BUSTED!!! .... maybe?

Don M

Don M

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I recently bought a cold air intake for my car, but unfortunately it was for a 2010, not a 2013 (the MAF sensor fitting is different). I picked it up for $100 used (price new is $310.00). I didn't have the cash, so my neighbor slipped me the money and said keep it between us, just pay me back.

I ended up selling the intake on a Camaro forum & the buyer sent the money through PayPal. Cool, now I can order what I need for all the details I have coming up. The neighbor is OK with waiting for me to get paid from the details to get his money back OR have me detail his truck instead when we both have time.

The issue is, the wife knows I wanted the intake (if she remembers about it, I can't say), but we didn't have the extra money at the time for me to get it, so I told her it had been sold (the honest truth). Well, I ordered the detailing supplies from AG and it was delivered today while I was at work (I didn't realize I could have had it shipped to a different address and she would have been none the wiser).

So I get this phone call:

Her: "Did you order something?!"
Me: "Yes"
Her: "How much did it cost?!"
Me: "About $70"
Her: "Did you ever consider ASKING ME FIRST!"
Me: "It didn't come out of our checking account"
Her: "Where did it come from then!"
Me: "I'll explain when I get home, the boss is calling me ... "

Enter panic mode. I have to come up with a good story to keep me out of trouble, remember she knows NOTHING about me buying & selling the intake.

THEN IT HITS ME ... I WAS PRE-PAID!!!!

I'm going to tell her the guy I am doing the details for pre-paid me $80 so I could buy what I needed to get to detail his cars and he sent it to me through PayPal so I could order the stuff off-line.

I WAS smart enough to call the guy and give him a heads-up in case SOMEHOW she gets his number, sees him on Face Book or calls work to talk to him.

Now all I have to do is be convincing and keep a straight face and MAYBE she'll buy it and it isn't the doghouse for me.

Wish me luck ....
 
You better hope she doesn't check the forums. Or you are in the dog house lol
 
Are you newly married?

I ask because these types of ground rules are usually set in advance!
 
Klasse Act said:
Are you newly married?

I ask because these types of ground rules are usually set in advance!
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Nope, 25 years and she still doesn't understand the automotive sickness
 
The Guz said:
You better hope she doesn't check the forums. Or you are in the dog house lol
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She knows that I'm on a few forums but she doesn't know which ones AND I'm hiding the box, packing slip and receipt.
 
Sounds to me like you have bigger issues than $100 when you have to hide from your wife ordering detailing supplies or mods for your car and have to ask her first. Sorry, but I'm just saying it like it is. My wife never questions how I spend the money I earn. We also have had separate checking accounts since day one of our "26" year marriage. When I bought my GC I was like, honey I'm buying a third car will you drive me to the dealership to pick it up. Oh and buy the way, check out these new wheels and how awesome is this new custom exhaust I just bought LOL. She never said how much or why didn't you ask me or where did you get the money.

I'm sorry you have to go through that and make up stories to justify your hobbies. Makes me realize how good I have it, I'm going to go hug my wife and tell her how much I love her and how great she is. I just know I could never live that way.
 
Damn man that sucks! I remember a thread you had a while back about an issue with money and your wife. I don't know how you do it. There's no way I could live like that. Best of luck to you though.
 
fly07sti said:
Damn man that sucks! I remember a thread you had a while back about an issue with money and your wife. I don't know how you do it. There's no way I could live like that. Best of luck to you though.
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I'd be single real quick Im the MAN
 
Not gonna address the wife issue, you are on your own buddy :)

But, before installing that part on your car, you might wanna check your manufacturer's policy regarding this. I have seen some videos where Dodge refused to honor their warranty on a Challenger because the guy had installed an inter-cooler. And no the issue was not related to the intercooler, the issue was with the super charger.

Just wanna give you a heads up, that 100$ could be costing you thousands if something goes wrong with the engine.
 
Calendyr said:
Not gonna address the wife issue, you are on your own buddy :)

But, before installing that part on your car, you might wanna check your manufacturer's policy regarding this. I have seen some videos where Dodge refused to honor their warranty on a Challenger because the guy had installed an inter-cooler. And no the issue was not related to the intercooler, the issue was with the super charger.

Just wanna give you a heads up, that 100$ could be costing you thousands if something goes wrong with the engine.
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According to his original post he sold the part and never installed it since it wasn't the right one and bought detailing supplies instead :props:

After market parts: (SEMA has a huge interest in this)

In a Consumer Alert issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the agency confirmed that “The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket part.” The alert outlines key provisions in the law that provides protections to car owners. As defined by the FTC, an “aftermarket' part is a part made by a company other than the vehicle manufacturer or the original equipment manufacturer.”

