Q: Curious as to if it is a common practice to but a 'new vehicle' with a tire that has been patched multiple times?
I bought a new '15 vehicle. A tire was low, took it to a dealer, they found two patches upon the breakdown. This was the only time this wheel/tire has been broken since we have had this vehicle. I am curious if this is a cpommon practice among dealerships?
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