Lifetime Warranty

Calvear0 · 02-21-2018, 09:35 AM

Hi all, need some help.
I have a 2016 1SS that I got last year. I got a lifetime warranty that will cover the factory power train warranty. My question is, is it worth keeping this warranty or would you guys modify your car knowing it will void the warranty?
This Lifetime Warranty was free with the purchase of the car.

mcintyre1969 · 02-21-2018, 09:39 AM

Life time warranty?

Ryephile · 02-21-2018, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Calvear0

...This Lifetime Warranty was free...

Not too tough to read between the lines on this one.

Speaking of which, did you read the contract?

BH1 · 02-21-2018, 09:44 AM

A lifetime warranty is pretty nice insurance, but only you can really answer that question.

What do you want out of your car? Is 455 hp enough; should be for any of us, but for many it’s just too much fun to mod the car, so the warranty becomes irrelevant.

I’ve never been able to leave a car stock.

Calvear0 · 02-21-2018, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryephile

Not too tough to read between the lines on this one.

Speaking of which, did you read the contract?

Yes I did, anything specific I was suppose to look for?

Calvear0 · 02-21-2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BH1

A lifetime warranty is pretty nice insurance, but only you can really answer that question.

What do you want out of your car? Is 455 hp enough; should be for any of us, but for many it’s just too much fun to mod the car, so the warranty becomes irrelevant.

I’ve never been able to leave a car stock.

That’s the issue I’m having. If it’s worth keeping this warranty or just say F it and mod the car.

Calvear0 · 02-21-2018, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mcintyre1969

Life time warranty?

Yes sir

HDRDTD · 02-21-2018, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Calvear0

Hi all, need some help.
I have a 2016 1SS that I got last year. I got a lifetime warranty that will cover the factory power train warranty. My question is, is it worth keeping this warranty or would you guys modify your car knowing it will void the warranty?
This Lifetime Warranty was free with the purchase of the car.

I've never heard of a LIFETIME warranty on any part of the car.

Is this supposedly a GM warranty or a dealer warranty ???

Calvear0 · 02-21-2018, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

I've never heard of a LIFETIME warranty on any part of the car.

Is this supposedly a GM warranty or a dealer warranty ???

This is a dealer warranty.

gpskinzhut · 02-21-2018, 10:49 AM

Had the same offer on mine. You have to meet the maintenance requirements and they have to be performed by an ASE certified tech or something along those lines. Debated getting the base ASE cert to comply with the requirements but I'm too lazy.

I don't have the details on me but I bought from these guys.

https://www.dancummins.com/lifetime-...in-protection/

Thill444 · 02-21-2018, 10:49 AM

I would really look at the fine print on those "lifetime warranties". I have seen these before and you usually have to have everything serviced through them and you have to hit all the service dates perfectly or they will not honor it. That means every oil change, tire rotation, etc. There are also lots of exclusions and loopholes for the dealer to deny a claim. I have not seen yours, but have looked at other cars that have these around me and I personally don't give them much value. But I also don't usually keep cars more than 5 years.

If your lifetime warranty looks legit and you plan on keeping the car a very long time then it would likely make sense to stay stock.

Calvear0 · 02-21-2018, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by gpskinzhut

Had the same offer on mine. You have to meet the maintenance requirements and they have to be performed by an ASE certified tech or something along those lines. Debated getting the base ASE cert to comply with the requirements but I'm too lazy.

I don't have the details on me but I bought from these guys.

https://www.dancummins.com/lifetime-...in-protection/

http://www.crestchevrolet.com/Lifeti...ww.google.com/

Calvear0 · 02-21-2018, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Thill444

I would really look at the fine print on those "lifetime warranties". I have seen these before and you usually have to have everything serviced through them and you have to hit all the service dates perfectly or they will not honor it. That means every oil change, tire rotation, etc. There are also lots of exclusions and loopholes for the dealer to deny a claim. I have not seen yours, but have looked at other cars that have these around me and I personally don't give them much value. But I also don't usually keep cars more than 5 years.

If your lifetime warranty looks legit and you plan on keeping the car a very long time then it would likely make sense to stay stock.

http://www.crestchevrolet.com/Lifeti...ww.google.com/

mcintyre1969 · 02-21-2018, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Calvear0

http://www.crestchevrolet.com/Lifeti...ww.google.com/

Not bad for free!

02-21-2018, 09:35 AM	#1
Calvear0 Drives: Currently Looking for 2019 SS Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Orange County ,CA Posts: 223	Lifetime Warranty Hi all, need some help. I have a 2016 1SS that I got last year. I got a lifetime warranty that will cover the factory power train warranty. My question is, is it worth keeping this warranty or would you guys modify your car knowing it will void the warranty? This Lifetime Warranty was free with the purchase of the car.

02-21-2018, 09:39 AM	#2
mcintyre1969 Drives: 1968 SS/RS, 2006 H2 2016 2SS White Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas ( Southern Moron) Posts: 770	Life time warranty? __________________ 2016 2SS White fully loaded

02-21-2018, 10:49 AM	#10
gpskinzhut Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,960 View My Garage	Had the same offer on mine. You have to meet the maintenance requirements and they have to be performed by an ASE certified tech or something along those lines. Debated getting the base ASE cert to comply with the requirements but I'm too lazy. I don't have the details on me but I bought from these guys. https://www.dancummins.com/lifetime-...in-protection/ __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

02-21-2018, 09:44 AM	#4
BH1 Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 144	A lifetime warranty is pretty nice insurance, but only you can really answer that question. What do you want out of your car? Is 455 hp enough; should be for any of us, but for many it’s just too much fun to mod the car, so the warranty becomes irrelevant. I’ve never been able to leave a car stock.

02-21-2018, 10:49 AM	#11
Thill444 Drives: 2020 SS1LE Shadow Gray Metallic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: New England Posts: 294	I would really look at the fine print on those "lifetime warranties". I have seen these before and you usually have to have everything serviced through them and you have to hit all the service dates perfectly or they will not honor it. That means every oil change, tire rotation, etc. There are also lots of exclusions and loopholes for the dealer to deny a claim. I have not seen yours, but have looked at other cars that have these around me and I personally don't give them much value. But I also don't usually keep cars more than 5 years. If your lifetime warranty looks legit and you plan on keeping the car a very long time then it would likely make sense to stay stock.

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