Another Puncture!

ChrisMWard · 04-26-2008, 04:04 PM

Picked up a screw in the nearside front this morning. The tyre pressure monitor picked it up and checking with a gauge, revealed that it had dropped to about 25psi, so it hadn't run flat. This is the second puncture we've had in just over a years ownership of the 335d. Rang around a few places and surprisingly our local Kwik Fit had one (Michelin PS2 ZP) in stock so got it fitted. I've retained the old tyre as it still had between 5 and 6mm of tread left and the tyre insurance company will probably want to see it.

The thing that's really annoying though is that the tyre insurance company are not open at weekends and all the Inchcape dealers service departments knock off at lunchtime on Saturday so you have no option but to source your tyre yourself.

Anyway at least the car is not off the road as could have been the case. No doubt the insurance company will try and wriggle out of paying for the replacement but I'm looking forward to a "disscussion".

The punctured tyre will repair though, the screw penetrated about 70 mm in from the shoulder and only just made it through the casing, so worse case I will have a good spare.

Regards

Chris

Bumps · 04-27-2008, 12:19 AM

Hope you manage to salvage the tyre and stop the insurance co wriggling out of it! Why are the services you pay for so difficult to use?

ChrisMWard · 05-01-2008, 03:42 PM

Well the insurance went through without a problem. They didn't want to see the punctured tyre, just a report of the tread depths across it. So just need to get it repaired and find a spare front wheel to mount it on.

Anyone got a spare 8x18" M Sport 193 style knocking about?

Regards

Chris

e92-320d · 05-02-2008, 04:05 AM

Glad it's all sorted....

Thinking of getting tyre insurance for my car....Who did you get yours through?

Miles

ChrisMWard · 05-02-2008, 06:09 AM

We took the tyre insurance option from our local dealer ( Inchcape Group) and it paid for itself in the first month when we punctured a rear with only 1700 miles on the clock. In hindsight (a wonderful thing) it was certainley worth it as we're effectively in credit now.

Regards

Chris

Serjames · 05-02-2008, 06:10 AM

me too, both with Inchcape AND the credit

SJ

codfather · 05-02-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisMWard

We took the tyre insurance option from our local dealer ( Inchcape Group) and it paid for itself in the first month when we punctured a rear with only 1700 miles on the clock. In hindsight (a wonderful thing) it was certainley worth it as we're effectively in credit now.

Regards

Chris

how much did it cost ????

ChrisMWard · 05-02-2008, 07:07 PM

For the 335d we paid around £230, when I got the 120d they wanted £450, but as I can get tyres for £90, I declined.

Regards

Chris

ChrisMWard · 05-20-2008, 04:22 AM

Right, I've picked up a spare 8" 193 M Sport rim. It's pretty good condition, nice and round

, but it does need touching up in a few places, mostly from where the tyre gorilla was at work!

What's the best colour match for these M Sport rims? I've used TiAg on other BMW wheels but it is a bit too light a shade for these.

Any suggestions?

Regards

Chris

creepy coupe · 05-20-2008, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisMWard

Right, I've picked up a spare 8" 193 M Sport rim. It's pretty good condition, nice and round

, but it does need touching up in a few places, mostly from where the tyre gorilla was at work!

What's the best colour match for these M Sport rims? I've used TiAg on other BMW wheels but it is a bit too light a shade for these.

Any suggestions?

Regards

Chris

Wurth silver spray paint apparently is what BMW are supposed to use.

ChrisMWard · 05-20-2008, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Wurth silver spray paint apparently is what BMW are supposed to use.

Thanks for that.

Is there any particular shade or reference number?

I've touched in a wheel on the 120d with a TiAg spray from Halfords and it was fine but it is definitely lighter than the 193 wheels.

Regards

Chris

EddieL · 02-07-2010, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisMWard

Well the insurance went through without a problem. They didn't want to see the punctured tyre, just a report of the tread depths across it. So just need to get it repaired and find a spare front wheel to mount it on.

Anyone got a spare 8x18" M Sport 193 style knocking about?

