Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 (edited) Can someone recommend a tyre fitters with cheap prices and decent service? EDIT: or an on-line one that offers local fitting option. Noticed my front ones aren't far off the treadblocks today. Edited February 6, 2007 by Dr Kenneth Noisewater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Last time I did my tyres in I went to Kwik Fit, was quite expensive. Theres a place in Middlesbrough which is canny, behind the bus station and Captain Cook Square car park, don't remember what the place or road is called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I always buy part worn tyres, brilliant value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Last time I did my tyres in I went to Kwik Fit, was quite expensive. Theres a place in Middlesbrough which is canny, behind the bus station and Captain Cook Square car park, don't remember what the place or road is called. Think I know the one you mean, I can't think of the name either though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Last time I did my tyres in I went to Kwik Fit, was quite expensive. Theres a place in Middlesbrough which is canny, behind the bus station and Captain Cook Square car park, don't remember what the place or road is called. Think I know the one you mean, I can't think of the name either though. Is it C&S Ally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Last time I did my tyres in I went to Kwik Fit, was quite expensive. Theres a place in Middlesbrough which is canny, behind the bus station and Captain Cook Square car park, don't remember what the place or road is called. Think I know the one you mean, I can't think of the name either though. Is it C&S Ally? Yeh that could well be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth Operator 10 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Don't trust Kwik-Fit me like, lying bastards. Told me they hadn't needed to replace the rear brake discs then I checked the reciept and they'd charged me for it. Went off it with them and got a free service! I reckon its their policy to tell customers after new brake pads that they need all new discs as well nowadays, everyone I know whose used them since has been told that and that's a canny few here at work seeing as we can drop the motor off at the one at 4 lane ends and walk down to work and pick it up after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Can someone recommend a tyre fitters with cheap prices and decent service? EDIT: or an on-line one that offers local fitting option. Noticed my front ones aren't far off the treadblocks today. Most cars use different tyres. They are put on from the side. Haldfords silverlink is a canny place to go or LMC Motors down by the side of Byker bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47552 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Don't trust Kwik-Fit me like, lying bastards. Told me they hadn't needed to replace the rear brake discs then I checked the reciept and they'd charged me for it. Went off it with them and got a free service! I reckon its their policy to tell customers after new brake pads that they need all new discs as well nowadays, everyone I know whose used them since has been told that and that's a canny few here at work seeing as we can drop the motor off at the one at 4 lane ends and walk down to work and pick it up after. Aye they are fucking useless like. Gave me my car back after fixing the brakes, I start it and the brake warning light comes on. The bloke from Kwik Fit is still stood there and goes "Yeah, not sure what that was. Might be your brake fluid levels." Well it wasn't doing it when I got here dickface - sort it! Someone I know had taken a car in to get new tyres on. Driving down the motorway after they picked it up and there's this godawful banging noise, so she pulls into the nearest garage. They'd replaced the tyre but only put one of the nuts back on to hold it in place - and that one wasn't even tight. Anyway, went back to Kwik Fit to say she wanted her money back and the car checked for damage, and the bloke's response was "Look, to give you your money back, I have to contact head office, and if I contact head office they'll want a reason, and if I tell them what's happened they'll make me sack the lads that did your car. Do you really want me to have to do that?" Emotional blackmail-tastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Don't trust Kwik-Fit me like, lying bastards. Told me they hadn't needed to replace the rear brake discs then I checked the reciept and they'd charged me for it. Went off it with them and got a free service! I reckon its their policy to tell customers after new brake pads that they need all new discs as well nowadays, everyone I know whose used them since has been told that and that's a canny few here at work seeing as we can drop the motor off at the one at 4 lane ends and walk down to work and pick it up after. Aye they are fucking useless like. Gave me my car back after fixing the brakes, I start it and the brake warning light comes on. The bloke from Kwik Fit is still stood there and goes "Yeah, not sure what that was. Might be your brake fluid levels." Well it wasn't doing it when I got here dickface - sort it! Someone I know had taken a car in to get new tyres on. Driving down the motorway after they picked it up and there's this godawful banging noise, so she pulls into the nearest garage. They'd replaced the tyre but only put one of the nuts back on to hold it in place - and that one wasn't even tight. Anyway, went back to Kwik Fit to say she wanted her money back and the car checked for damage, and the bloke's