// Warranty & Fitment Disclaimer
Warranty & Fitment Disclaimer
At Performance Parts Direct, we are committed to supplying high-quality automotive parts and performance products. This Warranty & Fitment Disclaimer outlines important information regarding product compatibility, installation responsibilities, manufacturer warranties, and limitations of liability. This disclaimer should be read alongside our Terms and Conditions, Terms of Sale, and Returns & Refunds Policy.
1. Vehicle Fitment Responsibility
While we make every effort to provide accurate vehicle compatibility and fitment information, it remains the customer's responsibility to verify that any product purchased is suitable for their specific vehicle before placing an order.
Customers should verify:
- Vehicle make
- Vehicle model
- Year of manufacture
- Engine type
- Engine code
- Chassis code
- OEM part numbers
- Existing modifications
where applicable.
Compatibility information provided on our website, in catalogues, advertisements, or by customer support is intended as guidance only and should not be relied upon as a guarantee of fitment.
2. Vehicle Registration and VIN Checks
Where customers provide:
- Vehicle registration numbers
- Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN)
- Chassis numbers
we will make reasonable efforts to assist with compatibility checks.
However, such checks are advisory only and do not constitute a guarantee that a product will fit a specific vehicle.
Manufacturers may introduce production changes during a model's lifecycle that are not identifiable through registration or VIN data alone.
Customers remain responsible for confirming suitability prior to installation.
3. Customer Responsibility Before Installation
Customers should inspect all products immediately upon receipt and before installation.
Before fitting any product, customers should confirm:
- Correct part number
- Product specification
- Physical compatibility
- Completeness of supplied components
Products that have been installed, modified, damaged during installation, or used may not be eligible for return unless faulty.
4. Professional Installation Recommended
Many automotive and performance products require specialist knowledge and tools.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, we strongly recommend installation by a qualified automotive technician or workshop.
We are not responsible for issues arising from:
- Incorrect installation
- Improper maintenance
- Failure to follow manufacturer instructions
- Unauthorised modifications
- Use outside intended applications
5. Manufacturer Warranties
Many products sold by us are covered by warranties provided by the manufacturer.
Warranty periods and coverage vary between manufacturers and product types.
Warranty coverage may differ for:
- Road use
- Commercial use
- Motorsport use
- Track use
Manufacturer warranty terms apply in addition to your statutory consumer rights.
6. What Is Typically Covered Under Warranty
Subject to the manufacturer's warranty terms, coverage may include:
- Manufacturing defects
- Material defects
- Product failures resulting from defective workmanship
Any warranty claim is subject to inspection and approval by the manufacturer or supplier.
7. What Is Not Covered Under Warranty
Unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer, warranties generally do not cover:
- Incorrect installation
- Improper use
- Accidental damage
- Negligence
- Abuse or misuse
- Normal wear and tear
- Corrosion caused by environmental factors
- Improper maintenance
- Competition or racing use
- Off-road use where not intended
- Vehicle modifications that affect product performance
- Cosmetic deterioration after installation
Warranty exclusions vary between manufacturers.
8. Performance Parts Disclaimer
Performance and aftermarket products may:
- Increase vehicle power output
- Alter handling characteristics
- Affect emissions compliance
- Affect road legality
- Affect manufacturer vehicle warranties
It is the customer's responsibility to determine whether a product is suitable for their intended use and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
We recommend consulting qualified professionals before modifying any vehicle.
9. Motorsport and Track Use Products
Certain products may be labelled as:
- Motorsport Use Only
- Competition Use Only
- Track Use Only
- Off-Road Use Only
These products may not comply with road-use regulations and may not be legal for use on public highways.
Products intended for motorsport or competition use may carry limited or no warranty coverage.
Customers are responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
10. Warranty Claim Process
To submit a warranty claim, customers may be required to provide:
- Proof of purchase
- Order number
- Photographs of the product
- Vehicle details
- Installation records
- Diagnostic reports
- Details of the fault
In some cases, products must be returned for inspection before a claim can be assessed.
Warranty claims cannot be approved until inspection procedures have been completed.
11. Labour and Associated Costs
Unless explicitly stated by the manufacturer, warranties generally do not cover:
- Labour costs
- Installation costs
- Removal costs
- Vehicle recovery charges
- Rental vehicle costs
- Diagnostic fees
- Workshop charges
- Vehicle downtime
- Loss of earnings
Customers should not arrange replacement installations until warranty claims have been approved.
12. Modified Vehicles
Where a vehicle has been modified from factory specification, compatibility and performance outcomes may differ from standard applications.
Examples include:
- Engine tuning
- ECU remapping
- Suspension modifications
- Brake upgrades
- Forced induction conversions
- Custom fabrication
We cannot guarantee compatibility with modified vehicles unless expressly stated.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Performance Parts Direct shall not be liable for:
- Incorrect product selection by the customer
- Installation errors
- Loss of profits
- Loss of business
- Vehicle downtime
- Labour costs
- Recovery charges
- Consequential losses
- Indirect losses
Our liability shall be limited to the purchase price of the affected product.
Nothing in this disclaimer excludes rights that cannot be excluded under applicable consumer protection laws.
14. Statutory Consumer Rights
Nothing in this Warranty & Fitment Disclaimer limits or excludes your rights under:
- Consumer Rights Act 2015
- Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013
- Other applicable UK consumer protection legislation
Your statutory rights remain unaffected.
Important Notice
By purchasing and installing automotive parts from Performance Parts Direct, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Vehicle compatibility remains your responsibility.
- Installation should be carried out by suitably qualified professionals where appropriate.
- Manufacturer warranty terms apply to eligible products.
- Performance and motorsport products may not be suitable for road use.
- We are not responsible for installation-related costs, vehicle downtime, or consequential losses.