Regards

Chris

At what wear do the decline to pay out?

simples · 02-07-2010, 06:17 AM

i recall my company pays down to 3mm. not sure about the company mentioned here but i had to buy mine within 2wks of purchasing the vehicle

singh182 · 02-07-2010, 07:33 AM

has anyone claimed against there cracked alloys with car2cover.co.uk?

http://www.car2cover.co.uk/Tyre-Insurance

SteveC · 02-07-2010, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisMWard

Well the insurance went through without a problem. They didn't want to see the punctured tyre, just a report of the tread depths across it. So just need to get it repaired and find a spare front wheel to mount it on.

Anyone got a spare 8x18" M Sport 193 style knocking about?

Regards

Chris

This may fit the bill

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-3-SERIES-M...item45f0e1afa0

dxb335d · 02-07-2010, 08:41 AM

Thread revival

TMP · 02-08-2010, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singh182

has anyone claimed against there cracked alloys with car2cover.co.uk?

http://www.car2cover.co.uk/Tyre-Insurance

I had a thread on this a while ago and back then actually withdrew this insurance.

Just looked at the small print and this insurance is only valid for new cars!
This should be stated on the front web page, they must use it to void claims?

04-26-2008, 04:04 PM	#1
ChrisMWard Captain 15 Rep 686 Posts Drives: E93 320d M Sport, E81 116d SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Epsom UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 120d SE [0.00] 2007 335d A M Sport [0.00] 1998 M3 Evo [0.00] 2002 330d Sport [0.00] 2004 330d Sport [0.00]	Another Puncture! Picked up a screw in the nearside front this morning. The tyre pressure monitor picked it up and checking with a gauge, revealed that it had dropped to about 25psi, so it hadn't run flat. This is the second puncture we've had in just over a years ownership of the 335d. Rang around a few places and surprisingly our local Kwik Fit had one (Michelin PS2 ZP) in stock so got it fitted. I've retained the old tyre as it still had between 5 and 6mm of tread left and the tyre insurance company will probably want to see it. The thing that's really annoying though is that the tyre insurance company are not open at weekends and all the Inchcape dealers service departments knock off at lunchtime on Saturday so you have no option but to source your tyre yourself. Anyway at least the car is not off the road as could have been the case. No doubt the insurance company will try and wriggle out of paying for the replacement but I'm looking forward to a "disscussion". The punctured tyre will repair though, the screw penetrated about 70 mm in from the shoulder and only just made it through the casing, so worse case I will have a good spare. Regards Chris __________________ Previously: 2007 335D MSport E90 Le Mans Blue, 2004 330D A Sport Silver Grey, 2002 330D A Sport Saphire Black, 2001 320D SE Touring Titanium Silver, 1998 M3 Evo Techno Violet, 1996 328i Sport Montreal Blue, 1994 325i Coupe Red, 1989 325i Sport 2 door Dolphin Grey,1986 325i SE 4 door Lachs
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04-27-2008, 12:19 AM	#2
Bumps Captain 18 Rep 859 Posts Drives: E92 320i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 320i M Sport [0.00]	Hope you manage to salvage the tyre and stop the insurance co wriggling out of it! Why are the services you pay for so difficult to use?
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05-01-2008, 03:42 PM	#3
ChrisMWard Captain 15 Rep 686 Posts Drives: E93 320d M Sport, E81 116d SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Epsom UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 120d SE [0.00] 2007 335d A M Sport [0.00] 1998 M3 Evo [0.00] 2002 330d Sport [0.00] 2004 330d Sport [0.00]	Well the insurance went through without a problem. They didn't want to see the punctured tyre, just a report of the tread depths across it. So just need to get it repaired and find a spare front wheel to mount it on. Anyone got a spare 8x18" M Sport 193 style knocking about? Regards Chris __________________ Previously: 2007 335D MSport E90 Le Mans Blue, 2004 330D A Sport Silver Grey, 2002 330D A Sport Saphire Black, 2001 320D SE Touring Titanium Silver, 1998 M3 Evo Techno Violet, 1996 328i Sport Montreal Blue, 1994 325i Coupe Red, 1989 325i Sport 2 door Dolphin Grey,1986 325i SE 4 door Lachs
