Regarding the 3-year warranty of our Montero, just wanted to share MMPC's response to one of my many online queries on MMPC's website: this one was for the rear fog lamp installation for a 2012 4x4 m/t gls-v:
"... but as per Basic Vehicle Warranty Exclusions, any modification done beyond the standard specification on the vehicle or its parts/components is not warrantable even if it’s done at our authorized service center.
We hope that the above information will be of use to you and we appreciate the opportunity to assist you.
Sincerely,
Glory Vi V. Dimalibot
Customer Care Center
Customer Service Operations
MITSUBISHI MOTORS PHILIPPINES CORPORATION
Ortigas Ave. Ext. Cainta, Rizal 1900 Philippines
Direct Line: (+632) 658 - 0673
Trunk Line: (+632) 658 - 0109 loc. 3047
Fax Number: (+632) 658 - 0010
Email:
g-dimalibot*mitsubishi-motors.com.ph"
this may be read as, you may modify at your own risk. As long as nothing happens, it is alright. If something happens to the vehicle within the warranty period, even when modifications are done at their own dealers, repair/replacement claims under warranty may not be approved (subject to evaluation by the warranty people).
it seems that this covers all modifications/ad-ons to the vehicle which are not standard equipment to that particular model.
so either wait for the warranty to expire or just ignore all the above and go ahead and dress up your monty to your heart's desire. your personal satisfaction and enjoyment is, as one credit card ad says, "priceless"!