BMW ending relationship with Dinan

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07-14-2007, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='447768' date='Jul 14 2007, 05:49 PM

I doubt it but a big part of the appeal of Dinan was the BMW approval and tha fact that modding w/ Dinan would not void the BMW warranty. That aspect will likely go away if the relationship ends.

Modding with Dinan did void the warranty, its just that Dinan would cover it.

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07-14-2007, 03:36 PM

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I've heard this before as well. I'm sure Dinan will continue to make performance parts for BMW. The problem is that I think they may lose all those BMW dealerships as dealers.

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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='447781' date='Jul 14 2007, 05:03 PM

Modding with Dinan did void the warranty, its just that Dinan would cover it.

I've seen, and still have the Dinan Dealership agreement paper work, and there are stipulations in what Dinan will cover, and will not cover. I've also listened to what SEMA claims and they say that a dealership has to prove that the aftermarket product is the cause the failure of x before they can void your warrenty. In the end I try to use good old fashion common sense in terms of upgraded and the risks.