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After picking up a drywall screw in one of the Goodyear Integrity tires on my ’04 Prius, I was disheartened to learn that it was not repairable (too close to the sidewall) and that Goodyear doesn’t warrant road hazard repair/replacement UNLESS new car buyers stop by a Goodyear store and purchase a road hazard warranty for $7 per tire. I blame my Toyota salesman for not mentioning that little detail, even though I should have read the fine print. I had to replace a tire with 1,300 miles on it . That little screw cost me $70 (plus $28 for the warranties), but at least I now have coverage for future ouchies.

(P.S. My Toyota salesman (Kyle Owen, Ed Martin Toyota, Anderson, IN) is still on my Christmas card list – he did sell me my Prius for $500 under list and no paperwork fee.)

Every Prius sold in the US DOES come with a tire/wheel road hazard warranty for 3 years/36,000 miles. It's part of the Toyota Roadside Assistance program. Check the brochure that you should've received with your car for instructions on how to file a reimbursement. I think you only have 30 days to make a claim, though, and may need supporting information...

Yes, call your dealer if you don't have a copy of the written road hazard warrantee from Toyota. It's not from the tire manufacturer; it's from Toyota. It was because of Michelle's discussion of this several months ago that I realized I was able to replace a tire at no cost! Thanks, MRV!

Susan
04 silver BC
15K miles

Well, from the posts above, it sounds like you got ripped off on the tire replacement. But, man, you got your car for $500 under list?!?! Color me impressed! I bought my Prius from someone who I was at least casual friends with (we both play ultimate frisbee) and when I suggested to him that maybe he could swing me a deal, he said, "If there are any negotiations from list price for a car with a 6-month waitlist, the direction is going to be UP!"