Gap or Tyre cover from Stealer?

lufc_ginge · Post by **lufc_ginge** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 11:34 am

How do all,

Been a member for a few years now but finally got the brass together to get my first Zed. I pick her up on Wednesday: she is a 2010 35i M Sport.

I have a couple of questions that I couldn't find on here. The stealer recommended Gap cover and tyre cover. Now, Gap cover I wasn't too bothered about, but the tyre cover,I know run flats are mighty expensive so does anyone have experience with this?

Cheers people!

bigdog · Post by **bigdog** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:07 pm

Wouldn't bother with either. The stealer recommended those solely to make money. If your RFT's fail. Just make the switch to non-rft's like the vast majority on this forum. Your probably better off springing for a RAC membership. Get a flat. Just make a phone call. My ADAC policy in Germany costs just $90 USD a year. They will show up with a flat bed should I find my self at the side of the road for most any reason. No deductible, No questions asked other than "where do you want to go" I don't even bother with a tyre kit.

lufc_ginge · Post by **lufc_ginge** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:30 pm

Cheers dude, that makes sense.

Can't help but think the runflats are safer at speed tho. Ever any concerns?

Denis O · Post by **Denis O** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:35 pm

lufc_ginge wrote:Cheers dude, that makes sense.

Can't help but think the runflats are safer at speed tho. Ever any concerns?

How many punctures/blow outs have you had over the years? Not many I suspect. I changed a Range Rover wheel for the spare about 7 years ago but nothing since. Did have a runflat go flat on the Zed recently but there was no puncture so don't know why.

Ditch the runflats as soon as and your life will be a whole lot better.

Redzedfour · Post by **Redzedfour** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 6:49 pm

Regarding the gap insurance we took some out on the GF's new Fiat 500 and used Ala.co.uk and it was half the price what the dealer wanted £300,hopefully may never need it but just gave us that piece of mind

wegras · Post by **wegras** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 9:09 pm

I took out both on the new X1 but certainly not at the original price quoted

Like all insurance waste of money ,unless it happens to you

lufc_ginge · Post by **lufc_ginge** » Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:15 am

Cheers guys,

all helpfull. I think i will forgo the dealer stuff and possibly look private at prices. I think for the limited miles we will do in the car, its probably not worth it (unless we get a multi tyre blowout!!!)

Picking the car up today, i'll post some picks on the front page when I have time!

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