Hi. This is my first post and I would like to say thanks to everyone here becasue I have been reading these forums for a while and you all have answered a lot of my questions already. I do not have a Scion at the moment, but I really like the tC and hope to get one as my next car.

Ok...so here is the question.

After reading the forums I have heard that turbo kits (and other after market parts)void the "warranty" on your car. As someone who wants to add performance upgrades to their car, this troubles me becasue I hate the idea of loosing out on any warranty. My qustion is: what warranty exactly does it void? Is it the factory powertrain warranty? Does it void any dealership warranty? Will a dealership not work on a car if it has void the warranty? I guess I would just like more information on what exactly this means... sorry if these questions have already been asked.

Thanks;
-Blade

 

Well just putting something aftermarket on your car will not void it (in most situations anyways). But what the problems come from is when something goes wrong, if it was caused by something aftermarket, then it won't be covered.

That is... say you put an intake on and then it is determined that said intake caused a problem with the engine. THAT problem would not be covered.

Though I believe if you stick with TRD stuff or things installed by the dealer, you may have a bit more leeway. Someone else may be able to clarify that though. Most of the stuff I want at this point is TRD anyways, so I don't expect much issue.

 

Turbo kits will, in most cases, void your powertrain warranty from the added strain it puts on all the cars systems. Intakes and exhausts, the dealer better have written proof that it caused the failure before denying your warranty. If you get a "dealer" extended warranty, be sure to read the fine print, there might be a clause that allows them to deny warranty work upon install of any aftermarket part. In terms of working on the car without warranty, any dealership will work on the car if you got the cash.

 

Can the extended warranty be cancelled or refunded?

 

That's a good question and I'm actually curious myself. I bought the Toyota Gold Package extended warranty when I bought the car. I was asking a woman at the local dealership about warranty stuff and she said that the extended warranty doesn't actually kick in until the factory warranty expires. So it only makes sense that we would be able to terminate a service that we are not yet receiving. Anyone else have a solid answer to this?

-Adam

 

wow!...thanks for the quick and helpful responses.


-Blade

 

the service manager at the dealer i got my car from said yes, and they will prorate you. but i have no clue if thats the truth she was kinda stupid.

 

i have been told you can cancel it at any time and be refunded whatever has not been paid for

for example, my $1000 extended warranty added 20 bucks a month to my payment. i have made 4 payments so far. So, if i were to cancel it, I would get $920 back.


However, since it doesn't kick in until after the 3yr/36000 mile warranty is over, it seems like if I cancel it before then, I should get everything back.

Sorry if that wasn't very helpful. I think I confused myself more by typing it all out.

 

Thank you very much for your answer calikitten, I'll have a word with the dealer this week about my options. I'm still wondering if I should actually hold on to the warranty. I think it's about $20 bucks a month extra for me too, and for the added coverage I may just hold on to it after all.

 

I cant find my paper work at the moment...
but im sure i will...
i know im financing th 1,300 dollar extended warrantee
im not sure what it covers...

can anyone inform me on what the $1,300 extended warrantee covers..?
and say if i get new headers would that void it?...

ty hav a nice day

 

now that i've thought about this more, i think i was wrong. since i'm financing it, if i were to cancel it, i believe i would just get the $20 knocked off my monthly payments. it wouldn't make sense for them to give me 920 dollars that i haven't given them yet. i'm so confused. but i'm not planning on canceling it so i suppose for myself it doesn't matter. good luck with your dilemma.

 

I think you were right the first tme. Since it was financed into the loan the only way to get rid of it is to give you the prorated amount. They can't take it off your payments without having to completely refinance the loan without the amount in it. To save them the trouble, and continue getting the interest they are getting off of that they will just give you the money, it makes more sense that way I think.

 

Wait so if you add a turbo to your car they will void the whole poertrain warrantee? or just not fix something that was caused by the turbo

 

to void your warranty toyata has to PROVE that your aftermarket item caused the damage to any covered stock parts. so if your block or head cracks and you have a turbo set wrong.... but if your head gasket fails b/c the water pump or thermostat stops working, well that's on toyota. it's all fair. just keep in mind that your aftermarkets have a warranty on them too. just make sure you have them calibrated correctly after install.

Also, i just cancelled my plaitnum warranty. in the first sixty days you automatically lose 50 dollars. after that it's prorated. the money goes back to the lienholder and your payments stay the same, till you pay off your car. should just take less time. and yes the refund is strictly applied to the principle.

 

hmm...dont think Blade should be confused with me...ya know, O.G. TheBlade