Book A Tire Change Near Me: 5 Signs You Found The Right Service Center

“Where can I book a tire change near me?” Whether you’re away from home or looking to book your first tire service, it can be tough to know where to turn for short-notice repairs and replacements.

But by using the following 5 quality indicators as your research criteria, you can quickly separate the “contenders” from the “pretenders” and avoid overpaying for your tire service.

Read on to learn 5 signs you’ve found the right tire service center, or contact your local TIRECRAFT to book a tire change right away.

Best Tire Change Near Me: 5 Signs You Found The Right Tire Shop

1.    The Tire Shop Displays The Proper Signage

The Consumer Protection Act requires tire service shops to display clear signs detailing their policies in regards to:

• Written estimates— All shops should offer a written estimate unless you choose to authorize a maximum amount you are willing to pay. If the shop charges for estimates, this should be clearly stated.
• Handling of replaced parts— Outside of a few limited exceptions, used parts should be returned to you if you want them.
• Labour cost calculations— Do they charge an hourly rate, a flat rate, or a combination of both? This information should be easy to find.

If the tire shop is not displaying these signs, turn around and try somewhere else. After all, if they aren’t fulfilling these basic legal requirements, they could be cutting corners elsewhere, too.

2.    A Large Selection Of Brand-name Tires For Smart Shopping

If you intend to replace your existing tires, you’ll want to find a shop with a wide selection, so you can compare all of your different options under one roof.

But even if you don’t need a replacement set, or you already know exactly what kind of tires you want, you should still favour shops with big selections, since retailers must meet certain requirements to carry brand-name products (e.g. the Bridgestone Retailer Certifications). Thus, you can think of each brand in their catalog as that manufacturer’s stamp of approval.

When you visit TIRECRAFT, you get access to all the most popular tire brands, including:

• BFGoodrich
• Bridgestone
• Continental
• Cooper
• Dunlop
• Falken
• General Tire
• Firestone
• Goodyear
• Hankook
• Michelin
• GT Radial
• Toyo Tires
• Yokohama
• Mickey Thompson, and more

Browse our full catalog here, or contact your local TIRECRAFT to see what’s available.

3.    High Quality Parts For Better Repairs And Tire Performance

In addition to high-quality tires, the best tire shops also carry high-quality parts. After all, many tire services require work on the wheel assembly or other vehicle systems, and even the best tires won’t perform if you cut corners on parts.

If you’re not familiar with brand-name car parts and accessories, just check our website!

4.    Guaranteed Tire Services For True Peace Of Mind

Section 63.1 of the Consumer Protection Act states that “every repairer shall be deemed to warrant all new or reconditioned parts installed and the labour required to install them for a minimum of 90 days or 5,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.”

At TIRECRAFT, we go above and beyond, offering a 12-month or 20,000km warranty on all parts and labour involved in your tire service, along with free tire repairs and rotations via our Advantage Plus Program. You can learn more on our Mechanical Warranty page.

5.    No Surprise Fees And Free Estimates On Tire Services

Section 57.1 of the Consumer Protection Act stipulates that “no repairer shall charge a fee for an estimate unless the consumer is told in advance.” Additionally, no tire technician should charge you a fee for an estimate “if the work or repairs in question are authorized and carried out” (Section 57.3). In other words, the shop should be upfront about any fees required for estimates, and they should never “double charge” for both the estimate and the service itself.

At TIRECRAFT, we’re proud to uphold the standards stipulated by the Consumer Protection Act. That means we will never hit you with a surprise fee, and all estimates are 100% free. To learn more and get a free quote on your upcoming tire service, contact your local TIRECRAFT.

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