From Below - Trade In Modifications Scrutinized
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From Below - Trade In Modifications Scrutinized
Did not want to hi-jack the thread below about denied engine warranty.
Quite a few dealers in my area (MI/OH) not just Ford but GM are getting pretty sticky about trade ins not meeting Federal/State safety standards or warranty standards.
When a vehicle is being traded in some guys are getting 2 prices for their trade in. The higher price allowed is for a stock truck (or a truck that meets all standards) and the second price is a lower price for trade in with some modifications done to it.
Examples -
1. lift kits causing the height of the front bumper to be too high as per Federal/State laws.
2. tint on windows that does not meet Federal/State laws
3. rear brake light lenses colored or somewhat covered so brake lights do not meet standards.
4. exhaust modifications so EPA rules are not met
5. daytime running lights modified or removed.
6. items installed that would cancel warranty if truck still has any remaining warranty
These are just a few of the things I have heard about over the past year. They are not refusing to take the vehicle on trade but are charging you for putting the truck back to meeting Federal or State laws as they cannot/will not sell it as a vehicle that does not meet standards.
With more and more people using the internet to shop there is some concern that they would be liable if safety violations left their lot even going to a different state.
It sort of fits in with the previous post about a modification that was made and cancelled the warranty claim on the motor.
Whipper
Quite a few dealers in my area (MI/OH) not just Ford but GM are getting pretty sticky about trade ins not meeting Federal/State safety standards or warranty standards.
When a vehicle is being traded in some guys are getting 2 prices for their trade in. The higher price allowed is for a stock truck (or a truck that meets all standards) and the second price is a lower price for trade in with some modifications done to it.
Examples -
1. lift kits causing the height of the front bumper to be too high as per Federal/State laws.
2. tint on windows that does not meet Federal/State laws
3. rear brake light lenses colored or somewhat covered so brake lights do not meet standards.
4. exhaust modifications so EPA rules are not met
5. daytime running lights modified or removed.
6. items installed that would cancel warranty if truck still has any remaining warranty
These are just a few of the things I have heard about over the past year. They are not refusing to take the vehicle on trade but are charging you for putting the truck back to meeting Federal or State laws as they cannot/will not sell it as a vehicle that does not meet standards.
With more and more people using the internet to shop there is some concern that they would be liable if safety violations left their lot even going to a different state.
It sort of fits in with the previous post about a modification that was made and cancelled the warranty claim on the motor.
Whipper
Last edited by soyfarmer; Jul 16, 2016 at 12:32 PM. Reason: spelling
