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Honda Jazz Hybrid - 4 different tyres on car ..Have I got any rights - Sarahmoo2

Hi

Thanks for adding me

Just picked up a car this week, late in the day so it was dark.

My partner checked it over today and there are 4 completely tyres on it and the

Brakes are making a noise.

It's a 2021model

surely this is not acceptable for a 16k car?

Do I have any rights with the dealership?

Honda Jazz Hybrid - 4 different tyres on car ..Have I got any rights - Adampr

Four different tyres is inadvisable but not grounds to reject the car. The dealer didn't attempt to hide the issue from you, so not much you can do about it.

As for the brakes, it depends what the noise is. When I have test driven cars from dealers, they quite often make a rubbing noise for a bit because the discs have got some surface rust from standing on a forecourt. Was the noise there when you test drove?

Honda Jazz Hybrid - 4 different tyres on car ..Have I got any rights - Sarahmoo2

Thanks for answering. All a bit frustrating but yes I heard a bit of a rubbing noise when I test drove it.

Not sure if there's anything I can do..

Thanks!

Edited by Sarahmoo2 on 03/11/2023 at 22:08

Honda Jazz Hybrid - 4 different tyres on car ..Have I got any rights - FiestaOwner

Your post is a wee bit short on detail.

Did you view (and test drive) the car prior to picking it up, or was it bought online?

Although many of us would prefer to have the same make of tyres on each axle, it is perfectly legal to have different makes on each corner, as long as they are of the correct size.

Brake discs rust when cars sit far a while, the noise you here is probably due to the rust on the discs. That will wear off quickly though.

Was it bought from a Honda dealer? What mileage is on it?

I'm sure you'll get some more responses, if you can provide a bit more detail.

Honda Jazz Hybrid - 4 different tyres on car ..Have I got any rights - catsdad

Good advice so far. Before we go down rabbit holes, have you approached the dealer yet? You may be pleasantly surprised by their reaction and, if not, we can offer more specific advice.

Honda Jazz Hybrid - 4 different tyres on car ..Have I got any rights - FiestaOwner
My partner checked it over today and there are 4 completely tyres on it and the

Brakes are making a noise.

It's a 2021model

surely this is not acceptable for a 16k car?

Do I have any rights with the dealership?

Just for future reference, the time to check a car over is when it's on the dealer's forecourt (before agreeing to buy it).

If the brake noise disappears over the next few days, then the dealership has done nothing wrong. If the brake noise stays, then get the dealer to have a look at it.

However, enjoy driving your new car. The Jazz is a very well regarded car.

Honda Jazz Hybrid - 4 different tyres on car ..Have I got any rights - Sarahmoo2

Thanks for the help. All a learning curve..

The car is a Honda Jazz hybrid 2021 with 31k on it

Got it from a supermarket type place

I part exd my Audi and test drove it for a short distance.was too busy concentrating on the fact it was an automatic to think of much else

I took my dad to check it out but he didn't spot the tires being different

It's lovely otherwise..

My partner is going to look over it properly this weekend and then, yes, we will approach the dealer. thanks for your responses

Edited by Sarahmoo2 on 03/11/2023 at 22:32

Honda Jazz Hybrid - 4 different tyres on car ..Have I got any rights - elekie&a/c doctor
Think I’d be a little upset to see a complete set of mis matched tyres on such a new car . I would expect to see at least the fronts to be the same . I’m guessing they’ve swapped out the wheels from another similar car .
Honda Jazz Hybrid - 4 different tyres on car ..Have I got any rights - madf

Try a series of hard braking stops of a quiet road. Should clear the brake disks of rust.

Don't like unmatched tyres We get occasional snow and ice and unmatched tyres sometimes give interesting (!!) steering.or skidding especially at rear on corners.

Also join clubjazz.org/

Edited by madf on 04/11/2023 at 11:05

Honda Jazz Hybrid - 4 different tyres on car ..Have I got any rights - Steveieb

Be interested to know if the Tyres are from well respected manufacturers such as Continental, Michelin, Dunlop or unknown brands like Sailwing indicating they are cheap Chinese replacements .

Honda Jazz Hybrid - 4 different tyres on car ..Have I got any rights - Chris M

When I got my car it had 3 of the original Bridgestones and one new ditchfinder. Actually wasn't too bad at first and wear rate was satisfactory but you could tell the fronts weren't the same make from the different rates they warmed up from cold (TPMS).

Never found a ditch either :)