Yesterday we had a mobile techinician service our 2 year old caravan which is a Lunar Delta TI. As part of the service the tyres are removed and checked.
On checking the tyres it was discovered that there was a bung in one of the tyres indicating that at soem point in the past, the tyre had been punctured. This obviously happened prior to purchase of the new caravan.
BTW Year of manufacture of the tyre was 2009 and caravan is a 2011 caravan? Should tyres are are already two years old be fitted to a new caravan?
This also indicates that at the last service the caravan tyres were not checked properly. Can a brand new caravan be sold with a "repaired" tyre?
Quote: Originally posted by markh1 on 14/11/2013
Whats the problem?
You've been using the van on a repaired tyre for at least a year and it hasn't failed
Nothing to stop the manufacturer fitting 2009 tyres to a newer van either, they are well within their useful life
Would you buy a brand new car that has been repaired even if it just the tyres? Considering that the service manual states that the tyre pressure is 42psi, but the actual tyres have a maximum pressure of 36psi, I think that the tyres are an area of concern.
As it is recommended that tyres should be replaced after 7 years, I have lost out on 2 years! Are new cars sold with tyres that are 2 or more years old?
If you were to see the way new cars are treated a some factories you would think it was a marvel if you got one that hasn't been repaired at some point.
Part of having a service includes removing the wheels and checking the tyres. If this was not done, then the engineer has not done a proper service and your life could be in danger.
Quote: Originally posted by scarletsfan on 14/11/2013
Odds on that the puncture occurred during the delivery process and the dealer got the tyre repaired.
My thoughts also, but surely the caravan should have been delivered on a trailer? If it was towed with a tyre low in pressure from Preston to Worcester, I would think that the tyre would have suffered some damage even if it is not apparent at the moment.
If it happened on the forecourt and it was the dealer, surely they would have replaced the tyre rather than a repair to avoid any future issues?
The tyre was obviously punctured prior to delivery of caravan. Provided proper vulcanised repair was carried out it will be safe. & same for fitting 2yr old tyres. The caravan as delivered was fit for purpose which was all that would concern the dealer.
So yes..a brand new caravan can be sold with a repaired tyre. There is also no reason why the repaired tyre should be brought to customer's attention if noticed by mechanic, the repair is safe so why should he?
There is no 'sell by date' for tyres. The change after 5-6yrs regardless of wear is sensible & recommended but not compulsory. One could equally argue that provided tyre shows no signs of perishing or cracking then it is ok whatever it's age. Tyres deteriorate in use, not when stored correctly prior to fitting.
The time to check caravan tyres for age/repair with view to rejection is at time of delivery, but certainly as described, the situation does not foster good customer relations nor does it do the dealer's reputation any favours so the op should hope for a new pair of tyres as best case senario.
To add, one should be in the habit of checking condition & pressure of tyres one's self on a regular basis & also checking wheelnuts rather than trust service personnel who might be thinking more about tonights darts match than the job in hand.
Quote: Originally posted by iank01 on 14/11/2013
Part of having a service includes removing the wheels and checking the tyres. If this was not done, then the engineer has not done a proper service and your life could be in danger.
You do not need to remove the wheels to check the tyres.
There is no part of a tyre that cannot be just as easily checked on the van/vehicle as off. As long as the wheel is off the ground.
Oh, and my mobile engineer does an excellent service!
What if they don't play darts, but are looking forward to some kebabs
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Remember, if you buy something you bought it, not brought it.
Surely though you would be removing them anyway to check the brakes.
------------- XVI yes?
As well is two words!
How does a sage know everything about everything? or does he? or does he just think he does?
Remember, if you buy something you bought it, not brought it.
Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 14/11/2013
Quote: Originally posted by iank01 on 14/11/2013Part of having a service includes removing the wheels and checking the tyres. If this was not done, then the engineer has not done a proper service and your life could be in danger.
You do not need to remove the wheels to check the tyres.
There is no part of a tyre that cannot be just as easily checked on the van/vehicle as off.
As long as the wheel is off the ground.
Oh, and my mobile engineer does an excellent service!
How do you replace the "shot nuts" or whatever they call them and grease the bearings? How do they check for bulges or cuts on the inside of the tyres without removing them?
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Topic: New caravan with repaired tyre?
