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Quote: Originally posted by Francais on 23/1/2018

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Big risk that Bessie, not going for dedicated electrics on a new car, it could lead to warranty hell! not worth the risk imho for the £100 or so difference.

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Quote: Originally posted by HumberWolf on 23/1/2018

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Quote: Originally posted by Francais on 23/1/2018

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Big risk that Bessie, not going for dedicated electrics on a new car, it could lead to warranty hell! not worth the risk imho for the £100 or so difference.

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It is no greater risk than fitting aftermarket dedicated electrics by an independent supplier. The warranty would still be affected if faulty workmanship or faulty parts caused other problems.

To be absolutely safe you would need to specify the OEM approved towbar and electrics when the car was first ordered. Any problems are then down to the dealer to sort out.

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Quote: Originally posted by checkley1973 on 23/1/2018

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A good majority of car manufacturers don’t fit tow bats at the factory anyway. Most are fitted by 3rd parties at the docks or dealer before delivery. Just make sure it’s a good brand of towbar and electrics and if you’re really worried find out what brand the manufacturer uses and use the same. For example Audi use Westfalia.

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Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 24/1/2018

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Not being covered by the warranty is just scaremongering.

A properly fitted towbar with bypass wiring wont cause damage to the vehicle. The vehicles wiring is powering a relay instead of the lights, which uses a miniscule amount of power to switch the relay.

You can get more variation in the standard bulbs you fit, it would be like saying fitting a brake light bulb not bought from the dealer will invalidate your warranty.

IF fitted PROPERLY there wont be any issues.

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