I bought one when I bought the D3 from stratstone thought it was a good deal, made claim for non repairable tyre no problem then got screw in different tyre but because I had changed my front tyres they would not replace it as it states only tyres that are covered are the ones on the vehicle when bought so tyre fitter checked all tyres first time round made notes on them all and like I said changed the front pair as they were getting low company would not cover them. Went back to stratstones to complain and got no joy, stated that the tyres when sold had about 4mm tread on and would not last two years (that's how long policy was for) also said that the warranty was void as it states that the minimum tread depth the company will accept when tyre needs repairing/replacing is 4mm. Took it to dealer principle etc but still nothing they said should have read the small print .

Yep should have but would not expect a dealer to rip you off like that, oh and the warranty company in question I found out was warranty direct.

Nothing like that with the policy I bought from kam100, as long as tyre was legal and car in road worth condition etc

But alas they pull out of new policies as people took the and ruined what is a good policy for others

I know there aren't a lot of U.S. owners here (yet) but on this side of the pond, tires bought at Costco will always be replaced for free, even in the event of running over a nail or hitting a curb, or something to that effect.

Even after a certain age/mileage, they'll still reimburse you for a reasonable percentage. It's really a great feature of membership with Costco stores. I bought all of the tires for my previous couple of cars there. The only issue is that you're limited to Michelin, Bridgestone and BF Goodrich tires. I've always purchased Bridgestones and got a lot of miles out of them. I've paid the premium for Michelins before, and honestly, I didn't think they delivered performance commensurate with the price.

I may still be convinced to eschew my Costco allegiance and go for General Grabbers for my LR2, though.  CAR HISTORY
1997 Saab 900 SE 2.0 Turbo
2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T
2008 Land Rover LR2 SE 2.3 I6

Over here they don't

Few years ago I bought a full set of tyres and even at Costco prices they weren't cheap, drove about 1500miles on it the day or so after to France sking and the way home had a blow out and mitchelin gave me £50, Costco just supplied and fitted it again

Might have to give it another look then, funny thing is my existing warranty is still valid until end September 2012 but I have replaced all the tyres for new ones and none are now covered, this was last October so policy not been useable for nearly whole year

I would speak with the FSA the policy might be cover by them

PM Kam100 and see if he has resorted the tyre insurance?

Tyre insurance was included with my new car deal, covers up to 6 tyres over the 3 year life of the policy.
With the state of the roads and the fact pikeys seem to think they are better without grids and man hole covers it seems a worthwhile investment.

Mine was 5 claims per year, be that's repair or replacements

Don't think mines per year, will have a look later tonight. Covers Repairs too but last time I needed one the dealer only charged me £10 for puncture repair so didn't bother claiming.
If you hit a hole in the road, most councils have claims procedures, although more difficult nowadays to claim due to fraudulent misuse by certain groups of people.

ref screws in tyre sidewalls can be repaired its the tyre depot maximising profits out of you if this happens next time ask the tyre dealeship to send the tyre away for a major repair to be done it comes back perfecty repaired and warrented  rainy-city
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I would rather have a new tyre, 2 tons at 70mph with the family in the car

i wouldn't have claimed for a tyre repair either, 1 claim lost for a £10 job, or save it for a £222 tyre

My insurance is knowing someone at Goodyear...60% off new tyres (which is handy considering I've had 3 punctures in 12 months

Also if the option is there, I always go for the full size spare. It's essentially a cheap tyre at £150 and you get a proper wheel free We now have one repaired puncture, with not a lot of tread in the boot, that's good as a permanent tyre, as well as 2 new on the front and part worn on the rear. Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
Family's: 2009 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Auto, Stornoway

Yorkshire - God's County

I bought tyre insurance for our Mini a few years ago. Was 'thrown in' with the price. When we changed to a Cooper S works with 18" low profile tyres no insurance was offered. That car eats tyres! On my green ovals, I've never bothered. Premiums come in at about the cost of a tyre and a half. In six years (touch wood) I've had one puncture (a screw in the sidewall too - and two days after getting my first RRS!) so I don't think its worth it.

Just damaged the sidewall on my brand new Michelin Sport. Pothole in a layby which due to camber of road I never saw. £350 thank you! I expect laybys aren't covered by council duty of care for highway maintenance, but will submit a clim.....

Any type of insurance is a waste of money........until you need it! 2010MY Freelander 2 HSE Auto
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