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I recall an article (WSJ?) on how some car companies (and I think Mitsubishi was specifically mentioned) would take note of participants in all racing events down to the autocross level and deny any warranty claims based on participation.

Reply to
Gordon McGrew
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that's fine. I have no money to blow on the track/autocross anyway. and i haven't heard many horror stories about evo reliability. do you have links?

Reply to
Body Roll

I'm sure glad I'm not stupid enough to do that.

Reply to
Spaz

^^^^^^ I think "Impatient" would be more fitting.

Reply to
Body Roll

Well, this is what I found with a Google search:

This is from a defunct web page:

http://64.233.187.104/search?q=cache:lIxAsPWlx3sJ:team3s.com/digests/v02n263.htm+mitsubishi+warranty+racing+denied+OR+deny+OR+void*&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=3 WARNING WILL ROBINSON!! BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING!! Just got an official reply to my nice little letter to the president of Mitsubishi, asking him to honor my warranty claim. Here's part of the letter from the customer connections manager: "It is our determination that the damage done to your vehicle was directly related to the use of your vehicle for racing. Your website posts times, location, and duration of contests."* I never told them I had a website, so this confirms all the rumors we've been hearing that Mitsubishi monitors our activities, at tracks and on the Web. My advice to all of you is:

  1. Do not ever buy a new car with a Mitsubishi warranty. If you want an Evo or a Lancer or whatever, buy it used from a General Motors dealer, and then purchase the GM aftermarket warranty. GM's warranty is the best in the business.
  2. If you road race, drag race, autocross, or indulge in any other motorsport, be aware that Mitsubishi observes some of these events in person, and notes what Mitsu vehicles are competing.
  3. If you communicate on our discussion groups, better get an alias. Big Brother is watching this forum and all other lists. They identify us by name, car, etc., and use the information to deny warranty claims. Rumors have been flying that they deny ALL claims, not just on equipment that could possibly be damaged by racing.
Reply to
Gordon McGrew

I think my next reply to Mitsubishi would be to request their proof that the car in question was actually involved in racing itself, including identifiable video or photos showing the VIN plate...

Reply to
Matt Ion

Maybe time to use cars for transportation (what they're really all about) and not racing.

Reply to
Alan Browne

http://64.233.187.104/search?q=cache:lIxAsPWlx3sJ:team3s.com/digests/v02n263.htm+mitsubishi+warranty+racing+denied+OR+deny+OR+void*&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=3>

they have to prove it. just 'cos you raced a mitsu doesn't mean it's the same vehicle as affected by a warranty issue. heck, if you're a mitsu fan, you'll have two or three of them, one for towing the racer to events, one for the wife, etc. denial based on "inconclusive" web browsing is a try-on. and they know it. don't take "no" for an answer. you have rights in this matter. exercise them.

Reply to
jim beam

Maybe not. But if I were Mitsubishi I would not want to pay for any repairs on a car that was raced. Racing = rapid wear and tear. Why should they cover it? I think every car maker has explicit statements in the warranty saying that racing equals automatic cancellation of a warranty. If you race $30k car you'd better have cash to pay for all repairs out of pocket or race something cheaper. Period.

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Body Roll

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