response was "Look, to give you your money back, I have to contact head office, and if I contact head office they'll want a reason, and if I tell them what's happened they'll make me sack the lads that did your car. Do you really want me to have to do that?" Emotional blackmail-tastic. Mental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieshandy 0 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Don't trust Kwik-Fit me like, lying bastards. Told me they hadn't needed to replace the rear brake discs then I checked the reciept and they'd charged me for it. Went off it with them and got a free service! I reckon its their policy to tell customers after new brake pads that they need all new discs as well nowadays, everyone I know whose used them since has been told that and that's a canny few here at work seeing as we can drop the motor off at the one at 4 lane ends and walk down to work and pick it up after. Aye they are fucking useless like. Gave me my car back after fixing the brakes, I start it and the brake warning light comes on. The bloke from Kwik Fit is still stood there and goes "Yeah, not sure what that was. Might be your brake fluid levels." Well it wasn't doing it when I got here dickface - sort it! Someone I know had taken a car in to get new tyres on. Driving down the motorway after they picked it up and there's this godawful banging noise, so she pulls into the nearest garage. They'd replaced the tyre but only put one of the nuts back on to hold it in place - and that one wasn't even tight. Anyway, went back to Kwik Fit to say she wanted her money back and the car checked for damage, and the bloke's response was "Look, to give you your money back, I have to contact head office, and if I contact head office they'll want a reason, and if I tell them what's happened they'll make me sack the lads that did your car. Do you really want me to have to do that?" Emotional blackmail-tastic. Would the answer be "Erm yes fucktard, at least that way these morons might not ever have the chance of nearly killing someone and hopefully they can't ever get another job and therefore starve to death in a pit of their own excrement" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 We get our tyres from our mates scrap yard, they are about a tenner each and some of them are like new! (And i know Gemmill will call me a cheapskate now) Hubby doesnt budget with his race tyres though...£130 each and 4 last about 2-3 race meetings Some drivers change theirs each meeting!! By the way.....If you used the rubber from 365 condoms to make a tyre, what would it be called? A fucking Goodyear!!!! sorry in advance for that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47552 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Aye your husband's safe in his race car, but he sends you out on the roads with pram wheels on your car. DISGRACE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Aye your husband's safe in his race car, but he sends you out on the roads with pram wheels on your car. DISGRACE! Nowt wrong with them!!! Dont be so snobby Bianca, i can almost imagine you screwing your nose up in disdain!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastlebroon 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 (edited) ive heard wonitfivex can "acquire" you some Edited February 8, 2007 by newcastlebroon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22641 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 We get our tyres from our mates scrap yard, they are about a tenner each and some of them are like new! (And i know Gemmill will call me a cheapskate now) Hubby doesnt budget with his race tyres though...£130 each and 4 last about 2-3 race meetings Some drivers change theirs each meeting!! By the way.....If you used the rubber from 365 condoms to make a tyre, what would it be called? A fucking Goodyear!!!! sorry in advance for that one FFS. Tyres from a scrap yard, how dodgy is that? One thing I would NEVER budget on is tyres, having been involved in a blow out at speed which could easily have been fatal. Always buy new, always buy quality, if you value your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 (edited) One thing I would NEVER budget on is tyres, having been involved in a blow out at speed which could easily have been fatal. Always buy new, always buy quality, if you value your life. Agreed. I'm going for these. http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/details.pl?ID...&Country=UK Came top in the Auto Express tyre comparison test and are mid priced. EDIT: Is it just me or is the 'insert link' thing not working properly? Edited February 8, 2007 by Dr Kenneth Noisewater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 We get our tyres from our mates scrap yard, they are about a tenner each and some of them are like new! (And i know Gemmill will call me a cheapskate now) Hubby doesnt budget with his race tyres though...£130 each and 4 last about 2-3 race meetings Some drivers change theirs each meeting!! By the way.....If you used the rubber from 365 condoms to make a tyre, what would it be called? A fucking Goodyear!!!! sorry in advance for that one FFS. Tyres from a scrap yard, how dodgy is that? One thing I would NEVER budget on is tyres, having been involved in a blow out at speed which could easily have been fatal. Always buy new, always buy quality, if you value your life. Err i think my hubby who has been a mechanic all his working life and builds and designs race cars knows that he's doing!! He also has a tyre fitting machine and does it all himself....i know which car I'd rather get in, ours or one thats had its tyres done at kwik fit (or such like) ??? You're having a laugh. Also, all you people that think you're new MOT means your car is safe? Bollocks.!!! ..hubby never uses our van or cars unless he's checked everything himself, What some garages pass as safe or just dont see is unbelievable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22641 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 We get our tyres from our mates scrap yard, they are about a tenner each and some of them are like new! (And i know Gemmill will call me a cheapskate now) Hubby doesnt budget with his race tyres though...