I got Cooper Lifeliner SLE (T rated) tires that have a 70,000 mile treadwear warranty about 2.5 years ago. I have driven 30,000 miles on them. One of the rear tires blew today and caused significant damage to the left rear of my Honda CR-V. I have proof of regular maintenance and tire rotation. Am I going to have to pay for the damage or pay my insurance deductable ($500)? The Cooper website does not provide any information on the warranty nor can I find it anywhere on the internet.
2007-01-07 11:30:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Each company sets its own warranty guidelines. Generally, if a product is being used correctly and fails due to manufacturer's defect, and that failure results in damage or injury, the company is liable.
You should contact Cooper about this as soon as possible. You need to know what you'll need to prove defect as opposed to normal wear and tear. There may also be a clause that exempts failure due to road hazards. Good luck.
2007-01-07 11:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by ftapao 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on tow things: depends on what is damaged, and it depends on the type of warranty. If it just needs an alignment, then that would be considered routine maintenance (maintenance that you should have done regularly, whether it is damaged or not), so they would not cover that. If something else is damaged that is NOT because of regular wear-and-tear, then they might consider it. The only problem is that most dealers have to check out the car first in order to diagnose what's wrong, and if it ends up being something that is not covered by the warranty, then not only will you have to pay to get it fixed, but you'll also have to pay them for checking it out. Just be prepared for the worst (having to pay for everything) but hope for the best. Good luck!
2016-05-23 05:18:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try checking with a your tire dealer or another dealer for a copy of the warranty. If they think it's going to cost them money don't expect them to cooperate. personally I believe it should if it was tire failure, road hazard is just what it sounds like
2007-01-07 11:38:15 · answer #3 · answered by tmilestc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically, The warranty only covers the replacement of the defective tire. Sorry about your car.
2007-01-07 11:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by boots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