Subaru Warranty: Understanding and Maintenance Guidelines
If you buy a new Subaru today, you’ll get a limited warranty that covers all of the vehicle’s primary chassis and engine components. That is how Subaru demonstrates its belief that every car is built the first time correctly.
However, you might be wondering, does the installation of a Cobb Access port void your Subaru warranty? Your Subaru warranty will not be void if you install or merely plug in your Cobb Access port. But if your dealer discovers that a particular repair is directly attributable to any changes you made, they may refuse to cover it. Nothing, however, will void your warranty. In other words, your warrant will not be revoked. At the very least, check that the Cobb Access port is installed correctly and that all necessary maintenance is completed before the modification.
Continue reading this article to learn more about what will void specific parts or your entire Subaru warranty.
What Can Void Your Specific Parts Warranty
Neglect
Some people are so unconcerned about their automobiles’ demands that they spend years without getting an oil change. Avoid this at all costs if your car is still under warranty.
Use of Dirty or Improper Fluids
The warranty does not cover any harm caused by accidentally putting sugar in the gas tank or spacing out and putting diesel fuel in your gasoline. Always check your owner’s manual to make sure you’re using the suitable fluid.
Aftermarket Parts or Modifications
There is much gray area in this area of warranty coverage. Despite what many dealers would have you believe, installing an aftermarket part or having modifications on your vehicle does not void your warranty.
Some sellers may claim that just because you have a performance part on your car, such as a cold air intake, your entire vehicle warranty is worthless. However, this is not the case.
What Can Void Your Entire Warranty?
Misuse of the Vehicle
Competition or racing and overloading or dumping the vehicle are common forms of vehicle misuse. Misuse includes everything outside the car’s usual functionality. For these transgressions, many automakers will void your warranty, usually at the warranty administrator’s discretion.
Even with abuse evidence, your warranty claim may be dismissed. Many internet message forums discuss how automakers and dealers follow racing events and attend them to collect license plates. If your automobile is raced in such an event, your dealer will deny warranty services the next time you visit. This may sound like conspiracy ideas, but don’t race in your car.
Salvage Title
Your entire warranty will be invalidated if your car was in a severe accident and was granted a salvage title or was deemed a total loss.
Altered Odometer
If the odometer is tampered with, disconnected, or replaced, the dealer cannot estimate mileage. Usually grounds for warranty cancellation. Unfortunately, you can’t tell whether your odometer has been tampered with, but a car history report lets the dealer check for mileage discrepancies.
Environmental damage
The automaker will not fulfill your warranty if your vehicle is damaged in an earthquake, flood, fire, or other natural disaster.
How Can You Avoid Your Warranty Issues?
Read Your Warranty Thoroughly
Even though we have addressed some critical issues in this article, we nevertheless recommend that you read the fine print of your warranty, which is often included in your owner’s handbook. Make sure you understand the “what is not covered” part completely.
Ensure That Your Car Is Serviced Regularly
Servicing your car on a regular basis is a good idea in general but always try to follow your manufacturer’s recommended servicing schedule to keep your warranty intact. You can always find your owner’s handbook online if you’ve misplaced it.
Keep All Your Service Records and Receipts
Keeping all your service records and receipts is another intelligent habit to develop in case you want to sell your automobile and demonstrate that you kept it in good working order. If you handle your car maintenance, keep the receipts for the fluids and parts you purchased.
Warranties Are Open to Interpretation
If you believe that your service adviser has wrongfully refused to honor your warranty claim, you can appeal to a higher management level, contact the automaker directly, or move to a different dealer.
Conclusion
A Cobb Access-port will not void your Subaru warranty. However, it might affect the coverage of some parts if their damage is directly linked to it. Thus, read your warranty fine print to understand what it covers and doesn’t cover.
