How do I replace lost locking wheel nuts?

Question

I just part-exed a Toyota Yaris SR 1.3 for a new Yaris T3 VVTi 1.3. The salesman called me today telling me that the parcel shelf and locking wheel nuts were missing. I knew about the parcel shelf but not the wheel nuts, but in both cases I'd never had either since purchase. For peace of mind, is it not the case that a franchised dealer can replace locking wheel nuts with an identifier code that comes with the car and is kept on record somewhere? Or does it entail throwing the wheels out altogether? Also, I assume that now the car has been part-exed I am not liable in any way for anything not present in the car. Am I right?

Thanks for the replies so far. I know additional nuts can be bought, but wouldn't you still need the original nuts to fit the original holes (or whatever they are) to get the wheels off? And am I right that now the deal is done and dusted, paid for, and now a week old, I shouldn't be liable to pay for anything. Surely it's the salesman's job to account for these things when valuing the vehicle.

Answer 1

If you didn't get the locking nuts when you bought the car then I wouldn't worry very much about it.

When you sell a car, the seller buys it "as is". IF a person called you about the locking nuts, that would be ok for them to check, just in case you DID have them. Otherwise, the only answer you need to tell them is that you DO NOT have the nuts.

When you sell a car or anything else, ALWAYS put on the bill of sale "Buyer accepts item AS IS". Do this even tho, as far as you know, the item is in top notch condition. Good luck. Pops

Answer 2

that particular wheel, i don't comprehend. If the locking nut isn't recessed into the wheel too a approaches, I somewhat have heavily used a chisel and a hammer and chiseled the outdoors of the nut, and made a slot to loosen the nut something of how off. That grew to become into on a Mustang, by potential of the time I have been given to the third one i grew to become right into a expert at it. i attempted first to get help from a broking or a tire shop, No help made me do it the complicated way. I replaced the locking nut with a widespread lug nut. Now this way is an danger which you decrease to rubble the stud threads, in case you have 5 lug nuts you may make it to a place which could replace the stud. I had one out of four that I had to purchase a DIE to freshen up the threads. somewhat B fortunate than good. good success!

Answer 3

The locking wheel Nuts where a dealer installed item . It should of had a puzzle type socket to remove then. Often at dealerships things go missing at PDI and never find their way on to the vehicle. The dealer can easily install a set of locking wheel nuts from mcgard .

Answer 4

Locking wheel nuts are wheel nuts that require a special wheel nut socket to enable installation or removal,your regular wheel wrench won,t work, It helps to prevent thiefs from stealing your wheals and tires. Only one is required on each wheel and you can purchase a package of 4 from any large auto outlet store.It costs around $30 for the package.

Answer 5

Check with original supplier they may have kept locking key number, you will be able to order a new key. (in the uk it takes about a week). failing that there are devices available to remove locking nuts without damaging the wheels, The salesperson should know that, all you need to do is pay for new set.

Answer 6

Toyota Yaris Parcel Shelf

Answer 7

Locking nuts are great , until you have a flat and cant find the key. Unless you have some 20's on there dont worry , they dont steal cheaper rims anymore.

Answer 8

Go to the dealer or to a custom rim shop and they will reorder them for about 5 to 10 dollars.

Answer 9

go to http://www.lockingwheelnutremoval.com/results.shtml