No, bringing your car, truck, or utility vehicle to Premier1 Auto Care instead of the dealer will not void your warranty. Dealers cannot insist that you use their service shops to keep your warranty active. As long as you follow the conditions of the warranty, it will remain active and usable. This being said, we are going to list five ways you can void your warranty below. Make sure to avoid them.
Improper Fluids
Using improper fluids or refusing to follow the recommended maintenance schedule will void your warranty. It’s important to use the types of automotive fluids specified by your vehicle’s manufacturer in the owner’s manual. This includes the proper oil weight. For example, you could void your extended warranty if you use conventional motor oil in an automobile that requires synthetic motor oil.
Document the Services
In order to keep your warranty active, it’s important that you have each and every service performed that is listed in the factory-service schedule. It’s also important that you are able to document that the services were performed. In other words, keep all of the receipts for all of the automotive services you have done on your car, truck, or utility vehicle. This proves the work was performed.
Tire Modifications
If you decide to modify your tires, wheels, or vehicles suspension, you run the risk of voiding your extended warranty. It’s important to only put the tire size recommended by the vehicle’s manufacturer on your wheels. It’s also important that you don’t trick out your vehicle’s suspension. Any modifications to the tires, wheels, or suspension will void your extended warranty and render it useless.
Performance Modifications
The same is true with performance modifications. It’s important that you don’t do anything to trick out your engine’s performance that is considered a performance modification. For example, many people like to install a power chip to boost their engine’s output. If you do this to your automobile, you will void the extended warranty as the engine may not have been designed to handle the excess power.
Towing Trailers
Finally, if you purchased an automobile that was designed to tow trailers, you can do so without voiding your warranty provided you don’t overload the trailer. If your automobile was not designed to tow trailers, doing so will void the extended warranty. This puts undue stress on the automobile’s engine and brake system, as well as the suspension. Any resulting damage will not be covered.
As you can see, you can bring your automobile to Premier1 Auto Care in San Antonio, TX, for its service and repair needs without voiding your warranty. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