£130 each and 4 last about 2-3 race meetings Some drivers change theirs each meeting!! By the way.....If you used the rubber from 365 condoms to make a tyre, what would it be called? A fucking Goodyear!!!! sorry in advance for that one FFS. Tyres from a scrap yard, how dodgy is that? One thing I would NEVER budget on is tyres, having been involved in a blow out at speed which could easily have been fatal. Always buy new, always buy quality, if you value your life. Err i think my hubby who has been a mechanic all his working life and builds and designs race cars knows that he's doing!! He also has a tyre fitting machine and does it all himself....i know which car I'd rather get in, ours or one thats had its tyres done at kwik fit (or such like) ??? You're having a laugh. Also, all you people that think you're new MOT means your car is safe? Bollocks.!!! ..hubby never uses our van or cars unless he's checked everything himself, What some garages pass as safe or just dont see is unbelievable! How can you properly tell the quality of a tyre from a scrapheap, pray tell? Even if, by virtue of being a mechanic, he can tell if a tyre is viable from a scrapheap, it's terrible advice for the average Joe on here! And what's this telling everyone else other mechanics can't be trusted! Are we supposed to drive down to oooh-arrr land to get hubby to check our tyres? The only way I can tell if a tyre is safe or not is by buying new and from a quality company. That way, two or three years down the line I still have a fair idea of what shape it's in. I'd rather pay a couple of hundred quid and be on the safe side ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 We get our tyres from our mates scrap yard, they are about a tenner each and some of them are like new! (And i know Gemmill will call me a cheapskate now) Hubby doesnt budget with his race tyres though...£130 each and 4 last about 2-3 race meetings Some drivers change theirs each meeting!! By the way.....If you used the rubber from 365 condoms to make a tyre, what would it be called? A fucking Goodyear!!!! sorry in advance for that one FFS. Tyres from a scrap yard, how dodgy is that? One thing I would NEVER budget on is tyres, having been involved in a blow out at speed which could easily have been fatal. Always buy new, always buy quality, if you value your life. Err i think my hubby who has been a mechanic all his working life and builds and designs race cars knows that he's doing!! He also has a tyre fitting machine and does it all himself....i know which car I'd rather get in, ours or one thats had its tyres done at kwik fit (or such like) ??? You're having a laugh. Also, all you people that think you're new MOT means your car is safe? Bollocks.!!! ..hubby never uses our van or cars unless he's checked everything himself, What some garages pass as safe or just dont see is unbelievable! How can you properly tell the quality of a tyre from a scrapheap, pray tell? Even if, by virtue of being a mechanic, he can tell if a tyre is viable from a scrapheap, it's terrible advice for the average Joe on here! And what's this telling everyone else other mechanics can't be trusted! Are we supposed to drive down to oooh-arrr land to get hubby to check our tyres? The only way I can tell if a tyre is safe or not is by buying new and from a quality company. That way, two or three years down the line I still have a fair idea of what shape it's in. I'd rather pay a couple of hundred quid and be on the safe side ta. Tyres are not picked 'off a scrap heap' Cars that come in perhaps have had a slight knock but are written off by the insurance company are taken apart and good tyres (practically new) are kept, labelled and sold. You have to know what to look for and what makes....like you say hubby only buys what he knows are good qualitymake tyres. And no need to be sarky about people driving their cars down to my husband either Renton i only speak the truth when I say many mechanics/garages cant be trusted, its a sad fact I'm afraid, and the sooner people realise this the safer their vehicles would be. People are ripped off all the time....My advice would be take some time choosing where you take your car, ask around, look into things and talk to other customers. Have a good look at the garage and its health and safety practices and check out the mechanics qualifications. Oh and most of the people who work at kwik fit and the like have no formal mechanic's qualifications, they are trained to just fit tyres, some of them appear to be half wits too without the technical knowledge or experience to spot any problems with the car. Its cheap and quick yes, but not where i would take my car if you paid me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 We get our tyres from our mates scrap yard, they are about a tenner each and some of them are like new! (And i know Gemmill will call me a cheapskate now) Hubby doesnt budget with his race tyres though...