I've read on other threads that Inifiniti will void our warranties if we use our EX for towing. I want to put in a hitch for carrying bikes, or a hitch basket, but not tow anything.
So what's the real deal? Will just installing a hitch void the warranty?
Hitches and Car Warranty
Re: Hitches and Car Warranty (BROUDIE)
I was told by my dealer yesterday, that they will void the warranty unless the hitch (only after- market is available) is installed by the dealership.My salesman told me the ex is rated to tow 3500 pounds, but then he was less that exact on other information. Hope this helps.
Re: Hitches and Car Warranty (BigMac55)
In the towing capacity battle, the Q5 fairly thrashes its named competitors -- the BMW X3, Infiniti EX35, Land Rover LR2 HSE and Lexus RX350. All can tow cargo, so long as it's less than 3,500 lbs (or 1,500 lbs in the Acura RDX's case, and none in the Infiniti's). Meanwhile, the little SUV from Ingolstadt can haul 4,400 lbs
This is taken from a Motortrend article online, "http://wot.motortrend.com/6415385/auto- ... x.html"but doesn't answer the warranty question. I would think it the authorized dealer sells and installs it the warranty would be valid
Price quote was somewhere between $850 and $1000
This is taken from a Motortrend article online, "http://wot.motortrend.com/6415385/auto- ... x.html"but doesn't answer the warranty question. I would think it the authorized dealer sells and installs it the warranty would be valid
Price quote was somewhere between $850 and $1000
Re: Hitches and Car Warranty (BigMac55)
So if your AC stops working the dealer is going to refuse to fix it saying the problem was caused by the trailer hitch? Do you folks really believe everything car/service sales folks tell you?
They/Nissan have to prove the modification you made caused or contributed to the problem. The reverse is you have to prove it didn't. Somethings are a no brainier, others can be shades of gray.
So you sometimes pull a trailer and your transmission fails what do you expect Nissan to tell you? You could pay to have the failed transmission inspected and take Nissan to court if the failure had nothing to do with trailer towing. Not a good use of some people's time.
They/Nissan have to prove the modification you made caused or contributed to the problem. The reverse is you have to prove it didn't. Somethings are a no brainier, others can be shades of gray.
So you sometimes pull a trailer and your transmission fails what do you expect Nissan to tell you? You could pay to have the failed transmission inspected and take Nissan to court if the failure had nothing to do with trailer towing. Not a good use of some people's time.