Another warranty question - experiences please!!
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Having never gone through the much discussed 111 point check, and with one coming up soon-ish, I’ve just sent an email to Porsche GB asking what their view is of replacing OEM exhust bolts with stainless ones in relation to warranty extension.
This got me thinking about other possible ‘infringements’ of the policy such as non OE windscreen wipers, dash cam wiring, replacement (Autoglass) windscreens, painted wheels etc.
Has anyone had any big unexpected surprises at the 111 point check?
(Ignoring Zunsport grilles for now!!)
This got me thinking about other possible ‘infringements’ of the policy such as non OE windscreen wipers, dash cam wiring, replacement (Autoglass) windscreens, painted wheels etc.
Has anyone had any big unexpected surprises at the 111 point check?
(Ignoring Zunsport grilles for now!!)
Mine went through its 111 point check with Autoglass windscreen (identical to original); Zunsport grilles; dash cam (OPC said it can't be hard-wired - it isn't).
You're doing the right thing asking up front and fingers crossed PGB will say OK to all the items you're worrying about. But have you told them everything?
You're doing the right thing asking up front and fingers crossed PGB will say OK to all the items you're worrying about. But have you told them everything?
gottans said:
Are you doing the right thing? As the warranty is an insurance policy the answer that is most likely to come back is 'no the car is modified' and they now know about it.
My questions were worded as a hypothetical scenario so not to worry there. All I have done is replaced a few bolts, which I suspect won’t even be noticed but having never had the check was hoping for some first hand experiences of this, any anything else unexpectedly ‘failing’ the check.
gottans said:
Are you doing the right thing? As the warranty is an insurance policy the answer that is most likely to come back is 'no the car is modified' and they now know about it.
I think it would have been better to risk your £216 for the check and hope the tech didn't spot anything.
Yes, always best to hide things and non-disclose to an insurance company. That way you can spend your money with full confidence they will pay out if you claim.I think it would have been better to risk your £216 for the check and hope the tech didn't spot anything.
Not.
DJMC said:
Mine went through its 111 point check with Autoglass windscreen (identical to original); Zunsport grilles; dash cam (OPC said it can't be hard-wired - it isn't).
You're doing the right thing asking up front and fingers crossed PGB will say OK to all the items you're worrying about. But have you told them everything?
Mine has a hard-wired DAB radio, no problem.You're doing the right thing asking up front and fingers crossed PGB will say OK to all the items you're worrying about. But have you told them everything?
both of mine went through fine - but both fully original stock or with porsche parts fitted by OPC. Have heard of a few folks with wired-in tweaks, and minor mods getting rejected - your non-original wheel bolts would be a likely one to get nixed.
still, you can always talk to them and say I've got this and that - can it be done - if not how much to set back to original and then can it be done? also you might have a surprise or two in the oily bits you've not noticed (tyres, shocks, buses, under-body, battery etc.) that the check could pick up separately anyway - so nothing's guaranteed - until it's done.
still, you can always talk to them and say I've got this and that - can it be done - if not how much to set back to original and then can it be done? also you might have a surprise or two in the oily bits you've not noticed (tyres, shocks, buses, under-body, battery etc.) that the check could pick up separately anyway - so nothing's guaranteed - until it's done.
So said:
Any difference in quality?
Yes, usually. There might be imperfections in the silkprint, or the overall glass (esp.optical) qualities. The hardware might be different (mirror mounts might be of a different alloy, as with the plastics). The Pilkington version of the 997 windscreen (for which Saint Gobain Sekruit are the OEM) for example has shorter ribbon tags (for the antennae) which often means they're stretched when connected.
On the subject of OEM, the Saint Gobain 'OE' product will fit perfectly. However the Saint Gobain aftermarket 'non branded' version won't fit so well because it's not the same product.
DJMC said:
gottans said:
Are you doing the right thing? As the warranty is an insurance policy the answer that is most likely to come back is 'no the car is modified' and they now know about it.
I think it would have been better to risk your £216 for the check and hope the tech didn't spot anything.
Yes, always best to hide things and non-disclose to an insurance company. That way you can spend your money with full confidence they will pay out if you claim.I think it would have been better to risk your £216 for the check and hope the tech didn't spot anything.
Not.
If the customer is asked directly if there any modifications to the car and deliberately doesn't tell then that that would be but is not the case here.
When is the 111 point check required?
It is when you start a new warranty on a car that currently doesn't have one?
Do you still need this if you wish to simply extend the 3 year warranty that come with the car from new?
Never owned a Porsche for more than 2 years so never had to extend.
It is when you start a new warranty on a car that currently doesn't have one?
Do you still need this if you wish to simply extend the 3 year warranty that come with the car from new?
Never owned a Porsche for more than 2 years so never had to extend.
gwsinc said:
Having never gone through the much discussed 111 point check, and with one coming up soon-ish, I’ve just sent an email to Porsche GB asking what their view is of replacing OEM exhust bolts with stainless ones in relation to warranty extension.
This got me thinking about other possible ‘infringements’ of the policy such as non OE windscreen wipers, dash cam wiring, replacement (Autoglass) windscreens, painted wheels etc.
Has anyone had any big unexpected surprises at the 111 point check?
(Ignoring Zunsport grilles for now!!)
The screen issue was picked up by Porsche on my 111 inspection. They insisted the screen had the right logos. Absolutely ridiculous 😡This got me thinking about other possible ‘infringements’ of the policy such as non OE windscreen wipers, dash cam wiring, replacement (Autoglass) windscreens, painted wheels etc.
Has anyone had any big unexpected surprises at the 111 point check?
(Ignoring Zunsport grilles for now!!)
Cimaguy said:
The screen issue was picked up by Porsche on my 111 inspection. They insisted the screen had the right logos. Absolutely ridiculous ??
Wasn't picked up by mine at all and had only been replaced by Autoglass two weeks before. Looks like different OPCs might have different standards!Just had my OPC warranty renewed on my 991 GT3 and passed through the OPC 111 check with no issues. The car has a non OEM windscreen fitted by Autoglass (Pilkington) and has had some bolts replaced around the exhaust area just before it went in so they were shiny and new and would have been quite obvious - no issues reported.
The 111 check does include 'Glass' but I think it relates more to the condition of it than if it has a Porsche emblem on it or not.
The 111 check does include 'Glass' but I think it relates more to the condition of it than if it has a Porsche emblem on it or not.
Flat0ut said:
Just had my OPC warranty renewed on my 991 GT3 and passed through the OPC 111 check with no issues. The car has a non OEM windscreen fitted by Autoglass (Pilkington) and has had some bolts replaced around the exhaust area just before it went in so they were shiny and new and would have been quite obvious - no issues reported.
The 111 check does include 'Glass' but I think it relates more to the condition of it than if it has a Porsche emblem on it or not.
Currently assisting a chap with his extended warranty on his Cayenne. Porsche has kicked it out because it has a non-genuine aftermarket windscreen fitted. The 111 check does include 'Glass' but I think it relates more to the condition of it than if it has a Porsche emblem on it or not.
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