Platinum Gasaver Will Not Void Automobile Manufactures Warranty

05/06/91

Aaron Flynn
224 California St.
Newton, MA 02158

GMC Truck
ATTN: John R, Jones
31 Judson St.
Pontiac, MI 48342-1607-01

Dear Sirs,

I am planning on putting an after-market add on device called "Platinum Gasaver" onto some of your vehicles, and would like to verify how it affects the warranty.

It is my understanding that if damage were to occur because of the use of this or any other after-market device, that the warranty would not cover that repair cost. The warranty as a whole is not affected, only that portion which pertains to the damaged area and is limited to that incident. If their is no damage the warranty is not affected.

I want to be sure I thoroughly understand how your warranty policy works regarding after sale add on devices. Please provide a detailed explanation of your companies policy in this area,

Sincerely,

Aaron Flynn

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March 30, 1991

Mr. Aaron Flynn
227 California St
Newton MA 01510

Acura Automobile Division
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Dear Mr. Flynn:

Thank you for your recent letter to our office regarding installation of the Platinum Gasaver on Acura vehicles, Acura has not tested this product on any of our vehicles so we are unable to determine the long term effects of its use. Under the terms of the New Car Limited Warranty, Acura will repair or replace at its option, any factory-installed part that is defective in material or factory workmanship under normal use,

The installation of the Platinum Gasaver on our products will not void the New car Limited Warranty provided that it does not damage any components of the vehicle that it is installed on. If it is determined that installation of the Platinum Gasaver has caused damage to the vehicles components then Acura will be unable to provide any warranty coverage for that damage,

If you have any further question please give us a call (800) 382-2238 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time,

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to address your concerns.

Sincerely ,

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR., INC
ACURA DIVISION
David T. Newallis
Acura Customer Relations

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BMW of North America, Inc.

March 29, 1991

Mr. Aaron Flynn
227 California St.
Newton, Massachusetts 02158

Dear Mr. Flynn:

Please be advised we are in receipt or your correspondence dated March 25, 1991 in reference to the warranty coverage provided with your vehicle.

The installation of any aftermarket device that is the direct cause of a component failure voids the warranty coverage for that component. If this device does not adversely effect or damage any of the components of your vehicle it will not effect your warranty.

We sincerely hope that we have satisfactorily addressed your question and concerns.

Sincerely,

BMW Of North America, INC,

Richard . J Modafferi
Consumer Services Representative
Eastern Region
RJM/es

Eastern Region
BMW Plaza

Montvale, New Jersey 07645
Telephone
(201) 573-2100

Fax
201-930-8402

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American Honda Motor Co., inc.
Automobile Service Division
555 Old County Road
Windsor Locks, CT 06096 a
(203) 627-591

April 8, 1991

Mr. Aaron Flynn
227 California St
Newton, MA 01510

Dear Mr., Flynn:

Our office is in receipt of your inquiry dated March 25, 1991. We would like to take this opportunity to reply.

Your understanding of how aft6rmarket products affect factory warranties is correct. Use of any non-Honda product, by itself, does not invalidate any factory warranty on your automobile. However, if an aftermarket product causes a problem to occur, any required repair would not be covered by warranty. For example, if an aftermarket alarm is installed and causes electrical problems, the factory warranty will not pay to correct those problems.

While our response is brief, . we hope it is sufficient for your purposes. Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office,

Sincerely,

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO,
Al Simon
Customer Relations Specialist
Reference #AO9910328005

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Ford Parts and Service Division

May 9, 1991

Mr. Aaron Flynn
227 California St.
Newton, MA 012158

Dear Mr. Flynn:

This is in reply to your letter of May 6, 1991, requesting information on our Ford warranty as it relates to the Platinum Gasaver.

Ford's position on the use of the Platinum Gasaver or any other non-Ford product and the effect on the Ford vehicle warranty is as follows:

The use of the Platinum Gasaver will not void the Ford vehicle warranty. If, however, the use of the Platinum Gasaver causes a Ford part to fail, the cost of the repair is not covered by the Ford vehicle warranty. You will have to look to the seller of the Platinum Gasaver for repair of the affected parts as well as any related damage.

We trust this information will assist you.

Sincerely,

C. D. Sirola
Warranty Payment & Adm. Dept.

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GMC TRUCK

May 8, 1991

Mr. Aaron Flynn

227 California St.
Newton, MA 012158

Dear Mr. Flynn:

In response to your letter of May 6, 1991, the following is the position of GMC Truck Division regarding aftermarket installations:

GMC Truck Division neither approves nor disapproves of aftermarket installations on its products. It must be noted; however, that modifications, alterations, or additions to GMC Truck products require a clear position to the retail customer regarding warranty responsibility. GMC Truck warrants its vehicles "as manufactured" including dealer installations of General Motors accessories. Any failure of a GMC Truck item resulting from alteration, modification, or addition of non-GM components will not be covered under the GMC Truck warranty. The failure, if attributed to the aftermarket installation, will be the responsibility of the aftermarket installer or manufacturer.

Sincerely,

J. R. Jones
National Warranty Manager

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cc: R. Becker

GMC Truck Division
General Motors Corporation, 31 Judson Street, Pontiac, Michigan 48342-2230
Tel: 313-456-5000, B-396-5000

GMC Truck... Leaders in innovative products and services, providing customer value with a personal touch.

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Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center

MR., AARON FLYNN
227 California St
Newton, MA 02158

APRIL 3rd 1991
RE: 91LO158"166

DEAR MR., FLYNN:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT LETTER CONCERNING THE EFFECT OF AFTER MARKET PRODUCTS ON CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION'S LIMITED NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY,CHEVROLET'S WARRANTY COVERS REPAIRS TO CORRECT ANY DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP OF THE VEHICLE OCCURRING DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, DAMAGE OR CORROSION DUE TO ACCIDENTS MISS USE OR ALTERATIONS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE LIMITED NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY,

WE HOPE THIS INFORMATION IS HELPFUL TO YOU. IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THIS OFFICE AT THE TOLL-FREE NUMBER LISTED BELOW,

MLG/0025

SINCERELY

M L GARMAN
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT

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City of Santa Fe. New Mexico
P.O. Box 909
Santa Fe, NM 87504

Attn: John Gonzales.
Residential Route Foreman

Dear Mr. Gonzales:

This is in response to your telephone inquiry concerning the use of a platinum injection system, manufactured by Technologies Limited, on Caterpillar engines. When auxiliary devices and accessories made by other manufacturers are used on Caterpillar equipment. The Caterpillar warranty is not affected simply because of such use. The Caterpillar warranty continues to cover defects caused by our material or workmanship. Failures resulting from the installation or usage of auxiliary devices or accessories are not Caterpillar factory defects and therefore are not covered by Caterpillar's warranty.

Caterpillar is not in a position to evaluate the many auxiliary devices and accessories promoted by other manufacturers and their effect on Caterpillar products. Installation or use of such items is at the discretion of the equipment owner who assumes all risk for the effects resulting from their usage.

Finally, Cater-pillar has not authorized the use of its trade name or trademarks in a manner, which implies an endorsement of the Technologies Ltd. product.

Very truly yours,

Attorney
Caterpillar Inc.
Pegrima
Telephone: (309) 675-5795

cc: Mr. William Oaks, Rust Tractor, Albuquerque, NM