Bubbled Tire upon Loaner Car Return

dbs600 · 03-14-2014, 05:49 PM

Anyone ever have a dealer accuse you of a bubbled tire? If so, what result?

Did you have to pay for it out of pocket, did your wheel and tire insurance cover it or did the dealer let it slide?

Thanks.

ezmaass · 03-14-2014, 08:32 PM

Sounds like a lot of bad luck lately! Never happened to me, but a good dealer shouldn't be making that accusation. Just my opinion. Even IF it was caused by you (hardly believe they carefully track tire conditions on loaners with each use), you're a customer... It's not like you put a scratch in the car. Tires are wear and tear... they should suck it up as a cost of doing business and doing the right thing for a customer. I'd personally be offended they could even bring this up considering the BS you're going through with your car.

raleedy · 03-14-2014, 09:02 PM

Yikes.

dbs600 · 03-14-2014, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezmaass

Sounds like a lot of bad luck lately! Never happened to me, but a good dealer shouldn't be making that accusation. Just my opinion. Even IF it was caused by you (hardly believe they carefully track tire conditions on loaners with each use), you're a customer... It's not like you put a scratch in the car. Tires are wear and tear... they should suck it up as a cost of doing business and doing the right thing for a customer. I'd personally be offended they could even bring this up considering the BS you're going through with your car.

Thanks for the thoughtful commentary.

And agreed, I'm a customer giving them A LOT of business.

Let's see what happens...

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 03-14-2014, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezmaass

Sounds like a lot of bad luck lately! Never happened to me, but a good dealer shouldn't be making that accusation. Just my opinion. Even IF it was caused by you (hardly believe they carefully track tire conditions on loaners with each use), you're a customer... It's not like you put a scratch in the car. Tires are wear and tear... they should suck it up as a cost of doing business and doing the right thing for a customer. I'd personally be offended they could even bring this up considering the BS you're going through with your car.

Amen brother!

TrimThis · 03-19-2014, 11:10 AM

Note to self...check tires on loaner car first

VMRWheels · 03-20-2014, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezmaass

Sounds like a lot of bad luck lately! Never happened to me, but a good dealer shouldn't be making that accusation. Just my opinion. Even IF it was caused by you (hardly believe they carefully track tire conditions on loaners with each use), you're a customer... It's not like you put a scratch in the car. Tires are wear and tear... they should suck it up as a cost of doing business and doing the right thing for a customer. I'd personally be offended they could even bring this up considering the BS you're going through with your car.

This.

twelve535i · 03-20-2014, 06:46 PM

Sounds like a load of crap. If they're run flats, they're prone to bubbling.
I agree with ezmass, there is NO way they check tire wear and tear after each loan. Some technician probably saw the bubble and decided you were the lucky guy they'd blame for it.

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ezmaass Lieutenant Colonel 370 Rep 1,698 Posts Drives: '17 650xi GC / '15 Audi R8 V10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a lot of bad luck lately! Never happened to me, but a good dealer shouldn't be making that accusation. Just my opinion. Even IF it was caused by you (hardly believe they carefully track tire conditions on loaners with each use), you're a customer... It's not like you put a scratch in the car. Tires are wear and tear... they should suck it up as a cost of doing business and doing the right thing for a customer. I'd personally be offended they could even bring this up considering the BS you're going through with your car.
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twelve535i Major 478 Rep 1,363 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Sounds like a load of crap. If they're run flats, they're prone to bubbling. I agree with ezmass, there is NO way they check tire wear and tear after each loan. Some technician probably saw the bubble and decided you were the lucky guy they'd blame for it.
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