Painting wheels voids warranty?
09-10-2013, 01:04 PM
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Painting wheels voids warranty?
Does anybody know how strict they are with the warranty? I painted my wheels with rubber spray and am wondering if I have to take it off before i bring my car in to the dealer for any reason?
09-10-2013, 01:26 PM
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Only if you are bringing it in for an issue with the factory finish or something like that with your wheels. I suppose if you brought it in for a tire balance issue they could try to blame it, too.
You're fine, otherwise.
You're fine, otherwise.
09-10-2013, 01:39 PM
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Ok thanks. I figured if its wheel related, I would have to get rid of the evidence. Just wondering if they are very eager to suspend the warranty with any sign of tampering anywhere on the car.
09-10-2013, 01:42 PM
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Unless it can be proven that something you did (or did not do in the case of maintenance) caused a failure of a component, the warranty cannot be made void.
Also, the only real way to void the warranty on the entire car is to total it and have the title salvage branded.
