I want to take my ride in for a potential warranty repair:

1) Do suspension mods (springs & rear sway bar) void a warranty? I hear it depends on the dealer. How is Steven's Creek in regards to mods?

2) Can I take it into any Suby dealer, or just to the place of purchase?

Thanks in advance!

RL8

 

the warranty states that the part installed needs to directly effect the part being warranteed (sp?) therefore, if you are trying to warranty a strut, having an aftermarket spring on it will void it. However, if you're trying to warranty a lightbulb, the springs shouldn't affect it

 

BTW, take it to Santa Cruz Subaru, they're ****en cool!

 

I am giving you this warning DO NOT BRING IT TO STEVEN'S CREEK... they are NOT the place that is renowned for thier excellent work. Go to fremont or Santa cruz..... your going to get overcharged and be unhappy with the results....

 

carlsen is friendly with my mods.. i have catless dp, uppipe.. cusco zero 2r coilovers.. they never said anything..

i think aftermarket companies have protection against this kinda stuff? like they can only violate your suspension part of ur warranty? i dont exactly know tho

 

the bad thing is if you had an exhaust, which creates more power, and your suspension is "messed up" they will try to say the extra power put more force on the suspension causing it to be damaged. They are very sneaky in how they word things. Basically if you need something fixed, and its a bid dollar item, I would go as close to stock as you can before bringing it in. Might save you money in the long run.

 

That was the next question:

What dealer would you recommend? I may have to check out Santa Cruz...

 

Santa Cruz is hella cool, PM me if you want my contact there.

Also, what are you trying to warranty? and what mods do you have done to your car? I might be able to save you some headache by telling you what needs to be removed...

 

+1 for Santa Cruz, ive heard they are mod friendly and also look into Subaru of Fremont but im not to sure how friendly they are with mods.

-Ave

 

They aren't mod friendly per say, they are just a little more willing to tell you, hey, we noticed that you don't have any catalytic converters...you're going to want to do something about that, then bring it back to us tomorrow...

 

I would strongly suggest you take a few minutes and use the search function on "Stevens Creek" from this forum

you won't be asking that question again.

 

+1 to Subaru Santa Cruz they rule

 

+1 Santa Cruz, they are in fact, AWSOME!!!

Three bananas for Santa Cruz Subaru!
:banana: :banana: :banana:

 

+1 I don't care how close they are to you. It's not worth it.

 

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