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I have been reading a lot of recent threads regarding DIY repairs and fabricating parts, and while I admire everyone's imagination and industry, this would be a good time to take a quick pause and contemplate our warranty situation, which is, to put it mildly, somewhat murky.
As I see it, and this is just my personal observation as an owner and not a legal opinion of any kind, my warranty from Fisker is still in effect. While it is true that Fisker has stopped paying for any repairs, it has not repudiated the warranty, nor has it rejected it through the Bankruptcy process. So, as I see it, my car is still covered under the original warranty and Fisker owes me whatever I spend on covered repairs. Admittedly, this is cold comfort when my car needs work done, particularly for any really expensive items, but as long as I have not done anything to void the warranty, I fully expect to be either reimbursed at some point by whoever ends up owning Fisker, or have the warranty rejected in Bankruptcy if that is the ultimate outcome.
Starting with the big layoff, it was widely assumed that the company is days or hours away from Bankruptcy and the end of the warranty, but Fisker has managed to hang on, and there appears to be a non-zero probability of a deal that would preserve the company in some form, including possibly some level of warranty protection for existing owners.
As long as the latter possibility exists, to the extent absolutely possible, I will avoid making any changes or repairs with non-approved parts or procedures to avoid any repairs or upgrades that would invalidate the warranty, until the question is settled one way or another. Of course, if my car stops working, I will do what I have to do to get it working, but would try as hard as possible to use approved parts and approved technicians and facilities. I know that the resurgence of the warranty is a long shot, but I would prefer to hope for the best while preparing for the worst.
As I said already, these are just my personal opinions, and, as always, YMMV.
As I see it, and this is just my personal observation as an owner and not a legal opinion of any kind, my warranty from Fisker is still in effect. While it is true that Fisker has stopped paying for any repairs, it has not repudiated the warranty, nor has it rejected it through the Bankruptcy process. So, as I see it, my car is still covered under the original warranty and Fisker owes me whatever I spend on covered repairs. Admittedly, this is cold comfort when my car needs work done, particularly for any really expensive items, but as long as I have not done anything to void the warranty, I fully expect to be either reimbursed at some point by whoever ends up owning Fisker, or have the warranty rejected in Bankruptcy if that is the ultimate outcome.
Starting with the big layoff, it was widely assumed that the company is days or hours away from Bankruptcy and the end of the warranty, but Fisker has managed to hang on, and there appears to be a non-zero probability of a deal that would preserve the company in some form, including possibly some level of warranty protection for existing owners.
As long as the latter possibility exists, to the extent absolutely possible, I will avoid making any changes or repairs with non-approved parts or procedures to avoid any repairs or upgrades that would invalidate the warranty, until the question is settled one way or another. Of course, if my car stops working, I will do what I have to do to get it working, but would try as hard as possible to use approved parts and approved technicians and facilities. I know that the resurgence of the warranty is a long shot, but I would prefer to hope for the best while preparing for the worst.
As I said already, these are just my personal opinions, and, as always, YMMV.