urgent advice required regarding modded car and tlc!

[matt21]

sorry if this is in the wrong section but i just need quick help!

i have a 2003 MINI Cooper which has been superchipped and has a K&N induction kit.

obviously in theory this invalidates the warrenty but as many people say its only the parts that are affected.

the car is going in early tomorrow morning and i havent mentioned these to them. the warrenty issues should be ok such as a few rattles and loose trim. however im worried about the tlc. i knew this was the case but having just read the tlc terms and conditions it has worried me. it says any engine mods will invalidate the tlc. so if it goes in for its service and they refuse to do it there seems nothing that i can do. i am unable to fit it back to standard as i do not have the parts here.

has anyone had any experience or advice they could give me. id hate to get a ginormous bill but it seems that they are perfectly entitled to do this....

again sorry if this has also come up before or wrong place but this is what MINi2 is for, help in a crisis

thanks folks

[Rich_IX]

Some dealerships can be a bit iffy with Induction Kits whilst others aint bothered at all.... Depends what your dealership is like really. I personally had my have my old ONE Chipped with 57i kit on it and they never had a problem with it...

[Paul]

Technically, you're screwed (technical term), but if you're lucky, you'll be fine.


Vague I know, but that's the way it is!

[matt21]

thanks for your help guys

i kinda get u paul

btw dealer is Wollaston, northampton if anyone has had any experience with that

[Restyle]

Quote: Originally Posted by Matt18

btw dealer is Wollaston, northampton if anyone has had any experience with that

Head Office, having just Read this, will be contacting Wollaston first thing to Welcome you (& your cheque book)

[matt21]

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle

Head Office, having just Read this, will be contacting Wollaston first thing to Welcome you (& your cheque book)

what does that mean

[Restyle]

Quote: Originally Posted by Matt18

what does that mean

Its means you`ll be Sweating Pigs
Ha ... as if MINI UK reads this site

[matt21]

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle

Its means you`ll be Sweating Pigs
Ha ... as if MINI UK reads this site

i get you

bit slow tonight

[ben__allen]

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle

Head Office, having just Read this, will be contacting Wollaston first thing to Welcome you (& your cheque book)

Don;t give the boy the willies, will ya

[matt21]

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

Matt, just tell Wollastons that yr a chum of Bob's - I'm sure you'll be fine

[Bob I hope you wont mind ]

My dealer honoured both my tlc and warranty and it's a bit difficult not to notice that my car is modified

PM me if you have any problems?

regards

Max

cheers max and ill let u know how it goes when i pick it up

just rang them and they said the car is ready for collection and no mention of costs just yet.

[RVW]

Quote: Originally Posted by Matt18

cheers max and ill let u know how it goes when i pick it up

just rang them and they said the car is ready for collection and no mention of costs just yet.

How did you get on???

[matt21]

Quote: Originally Posted by RVW

How did you get on???

yeah seemed no problem

stamped the service book, carried out the warrenty issues and didnt even mention the induction kit or superchip so i just kept my mouth shut

[Haggi]

i make sure any gallery pics i have dont show my reg

[Billy Smart]

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

I just booked into a new local dealership for some warranty work:

* leaking header tank
*ripped handbrake gaiter
* knackered boot lock

I explained that I had a modified car and they said they would look at these and let me know

A "we'll let you know" may not be a "Yes", but at least it's not an outright "No"

I am optimistic that my repairs will be fixed under warranty

I can't see why they should have an issue with this Max, the only thing they could surley pick you up on would be the header tank..

Billy

[notts04chillimini]

my car has been modded a tad my dealer have no problem with tlc or warrenty parts as long as they are not in conjunction with the fault!

chipped, induction, cat back scorpion/playmini zaust, nkg uprated plugs.