The dealer's wrong. They can only refuse warranty if they can prove your
mod caused the failure. Since tires have nothing to do with your cooling
system, they're full of s**t.
Jason Yates wrote:
> I took my truck into the local dealer (just moved, so didn't
> know squat about 'em) to get a antifreeze leak repaired. I
> think it must be a waterpump or thermostat gasket--not sure and
> didn't have time to crawl around to look. I have an extended
> warranty (to 60K) so I just thought I'd let the Dodge take care
> of it. Well, first thing the service writer says to me when he
> sees my truck is that I've voided the warranty--I've got a two
> inch body lift, 32" tires, and a custom prerunner bumper, among
> other things, with nothing major done to the engine. I ended up
> leaving the truck with him, with him saying "we'll see what we
> can do" and "if its not covered, you'll owe $32.50 an hour" or
> whatever. I was naturally annoyed, so when I got home I called
> the Chrysler warranty customer service number. I did come out
> and tell them what I had done to the truck, but the customer
> service agent did say that simply running bigger tires voids the
> warranty! What?!? Can anybody help me defend my position that
> the things I've done to my truck should not void my warranty?
> Isn't there a law protecting my rights to alter my vehicle
> (within certain limits, of course)? Anybody know?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> =====
> Later,
> JY
> Fairborn, OH '98 CC 5.2L 5spd 4x4 w/prerunner bumper
> Pics -- http://photos.yahoo.com/onebad4x4dak
>
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