Can I chip a lease car?

chesebert · 02-24-2006, 07:38 PM

Just took delivery of my 06 2.0T 6M Quattro. I would like to chip with APR but don't know if I can do it to a leased car. What I must do to chip my car? Can I do it? Leagal? where do I get the software updates?

Thanks!!!

bhvrdr · 02-24-2006, 09:04 PM

joseaudi · 02-25-2006, 11:03 AM

evanskies · 02-25-2006, 06:22 PM

Wait a second man, you said your car is a lease, yet you have installed a high flow cat, exaust, chip, and carbonio intake right? That sounds awsome, but what are you going to do with all the stuff you put in when you have to bring your car in for servicing. I can tell you for a fact that the Chip for sure voids the warrenty, and im sure the exaust does as well. I have a leased car as well, so just explain how u plan on getting by. thanks man

bhvrdr · 02-25-2006, 07:48 PM

Technically none of these mods should void your warranty unless that item causes the failure. Some dealers will force the burden of proof on the consumer by invalidating the warranty and forcing you to take them to court. My dealer is much more customer oriented. They are looking into a contract with APR right now to carry APR products right out of the dealership. cheers! Mike

koolaid · 02-26-2006, 07:02 AM

Leslierc · 02-26-2006, 07:54 AM

I cannot say one way or the other whether it's permissible for you to chip a car that you are leasing. Bear in mind, however, that you do not own a leased car and that it's typically a requirement under a lease to return the vehicle in reasonably similar condition as when it was delivered. One answer to your question would be that you can do whatever you want to the car as long as you're willing to pay for it. Frankly, I would urge you to not alter the vehicle in any significant way, or way that could cause damage, without express written permission from the lessor (the entity that holds the lease).

Leslierc · 02-26-2006, 07:58 AM

What someone does with a car that they own (hold title to) is their business. A leased car means that it is actually owned by someone else.

bhvrdr · 02-26-2006, 08:07 AM

My bro Jet Jockeys second leased car. You should have seen the first one

bhvrdr · 02-26-2006, 08:10 AM

without investigating whether the mod caused the failure. This forces the burden of proof on the consumer and can cost the consumer dearly in court and attorney fees. Luckily more dealerships are being good about this and covering repairs when it is obviously not caused by the mods. cheers! Mike

02-24-2006, 07:38 PM	#1
chesebert New Member Account #: 104947 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1	Can I chip a lease car? Just took delivery of my 06 2.0T 6M Quattro. I would like to chip with APR but don't know if I can do it to a leased car. What I must do to chip my car? Can I do it? Leagal? where do I get the software updates? Thanks!!!

02-24-2006, 09:04 PM	#2
bhvrdr Member Account #: 57072 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 13,772	My car is a lease. No probs. __________________ Cheers! Mike ________________________________________ A4 S4 and RS4 Official Timeslip Databases MJB Motorsport Click for S4 at Play VIDEO!!! ________________________________________ Current vehicle: 2004 Audi S4, APR, Milltek, Bilstein, AP Racing. Over 323whp and 312tq on pump 93 13.20 at 103mph on pump 93 Past Project Vehicles: 2006 Audi A4 2.0t FSI with APR K04 Turbo 2003 Audi A4 1.8t with MTM Stage 3 2000 Audi A4 1.8t with MTM Stage 2 "There are only three sports: bullfighting, mountain climbing, and auto-racing. Everything else is just a game" -Ernest Hemingway

02-25-2006, 11:03 AM	#3
joseaudi AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 43503 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,551	chip, then flash it back at the end or just leave it and turn it in.

