searched all over the forums and google, and couldn't find anything relating to a warranty company that deals with modified vehicles...

obviously a risky business, considering the fact that so many cars blow up... but that being said it would be great to have that peace of mind. problem is, who wouldn't purchase a 3 year warranty for the tune of 2k and not try and blow their motor up.

anyway, does anyone in here know of or have a warranty that covers modifications.

thanks

 

I have a 36,000 mile/3 year warranty through USAA. Covers engine and transmission, but it won't be covered if I blow my engine on a dragstrip.

 

I have Route 66 warranty and they seem good as long as you're straight forward with them. They say right in the contract that they accept aftermarket parts before and after a part failure as long as you tell them. If an OEM part brakes, you can replace it with aftermarket as long as it doesn't cost more than the original OEM part. No I don't see them buying you an engine if you call them and say, "Hey I was drag racing last night and blew up my engine, replace it."

 

I don't drag race, but would they replace or rebuild engine if it fails? I feel like they would ultimately argue that because we are pushing the car past stock capabilities that they would not cover any drivetrain parts exposed to greater than stock stress

 

If it fails say on the highway. A bent or broken rod, or slipping trans diffs etc. I like the idea simply for peace of mind. The idea of having to incurthe costs of rebuilding an engine is harrowing to say the least, I'm careful, but don't always downshift to pass on the highway, I'm not flooring it at 3k, but I'm sure its not always happy running boost under that much load. And I've seen stockers let go.

 

spoke to both, neither will cover drivetrain components if significant modifications are done.

I'm pretty much full bolt on, and running e85, that seems like it might be a good idea, fill a nice niche in the tuning sector.

obviously modified cars are more likely to fail than stock, but is there anyone out there who wouldnt rather pay 2k now than 10k+ down the road. I would only like to cover drivetrain.

problem is, the more I look at building my motor, the more problems i see. maybe the 2.0 just isn't meant to make big power, but if not, why the hell is it so good at it.

 

As soon as you modify anything, let alone the ECU, you are on your own.
Drag race all you want it should be coverred as long as you leave it stock.

 

Most wont cover modified cars. They might say they will, but in the end they will find a way not to pay a dime - Ive seen it happen.

 

They should pay up for stock vehicles regardless of how they failed, at the track or on the road. Mitsubishi exceeded the the performance limits with components I'm sure because they knew the cars would be used and abused the way they were meant to be... Now we just need a warranty company to cover engines that were nodded. Maybe they could work through shops, and offer coverage through a designated facility. Would help ensure that shops and tuners alike would all have a healthy understanding of a vehicles limits and keep tunes and parts "safe"

 

I've already had warranty work done on my car

 

What was replaced?

 

CV axles. And now I'm having my trans pulled for 5th gear shift grind. I'm just simply honest I don't hide anything because then you get into dealing with fraud if they were unaware of something and then find out. The thing is, you don't talk to the company, the person you take the car to deals with them. Like anything, it's who you know and what company you choose. I just recommend not lying to the company if they do ask you questions. That's just me.

 

Thats awesome man, your lucky. I am not sure of the extent of your mods, but like I said - most warranty companys will do whatever is abesolutely possible to avoid paying.

 

Agreed, honesty is always the best policy, mostly because its respectful and your avg anyone appreciates that.. what Lind of mods have you done and what warranty company do you use?

 

He mentioned that he has Route 66.