Well that's relieving that the part was cheap, although paying that much in labor would have killed me. At least the issue is done with now. Hope you were able to get a good selling price.

So from your sig I take it that you have a R56 now???

 

No. I'm planning on buying another car this year.

As for the selling price, I paid $24K for it in 03 and sold it for $20K in 06.

 

no.

 

msh441, nice sig.

 

Bob smith in Calabasas did that exact thing when I took my car in to have the radio head changed out. All the easily seen mods on my car were listed on the repair order final paperwork when I got the car back. I recently had An employee at south bay check my vin via the service log in and there were no notes flagging myc ar as modded in the nationals database-although it would seem easy enough to get that info from Bob Smith. As for my warranty, I have spent about 2k on parts failures that I installed myself (easy for me) and while MINI should have been liable for warranty on these items (t-stat housing,axles, wheel brgs, known failure items on R53) my car has lowered suspension, aftermarket bbk, etc etc and it just isn't worth my time to fight with them. I also don't want them touching my car!
As an aside, I have it on good authority the puma system mentioned above is being shut down, and bmw/mini field service engineers will now have their work loads doubled or more so don't expect quick resolutions to any warranty issues in the new year.

 

Too bad... Very good selling price, however.

So what am I missing???

 

All manufacters state they will void a warrenty if after market parts are bolted to the engine.
One of the most stupid is with the new Nissian GT-R coming this spring, their warrenty states it will be voided if you do so much as change to different tires.
Figure that one out
You play the game by their rules

 

I'm not exactly the biggest fan of the R56.

If you enjoy yours, that shouldn't matter.

 

Dennis: They use that as a scare tactic. That does not mean it is either legal or really going to happen. I know you had an incident with Rasmussen. Now they told you " The ALTA parts you have are ok! But if you add any more THEN we are going to void your warranty!" What kind of silly logic is that? Plus the manufacturer can void the warranty in some isolated cases, even then only for the item affected, not the entire car. The stealership has no ability to warrant or not warrant a repair.

The whole thing can be a bit ridiculous. Luckily there are some dealerships across the country that are VERY aftermarket friendly. we should all patronize those as much as we can!

 

+1.

This question is pretty important where existing warranties are concerned. Anyone at ALTA care to chime in?

 

Adam
I did not have an incident with Rassmussen, they have been wonderful people to work with.
What I did. Was do a few modes to my car and then got concerned about my warrenty so I brought pictures and information about some modes I would like to do and ask their opinion, they Phoned the manufacture (Mini) and asked spacific questions for me, the answer from the manufacture was that if I bolt any thing to the engine the warrenty would be voided. Because I installed a heavier rear sway bar I have lost warrenty on all rear suspension parts, it is uncertain what I will run into if I have engine problems because I have installed the front mount intercooler.
I will loose my warrenty if I track the car, even autocrosses.
Most likey my warrenty is gone.
People should know this information to be able to make an informed decision on what they want to do. Instead of find out later they have a repair that warrenty won't cover.
I think Alta makes good products and I certainly wish you and all of the aftermarket manufacters the best with your bussiness. Have a great 2008.
I will be buying more aftermarket items, and some of these will come from Alta.
Dennis

 

Ohhhh, gotcha! Don't worry, it doesn't.

Was just trying to understand the pic in your sig, I'm clearly slow.

 

This confuses me, as wasn't the consensus that it's MINI/BMW USA not the dealership who voids one's warranty??? I just find it hard to believe that any dealership, no matter how aftermarket friendly, would foot the bill for a warranty repair which they will not be reimbursed for...

Not attacking ALTA or Adam personally. I have various ALTA parts on my MINI already and have plans to order quite a few more soon. Just curious and wanting to be properly informed.

 

Your warranty rights are "protected" by a federal law - the Magnussen-Moss Act.

Unfortunately, people quote it without understanding that (1) it was not written with the auto industry in mind (2) what it really entails or (3) the process of prosecuting a M-M case.

....and you are right, the manufacturer warranties the car - not the dealer. Once Mini gets involved, your dealer's opinions on what is right or wrong, allowable or taboo don't mean a flying f***.