06-23-2011, 02:02 AM | #25 |
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As of the moral discussion, each to their own. I think that you have to realize obviously that you risk losing your warranty if something should happen to the drivetrain. But you should also know that you run the same risk with any part that is not stock. Aftermarket wheels, exhaust etc.
Regarding insurance, that has never been an issue in Sweden. I think it would be very difficult to prove if the accident was caused because of the chiptuning. Check with your insurance company beforehand. I know it's different in many countries, where it's even forbidden and tested for it when doing their MOT. With the 184 hp and the 8 automatic being rather new, I think that I personally wouldn't risk doing any chiptuning during the first few years. |
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06-23-2011, 02:42 AM | #26 |
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Yes the rules vary widely by country. In the UK you have to be very careful to declare any mods and even minor optional extras - though this is more for theft purposes. There are those who declare fully, good luck to them and have fun.
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06-23-2011, 06:52 AM | #27 |
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Not sure the insurance company are concerned what caused an accident rather that they have underwritten a known risk. If tuning pushed the car into a higher insurance band (and possible indication the insured is less adverse to risk) then they might want to know in oder to assess their risk. Seems fair.
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