Warranty - Null & Void due to modifications

[Bounce]

The backbox made the pistons more horny, they expanded and ... crack.

The general term for this is called Sci-Fi.

:hahaha::hahaha::thumbs:

[shane@mbtech]

Forgot to add, that they think the piston has hit the spark plug and caused it to break up.

How could that happen ?

Dont listen to a word they say, They only know their arse from their elbow because their heads are so far up their own arses. :clown:

If you are having to pay get it out of there, they will pull your pants down shaft you with a big dildo and charge you for the lube which they wont use.

[mattCSLnut]

The backbox made the pistons more horny, they expanded and ... crack.

The general term for this is called Sci-Fi.

:smt082 :hahaha: :smt082 :hahaha: :smt082 :hahaha: ... now that's funny :thumbs: :beer:

[thegingerninja]

All of this seems very unfair - but legally, they may have point if you read the small print (although no-one ever does) Would be interesting to know what their position would be if you had AP brakes?

[alexk]

All of this seems very unfair - but legally, they may have point if you read the small print (although no-one ever does) Would be interesting to know what their position would be if you had AP brakes?

I guess they would suggest therapy with an exorcist :whistle:

[DuncanR]

sounds bollocks to me, the exhaust isn't a part covered by warranty
I would say its the dealer who has flagged it as they are the ones that advise the warranty claims dept if its valid or not.

+ 1 on that fooker !
Ditch the dealer mate,its all about how the dealer presents the facts regarding the warranty claim to the guys in the Fatherland, when my engine spun a shell Murketts were asked to send photographs etc., which they did, they are not asked by BMW to even investigate the probable causes, as this would incurr additional labour which Murketts dont get paid for. Now, ...if BMW had of asked for a couple of pictures of the cockpit... it might have been a different story !!and now BMW are about to market a car with roll cage, harnesses and BBK already fitted, bit hypocrytical really !

[DuncanR]

Unless the modified part has effected the part that has gone wrong, then they have to warrant the problem. Thats what i thought!?

This is true ...in the USA for sure, after a Court ruling along these very same lines, the ruling was that as long as the after market part contributed in no way to the fault of the OEM part, then the warranty claim should be honoured.

[DuncanR]

Murketts for me now, its a trek but I know.........

Spend the night with me Lawsy !!...:gayfight:

[shane@mbtech]

Spend the night with me Lawsy !!...:gayfight:

Ive just popped outside, sabotaged the csl, so a night in duncan towers is on the cards:smt055

[DuncanR]

Ive just popped outside, sabotaged the csl, so a night in duncan towers is on the cards:smt055

Im off out to buy me a new frock !!:gayfight: ... cant wait to feel your strong arms wrapped around me ... ah !

[glendog74]

I guess they would suggest therapy with an exorcist :whistle:

That's what Fuchs would suggest too... :hahaha:

[dpsoden]

Bit of a thread resurrection but thought I would update on my recent experiences. Have a 53k mile CSL with AP Brakes and, previously, Intrax 1k2 suspension.

Warranty company initially said that modified parts would not be covered which was, from reading the threads on here, the accepted position.

However, having spent 3 weeks trying to confirm with them in writing that the warranty would be valid in the event of a claim, they have now replied to say "the claims department have advised that they would not be happy to cover the brakes, steering, suspension due to the modifications fitted" and "for the reasons outlined we would not be in a position to offer you the product".

i.e. I cannot get a warranty at all!

[DuncanR]

they have now replied to say "the claims department have advised that they would not be happy to cover the brakes, steering, suspension due to the modifications fitted" and "for the reasons outlined we would not be in a position to offer you the product".

i.e. I cannot get a warranty at all!

Well thats about true really, BMW cant be expected to warrant the after market AP's and Intrax, but they ought to sort the steering out. Im with Murketts, but there is no way even I would expect them to carry out work on anything other than the OEM parts, Im very grateful for what they do at the moment tbh.:thumbs:

[dpsoden]

Have no issue with them not covering non OEM parts - that's reasonable - it was more that they would not cover the remainder of the car..!

[DuncanR]

Have no issue with them not covering non OEM parts - that's reasonable - it was more that they would not cover the remainder of the car..!

Ah..thats a different matter ! Simple answer, go to Murketts !:thumbs: