R56 Where to Redeem Tire Warranty?
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Where to Redeem Tire Warranty?
So, I have a slow leak in one of my tires and need to get it fixed.
Luckily, I have the tire and wheel warranty from Mini, but the problem is I am not remotely close to any dealerships as I am in College.
Does anyone know where I could redeem the warranty without going all the way to the dealership? I only ask because I just called my Mini dealership and they basically told me to ask around because they did not know .
I did call a BMW dealership that is only 30 miles from me to see if they would redeem it and they told me "we do not have the equipment to work on Mini Cooper tires." Sounds like some serious BS to be. So can anyone help?
Luckily, I have the tire and wheel warranty from Mini, but the problem is I am not remotely close to any dealerships as I am in College.
Does anyone know where I could redeem the warranty without going all the way to the dealership? I only ask because I just called my Mini dealership and they basically told me to ask around because they did not know .
I did call a BMW dealership that is only 30 miles from me to see if they would redeem it and they told me "we do not have the equipment to work on Mini Cooper tires." Sounds like some serious BS to be. So can anyone help?
Last edited by Davidoyo; 01-24-2011 at 01:11 PM.
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I am 30 miles away from a BMW dealership, not a Mini dealership. I am over 100 miles away from the closest Mini dealership and I am not going to spend the gas to drive there if I can get it fixed locally under warranty.
#5
I even remember back when Goodyear Eagles GT's were all the rage. The ones sold at retail were 4-ply, but the ones from Detroit were only 2-ply (but still the same name and logo on the sidewall).
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Better idea - Great opportunity to get rid of the run flats. For a smooth ride and better MPG see the tires in my sig.
And yes many BMW dealerships will not work on MINIs, I also asked if NW BMW dealership next door to NW MINI in Tacoma would change out my wheels and tires when NW MINI was 14 days out, NOPE. Heck I think they have the same owners.
Both lost my business and Discount Tire earned a new customer for life.
And yes many BMW dealerships will not work on MINIs, I also asked if NW BMW dealership next door to NW MINI in Tacoma would change out my wheels and tires when NW MINI was 14 days out, NOPE. Heck I think they have the same owners.
Both lost my business and Discount Tire earned a new customer for life.
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This is why I am trying to redeem my warranty on the tires because I might need a new one.
Better idea - Great opportunity to get rid of the run flats. For a smooth ride and better MPG see the tires in my sig.
And yes many BMW dealerships will not work on MINIs, I also asked if NW BMW dealership next door to NW MINI in Tacoma would change out my wheels and tires when NW MINI was 14 days out, NOPE. Heck I think they have the same owners.
Both lost my business and Discount Tire earned a new customer for life.
And yes many BMW dealerships will not work on MINIs, I also asked if NW BMW dealership next door to NW MINI in Tacoma would change out my wheels and tires when NW MINI was 14 days out, NOPE. Heck I think they have the same owners.
Both lost my business and Discount Tire earned a new customer for life.
The thing is I have about 1000-2000 miles left in the tires, so I don't want to get new tires just yet.
Plus, I am going to a drag strip in a month, where I will probably burn those damn run-flats up .
Last edited by Davidoyo; 01-26-2011 at 04:00 AM.
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Well, I think I found my answer. The tire and wheel insurance that Mini/BMW sells is through Autonation.
With this insurance, I can go to a place like Discount Tire and have the tire fixed or replaced.
All I have to do is call Autonation and file a claim before any actual work is done.
Also, I think the leak is in the sidewall, so I might be getting a new tire .
With this insurance, I can go to a place like Discount Tire and have the tire fixed or replaced.
All I have to do is call Autonation and file a claim before any actual work is done.
Also, I think the leak is in the sidewall, so I might be getting a new tire .
#11
Cool glad you got your issue solved. I forgot, Discount guarantees lowest prices, if you find lower either email the site or bring in the ad and they'll match it. They also just came out with a new program that will replace your tire no matter what. They don't pro-rate, they swap as long as its within the milage zone of the contract, but it cost about 10 bucks a tire to add.
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Well, I think I found my answer. The tire and wheel insurance that Mini/BMW sells is through Autonation.
With this insurance, I can go to a place like Discount Tire and have the tire fixed or replaced.
All I have to do is call Autonation and file a claim before any actual work is done.
Also, I think the leak is in the sidewall, so I might be getting a new tire .
With this insurance, I can go to a place like Discount Tire and have the tire fixed or replaced.
All I have to do is call Autonation and file a claim before any actual work is done.
Also, I think the leak is in the sidewall, so I might be getting a new tire .
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Go to Discount Tire, and get them to verify you need a new runflat tire, and have them file the claim with the tire insurance company. Then get Discount to apply that money toward a new set of nonrunflats. You said your original expensive runflats are almost gone, so why get a brand new runflat when you want to ditch them anyway. Runflats cost roughly twice as much as non runflats, so you could be halfway toward a new set if you just take the money and run.
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Go to Discount Tire, and get them to verify you need a new runflat tire, and have them file the claim with the tire insurance company. Then get Discount to apply that money toward a new set of nonrunflats. You said your original expensive runflats are almost gone, so why get a brand new runflat when you want to ditch them anyway. Runflats cost roughly twice as much as non runflats, so you could be halfway toward a new set if you just take the money and run.
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