“The FTC’s reference to aftermarket parts is equally applicable to specialty parts,” said Russ Deane, SEMA’s General Counsel. “Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the warranty cannot be conditioned to a specific brand of parts, services or vehicle modifications unless those parts or services are provided free of charge.”

The alert notes that a consumer has the right to patronize independent retail stores and repair shops for parts and service without fear of voiding the new car warranty. The dealer/vehicle manufacturer has the right to deny a warranty repair but they must demonstrate that the aftermarket part caused the problem. The warranty remains in effect for all other covered parts.

The FTC alert may be downloaded using this link: www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt192.shtm.

The alert was issued in response to an FTC complaint filed last August by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA).
 
Calendyr said:
Not gonna address the wife issue, you are on your own buddy :)

But, before installing that part on your car, you might wanna check your manufacturer's policy regarding this. I have seen some videos where Dodge refused to honor their warranty on a Challenger because the guy had installed an inter-cooler. And no the issue was not related to the intercooler, the issue was with the super charger.

Just wanna give you a heads up, that 100$ could be costing you thousands if something goes wrong with the engine.
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I know all about having a dealer void the warranty due to an aftermarket part. On Camaro5 a guy's oil pump went, blowing the engine and they blamed the catch can ... voided out his ENTIRE warranty forever. I've talked to my dealer's service manager and he said that a catch can would only void the PCV warranty I didn't ask about a CAI but I'm almost out of warranty so once it's up I will mod the car.
 
it was nice knowing you...
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That sucks you have to go through such a hassle, Don. I feel for you bro.

My wife will always ask me if I ordered stuff on AG. When I say yes, she will just roll her eyes as if to say "Wow, you have an addiction" Lol

But I can't imagine having to hide any of my activity. :/

Good luck, man.
 
custmsprty said:
Sounds to me like you have bigger issues than $100 when you have to hide from your wife ordering detailing supplies or mods for your car and have to ask her first. Sorry, but I'm just saying it like it is. My wife never questions how I spend the money I earn. We also have had separate checking accounts since day one of our "26" year marriage. When I bought my GC I was like, honey I'm buying a third car will you drive me to the dealership to pick it up. Oh and buy the way, check out these new wheels and how awesome is this new custom exhaust I just bought LOL. She never said how much or why didn't you ask me or where did you get the money.


I'm sorry you have to go through that and make up stories to justify your hobbies. Makes me realize how good I have it, I'm going to go hug my wife and tell her how much I love her and how great she is. I just know I could never live that way.
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THIs!
 
custmsprty said:
According to his original post he sold the part and never installed it since it wasn't the right one and bought detailing supplies instead :props:

After market parts: (SEMA has a huge interest in this)

In a Consumer Alert issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the agency confirmed that “The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket part.” The alert outlines key provisions in the law that provides protections to car owners. As defined by the FTC, an “aftermarket' part is a part made by a company other than the vehicle manufacturer or the original equipment manufacturer.”

“The FTC’s reference to aftermarket parts is equally applicable to specialty parts,” said Russ Deane, SEMA’s General Counsel. “Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the warranty cannot be conditioned to a specific brand of parts, services or vehicle modifications unless those parts or services are provided free of charge.”

The alert notes that a consumer has the right to patronize independent retail stores and repair shops for parts and service without fear of voiding the new car warranty. The dealer/vehicle manufacturer has the right to deny a warranty repair but they must demonstrate that the aftermarket part caused the problem. The warranty remains in effect for all other covered parts.

The FTC alert may be downloaded using this link: www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt192.shtm.

The alert was issued in response to an FTC complaint filed last August by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA).
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It makes no sense for the manufacturers and dealers to void warranties but they still do it. Then it's you against Goliath when going to court. I don't know, I think I would simply avoid the problem by not doing it. Also I have read many times that bolt on add-ons like Inter-coolers and Turbos don't make that much difference. One of the channel I subscribe to says that changing your tires for high quality ones often make much more of a difference, because most people can't even handle the stock power of performance cars. I don't own one, and do not race or do anything crazy on the streets so I can't really comment, but if I had a 80,000$ car and the Dodge decided to void my warranty nationwide because I installed an Inter-cooler, I would be pissed beyond description. And spending months in court, is not my idea of spending my time correctly.
 
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