painting calipers voids warranty?
10-03-2016, 02:14 AM
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Truth is, the burden is, indeed, on Porsche to prove that something you - or an indy - did caused the problem. However, they have the deep pockets here, so they can just out spend you on the whole process and, by default, win.
12-13-2020, 09:55 AM
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While the law may state otherwise, any changes to the car could theoretically lead to warranty issues. I’ve had dealers that were very mod-friendly while others have attempted to get me to sign an actual document acknowledging the voiding of my warranty due to mods, which I refused to sign. Just depends. Some dealers are real a-holes.
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12-13-2020, 12:07 PM
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Porsche has in its warranty literature a clause that states that only approved modifications are allowed on their vehicles.
That is a very broad statement that implies that you need permission from Porsche to change anything on their cars.
Seems that would be their firewall to warranty claims they would contest. One would think common sense would prevail.
That is a very broad statement that implies that you need permission from Porsche to change anything on their cars.
Seems that would be their firewall to warranty claims they would contest. One would think common sense would prevail.
12-13-2020, 04:00 PM
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12-14-2020, 08:54 AM
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+1^^^
To put it another way -- the modification you make would have to be linked to a particular part failure ( how is at the discretion of Porsche....!). Changing fluids for example if not done properly could definitely lead to failures. Painting calipers if done improperly could also lead to problems.... but it may not be the painting and more likely that disassembly or assembly of the caliper and related components was done improperly that would lead to voiding a warranty claim. Heck if Porsche wanted to they could claim you lifted the car improperly!!! So if you are at all worried about this just take the car to your dealer and tell them what you are trying to do and they will advise..... but please keep in mind that many owners have done many many modifications to their cars without any issue with warranty claims.
To put it another way -- the modification you make would have to be linked to a particular part failure ( how is at the discretion of Porsche....!). Changing fluids for example if not done properly could definitely lead to failures. Painting calipers if done improperly could also lead to problems.... but it may not be the painting and more likely that disassembly or assembly of the caliper and related components was done improperly that would lead to voiding a warranty claim. Heck if Porsche wanted to they could claim you lifted the car improperly!!! So if you are at all worried about this just take the car to your dealer and tell them what you are trying to do and they will advise..... but please keep in mind that many owners have done many many modifications to their cars without any issue with warranty claims.
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04-10-2024, 11:38 AM
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Its dumb.
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04-10-2024, 03:30 PM
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I have a 22 Model Y and recently started to hear very faint clicking noise at low speed. 2-5 MPH .. at Driver side front. Made a service center appointment and was able to reproduce the noise in front of Mechanic he then says your brake calipers are painted so that voids the warranty. Good day to you... I argued and said what do you mean? He said that the noise is probably coming from the brakes and since it's painted that voids the warranty and he can't touch it... I argued back and said it how can that possibly void the warranty? and that it doesn't sound like the brake and more like ball joint or axle or suspension related. His exact words were "Since someone had to remove the caliper and repaint it and then reinstall, that voids the warranty". so I said, if I change the air filter myself does that void the warranty on that also? He looked at me and said Yes... "basically if anyone else beside Tesla touches it, will void the warranty". Now I purchase and work on cars my whole life and call BS on that, but he and the server advisor both agreed and said no warranty