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I WAS looking to install Lovells coil springs on my 2008 Lancer ES, but was told by Mitsubishi my warranty may be voided. I understand that if a product is not up to manufacturer standards it would void the warranty, but according to Lovells its product exceeds the original ratings by 10-50 per cent. Mitsubishi showed some concept vehicles at the 2007 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, and one was an ES sedan that had aftermarket 20-inch chrome wheels and lowered suspension. If Mitsubishi can display a modified car it gives the public the idea they can make such modifications without fearing the cost of possible future repair, which in this case is misleading. Where do I stand?

NOWHERE I'm afraid. When you modify a vehicle by fitting aftermarket springs you are deviating from the manufacturer's specification and taking responsibility for that modification yourself. You should talk to Lovells about any warranty they might have that might cover you. As for the concept cars, they are attention-grabbers that carmakers use at shows to increase traffic through their stands, and should not be taken to suggest you can do the same with your car and expect the maker to pick up the tab should anything go wrong.

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