Fifty150 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 This is what happens when you hit a pothole with low profile tires. I've driven the same stretch of roadway my whole life, but never with low profile tires like on the Transit Connect. While it does not look too bad, and the tire is still holding air, it is nonetheless unsafe. New wheel, tire, TPMS, alignment......Weird that the repair is written up as a purchase of wheel, hubcap, and hardware from the parts counter, then the tire and installation is from a service writer. I guess everyone gets to share in the commission. Final cost is $902.01 from local dealership. For that kind of money, I could buy a new set of aftermarket wheels and tires. If the insurance deductible amount is $1,000......it is all out of pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chell Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I sympathize with your plight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDSCHOOLFOOL Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 10 hours ago, Fifty150 said: Final cost is $902.01 from local dealership. For that kind of money, I could buy a new set of aftermarket wheels and tires. So why would you dick around with the stealership in the first place? Just doesn't make any sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 estimate from dealer #2, The Ford Store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 12 hours ago, OLDSCHOOLFOOL said: So why would you dick around with the stealership in the first place? Just doesn't make any sense to me. There is method to the madness. My local dealership is the regional Ford Performance dealership. Ford Performance / Ford Racing parts can either be bought retail and/or installed at my local dealership, or available to shops from a regional distributor an hour away. If you were to order superchargers, crate engines, exhaust kits, et cetera, and you want Ford Racing parts so that it is dealer installed and your warranty is intact; Serramonte Ford is the only authorized dealer. All the other dealerships have to order from Serramonte Ford. New cars with warranties are sent to Serramonte Ford for the installation. Kind of like how Galpin Ford in The SouthLAnd is a Ford Performance / Ford Racing dealership. I am filing a claim with California Department of Transportation. CalTrans is responsible for the roadway and maintaining it in safe, operating condition. The state's poor maintenance caused damage to my vehicle, which otherwise would not have occurred, if roadway were properly maintained. Dealership wants to inflate the estimate, which is standard practice when writing estimates for OEM parts and service. Same way you see a $30,000 sticker price on a car, which you will buy for $25,000 out the door. Ford Racing rep says that for $$$XXX, I can collect the claim, pocket some of the money, and they will be able to put all new tires and alloy rims on the Transit Connect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 Never heard of Galpin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 (edited) We need a donor Transit Connect for the next Scooby Doo film. Edited August 17, 2018 by Fifty150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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