# Can you buy a warranty for a modified car **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 18, 2008, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136 "2008-09-18T16:40:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jrss13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e47774/32.png) [@jrss13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jrss13)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/1 "2008-09-18T16:40:06Z")
I am looking to purchase a car from out of the area that has some engine modifications that include: - CAI - Dashhawk - Catted downpipe - Catback exhaust - FMIC - HPF pump - exhaust manifold - catch canI know that these mods will definitely void the manufacturers warranty… but does anyone know if you can purchase any of those extended warranties that would cover a modified car? Any help would be appreciated… ---
**Author:** ![psychopjv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psychopjv/32/7251_2.png) [@psychopjv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psychopjv)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/2 "2008-09-18T17:05:01Z")
you are buying a cobalt? ---
**Author:** ![escgt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/escgt/32/7512_2.png) [@escgt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/escgt)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/3 "2008-09-18T17:07:51Z")
i think that would only work with dealer performance parts like mazdaspeed ect. also having them dealer install and 50 state smog legal ---
**Author:** ![jrss13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e47774/32.png) [@jrss13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jrss13)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/4 "2008-09-18T17:13:11Z")
No its definitely not a cobalt. The parts weren’t from the dealer either, so I am thinking I’m out of luck as far as a warranty. I am a little concerned that with the mods it would reduce the longevity of the engine, but the engine management devices and dashhawk… perhaps the engine would run better and would certainly alert me to any problems that car is encountering. ---
**Author:** ![mindless](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mindless/32/7286_2.png) [@mindless](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mindless)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/5 "2008-09-18T18:09:42Z")
None of those parts are big upgrades so i dont know about it hurting the motor. But i have no clue about warranties on modded cars. ---
**Author:** ![A.J](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/858c86/32.png) [@A.J](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/A.J)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/6 "2008-09-18T18:10:21Z")
some insurance companies you can actually state the value of your car and include the value of the car itself and add in any mods ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/7 "2008-09-18T18:17:12Z")
you can buy anything.does not mean they will cover it ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/8 "2008-09-18T19:38:49Z")
you can not buy a warranty. You are looking for a service contract. You can buy one and they will cover A/C, power windows, etc. But getting them to cover and engine claim or tranny would be difficult. Also buying one after the time of purchase outside of a manufactures warranty would be very difficult. ---
**Author:** ![jrss13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e47774/32.png) [@jrss13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jrss13)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/9 "2008-09-18T20:31:56Z")
thanks for the info guys. I may just take the chance and hope that the mods aren’t going to kill the engine ---
**Author:** ![cky89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cky89/32/4945_2.png) [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/10 "2008-09-18T20:35:16Z")
No offense, but I think you should learn a bit more about modded cars before going and buying one. These mods will in no way harm your motor unless the tune is absolute shit. ---
**Author:** ![jrss13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e47774/32.png) [@jrss13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jrss13)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/11 "2008-09-18T20:38:59Z")
Thanks a lot guys. I figured that was the case, but thought it was worth asking. The mods that are done are basically bolt on, so hopefully mindless is right, and it shouldn’t hurt the motor. ---
**Author:** ![jrss13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e47774/32.png) [@jrss13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jrss13)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/12 "2008-09-18T20:52:38Z")
part of my concern is that the original engine was replaced with only 33000 miles on the car. The dealer covered everything under warranty and gave him a new engine, turbo, clutch and transfer case in the last 9000 miles. So obviously something went wrong with the original motor when it had some mods. I am trying to find out what he’s done differently since the original motor was replaced ---
**Author:** ![cky89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cky89/32/4945_2.png) [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/13 "2008-09-18T20:53:38Z")
> [@jrss13](#): > > part of my concern is that the original engine was replaced with only 33000 miles on the car. The dealer covered everything under warranty and gave him a new engine, turbo, clutch and transfer case in the last 9000 miles. So obviously something went wrong with the original motor when it had some mods. I am trying to find out what he’s done differently since the original motor was replaced Ah, I see, would have been good to put in the first post. Sounds like he beat the car fairly hard. I’m assuming some form of subaru? ---
**Author:** ![jrss13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e47774/32.png) [@jrss13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jrss13)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/14 "2008-09-18T20:59:32Z")
no. mazdaspeed6 ---
**Author:** ![cky89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cky89/32/4945_2.png) [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/15 "2008-09-18T21:00:17Z")
oh hmm. I’m not sure. I’d go to the dealer and ask about it, see what they say about the warranty. ---
**Author:** ![Sansone](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sansone/32/4970_2.png) [@Sansone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sansone)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/16 "2008-09-18T21:37:00Z")
> [@jrss13](#): > > part of my concern is that the original engine was replaced with only 33000 miles on the car. The dealer covered everything under warranty and gave him a new engine, turbo, clutch and transfer case in the last 9000 miles. So obviously something went wrong with the original motor when it had some mods. I am trying to find out what he’s done differently since the original motor was replaced hmmmm… whats the price on this automobile? any accidents? ---
**Author:** ![rdandy5875](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rdandy5875/32/7511_2.png) [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/17 "2008-09-19T04:51:27Z")
this the car? 🙂 skip to 1:30 ---
**Author:** ![escgt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/escgt/32/7512_2.png) [@escgt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/escgt)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/18 "2008-09-19T05:11:22Z")
> [@jrss13](#): > > part of my concern is that the original engine was replaced with only 33000 miles on the car. The dealer covered everything under warranty and gave him a new engine, turbo, clutch and transfer case in the last 9000 miles. So obviously something went wrong with the original motor when it had some mods. I am trying to find out what he’s done differently since the original motor was replaced he could have went to a oil change place that forgot to put oil in the engine i have heard of this happening ---
**Author:** ![OneFastMonkey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onefastmonkey/32/7241_2.png) [@OneFastMonkey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OneFastMonkey)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/19 "2008-09-19T05:28:30Z")
I would turn and run the other way. ---
**Author:** ![TORQDSS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/torqdss/32/5125_2.png) [@TORQDSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TORQDSS)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136/20 "2008-09-19T05:36:02Z")
> [@BigRon](#): > > you can not buy a warranty. > You are looking for a service contract. > You can buy one and they will cover A/C, power windows, etc. > But getting them to cover and engine claim or tranny would be difficult. > Also buying one after the time of purchase outside of a manufactures warranty would be very difficult. most companies would probably even deny claims on those parts > [@OneFastMonkey](#): > > I would turn and run the other way. do this. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-buy-a-warranty-for-a-modified-car/55136.md?page=2)