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Car tyre flat a week after purchase!

jonj123
jonj123 Posts: 189 Forumite
in Motoring
Hi

I purchased a 2001 mini cooper last week. This morning I realized one the front tyres has gone flat. I don't have a spare tyre to replace it with. What could be causing this? Could there be a mechanical problem with the car causing this or is it that the tyre is somehow punctured?
Sorry I don't know much about cars.

Many thanks
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  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
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    tyre needs reseated or you have a puncture
  • societys_child
    societys_child Posts: 7,110 Forumite
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    Yes indeed, it could be somehow punctured . . . or maybe a leaky valve.
  • Buzby
    Buzby Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    And it could have happened the moment you drove off the forecourt - all outwith the dealership's control. I'm surprised you don;t have a spare wheel though - I thought it was only from 2008 that no spare was provided?
  • vikingaero
    vikingaero Posts: 10,920 Forumite
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    Buzby wrote: »
    And it could have happened the moment you drove off the forecourt - all outwith the dealership's control. I'm surprised you don;t have a spare wheel though - I thought it was only from 2008 that no spare was provided?

    The only MINI ever available with a spare was the One and even that was a spacesaver and a cost option
    The man without a signature.
  • withabix
    withabix Posts: 9,508 Forumite
    This is a common problem and is often caused by the nut behind the steering wheel.
    British Ex-pat in British Columbia!
  • garethgas
    garethgas Posts: 2,477 Forumite
    I despair with some of the posts on here sometimes.
    You have been reading.....another magnificent post by garethgas :beer:
  • andy111
    andy111 Posts: 181 Forumite
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    Sounds like it's only flat at the bottom of the tyre so you should be alright.
  • oldhand
    oldhand Posts: 3,749 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    check the giggly pin where it attaches to the laughing shaft,its a well known fault with that make..
  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,623 Forumite
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    Imagine an 11 year old car getting a puncture a week after purchase!

    Clearly this car is faulty and i'd say you have a strong case to get all your money back from the dealer. Tell him you too dumb to own a car.
  • funkycoldribena
    funkycoldribena Posts: 788 Forumite
    jonj123 wrote: »

    What could be causing this?

    Ignore everyone elses silly posts,I can categorically diagnose that a lack of air is the problem.
    Went shoplifting at the Disneystore today.

    Got a huge Buzz out of it.
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