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05-02-2008, 04:05 AM	#4
e92-320d New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2003 E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northamptonshire iTrader: (0)	Glad it's all sorted.... Thinking of getting tyre insurance for my car....Who did you get yours through? Miles
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05-02-2008, 06:09 AM	#5
ChrisMWard Captain 15 Rep 686 Posts Drives: E93 320d M Sport, E81 116d SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Epsom UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 120d SE [0.00] 2007 335d A M Sport [0.00] 1998 M3 Evo [0.00] 2002 330d Sport [0.00] 2004 330d Sport [0.00]	We took the tyre insurance option from our local dealer ( Inchcape Group) and it paid for itself in the first month when we punctured a rear with only 1700 miles on the clock. In hindsight (a wonderful thing) it was certainley worth it as we're effectively in credit now. Regards Chris __________________ Previously: 2007 335D MSport E90 Le Mans Blue, 2004 330D A Sport Silver Grey, 2002 330D A Sport Saphire Black, 2001 320D SE Touring Titanium Silver, 1998 M3 Evo Techno Violet, 1996 328i Sport Montreal Blue, 1994 325i Coupe Red, 1989 325i Sport 2 door Dolphin Grey,1986 325i SE 4 door Lachs
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05-02-2008, 06:10 AM	#6
Serjames Colonel 134 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: E93 335i M-sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: Surrey - UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 335i M Spo ... [0.00] 2003 Nissan Primera S [0.00]	me too, both with Inchcape AND the credit SJ __________________
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05-02-2008, 07:07 PM	#8
ChrisMWard Captain 15 Rep 686 Posts Drives: E93 320d M Sport, E81 116d SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Epsom UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 120d SE [0.00] 2007 335d A M Sport [0.00] 1998 M3 Evo [0.00] 2002 330d Sport [0.00] 2004 330d Sport [0.00]	For the 335d we paid around £230, when I got the 120d they wanted £450, but as I can get tyres for £90, I declined. Regards Chris __________________ Previously: 2007 335D MSport E90 Le Mans Blue, 2004 330D A Sport Silver Grey, 2002 330D A Sport Saphire Black, 2001 320D SE Touring Titanium Silver, 1998 M3 Evo Techno Violet, 1996 328i Sport Montreal Blue, 1994 325i Coupe Red, 1989 325i Sport 2 door Dolphin Grey,1986 325i SE 4 door Lachs
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05-20-2008, 04:22 AM	#9
ChrisMWard Captain 15 Rep 686 Posts Drives: E93 320d M Sport, E81 116d SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Epsom UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 120d SE [0.00] 2007 335d A M Sport [0.00] 1998 M3 Evo [0.00] 2002 330d Sport [0.00] 2004 330d Sport [0.00]	Right, I've picked up a spare 8" 193 M Sport rim. It's pretty good condition, nice and round, but it does need touching up in a few places, mostly from where the tyre gorilla was at work! What's the best colour match for these M Sport rims? I've used TiAg on other BMW wheels but it is a bit too light a shade for these. Any suggestions? Regards Chris __________________ Previously: 2007 335D MSport E90 Le Mans Blue, 2004 330D A Sport Silver Grey, 2002 330D A Sport Saphire Black, 2001 320D SE Touring Titanium Silver, 1998 M3 Evo Techno Violet, 1996 328i Sport Montreal Blue, 1994 325i Coupe Red, 1989 325i Sport 2 door Dolphin Grey,1986 325i SE 4 door Lachs
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02-07-2010, 06:17 AM	#13
simples Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: london iTrader: (0)	i recall my company pays down to 3mm. not sure about the company mentioned here but i had to buy mine within 2wks of purchasing the vehicle
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singh182 Private First Class 16 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2009 - 320d M-Sport Highline Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coventry City!! iTrader: (0)	has anyone claimed against there cracked alloys with car2cover.co.uk? http://www.car2cover.co.uk/Tyre-Insurance
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