Warranty / Mods

Guybrush · 18-09-2010, 09:04 PM

Hi all,

Thinking about the comprehensive warranty, but there is a big tick-box asking me to declare that my car hasn't been modified. The APs & SS backbox kind of contradict that

Have any of you taken out the same whilst having mods, and did you have any issues when coming to claim?

Thanks
Richard

Bounce · 18-09-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Guybrush

Hi all,

Thinking about the comprehensive warranty, but there is a big tick-box asking me to declare that my car hasn't been modified. The APs & SS backbox kind of contradict that

Have any of you taken out the same whilst having mods, and did you have any issues when coming to claim?

Thanks
Richard

Is this the BMW extendable warranty,as when i renew over the phone every year,they never ask about mods.only that it still has fbmwsh.

dpsoden · 18-09-2010, 09:22 PM

I declared that APs were currently fitted and that coilovers used to be (they requested the service history) - they refused to let me take the warranty out.

Incidentallly, they mentioned that if they subsequently found out it would invalidate any claim, so theoretically you could be paying +/- £1,200 for a worthless piece of paper.

I understand it all depends on how the servicing garage process the claim, so I guess the choice of garage is even more critical if you do take the warranty out.

**glendog74** · 18-09-2010, 09:22 PM

I let mine lapse back in 2008, then renewed in 2009 - no questions asked...

**shimmy** · 18-09-2010, 09:35 PM

DuncanR had a new engine, head gasket and more.

Not sure if he has any OEM car left!

Steviebee · 19-09-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

DuncanR had a new engine, head gasket and more.

Not sure if he has any OEM car left!

A new engine!? What failed out of interest?

**glendog74** · 19-09-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Steviebee

A new engine!? What failed out of interest?

The driver. Epic fail.

**AlexGTT** · 19-09-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by glendog74

The driver. Epic fail.

bromers · 19-09-2010, 10:41 PM

My warranty has been declined because the car had previously had a non oem exhaust. Car all standard now but claim rejected because it had had a Milltek fitted, had been noted on a previous service.

I'd go for a 3rd party - the Bmw one is the biggest waste of time and money.

"you need to tell them anything that might impact the claim on the car" - it's in the T&C's.

Steer clear especially when modded.

bromers · 19-09-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dpsoden

I understand it all depends on how the servicing garage process the claim, so I guess the choice of garage is even more critical if you do take the warranty out.

Certain parts are "covered" by the dealer, expensive parts goto Head Office for approval and then they'll try and wangle their way out of it.

18-09-2010, 09:04 PM	#1
Guybrush Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11 Casino cash: $1408	Warranty / Mods Hi all, Thinking about the comprehensive warranty, but there is a big tick-box asking me to declare that my car hasn't been modified. The APs & SS backbox kind of contradict that Have any of you taken out the same whilst having mods, and did you have any issues when coming to claim? Thanks Richard

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shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	DuncanR had a new engine, head gasket and more. Not sure if he has any OEM car left! __________________ .

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dpsoden S2 - Picking it up Snake Champion! Helicopter2 Champion! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Surrey / Hants border Posts: 36 Casino cash: $2168	I declared that APs were currently fitted and that coilovers used to be (they requested the service history) - they refused to let me take the warranty out. Incidentallly, they mentioned that if they subsequently found out it would invalidate any claim, so theoretically you could be paying +/- £1,200 for a worthless piece of paper. I understand it all depends on how the servicing garage process the claim, so I guess the choice of garage is even more critical if you do take the warranty out.

19-09-2010, 10:41 PM	#9
bromers S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 189 Casino cash: $4347	My warranty has been declined because the car had previously had a non oem exhaust. Car all standard now but claim rejected because it had had a Milltek fitted, had been noted on a previous service. I'd go for a 3rd party - the Bmw one is the biggest waste of time and money. "you need to tell them anything that might impact the claim on the car" - it's in the T&C's. Steer clear especially when modded.