Budget tyres on BMW Main Dealer car ?
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Hi everyone. Just bought a used 2 series from a main dealer.
Showed up on mismatched tyres and 3x budget tyres ( Maxtrek brand, which I ve never heard of).
I had specifically asked about whether the tyres would be premium branded, and was told they have to supply BMW approved tyres. Also missing all the valve caps.
Also, didn t come with floor mats which I felt was a bit odd ?
Am I right to be annoyed (mainly about the tyres) ? Tempted to just reject the car but keen to hear others views.
Showed up on mismatched tyres and 3x budget tyres ( Maxtrek brand, which I ve never heard of).
I had specifically asked about whether the tyres would be premium branded, and was told they have to supply BMW approved tyres. Also missing all the valve caps.
Also, didn t come with floor mats which I felt was a bit odd ?
Am I right to be annoyed (mainly about the tyres) ? Tempted to just reject the car but keen to hear others views.
Edited by Kananga on Thursday 3rd July 16:14
soad said:
Kananga said:
Yup. I probably should have annotated the order form. Just didn t think a main dealer could put budget tyres on a bmw.
Of course they can. Overpriced also.E-bmw said:
soad said:
Kananga said:
Yup. I probably should have annotated the order form. Just didn t think a main dealer could put budget tyres on a bmw.
Of course they can. Overpriced also.The question is - does a BMW they get as a part ex or from auction, that’s got 3 tyres with tread above the limit for a approved used car, keep them as they pass the limit test or does it change tyres to a premium brand regardless?
If they’re below the limit when they get the car then they would most likely fit the premium tyre
If they’re below the limit when they get the car then they would most likely fit the premium tyre
I can imagine lots of people fit the cheapest tyres to cars, particularly if they are a leased car that they know will be going back.
Also, to me it seems like a real waste to throw ‘good’ budgets away when retailing a car, just to fit new Continentals or whatever. I’d be surprised if dealer policy was to throw away budgets and replace with premium on every car that is sold.
This sounds like something that is in the realm of negotiation. Agree to replacements, possibly with some contribution from you, and get it in writing.
Whenever I have agreed a change to a car bought from a dealer I have always got it written / printed on the invoice.
Also, to me it seems like a real waste to throw ‘good’ budgets away when retailing a car, just to fit new Continentals or whatever. I’d be surprised if dealer policy was to throw away budgets and replace with premium on every car that is sold.
This sounds like something that is in the realm of negotiation. Agree to replacements, possibly with some contribution from you, and get it in writing.
Whenever I have agreed a change to a car bought from a dealer I have always got it written / printed on the invoice.
Sure. I just didn’t think main dealers could retail approved used cars on budget tyres. Have bought a number of cars over the years from BMW dealers and always had decent/premium tyres on them.
My expectations would have been quite different if buying from a non-franchise/main dealer.
My expectations would have been quite different if buying from a non-franchise/main dealer.
Kananga said:
Sure. I just didn t think main dealers could retail approved used cars on budget tyres. Have bought a number of cars over the years from BMW dealers and always had decent/premium tyres on them.
My expectations would have been quite different if buying from a non-franchise/main dealer.
Quite, especially given the spiel regarding BMW AUC and the premium one pays for them.My expectations would have been quite different if buying from a non-franchise/main dealer.
Here’s the problem OP.
If you just shrug it off and deal with it, the dealership are just going to learn that it’s okay to do it.
It depends on whether you’re able to reject it. If you are able, I would out of principle. A real pain in the backside though.
What it shows is that they’ll try and get away with anything.
If you just shrug it off and deal with it, the dealership are just going to learn that it’s okay to do it.
It depends on whether you’re able to reject it. If you are able, I would out of principle. A real pain in the backside though.
What it shows is that they’ll try and get away with anything.
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