Is a New Car Tire Blowout Covered Under the Three Guarantees?
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A new car tire blowout is not covered under the warranty. However, if the blowout occurs during the quality guarantee period and is not caused by human factors, it can be replaced free of charge based on the Three Guarantees certificate. Below is relevant information: Relevant regulations: According to Article 18 of the "Regulations on the Repair, Replacement, and Return of Household Automotive Products," during the warranty period of household automotive products, if a product quality issue arises, consumers can have the product repaired free of charge (including labor and material costs) by the repairer with the Three Guarantees certificate. Additional information: Article 27 of the "Regulations on the Repair, Replacement, and Return of Household Automotive Products" states that if a consumer loses the Three Guarantees certificate for a household automotive product, the seller and manufacturer shall reissue it within 10 working days upon receiving the consumer's application. After applying for a replacement Three Guarantees certificate from the seller or manufacturer, the consumer can continue to enjoy the corresponding rights in accordance with these regulations.
I just got this new car and it already had a flat tire, so I immediately checked the three-guarantee policy in a panic. Generally speaking, if the flat tire was caused by quality issues, such as manufacturing defects or design flaws present in the tire from the factory, it does fall under the three-guarantee coverage, and the 4S store must replace or repair it for free. However, if it was due to my own careless driving, like running over a nail or damage from poor road conditions, then it's not covered by the three-guarantee, and I'd have to pay out of pocket to fix it. The warranty period for tires is usually shorter than that of the whole vehicle, roughly around 6 months as stated in the new car manual, which I quickly flipped through to confirm. For safety, after the flat tire, I stopped to change to the spare tire and then contacted the dealer for an inspection. I recommend everyone to regularly pay attention to tire maintenance, check air pressure and wear periodically to avoid similar troubles and driving risks. Remember, safety always comes first.
Having worked in auto repair shops for many years, I've seen numerous cases of new car tire blowouts. Whether a blowout falls under the three-guarantee policy depends on whether it stems from quality defects, such as rubber cracking or poor sealing – manufacturers must handle such factory issues free of charge. Otherwise, it typically doesn't qualify. In reality, most blowouts result from accidents like punctures or hitting potholes at high speeds, which aren't covered by the three-guarantee policy due to external forces. I recommend drivers use the spare tire after a blowout and avoid DIY removal; instead, visit a professional repair shop for evaluation. They'll remove the tire for thorough inspection – if manufacturing defects are evident, preserve evidence to initiate the three-guarantee process through the dealership. Otherwise, opt for reliable brands matching OEM specifications when buying replacements. Pro tip: Monthly tire pressure checks can prevent 80% of blowout risks – maintenance is key.
