Front tire came off
#1
Heel & Toe
Thread Starter
Front tire came off
I bought this 2005 Conv last wed and the dealership and didn't finish the 120 point check. I took it home they said they will do a oil change , new brake and detail next week. I took the Vette in yesterday and they did all that. I left the dealership an almost got on the freeway, but took the side streets home. Went 6 blocks the front end started shimmy real bad at 45mph I hit the brakes and BLAM. The left front tire came off the Vette flying down the street almost hitting a on coming car, vette slide across both lanes stopping in a driveway. I crawled out of the Vette on my hand and knees. I was stunned no one got hurt. A woman behind me saw the whole thing. I have her number, I called the dealership and they came and flatbed the Vette back to the dealership. I found just one lug nut in the street and my McGard tire lock was missing too. I bet someone gets fired over this. Either lug nuts were not tight or stripped. Wonder how much this will cost the dealership? Sorry this is so long, I didn't sleep good last night and my whole body is sore from being tense up. That's my tire in the middle of the pic in the grass. Inside of mag was scored with deep cuts. Rotor is just as bad. Do you thing the front end is messed up?? Thanks guys.
#2
Safety Car
Member Since: Aug 2006
Location: Port St. Lucie West Florida
Posts: 4,115
Received 438 Likes
on
397 Posts
Wow sorry to hear that as long as you are ok. You can maybe try and get your money back as it not only requires body work but mechanical work. Hopefully the frame is ok. I would not want the car. You could have gotten killed or injured others as well. If they give you a hard time consult an attorney ! Good luck!
Last edited by enventr; 11-30-2018 at 05:43 AM.
#4
Team Owner
Member Since: May 2000
Location: Plantation Florida USAF(Retired) 1966-1990
Posts: 47,901
Received 4,505 Likes
on
3,590 Posts
U.S. Air Force
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23-'24
NCM Sinkhole Donor
I can tell you, I worked at a dealership, and it's not the first time we had that occurred and repaired the car, the tech we made pay for his mistake.
While the car is in for repair, here is you owners manual to learn your car.
http://www.c6registry.com/Technical/manuals/2005OM.pdf
While the car is in for repair, here is you owners manual to learn your car.
http://www.c6registry.com/Technical/manuals/2005OM.pdf
The following users liked this post:
Lotsokids (12-11-2018)
#5
Racer
Very scary....and frustrating. Not only is this an awful thing to happen and very luckily no one was hurt, but it is also an indication of negligence on the part of the dealership. You may want to talk to someone about having them replace this with a brand new car.
The following users liked this post:
astaggs (11-30-2018)
#9
Race Director
Scary, but I think unless the dealership decides to own it, it would be hard to prove anything. It's a used car, and they're not really liable for it. They could easily claim the aftermarket lugs or something like that are to blame, and the lugs nut being found doesnt amount to evidence, they could have flown off anywhere.
Good luck, and remember that you want the dealer on your side for this.
Good luck, and remember that you want the dealer on your side for this.
#10
Melting Slicks
Scary, but I think unless the dealership decides to own it, it would be hard to prove anything. It's a used car, and they're not really liable for it. They could easily claim the aftermarket lugs or something like that are to blame, and the lugs nut being found doesnt amount to evidence, they could have flown off anywhere.
Good luck, and remember that you want the dealer on your side for this.
Good luck, and remember that you want the dealer on your side for this.
OP: WOW, glad now one was hurt.
The following users liked this post:
C6_Racer_X (12-02-2018)
#11
Team Owner
Member Since: Aug 2006
Posts: 23,011
Received 2,892 Likes
on
1,914 Posts
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Scary, but I think unless the dealership decides to own it, it would be hard to prove anything. It's a used car, and they're not really liable for it. They could easily claim the aftermarket lugs or something like that are to blame, and the lugs nut being found doesnt amount to evidence, they could have flown off anywhere.
Good luck, and remember that you want the dealer on your side for this.
Good luck, and remember that you want the dealer on your side for this.
Glad no one was hurt. Good luck.
#12
Race Director
Scary, but I think unless the dealership decides to own it, it would be hard to prove anything. It's a used car, and they're not really liable for it. They could easily claim the aftermarket lugs or something like that are to blame, and the lugs nut being found doesnt amount to evidence, they could have flown off anywhere.
Good luck, and remember that you want the dealer on your side for this.
Good luck, and remember that you want the dealer on your side for this.
#13
Quote by Mr Bob: " Do you thing the front end is messed up??"
I do,,,where are you located? Wouldn't want that dealer service dept. working on my car. That tire went for a long ride... You bought the car last week,,,I'd ask the dealer to
buy the car back at your purchase price, and go shopping for another Vette to buy. JMO
I do,,,where are you located? Wouldn't want that dealer service dept. working on my car. That tire went for a long ride... You bought the car last week,,,I'd ask the dealer to
buy the car back at your purchase price, and go shopping for another Vette to buy. JMO
The following users liked this post:
astaggs (11-30-2018)
#14
Safety Car
Quote by Mr Bob: " Do you thing the front end is messed up??"
I do,,,where are you located? Wouldn't want that dealer service dept. working on my car. That tire went for a long ride... You bought the car last week,,,I'd ask the dealer to
buy the car back at your purchase price, and go shopping for another Vette to buy. JMO
I do,,,where are you located? Wouldn't want that dealer service dept. working on my car. That tire went for a long ride... You bought the car last week,,,I'd ask the dealer to
buy the car back at your purchase price, and go shopping for another Vette to buy. JMO
#16
Race Director
If it's not their lugs, they're not totally liable. They're not liable if they put the lugs on right, but the lugs failed through no fault of their own. It would be tough to prove liability.
Last edited by FAUEE; 11-30-2018 at 10:50 AM.
#17
Team Owner
Member Since: Mar 2004
Location: Oklahoma City OK
Posts: 58,259
Received 1,675 Likes
on
1,298 Posts
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Not a good way to be introduced to your new car!
#18
Race Director
He bought the car from a dealership. Took the car in for work which should have been done first. Wheel falls off after they had removed wheels. Under what scenario would the dealer not be responsible?
The following users liked this post:
astaggs (11-30-2018)
#19
Race Director
Its a used car. It was likely sold as is. They have a moral obligation, but legally, they likely have no liability.