Guess I shoulda read everything first before I replied to the other one :)
They're getting off on a really sketchy technicality. As written, it
sounds like it's a "service contract" and *not* a warranty. And as the
contract specifically states that *any* modification from factory spec
voids the contract...
If these guys wanted to get really nasty, they could probably void it
because you aren't using the same brand *oil* that was used at the factory.
A reasonable dealer would let this slide after applying logic to it for 5
seconds.
Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> So this would mean that you could install AFTERMARKET tires and your
> warranty is void? That's not legal and not right!!
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET] On Behalf Of Andy Levy
> Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 10:48 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Voided Warranty? FINAL UPDATE
>
> No, I think he meant that his suspicion (about it being a contract vs.
> warranty, and therefore cancelable, and furhtermore, the line in said
> contract about modifications from stock voiding it) was correct.
>
> Tim Althoff wrote:
>
>> why don't you just try and throw that in there face...just go to the
>> dealer and tell them that you have talked to both the FTC and Sema and
> say
>> the both of them will back you 100%...it's worth a try...the dealer
> just
>> might get
>> scared and service it. Or try going to another dealer...I bet one
>> would...I think Spitzer Dodge on the east side of Columbus would
>> probably...I take mine there and love them...They even give me
> discounts
>> now...just don't buy one from them...
>>
>> Tim Althoff
>> http://go.to/yllwdkta
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Jason Yates
>> Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 11:31 AM
>> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>> Subject: DML: Voided Warranty? FINAL UPDATE
>>
>>
>> Well, I spoke to the FTC. I'm screwed. I was right, according
>> to the guy I spoke to; because of the single line in the service
>> contract that says, "any vehicle altered from original
>> manufacturer specifications" is "ineligible" for a service
>> contract they can legitimately cancel my contract. What a crock.
>> I know a lot of people wrote back and said they were able to
>> work some magic with their dealers and I appreciate the input.
>> In this case, I have no pull with the dealer; I just moved here
>> and they don't see me a vaulued customer. And the service
>> contract people at Chrysler are no better. I guess I just
>> picked the wrong dealer to go to; in Vegas, the dealer I went to
>> just fixed whatever needed to be fixed. This guy here at this
>> little podunk dealership instantly called up Chysler and had an
>> inspector sent. Where's the love? Oh well, I've got some time
>> next week . . . on to Project: Water pump (and more). Thanks
>> for the support.
>>
>>
>> =====
>> Later,
>> JY
>> Fairborn, OH '98 CC 5.2L 5spd 4x4 w/prerunner bumper
>> Pics -- http://photos.yahoo.com/onebad4x4dak
>>
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-- -andy andylevy@yahoo.com Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/ http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/ '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
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