If you don't get a car tuneup when its due does that void the cars warranty?

Question

I have a 2005 Toyota and I haven't been able to get my tune ups on time because of the high cost of fuel, and just plain being broke.

Answer 1

How many miles on your car. Being a 2005 and the average of about 12,000 miles per year, you probably have in the mid twenties for milage so i am sure your tune up is fine. Todays newer cars have platinum plugs and high energy ignition systems in them to reduce the amount of tune ups and still run efficient. Your probably Ok until you get more closer to 60,000 miles. By then you should have the car maintained and look into replacing that timing belt at 60k. Just change the oil on a regular 3000 mile interval and you should be fine. And this should not void the warrantee at all. Try to save any receipts when you have the oil changed and you should be OK.
good luck......

Answer 2

It cannot void your warranty, you can be denied coverage of that item or system if you do not have the proper maintenance done which was determined to cause a problem or failure.

Have you checked your manual to see what work is needed? Sometimes it will have a key telling you what is required to maintain the warranty.
Also, most of the scheduled maintenance is inspections, and an oil change. There really isn't much more to it. (minor services)

Why don't you see what your maintenance schedule says for your current mileage, and see what you can inspect yourself.
Anything that you cannot inspect yourself, have the shop inspect along with the oil change.

If it is your 30,000 mile (major service) that I would just try to get it done. You can get it done much cheaper elsewhere, than at the dealership. There are lots of shops around specifically for Toyotas, that will do the exact same thing as the dealer, for less. You can find them under Toyota in the phone book. But major maintenances are important, and you want to have them done.

BTW if a warranty issue ever comes up and they demand all your maintenance receipts, make sure they have determined the cause of the failure first. Don't let them talk you into handing over your receipts so they can try to blame it on something you did. They have to determine the problem and cause and then they can ask for records to prove you didn't neglect the part or system. I have heard them trying to deny claims because someone didn't use Toyota brand oil, or brake pads. They cannot demand you use any part unless they give it to you free.

Answer 3

No it doesnt void the warranty but you are for sure ruining your car, and will have to pay triple the price to fix it..Borrow the money for a tune up. If you have a job you can pay it back, if you don't have one than get one even if it is at Mcdonalds or being a saleswomen. Come on I know what it is to be broke, I am broke too. I know it's rough but I am retired because of heart surgery and I am on disablility. I know where your coming from. It really is a bummer.

Its funny do you have any Idea how many times I thought "if only I could get in touch with Donald Trump" I'm still dreaming.

Answer 4

Yes, not following the warranty's maintenance plan, including tune ups, oil changes, rotation of tires, etc... does void the plan. You might want to check the details of your current warranty... I don't think waiting an extra week or two to get the tune will actually void it, but months of it going untreated can definately do it.

Answer 5

Legally yes. However if you have a friend in the service department they might let you slide. It depends on how much they like their job. Running a repair shop I can tell you if I caught someone doing that they would be fired on the spot. Some dealerships do not even ask though so remember the old saying never volunteer anything.

Answer 6

noooo,it doesn't void the warranty on it,it will just start running badly on you ,but it will not void the original warranty on the car,i own a repair shop,and do this all the time,i get asked that question in real life at least once a day,and its not going to make the warranty void on it,good luck,i hope this help,s.

Answer 7

Yes, I hope your car don't break at this point in time.
but the best thing for you is to start giving the maintenance that the needs.

Answer 8

yes you have to follow all the routine maintenance on a car. get it done even if it is a little late.

but they don't always check the records.

Answer 9

Buy an American car. the parts are cheaper and they dont have to be tuned up..ever!!