Cuts/Damage to Tyres - Buying a used car

Mercdriver

Even if you find more, you have done the deal. You can walk away if you feel that strongly about it, but I suspect that you will lose your deposit.

worried_jim

DanielJohn wrote: »

Thanks for the replies up to now all, the dealer is advising that the car is roadworthy and I have no reason to doubt that its more a question of whether I should settle for tyres on a car thats a year old with a cut in one (around 25-30mm from start to finish/2/3mm deep) and another which has clearly been kerbed quite badly especially so when my car has tyres in good condition, something I'm sure the dealer would knock off the valuation should they not be.

I expect wear and tear from a used car no matter the age and Im realistic about that however the damage to the tyres looks more like poor driving over anything else rather than wear and tear. I do have pictures but im unable to post links to these being a new member to the forum.

Thanks again and apologies for not sounding very knowledgeable, it isn't really my specialist subject!

Welcome to the perils and joys of motoring! Once a week check your tyres, coolant and oil levels, screenwash, and bulbs, if you think the tyre is deteriorating get it changed. Ask the local taxi drivers where they get their tyres from, they'll know the best places.