I purchased and recently had delivered (7/3/08) a 2005 SRT6 with 10k miles from an independent dealer out east (I'm in Chicago). I had only seen the car online, so after the auto transport guy left, I then noticed a bulge in the driver side front tire which makes the car undriveable. So now I've had a new car sitting in my garage for 3 days and probably quite a few more until I get new tires. When I call the dealer on Mon and mention this I doubt I'll be compensated in any way, so should I dispute the cost of two new tires with my credit card company (I put down a few thousand with my card and paid the rest with a check)? I think It should be two tires for obvious reasons. Thanks.

 

I would definitely let the dealer know you will dispute the card charges if they don't address the issue. They should have put that in the description of the car, IMO.

 

Hello vinny186,
I have added you to the list of members in Illinois
Some of us are trying to get together on August 3 click here

 

valk i still dont have my car so idk if i will be able to make that cruise

 

Follow up. Talked to my salesman yesterday and they offered $100 for the tire but it seems a bit low. $200 would have been acceptable even though it wouldn't even cover the cost for the purchase, mount and balance of one tire let alone two. I say two because I can't have one new tire on the drivers side and a used on the other.

I called my credit card co. yesterday to inform them that when I get my bill in several weeks i plan to contest the charges. Bottom line: it's going to be a while before this matter is resolved.

Valk, thanks for putting me on the list; it looks like fun. If I can get over my phobia of putting miles on my car I'll join you.

 

Yes the dealer should pay for replacements. All dealers must sell used cars with drivable tires including 50% tread life. Otherwise it would fall under the lemon law.

That is definite BS!!

 

If your car was sold as and I am sure it was a "certified" used Chrysler read the requirements for the term Certified and the dealer will have to see to the issue. I recieved 4 new tires due to knowing what was required of the dealer to sell the car as a certified used Chrysler...
Enjoy the Ride...
Mike

 

actually the lemon law only refers to the new car buyers.

 

Thee's a little incorrect information floating around here right now. On any New or Used car, the dealership has nothing in the tires. That's why there are Continental and Michelin paperwork inside every owners manual in our cars. Even on a brand new car, the tires have their own warranty. It's not covered through Chrysler. If it was purchased through a 5-Star Chrysler deale as a Certified car, Yes, you have a gripe. There are minimum tread readings that the tires must pass before it can be Certified through Chrysler. I would got to the Tire Store that has the brand of tires that are on your car if you are trying to get someone to pay for them. And Belt seperation would be something that would be covered from the tire manufacturer, as long as something wasn't hit.

 

The car was purchased from an independent dealer so it wasn't certified. I still can't see how a dealer can sell a car that's unsafe to drive and not be responsible. If I go to Michelin, they will say the car was driven thru a pothole or something and claim it was my fault or the dealers.

However, I may try going to a Michelin carrying tire store and see what happens.

 

If they are the stock Conti's they are the worst tires I've ever had on a car. My car had bubbles develop after only a few thousand miles. Continued to drive on them for 20K more though.

Good Luck with everything!

 

When buying a used car from any car Dealer the car must pass inspection. Any tire that would fail inspection must be replaced by the dealer. At least that is law in NY.

On my first Crossfire (limited), the car had a bubble and I complained. They replaced the tire.

 

It all depends on the law. You have to make sure you understand the federal laws and the laws of the state in which the vehicle was purchased.

Federal law, with a couple exceptions, requires that the used car be sold with a "Buyer's Guide" affixed to the window. On the guide it specifies whether the vehicle is sold "as is" or whether it has an "implied warranty" or a "warranty." You need to know under which circumstance you purchased the vehicle. If the purchase was "as is" your recourse is limited. If there is an implied warranty, it was implied that the vehicle would operate safely for some period of time. Some states don't allow dealers to sell vehicles "as is" under certain conditions.

 

Well Said Rob.