Welcome to the mess. Local VA too
Ok here is goes. The heat, make sure you are turning off the A/C. that is all the useful info I have on that....go see a dealer....good luck
As far a brake pads go.....Yes they are covered till 50K. However all the stinkin' dealers here will NOT replace your pads till the pad sensor goes off. I have less than 5mm on my rear pads and the dealer will not replace them for free. I have even went to 2 different locations.
Plate bracket...dealer
Mods...do a aFe intake, get a scan tool,x-pipe, and do the lights....from this place
http://www.angelibright.com/cart/ind...chk=1&Itemid=1