Renault Warranty

[Drysdale]

Just bought a brand new Clio 1.2 Extreme 4 (yes...about as extreme as a kinder egg) and so far have really enjoyed the quiet/smooth drive.

However, like a lot of you I really want to add a few of my own touches....new wheels (speedline turinis, non-renault branded) and lower it say 30mm.

The problem is, I have a 3-year (non-extended) warranty with Renault. Will changing the wheels and suspension invalidate the entire warranty on all parts, or just the parts I change, I.e. wheels, suspension etc.

Thanks.



PS. Opinions on whether 16" white speedline turinis would look good on a new black clio?

 

[jph172]

When i had my black clio i spend 3.5k on it with mods&still kept taking it to renault&they just kept sayin that it was ok&i have,nt affected the warranty.

It was lowered, 17" Alloys, rear spoiler, tints, colourcoded all round, piperX induction kit&Zebring twin 3" backbox!!

Also didnt affect my years free insurance!!
But id check just incase

 

[Drysdale]

Just browsing through the forums the message Im getting that the warranty will not be voided, but if a modified part directly affects another, then that part is not covered.



Any pics of a black clio (pref none-renaultsport) with white speedline turinis? Probably not.

 

[telford_mike]

if you put a picture of your car up in the media section, and if you ask veeerrrry nicely, somebody will photoshop the wheels for you.

 

[edde]

Quote: Originally posted by Drysdale on 10 March 2005

Just browsing through the forums the message Im getting that the warranty will not be voided, but if a modified part directly affects another, then that part is not covered.
Any pics of a black clio (pref none-renaultsport) with white speedline turinis? Probably not.

Rob fenn had posted some pictures of his black 1.2 on coilovers with Cup wheels.

I wouldnt worry about modification though. Renault have been known to replace suspension bits even on cars with coilovers where the coilovers can without a question be totally blamed for the failure but Renault dealerships dont care as so long as they have a failed part to send back to Renault UK they get paid regarless. Plus its not very good PR refusing warently work.

 

[morphed clio]

Quote: Originally posted by Drysdale on 10 March 2005


Just browsing through the forums the message Im getting that the warranty will not be voided, but if a modified part directly affects another, then that part is not covered.

Before i did any mods i phoned Renault. They said exactly that ^^.