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: Bit of Bad Luck...?


schrodinga
Mar 20th, 2011, 05:53 PM
Picked up my Countryman yesterday and delivered it back to the dealership today via recovery truck. Managed to blow out the tyre.

Not sure if I hit a nail (didn't see or feel anything), but the impact was almost instantaneous and was running on the alloys after a few seconds. Doing 40ish on the motorway and was able to get to the side safely, but was a bit scary.

Now waiting on Service Dept to open in the morning to find out the verdict and whether I'll be held liable for the cost of the new tyre (£140+) and alloy damage.

Not the best first 24hrs!!!

Treerider
Mar 20th, 2011, 06:11 PM
Wow - That is bad luck. Not a good start. Obviously not run flats? (I hope)