£130 each and 4 last about 2-3 race meetings Some drivers change theirs each meeting!! By the way.....If you used the rubber from 365 condoms to make a tyre, what would it be called? A fucking Goodyear!!!! sorry in advance for that one FFS. Tyres from a scrap yard, how dodgy is that? One thing I would NEVER budget on is tyres, having been involved in a blow out at speed which could easily have been fatal. Always buy new, always buy quality, if you value your life. Err i think my hubby who has been a mechanic all his working life and builds and designs race cars knows that he's doing!! He also has a tyre fitting machine and does it all himself....i know which car I'd rather get in, ours or one thats had its tyres done at kwik fit (or such like) ??? You're having a laugh. Also, all you people that think you're new MOT means your car is safe? Bollocks.!!! ..hubby never uses our van or cars unless he's checked everything himself, What some garages pass as safe or just dont see is unbelievable! How can you properly tell the quality of a tyre from a scrapheap, pray tell? Even if, by virtue of being a mechanic, he can tell if a tyre is viable from a scrapheap, it's terrible advice for the average Joe on here! And what's this telling everyone else other mechanics can't be trusted! Are we supposed to drive down to oooh-arrr land to get hubby to check our tyres? The only way I can tell if a tyre is safe or not is by buying new and from a quality company. That way, two or three years down the line I still have a fair idea of what shape it's in. I'd rather pay a couple of hundred quid and be on the safe side ta. By the way, read back what i wrote in this thread, i NEVER advised anyone to do anything, i merely posted what WE do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 We get our tyres from our mates scrap yard, they are about a tenner each and some of them are like new! (And i know Gemmill will call me a cheapskate now) Hubby doesnt budget with his race tyres though...£130 each and 4 last about 2-3 race meetings Some drivers change theirs each meeting!! By the way.....If you used the rubber from 365 condoms to make a tyre, what would it be called? A fucking Goodyear!!!! sorry in advance for that one FFS. Tyres from a scrap yard, how dodgy is that? One thing I would NEVER budget on is tyres, having been involved in a blow out at speed which could easily have been fatal. Always buy new, always buy quality, if you value your life. Err i think my hubby who has been a mechanic all his working life and builds and designs race cars knows that he's doing!! He also has a tyre fitting machine and does it all himself....i know which car I'd rather get in, ours or one thats had its tyres done at kwik fit (or such like) ??? You're having a laugh. Also, all you people that think you're new MOT means your car is safe? Bollocks.!!! ..hubby never uses our van or cars unless he's checked everything himself, What some garages pass as safe or just dont see is unbelievable! How can you properly tell the quality of a tyre from a scrapheap, pray tell? Even if, by virtue of being a mechanic, he can tell if a tyre is viable from a scrapheap, it's terrible advice for the average Joe on here! And what's this telling everyone else other mechanics can't be trusted! Are we supposed to drive down to oooh-arrr land to get hubby to check our tyres? The only way I can tell if a tyre is safe or not is by buying new and from a quality company. That way, two or three years down the line I still have a fair idea of what shape it's in. I'd rather pay a couple of hundred quid and be on the safe side ta. Tyres are not picked 'off a scrap heap' Cars that come in perhaps have had a slight knock but are written off by the insurance company are taken apart and good tyres (practically new) are kept, labelled and sold. You have to know what to look for and what makes....like you say hubby only buys what he knows are good qualitymake tyres. And no need to be sarky about people driving their cars down to my husband either Renton i only speak the truth when I say many mechanics/garages cant be trusted, its a sad fact I'm afraid, and the sooner people realise this the safer their vehicles would be. People are ripped off all the time....My advice would be take some time choosing where you take your car, ask around, look into things and talk to other customers. Have a good look at the garage and its health and safety practices and check out the mechanics qualifications. Oh and most of the people who work at kwik fit and the like have no formal mechanic's qualifications, they are trained to just fit tyres, some of them appear to be half wits too without the technical knowledge or experience to spot any problems with the car. Its cheap and quick yes, but not where i would take my car if you paid me! I wouldnt call Kwik-Fit cheap tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@yourservice 67 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 £10 each at the bottom of Condercum Road in the industrial estate on the right in Elswick Including fitting and tyres are almost in perfect condition with full tread,checked before sold obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 £10 each at the bottom of Condercum Road in the industrial estate on the right in Elswick Including fitting and tyres are almost in perfect condition with full tread,checked before sold obviously. Is that name for real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@yourservice 67 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 £10 each at the bottom of Condercum Road in the industrial estate on the right in Elswick Including fitting and tyres are almost in perfect condition with full tread,checked before sold obviously. Is that name for real? Sure is edit:it's in Benwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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