My $1,900 Test Drive

[RisingForce]

Here's another thought I had, most states require a police report to be filed for damages over a certain amount. Typically this amount is anything over $1000-2000. Given the $1900 price tag they're giving you, I'd check my state's DMV rules and then ask the dealership if they filed a police report since the damages they say require a report to be filed.

Hopefully it will get you closer to the true cost and not get gouged.

There is NO requirement of police report in a single vehicle accident.

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[RisingForce]

If they didn't file or report it in a certain time then there is nothing they can do if you won't pay. as they would be admitting to hiding the incident. If you involve your insurance they will not replace the tire or rim they would just fix it for 200$ which is under the deductible

There is no time limit on a single vehicle accident and damage.
He already stated that he carries a very high insurance deductible, so how can he file for insurance yet have insurance only do a $200 repair? That doesnt even make sense. :shrug:

 

[Moustache]

This is BS. The dealer is making money off you big time.
The dealer cost for a 20" rim can't be more than $500-600.
Plus, they could adsorb the labor cost....probably 10 minutes of work.
If you end up paying, take the damaged rim and tire home.

 

[5OHHHHH]

as many others have said, this dealer is trying to rip you off with that $1900 bs. What I would do since this dealership is being such a pain in the @ss...

I would go to the nearest dealer and tell them you are in the market for a new mustang (this way they know you are a potential customer). Then tell them the story of what happened and ask if they can sell you a new wheel and tire at cost in exchange for the opportunity to sell you the car instead of this lousy dealership that is trying to rip you off. Im pretty sure that dealers do make most of their money from parts/service but hopefully the second dealer will look at this as an opportunity to gain a customer and a good reputation.

 

[akwal07]

There is no time limit on a single vehicle accident and damage.
He already stated that he carries a very high insurance deductible, so how can he file for insurance yet have insurance only do a $200 repair? That doesnt even make sense. :shrug:

The insurance will look at the damages, no way in hell will they tell you to replace the rim/tire because they would be on the hook for 400 bucks (1900-1500) they will instead say it doesn't warrant being replaced. Happened to me my bumper click broke and insurance had them glue it instead of buying a new bumper

 

[RisingForce]

The insurance will look at the damages, no way in hell will they tell you to replace the rim/tire because they would be on the hook for 400 bucks (1900-1500) they will instead say it doesn't warrant being replaced. Happened to me my bumper click broke and insurance had them glue it instead of buying a new bumper

Doesn't work that way when your dealing with damaging a brand new vehicle you don't own.
In your situation you were filing a claim on your own property.
This isn't something he owns or has insured so with getting insurance involved he has to pay his high deductible that he doesn't want to.

Better off with offering them $1200 , get the damaged wheel and tire and sell them for few hundred and get it over with.

 

[akwal07]

Doesn't work that way when your dealing with damaging a brand new vehicle you don't own.
In your situation you were filing a claim on your own property.
This isn't something he owns or has insured so with getting insurance involved he has to pay his high deductible that he doesn't want to.

Better off with offering them $1200 , get the damaged wheel and tire and sell them for few hundred and get it over with.

No I was hit by somebody else it was their insurance, these guys take shortcuts

 

[RisingForce]

No I was hit by somebody else it was their insurance, these guys take shortcuts

Still it wasnt on a brand new vehicle.
The dealer has every right to demand new rims and tire on a brand new vehicle.

 

[Standman]

I bought 4 + install for 600 of pzero all seasons

Good for you. However, that's not what comes on the car. The ones I listed are what comes on the car.

 

[HobokenStang]

Doesn't work that way when your dealing with damaging a brand new vehicle you don't own.
In your situation you were filing a claim on your own property.
This isn't something he owns or has insured so with getting insurance involved he has to pay his high deductible that he doesn't want to.

Better off with offering them $1200 , get the damaged wheel and tire and sell them for few hundred and get it over with.

Exactly. I think it would be quite reasonable to get wholesale prices (which are still quite high, but it is what it is), drop the labor charges, and keep the rim/tire (or let them keep it for a few hundred bucks).

In theory, I could fight this if I wanted to, but there's hardly a guarantee of victory, and I'm not entirely sure it's worth the time and effort.

 

[PhilMac]

Find a reasonable middle ground on price. Get the wheel and tire. Make a Mustang Wheel coffee table - Have friends over - Tell epic story. Win at life.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-table-out-of-those-old-wheels-in-your-garag/#step0

 

[so_r_crazy]

If the rim is repairable, I would have it repaired. If not, then seek to replace but not at there crazy amount. If repaired correctly, you will never be able to tell it was fixed.

Also the tire only needs to be replaced if actually damaged. If it just a scuff some tire shine will make it look normal. If you took a chunk out of it, then it needs to be replaced.

Also if you took a chunk of tire out when you hit the curb, I would assume a pretty good bit of damage to the rim.

You are responsible to make it right, but not pay out the ass just because they same so.

There is nothing that states it needs to be replaced with a new rim unless he signed a form noting if any damage occured that is how it would be replaced. This is rim only.

If the tire is damaged, you will have to replace new as you can't repair a side wall damage.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Just saying, if I found out my new car had been in an accident and needed to have a wheel replaced... I'd be really, really pissed.

 

[akwal07]

Still it wasnt on a brand new vehicle.
The dealer has every right to demand new rims and tire on a brand new vehicle.

The dealer can demand whatever, it really doesn't matter a claims adjuster will laugh in their faces and tell them 200-300$ get it fixed and Op will have to pay.

 

[akwal07]

You can buy these tires for $140? I'll take 100, please.

Didn't see they were summer tires can get you that for 180-220 (online it's 200-250)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004QL6SWS?pc_redir=1414611388&robot_redir=1

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