NavyBlue2

Bought my awesome C7 vert Z51 6 months ago at Classic Chevy in SW Houston.
My salesman, Joe M. was great.
In the finance office, I balked at the $400 price of the 5 yr tire road hazard policy. But jumped on it when he lowered it to $200.

Last night, I heard a loud pop, then limped then last 10 blocks home to see that I had 1" bolt sticking out of my rear right tire. Pressure dropped to 22 lbs.

I called the Classic's Service dept at 8:30am Sat morning, service advisor Irma, asked for last 8 numbers of my VIN, she confirmed I had the tire policy, went to check that they had 7 of the 20" Michelins in stock.
I limped to the dealer a few miles away.
Irma was going home & passed me to another service advisor, Gordon.
I gave him the wheel lock, also asked for my 2nd free Mobile 1 oil change (almost 5000 miles now). Asked how much for them to replace the K&N air filter that I bought a few wks ago, but hasn't got around to spend 20 - 30 min to change it out yet. He said they'll do it for $25.

Went shopping with the wife at the mall close by.
I came back at 4:45pm, brand new rear tire, oil change completed, K&N air filter replaced.
Total cost: $25
They even gave me 10% military discount, so final cost: $22.50

Gordon showed me that the tire costs $495
Maybe cheaper at local Discount Tires, but still saved on 8.25% sales tax & other mounting fees.

I asked the service manager what if I was traveling & had tire problems out of town/state?
He says that the tire policy insuring company will honor the replacement at any GM/Chevy dealer in the country. Good to know.

I'm extremely happy to have bought that tire road hazard policy, esp for $200 !!!

Vetteman Jack

Money well spent on the policy. Only takes one mishap to pay for itself.

HoustonMidtown

$400 seems like a great price ($200 is amazing)....my BMW cost me $750 for 3 years....they initially started at $2200....I said no several times before I finally bought it for $750. It has more than paid for itself, 5 tires and 2 wheels in 3 yrs.....

VETJAZZ

Money obviously well spent.

rmorin1249

Stories like this are causing me to rethink my position on "tire insurance".

sanantguy

was the bolt in the tread or the sidewall?

W88fixer

Glad you got coverage as you expected.

If you’ve ever worked on a modern car tire carcass and see how tough they are, it’s amazing that a bolt could penetrate a run flat. Everything must have wound up perfectly but unfortunately for the owner. Don

mendeldl

Is there something about run-flats or low profile tires that make them more susceptible to road hazards? I would normally not think twice about gambling by not purchasing road hazard insurance. In 40 years of driving, I've never had a flat on the road. Have had a couple of nails/screws in tires causing slow leaks, but that's it.

NavyBlue2

I've had small nails penetrated the tires before.

But this was a bolt 1" long & 1/2" wide treads with a 1/2" cap that stuck out another 1/2" thick/deep.
It was an 1" near the tire sidewall.
Service advisor took one second to determine that it's a done deal replacement.

But only 4 1/2 yrs left on the policy...

motox621

wow i made the trip from Louisiana about a month before you to buy my stingray at Classic that was some GREAT people to deal with ............i will be going there from now on witch car did you get i bet it was in the showroom when i was there

Steve Garrett

Sorry you had to use the policy, but glad you purchased it.

mdiiulio

Must be nice to have a great service department so close as well. Kinda jealous...

iBladesi

Buddy I got a flat on the ride home from the dealership.. 32 miles on the car. **** you, I do not. My cost was 417. I did not get the policy. Joke, on me. I got to keep the bolt though.. I have yet to decide which is more insulting to said bolt; using it.. or framing it and hanging it on the wall.

NavyBlue2

Yep, it was the Midnight Racing Blue convertible, Kalahari interior, Z51, LT2, black wheels, in the showroom. Exact colors & options I was looking for.
It almost exactly the same as my previous C5 Navy Blue Metallic vert yrs ago, except no more black interior in hot Houston...

Bondojohn

you use so much carbon fiber in your vehicle I doubt that there's any more left reproduce anymore Corvettes

NB68

...Too bad they don't warranty not getting the mfg rated mileage out of the tires.