A car warranty helps to protect you against the cost of parts replacement and labour, which can be very expensive if you don’t have a warranty. Therefore it is essential to keep your warranty valid, keeping your car in the best condition possible and sticking to any requirements set out in the warranty.
Here are a few things that can void your car warranty.
Modifications
If you've decided to change up your car by altering the bodywork or engine, you run the risk of voiding your warranty. A warranty will rarely cover such things, so you should always check before doing any alterations. If you can make modifications you need to ensure they are carried out by a garage that is VAT-registered and approved, or else you could also invalidate your warranty.
Altering or replacing your odometer will also void your warranty. This is because mileage is really important to the valuation of a vehicle, so must not be tampered with under any circumstances.
Fluids
You need to make sure you’re always putting the right fuel in your car when at the petrol station. You also need to keep on top of things such as coolant and engine oil levels as well as not putting the wrong type of oil or fuel into your car will probably not be covered by your warranty.
You also need to ensure your tyres are correctly inflated, as if in an accident or had damage occur while your tyres were underinflated will not be covered by your warranty.
Overloading
You should always be aware of the maximum load and tow capacity of your vehicle. Many holidaymakers don’t think about this and hook up a caravan or trailer to their car, which may take it over the towing capacity. Overloading can make driving your car unsafe, and if an accident or fault occurs can void your warranty.
Misuse
Using your vehicle for a function outside of normal will void your warranty, such as using a regular car for competitive racing or using a strictly work vehicle for personal use. Manufacturers or insurers may use number plate recognition to find out whether your vehicle sustained damage outside of its proper use and void your warranty based on this.
The Gearbox Specialist
One way you can void your warranty is with damage or misuse of your gearbox or clutch. You should therefore work with The Gearbox Specialist for professional and cost-effective repairs and maintenance of gearboxes and clutches. Leaving a gearbox or clutch that may be damaged could lead to costly repairs that are not covered by your warranty.
Call now on 01202 309 830 for prompt repairs in Bournemouth that will get you back on the road in no time at all. Visit our website now to find out more about the range of services we offer.
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