Flat tire on rental...now what?

[ushdadude]

I woke up to a flat tire so put the full size spare on. what's my next step? Do I plug the tire or just return the car as is?

[aygart]

I woke up to a flat tire so put the full size spare on. what's my next step? Do I plug the tire or just return the car as is?

Most have a roadside assist number

[moko]

Most have a roadside assist number

why in the world would do something like that if your not stuck?

[moko]

I woke up to a flat tire so put the full size spare on. what's my next step? Do I plug the tire or just return the car as is?

yes

just return the car as is?

you'll likely be fine but the former is inexpensive and less potential issues

[AsherO]

Pay for the rental with a CC that has primary coverage, worst case you get charged they’ll
cover it? Assuming they cover flat tires.

[moko]

Pay for the rental with a CC that has primary coverage, worst case you get charged they’ll
cover it? Assuming they cover flat tires.

the cost of a plug/patch is so cheap, it's not worth the hassle

[ushdadude]

Most have a roadside assist number

I actually called them but they said it would be about 3 hours so I just put the spare on myself

[Live N Learn]

the cost of a plug/patch is so cheap, it's not worth the hassle

+1

[YitzyS]

Just pump it up and hope it stays inflated until after you return the car. That's what they guy before you did...

[ExGingi]

the cost of a plug/patch is so cheap, it's not worth the hassle

Time?

[moko]

Time?

unless your really tight on time, I think most areas have tire shops that will do it on the spot. Should take no more than 15 min

[ckmk47]

Why can't he just tell the return agent that the tire went flat and he changed it.  And here is the flat one.

[moko]

Why can't he just tell the return agent that the tire went flat and he changed it.  And here is the flat one.

clearly he doesn't want to be charged

[yos9694]

Time?

The question is time vs what other option. It takes longer to plug the tire than to return it with a flat, but compared to any options that involves fixing the tire, e.g. roadside assistance or going to a tire shop, the DIY plug is a time saver

[ExGingi]

The question is time vs what other option. It takes longer to plug the tire than to return it with a flat, but compared to any options that involves fixing the tire, e.g. roadside assistance or going to a tire shop, the DIY plug is a time saver

correct. But as pointed above, if there is a damage waiver from the CC or anything else, wouldn't that cover? Just return it, and if they charge for it use the card benefits.

[moko]

correct. But as pointed above, if there is a damage waiver from the CC or anything else, wouldn't that cover? Just return it, and if they charge for it use the card benefits.

do all CC's or other insurances cover tires? I know some waivers do t cover tires

[ushdadude]

unless your really tight on time, I think most areas have tire shops that will do it on the spot. Should take no more than 15 min

Maybe in a metro area .


Here it was an hour and 50 bucks. I still think it's worth it because now I don't have to deal with anything later unless I decide to submit the receipt to the rental company

[Danlover111]

The only card I'm aware of that covers flats is CSR.

[avromie7]

Maybe in a metro area .


Here it was an hour and 50 bucks. I still think it's worth it because now I don't have to deal with anything later unless I decide to submit the receipt to the rental company

$50 for a plug? In Lakewood you can get one for $10-15.