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Offline Mandy

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Will a non oem panel filter void warranty?
« on: November 07, 2010, 01:37:40 pm »
As per title, will a K&N panel filter void my car warranty? Car's going in to VW tomorrow, wondering if I should stick the oem air filter back in...

Thanks in advance.  :smiley:
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Re: Will a non oem panel filter void warranty?
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2010, 01:47:11 pm »
No, i wouldnt worry, mines had a green cotton filter (same as K&N) when it was in warranty with the same garage :happy2:

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Re: Will a non oem panel filter void warranty?
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2010, 02:39:08 pm »
Depends on if your garage is mod-friendly. They could blame the fault on a non-oem part. Or they could politely overlook it. Or if you're RR, actively discuss modding with you!

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Re: Will a non oem panel filter void warranty?
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2010, 02:57:52 pm »

Depends on if your garage is mod-friendly. They could blame the fault on a non-oem part. Or they could politely overlook it. Or if you're RR, actively discuss modding with you!


....  :laugh: That's right! I'm very lucky - Several of my VW dealership's mechanics are VW enthusiasts and also the Parts Manager. The guy in charge of the whole workshop worked for Ferrari for a number of years too.

To refuse a warranty claim they'd have to show that your aftermarket mod had played a direct part in the issue. Regarding a filter I would have thought that could only be if your aftermarket filter failed to stop debris getting into the system and then caused a fault. You'd anyway then have recourse with the filter manufacturer. These things can get messy as each company would like to pass the buck but you have to think positive.

Choosing well proven aftermarket components makes a difference. When I asked my VW dealer their attitude if I remapped they asked who.. When I said I was considering Revo they said no problem. VW UK always have the final word on issues though (unless you take an issue to VW Germany).

Long story short: You'll be alright, Mandy  :happy2:. HTH


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Re: Will a non oem panel filter void warranty?
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2010, 05:06:04 pm »
Unless its a service where they need to take the engine cover apart to change it they are never going to notice anyway ...
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Re: Will a non oem panel filter void warranty?
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2010, 10:22:07 pm »
it probably *should* but some Garages wont mind. besides if you have an issue, its not hard to swap back to standard filter to go into the workshop