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Fall In Hole At Night Left The Dolphin Mini With Flat Tire; Repair Kit Was Not Sufficient And Owner Had To Call BYD Assistance, Paying R$ 950 Per Tire And Complete Inspection Of 20,000 Km
A driver of the BYD Dolphin Mini faced a common setback, but it highlights a well-known issue with the model: the absence of a spare tire. While driving at night, he couldn’t avoid a hole in the middle of the avenue, and the impact resulted in a side tear in the original Linglong tire of the car.
As soon as the dashboard indicated a loss of pressure, the immediate solution was to resort to the repair kit with sealing liquid, which replaces the spare tire in BYD vehicles. As indicated in the instructions, the driver injected the product and drove a few kilometers. However, the damage was not just a simple puncture, but a deep cut, which made the repair ineffective.
According to the report, the tire continued to deflate even after the application of the sealant. “I couldn’t drive even 10 km. The liquid didn’t hold, because what I had was not a puncture, it was a tear,” explained the driver.
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Contacting BYD Assistance And Towing The Car
Without a spare in the trunk, the only option was to call the 24-hour BYD assistance, available by phone at 0800 723 1314. The vehicle needed to be towed to the authorized dealer for the replacement.
According to the source, who shared the experience on the specialized website Canal VVE, the dealership did not authorize filming during the service but confirmed the need to replace not only the torn tire but also the other one on the same axle. This recommendation follows the common practice of workshops, ensuring greater safety and stability of the vehicle.
The owner also took advantage of the visit to the dealership to carry out the 20,000 km inspection, including air filter replacement, alignment, balancing, and tire rotation.
High Costs And Comparison With Online Prices
However, the service did not come cheap. Each new tire cost R$ 950 at the dealership, almost three times more expensive than the same models found online for around R$ 350 each.
The final bill was surprising: R$ 2,640, including the replacement of both tires, the 20,000 km inspection, air filter replacement (R$ 97), in addition to alignment and balancing (R$ 190). For the driver, this cost reflects the urgency of needing to solve the problem quickly and with no alternatives.
“It’s the price of not having a spare tire in the car and relying on dealer service. If I had the spare, maybe I could drive to a tire shop and pay much less,” he reported.
Tire Rotation And Technical Recommendation
During the inspection, the mechanics advised the owner to adopt the configuration of keeping new tires on the rear axle, transferring the old ones to the front. This practice, they said, ensures greater stability in turns and braking, especially when the exchange involves only two tires.
This recommendation follows safety guidelines adopted by several automakers, reinforcing the importance of carrying out inspections at authorized dealerships, even if the costs are higher.
Reflections On The BYD Dolphin Mini And Conclusion
The experience highlights a fragility of the BYD Dolphin Mini (and also of the traditional model): the lack of a factory spare tire. Although the repair kit is useful for small punctures, it proves to be ineffective for side tears, which are common on potholed streets in Brazil.
The owner emphasized that this is not advertising, as he bore all the service costs, but highlighted the importance for drivers to know the limits of the kit provided by the brand.
This information was shared by Canal VVE, specialized in electric and hybrid vehicles, which emphasizes that when choosing the Dolphin Mini, it is essential to consider both the benefits of the electric car and the possible unexpected costs that may impact the budget.
Could the absence of a spare tire in the BYD Dolphin Mini become a safety issue for Brazilian drivers?
Conheço vários colegas que preferiram comprar um pneu reserva e colocar como step. Assim, resolveu este problema.
Olha… aconteceu o mesmo comigo de rasgar o pneu. E no fim gastei somente 150 da mão de obra do borracheiro. Bastou acionar o seguro, ser guinchado até a borracharia mais próxima, o borracheiro colocou um pneu reserva, no dia seguinte fui pegar meu pneu e pronto. 150 com a revisão dos 4 ainda.
Não achei caro. Ainda mais para quem comprou um elétrico de mais de 100mil.