02-25-2006, 06:22 PM	#4
evanskies New Member Account #: 99104 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 120	Yo bhvrdr... Wait a second man, you said your car is a lease, yet you have installed a high flow cat, exaust, chip, and carbonio intake right? That sounds awsome, but what are you going to do with all the stuff you put in when you have to bring your car in for servicing. I can tell you for a fact that the Chip for sure voids the warrenty, and im sure the exaust does as well. I have a leased car as well, so just explain how u plan on getting by. thanks man __________________ 2005.5 Audi A4 2.0T Black/Black Manual Premium Sunroof 15%/35% tint APR TUNED K&N high flow filter Forge BOV Debadged. Future mods: Milltek/APR Exhaust

02-25-2006, 07:48 PM	#5
bhvrdr Member Account #: 57072 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 13,772	I have no problems with warranty. It all depends on your dealer.... Technically none of these mods should void your warranty unless that item causes the failure. Some dealers will force the burden of proof on the consumer by invalidating the warranty and forcing you to take them to court. My dealer is much more customer oriented. They are looking into a contract with APR right now to carry APR products right out of the dealership. cheers! Mike __________________ Cheers! Mike ________________________________________ A4 S4 and RS4 Official Timeslip Databases MJB Motorsport Click for S4 at Play VIDEO!!! ________________________________________ Current vehicle: 2004 Audi S4, APR, Milltek, Bilstein, AP Racing. Over 323whp and 312tq on pump 93 13.20 at 103mph on pump 93 Past Project Vehicles: 2006 Audi A4 2.0t FSI with APR K04 Turbo 2003 Audi A4 1.8t with MTM Stage 3 2000 Audi A4 1.8t with MTM Stage 2 "There are only three sports: bullfighting, mountain climbing, and auto-racing. Everything else is just a game" -Ernest Hemingway

02-26-2006, 07:02 AM	#6
koolaid AudiWorld Member Account #: 88540 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 204	If you break or damage something from a mod it's not covered!

02-26-2006, 07:54 AM	#7
Leslierc Junior Member Account #: 95548 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 156	Re: Can I chip a lease car? Read your contract. I cannot say one way or the other whether it's permissible for you to chip a car that you are leasing. Bear in mind, however, that you do not own a leased car and that it's typically a requirement under a lease to return the vehicle in reasonably similar condition as when it was delivered. One answer to your question would be that you can do whatever you want to the car as long as you're willing to pay for it. Frankly, I would urge you to not alter the vehicle in any significant way, or way that could cause damage, without express written permission from the lessor (the entity that holds the lease).

02-26-2006, 07:58 AM	#8
Leslierc Junior Member Account #: 95548 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 156	Re: In other words, be dishonest. What someone does with a car that they own (hold title to) is their business. A leased car means that it is actually owned by someone else.

02-26-2006, 08:07 AM	#9
bhvrdr Member Account #: 57072 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 13,772	My favorite leased car on the forums.... My bro Jet Jockeys second leased car. You should have seen the first one __________________ Cheers! Mike ________________________________________ A4 S4 and RS4 Official Timeslip Databases MJB Motorsport Click for S4 at Play VIDEO!!! ________________________________________ Current vehicle: 2004 Audi S4, APR, Milltek, Bilstein, AP Racing. Over 323whp and 312tq on pump 93 13.20 at 103mph on pump 93 Past Project Vehicles: 2006 Audi A4 2.0t FSI with APR K04 Turbo 2003 Audi A4 1.8t with MTM Stage 3 2000 Audi A4 1.8t with MTM Stage 2 "There are only three sports: bullfighting, mountain climbing, and auto-racing. Everything else is just a game" -Ernest Hemingway

02-26-2006, 08:10 AM	#10
bhvrdr Member Account #: 57072 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 13,772	Correct. As stated, some dealerships will illegally void the warranty... without investigating whether the mod caused the failure. This forces the burden of proof on the consumer and can cost the consumer dearly in court and attorney fees. Luckily more dealerships are being good about this and covering repairs when it is obviously not caused by the mods. cheers! Mike __________________ Cheers! Mike ________________________________________ A4 S4 and RS4 Official Timeslip Databases MJB Motorsport Click for S4 at Play VIDEO!!! ________________________________________ Current vehicle: 2004 Audi S4, APR, Milltek, Bilstein, AP Racing. Over 323whp and 312tq on pump 93 13.20 at 103mph on pump 93 Past Project Vehicles: 2006 Audi A4 2.0t FSI with APR K04 Turbo 2003 Audi A4 1.8t with MTM Stage 3 2000 Audi A4 1.8t with MTM Stage 2 "There are only three sports: bullfighting, mountain climbing, and auto-racing. Everything else is just a game" -Ernest Hemingway

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