| Does installing a car audio affect my manufacturers warranty?

Does installing a car audio affect my manufacturers warranty?

IZitall asked the question:


I want to install (not by myself, but have it installed professionally) a new car audio system in my new (used) car with Manufacturer warranty. I have heard in the past that this could be a nightmare if the installer messes up something. I have also heard that it can also affect the other electric components of the car if it is not done properly. My question does this affect my Manufacturer’s warranty??

Related posts:

  1. What ever happen to the car audio company virtual technologies? They made some of the best sub boxes? mrlikemthick asked the question: I would just like to know...
  2. What car audio system should I get for my car? Dirty South asked the question: I have a 2008 Dodge...
  3. Can I install a car audio subwoofer into my surround sound system subwoofer? cubbydwp asked the question: I have a surround sound system...

Filed Under Car Audio |

Tagged With , ,

Comments

4 Responses to “Does installing a car audio affect my manufacturers warranty?”

  1. bic on March 8th, 2009 10:48 am

    yes it will.

  2. backrow on March 10th, 2009 5:10 am

    everythin affects it, its the way they get out of it being their fault !

  3. Adam A on March 11th, 2009 6:10 am

    Read the warranty. It shouldn’t affect a powertrain warranty, because the stereo has nothing to do with the powertrain. Also, I recommend getting in writing from the installer that they will take responsibility for anything that goes wrong due to the work they perform.

  4. KaeZoo on March 12th, 2009 3:44 pm

    Under federal warranty law, it is illegal in the US for a manufacturer to void a warranty because you’ve added an after-market component, or replaced an OEM component with an after-market.

    Factory components that fail because of improper installation of after-market components will not be covered under your manufacturer’s warranty; but if a part fails that’s covered under the warranty and it can’t be shown that the failure was caused by the after-market component or installation, then the manufacturer can’t legally refuse warranty service.

    Be sure to pick an after-market installer who offers a warranty on their own parts and worksmanship.