Can I drive car if....

HBC08 · 29-12-2021 1:22pm #1

The front coil over the driver side tyre is broken,there's sharp edges exposed,it was making a weird noise and then was pointed out a few days later when having tyres changed.

I cant get anyone to look at it over the next few days but need to go a 200km round trip journey on nye.I know its not ideal but how much of a risk is it if I take it handy?

kirving · 29-12-2021 1:49pm

You're at risk of it breaking in another place too. 200km is a good distance to go on a broken spring. Can you post a picture?

HBC08 · 29-12-2021 1:55pm

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Cant really see it clearly without it being up on the lift like it was when the tyres were been changed.

mickuhaha · 29-12-2021 1:59pm

No you shouldn't drive it until you can get it repaired. The alignment will be off and your cars stability on corners is affected.

Toyotafanboi · 29-12-2021 2:30pm

Wouldn't drive. Have seen the likes of this puncture a tyre before.

Summitatem · 29-12-2021 10:13pm

Blatant breach of your responsibility as a motorist to drive a car you know is dangerously defective.

Answer is NO

HBC08 · 29-12-2021 10:20pm

Thanks for replies.

As I thought probably not a great idea but might not have a choice,will be taking it extremely handy.

v240gltse · 30-12-2021 12:00pm

hi,

surely you don't want to risk your own life or others if the car goes out of control ?????????. Maybe rent a car if the journey is so vital and let us know the make, model and route so we can stay well away from you.

very dangerous and irresponsible

Akrasia · 30-12-2021 12:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118388247#Comment_118388247

Don't have a choice? Your car is dangerous to drive. Treat it as if the engine won't start and beg borrow or rent a car from someone else. Lots of mechanics give loaners and your car insurance may cover rental if you have breakdown cover

MakersMark · 30-12-2021 12:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118388247#Comment_118388247

Try renting a car.

It's insanely stupid to drive this car, knowing its issue.

I hope this post is a joke.

mickuhaha · 30-12-2021 1:22pm

I know a lorry driver who was going around a corner when a spring broke and the whole lorry turned over into a field. Probably not going to happen with the car but it is definitely a risk.

HBC08 · 30-12-2021 2:01pm

Alternative transport organised after responses here and a chat with my mechanic.

Akrasia · 30-12-2021 2:03pm

Good decision. Not worth the risk

Recently I drove a car from Ennis to Dublin and back with a bulge on the left front tyre wall

Only noticed it afterwards (the tyre was a really good brand and was only a few months old)

Even though the tyre didn't blow it still sent shivers down my spine knowing what could have happened at motorway speed

HBC08 · 30-12-2021 2:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118390711#Comment_118390711

Before I knew about this issue ( just that there was a weird sound when I locked the steering fully)The car had been parked up for 6 weeks and I naively though it was just a bit stiff after not driving it.I did a 300km round trip and was cruising at 130kph on motorway. It was late at night too so nobody on the roads and I was throwing it around corners on the non motorway part.I suppose knowing what I know know now all of that would have been pretty dangerous.

Phil.x · 30-12-2021 6:51pm

My front shock absorber burst when driving over a speed ramp. I thought the car was exploding. Every little crack In the road would make the car like a game of buckaroo, very frightening as I thought the wheel and suspension would come off.

wildwillow · 30-12-2021 6:59pm

Great to see Boards doing, both driver and other road users, a service.

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