Flat tire today...
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Tech_Geek23
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You're right, its been about 2 years since I was in driver's ed (summer '10) and even while in driver's ed, I didn't always do a vehicle check (nor did anyone else).
If there's to be a bright side to this, my Sonic has the optional Roadside Assistance Warranty so I get a new tire mounted and installed free of charge. I'm going tomorrow after school to the dealer to have it done
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sonic_xena
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did your wheel look like this after you dropped your friend off?
(no,i didn't do this, just took the pic. i check the tires when the light comes on.)
(no,i didn't do this, just took the pic. i check the tires when the light comes on.)
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1980PontiacWagon
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The mount and balance is probably covered because that takes all of 10 minutes. But you will probably pay for the tire itself. And they might try to get you to buy an alignment.
As for the TPMS sensors, it depends on the car your buying for and if you can get a universal, aftermarket one or if you have to buy it straight from the dealer.
Good luck
1980PontiacWagon
As for the TPMS sensors, it depends on the car your buying for and if you can get a universal, aftermarket one or if you have to buy it straight from the dealer.
Good luck
1980PontiacWagon
Tech_Geek23
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My dad took it to the dealer while I was at work and they're going to use the same rim (the service advisor said it didn't look like the rim is damaged) and yes, under normal new car warranty, a new tire wouldn't be covered but under the optional roadside Assistance warranty, each tire is covered once for 5 years
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sonic hotness
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Ouch..
Gman77
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I seem to remember a lot of carping on this forum (and life in general) about various safety features built into the modern automobile. Some people were upset that the Sonic would stall out if you left it running while fueling, or at other times people bitch and moan about seatbelts or motorcyle helmets. I don't want to look it up but the complaint was "nanny state" or something on this forum. I always thought this stuff was engineered for the lowest common denominator, kind of protect people from themselves - but obviously the TPMS needs to turn off the ignition 
J T
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If your tire was slashed, you would haven't been driving it anywhere, as it would have been completely flat. I'm not sure how it would be possible that two people could get in car and not notice a flat. Also, if your TPMS alerts you of a problem, and you hear a banging noise while driving, the safety of you and your passenger is more important than getting your passenger home in a timely matter. Less then [sic] 10 minutes from school? Like stopping for less than 30 seconds to check why the light was on would be too much time to take?
I don't want to look it up but the complaint was "nanny state" or something on this forum. I always thought this stuff was engineered for the lowest common denominator, kind of protect people from themselves - but obviously the TPMS needs to turn off the ignition
Well said.
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SUPER SONIC BOOM
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WOW, this thread is sooooo much fail, I'm surprised he even got a driver's license with the way he thinks. Maybe his "friend" was really a girl & he was too excited to get home for his first booty call with her, sans the need to check out his damaged tire lol!
SSpeckerwood
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Tech_Geek23
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When I bought the car, my dealer asked if I wanted it on my car, especially since where I live, there's a lot of road construction going on for a multi-year project. I believe its called Roadside Assistance Warranty but it maybe something else.
And its not that it covers driving on a flat but the fact there was a sidewall puncture.
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Tech_Geek23
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While sitting in the waiting area at my dealer, I happened to notice on one of the TV monitors showing dealer/GM related content, a advertisement for the GM Protection Plan which is probably what I'm calling the "Roadside Assistance Plan" and covers all parts and labor
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uhyana
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If the light was on right after you turned your car on, it's most likely that someone slashed your tire. Think about it, what are the chances that your tire is a little low and then while driving for only 10 minutes a gash appears on the side of your tire.
It looks like someone just took their own car key and stabbed your tire. Are you sure you didn't piss anyone off recently? Or maybe you were showing off that fact that you have a brand new Sonic to your friends and someone who doesn't really like you overheard. I mean you are at a school with a bunch of teenagers, they have nothing to loose by slashing your tires.
As for not noticed the flat, I'm assuming everyone at your school basically gets out at the same time. That someone could have seen your car, slashed that tire, and then a few minutes later you go in and the tire isn't fully deflated. Then is deflates a lot more during those 10 minutes of driving.
I'm 18 years old too, so I can see how noticing the light and not checking your car can easily happen. Think about it, your with your friend in your car, you notice the light. Maybe you don't want to check your car because you don't want your friend to be like "what are you doing? let's just go." Thinking, "well I'll just check it when I get home, no big deal." Also it's a new car and probably your first new car, like-wise is mine. You don't really expect the tires to already be messed up.
I don't know, just trying to look at this situation from a closer perspective. At the age of 18 this could easily escalate in to a major problem
It looks like someone just took their own car key and stabbed your tire. Are you sure you didn't piss anyone off recently? Or maybe you were showing off that fact that you have a brand new Sonic to your friends and someone who doesn't really like you overheard. I mean you are at a school with a bunch of teenagers, they have nothing to loose by slashing your tires.
As for not noticed the flat, I'm assuming everyone at your school basically gets out at the same time. That someone could have seen your car, slashed that tire, and then a few minutes later you go in and the tire isn't fully deflated. Then is deflates a lot more during those 10 minutes of driving.
I'm 18 years old too, so I can see how noticing the light and not checking your car can easily happen. Think about it, your with your friend in your car, you notice the light. Maybe you don't want to check your car because you don't want your friend to be like "what are you doing? let's just go." Thinking, "well I'll just check it when I get home, no big deal." Also it's a new car and probably your first new car, like-wise is mine. You don't really expect the tires to already be messed up.
I don't know, just trying to look at this situation from a closer perspective. At the age of 18 this could easily escalate in to a major problem
SSpeckerwood
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Say that was the scenario.
Air gushing out from a tire can't be heard?
It's loud, even over commotion. I would know, I've done it and had it done to me before..
Air gushing out from a tire can't be heard?
It's loud, even over commotion. I would know, I've done it and had it done to me before..
