Wheel Fell off car after a tyre change. Advice needed

How long since you had the tyres replaced?

Did the tyre detach or the wheel?

On the face of it, it does seem like the wheel nuts were not tightened correctly. If so, it would be the garage's fault.

I'm sure mechanic will sort...no way all 4 nuts came that loose that quick...

Cheers for pics....

Have you had a wheel come off? What are the signs?

This happened to a friend of mine several dacades ago. He did all his own car maintainance, engine rebuilds, and modded his cars and so was way above average in mechanical knowledge and discrimination of vehicle performance. It happened to him on a motorway and his front disc brake end up being a D shape while the wheel with brand new tire dissapeared into the distance up an off ramp.

He of course made the tyre fitters pay for all repairs. He and they were lucky they weren't facing homicide charges.

Just call and see what they say. Solicitor is the road you go if they don't offer to fix it.

Get back to them in person ASAP.

Show them the photos and tell them where the car is for inspection. Also they will want to speak to your mechanic who will confirm the story.

The tone here is that the OP was negligent in not checking his car wheel. But it is reasonable to assume that wheel nuts were tight given that tyres had just been replaced - as this is a fundamental part of getting tyres done.

The suspicion that it might a CV boot or suspension issue is reasonable too. Driving with same to local mechanic is not outrageous either.

Tyre place is 100% at fault, I think. They should make good all the damage. Glad to see no one was hurt...but if they were, tyre place would be in a lot of bother.

I'd be calling the tyre place. Tell them the story and tell them what you want rectified. If they disagree, that's when I'd be looking to involve solicitors.

Of course it's strange, the tyre came off his car, it's not exactly a normal occurrence.

Maybe read the thread before your start badgering the OP, he already said he got them changed this morning.

Maybe it was his garage 😏

Hope you get the issue resolved OP and think if they're any way decent, they'll settle up.

However, just a word of warning, the way the world is, and the type of people out there, the garage may be reluctant.

I'm sure there are all types of..scum..frankly that would get this job done, remove same up the road, and have it happen. Then wait for dollar signs.

Now, the garage may be so skeptical due to people like the above, they'll refuse or be so afraid of a chance that will be afraid to admit a mistake and a chance will suddenly develop "injuries"

Again, I know you're genuine, and it's me being skeptical, but perhaps what might help you is emailing or putting in writing that you've no injuries etc, and just want to be put right.

Two things here make me think you are at nothing, OP.

What sort of tyre fitting outfit doesn't have a 21mm socket?

The dislodged wheel rim really doesn't look like it has a brand new tyre fitted.

If they are fitting part worns and dont have a 21mm socket at hand i'd say they don't do much in the way of aftersales support or insurance.

Some of the chain outfits actually print it on the invoice.

As you say though not so usual for a fitter or someone in the office to say it.