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Law question - void warranty after modification

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by 4dimad, Dec 22, 2022.

  1. Dec 22, 2022 at 4:56 AM
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    4dimad

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    Hello, do you know name of the law that protects customers from manufacture voiding the when mechanical issue is not related to the car modification? Have timing cover oil leak and Toyota saying that warranty is voided because I changed suspension. Thank you!
     
  2. Dec 22, 2022 at 5:04 AM
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    Have you tried a different dealership? Sometimes helps if the service manager is willing to go to bat for you.
     
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  5. Dec 22, 2022 at 6:43 AM
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    I get to the Toyota corp level, opened 3(!) cases, after 3 attempts dealer confirmed it was engine oil (before they were trying to sell some BS), and then just disappeared, not answering the phone, etc
     

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