Launch Break Warranty For Free

When Nissan released its GT-R, buyers soon discovered that using the vehicle's launch-control feature led to a blown transmission and voided warranty. One owner started a class-action lawsuit and prevailed, but the rest may get screwed. Here's the official settlement.

Launch control is very hard on components. It's slipping the clutches to maximize acceleration. If you have an issue the information stored in the car can be pulled up and it could be denied coverage.

Can You Service Your Own Car And Keep The Warranty? You can service your own vehicle without affecting the warranty on it. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, it is against federal law for car dealers or warranty providers to deny a claim or void a warranty because vehicle maintenance was performed by the owner.

What can void a car warranty? Off-Road Driving. Racing or Reckless Driving. Overloading. Natural Disasters (flooding, fire, earthquake, etc.) Poor Car Maintenance. Using Improper Fluids. Some Aftermarket Parts or Modifications (see above)

Yes, you can change brake pads yourself. The amount of work required varies depending on the vehicle you own and the type/style of brakes you need. Before you buy that first set of brake pads, you need to make a plan.

You don't always have to replace rotors when replacing brake pads. The frequency of rotor replacement depends on factors like rotor quality and driving conditions. However, if your mechanic finds warped or worn rotors beyond the minimum discard thickness, they recommend replacing them together with brake pads.

Aftermarket parts in themselves can't void the warranty unless the dealer can prove they caused damage to the vehicle. A cold-air intake, for example, can't void the warranty on the engine, but it might if it disintegrates and gets sucked into the cylinders.