all emissions-related parts and 8 years/80,000 miles for the catalytic converter, electronic emissions control unit and on-board diagnostic device). The performance warranty is conditioned on the vehicle being properly maintained and operated. Like the Magnuson-Moss Act, vehicle manufacturers may not refuse warranty repairs under the Clean Air Acts performance and defect warranties merely because aftermarket parts have been installed on the vehicle. The only circumstance under which the vehicle manufacturer can void the emissions warranties is if an aftermarket part is responsible for (causes) the warranty claim.

[qwik48r]

<--- lazy.


sorry.