Tex Arcana
07-23-2004, 09:23 AM
Found this on SVT Texas:
In an Autoweek article, a Ford spokesperson quoted the following in regards to open track use affecting warranty:
One rare exception is track day events organized, sponsored and sanctioned by the national Ford SVT Owners’ Association and local Ford/SVT dealers. Owners bring their cars, and the association and participating dealers agree to cover any mechanical failures brought on by normal track use.
“Owners can participate in the instructional days without automatically voiding their warranties,” says Ford Performance Vehicles spokesman Alan Hall. “Obviously if they abuse it [the car] on the track, or there’s a part that breaks due to aggressive driving, that will not be covered under warranty. But your warranty will not be voided across the board by just participating in that event. We don’t automatically void a warranty unless above-normal abuse is shown on a vehicle.”
Aren't you glad you're driving a Ford :)
Read the full article here: http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=carnews&loc_code=index&content_code=02612566
With manufacturers using computer tools to find and proactively void warranties on their vehicles for any form of racing (Mitsubishi, anyone? How about Subaru?), this is a breath of fresh air.
It's a nice read, go check it out.
In an Autoweek article, a Ford spokesperson quoted the following in regards to open track use affecting warranty:
One rare exception is track day events organized, sponsored and sanctioned by the national Ford SVT Owners’ Association and local Ford/SVT dealers. Owners bring their cars, and the association and participating dealers agree to cover any mechanical failures brought on by normal track use.
“Owners can participate in the instructional days without automatically voiding their warranties,” says Ford Performance Vehicles spokesman Alan Hall. “Obviously if they abuse it [the car] on the track, or there’s a part that breaks due to aggressive driving, that will not be covered under warranty. But your warranty will not be voided across the board by just participating in that event. We don’t automatically void a warranty unless above-normal abuse is shown on a vehicle.”
Aren't you glad you're driving a Ford :)
Read the full article here: http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=carnews&loc_code=index&content_code=02612566
With manufacturers using computer tools to find and proactively void warranties on their vehicles for any form of racing (Mitsubishi, anyone? How about Subaru?), this is a breath of fresh air.
It's a nice read, go check it out.