I'd like to mod my car more, and eventually maybe go the FI route... But as for now, I have the extended warranty that will last me through college (senior in HS now). That's priceless, IMO.

So what kind of mods can I do that will keep my warranty in tact?
Ignition?
Exhaust? (Done)
CAI? (Done)
Injectors?
Internals (Pistons, Cams, Valve Springs)? Obviously that's a quick void.
Any type of EMS or ECU?
Fuel Pressure Regulator?
Fuel Rail / Fuel Management?
Thermostat?
Vtec Controller?
Test Pipe?
Header?

I know airflow mods (header, test pipe, intake, exhaust) shouldn't void it, but when it comes to electricals I can't define the line...
I know some companies say a warranty isn't voided by any mod until there is a problem, and only then if they think the aftermarket part was related to the problem. Is that the case with the Honda Care warranty?

Also, isn't the suspension an entirely different warranty?

Springs / Coilovers?
Struts / Sways / X-Brace?

Gears?
Clutch?
Flywheel?
Reinforced diff?
Driveshaft?
Propeller shaft?

Sorry for the stupid questions, but I had to ask!! TIA
Just curious to see what others have gotten away with...

 

You should take the time to read the fine print of the Honda Care warranty. Some parts and components are covered by the warranty, some are not.

Your warranty cannot be voided by modding your car, but if it can be determined that a modification has caused or could have caused a problem, your warranty claim would be denied.

Also, if you drive your car in a way (racing, misuse, abuse) that causes a problem, the warranty claim would be denied.

Of course there are exceptions, and that depends on your approach and your personal relationship with your Honda dealer.

 

If the dealer is nutz, they will challenge anything you have on the car.

 

How would one know how I drive the car?

Thanks for the input, though!!

Guess it's time to S some D at my dealer... JK

 

Have dealer install the parts and that *should* be covered under warranty. Most Comptech and Injen add ons are covered if the dealer puts it in.

But if it's more DIY, well, you're pretty much on your own. It's your word against theirs, and they usually win. Once you alter it, it may no longer be covered.

 

They have ways of knowing.

But seriously, dealers may determine that a part broke due to abuse because of the way it broke. Other members have had warranty claims denied because they determined the failure was due to driver error or abuse.