Posted on 23/09/2021 17:55
we have just come back from a short break and the people on the pitch had just picked up there new twin wheel bailey caravan over that night one of tyres went flat he removed the wheel took it over the road to tyre shop were he was told it had already had a punture repair and the seal on the rim had not been sealed
Posted on 24/09/2021 09:06 byFor me David that would depend. If I had been compelled to drive any distance on the tyre when flat I would scrap it. In fact I did just that on Monday of this week.
Posted on 24/09/2021 09:52
I would think any tyre repair depot ;would examine the tyre before any repair is carried out, to check for sidewall damage ,if the tyre had been driven flat
The case that is what the OP is about may well not have been near a tyre depot? hence not having been sealed ,and as posted the puncture may well have happened in transit from the manufacturer to the dealer, ,and the dealer "mended?" the puncture
If the owner has proof of a previous inadequate repair then I would take it up with their dealer
Posted on 24/09/2021 09:52 by JVB66I would think any tyre repair depot ;would examine the tyre before any repair is carried out, to check for sidewall damage ,if the tyre had been driven flat
The case that is what the OP is about may well not have been near a tyre depot? hence not having been sealed ,and as posted the puncture may well have happened in transit from the manufacturer to the dealer, ,and the dealer "mended?" the puncture
If the owner has proof of a previous inadequate repair then I would take it up with their dealer
Posted on 24/09/2021 10:15
I agree but, I prefer to make my own decision JVB and consider the cost saving over new ad repair to be insignificant in the overall scheme. Maximum saving about £100. Cost extra of replacement probably adds £10 a year to overall running costs giving the rarity of punctures for me.
Not all tyre and repair outlets are reliable or thorough in their actions.
Posted on 24/09/2021 09:46 by Rocky 2 bucketsUse the spare until a new one can be fitted, safety is paramount.
Posted on 24/09/2021 17:19
i think were missing the point either the dealer or manufactor thought it would be ok to repair it with out even telling the owner that is how low regard they think of us when my wife range rover went wrong the dealer came and collected the car left her another car when it was returned it was fully valeted and a bunch of flowers when our caravan as a fault we have to return it to the dealer at our exspensive and time off work as many dont except vans at weekends then keep our fingers crossed we get it back before your next break not even a replacement while yours is in for repair
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Posted on 24/09/2021 09:46 by Rocky 2 bucketsUse the spare until a new one can be fitted, safety is paramount.
Posted on 25/09/2021 08:40 byWhat spare?
I had a puncture in Grrmany and was recovered to a nearby MB dealer who repaired it and we went on our way. Unfortunately spares are becoming a thing of the past, my car has different tyres front rear and even if this were not so , the space where a spare should be has been taken for a tank of that " blue stuff"
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