Don’t Settle For The Nearest Tire Shop: Get More For Your Money At TIRECRAFT

When tire trouble strikes, most people race to their nearest tire shop, hoping to minimize towing fees and avoid compounding tire damage with additional drive time.

But if your goal is to save money and protect your tires, the nearest tire shop won’t always be your best option. Not all tire shops are created equal, and differences in pricing, policies, and service quality can really add up.

So how do you make sure you’ve found the right shop, one that will take great care of your tires and stretch your dollar to the max? It’s easy!

Read on to learn 4 ways to tell if the nearest tire shop is best, or contact your local TIRECRAFT to schedule a free quote and consultation straight away.

1.   The Best Tire Shops Offer End-To-End Support

Outside of quick air pressure top-ups, most types of tire care involve multiple services in one. For example, even a simple seasonal changeover will include:

• Tire inspection
• Tire removal
• Tire rotation
• Tire mounting
• Tire/wheel balancing
• Support with tire storage (e.g. cleaning and bagging for easy transportation, or full-service storage solutions)

Likewise, while it is possible to plug a tire without removing it, flat tire repairs still require pre and post-service inspections, and most manufacturers recommend rebalancing or realigning tires after patch jobs, too.

Unfortunately, not all tire shops offer all of these tire services. If you end up at one of these limited shops, you’re left with two options: disregard tire best practices and put your warranty at risk, or visit a second shop (and pay a second fee) to complete your service.

To avoid this problem, make sure you find a full-service tire shop that offers end-to-end support. Your local TIRECRAFT does it all, from top-ups and rotations to tire disposal drop-offs, along with a wide range of auto upkeep and repair services, so you can get all the help you need in one place and for one great price.

2.   The Best Tire Shops Protect Your Warranty Coverage

Most tire makers offer a Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty, which guarantees a specified amount of tread life and protects against any manufacturing defects.

But the wrong choice of tire shop could cost you this valuable coverage. For example, according to the Bridgestone 2021 Warranty Manual, “improper repair voids this Limited Warranty,” as does “improper tire mounting or demounting.”

Knowing this, it is definitely worth taking the time to make sure your nearest tire shop guarantees warranty-safe service. Your local TIRECRAFT does just that, using only manufacturer-approved tools, techniques, and service schedules, and we can extend your coverage even further if you sign up for the Advantage Plus Program.

3.   The Best Tire Shops Surpass Mandated Service Guarantees

Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act requires that all tire shops guarantee their work for at least 3 months or 5,000km of driving, whichever comes first. But the best tire shops surpass these mandated service guarantees, confident that the quality of their parts and services extends beyond the bare minimum.

At TIRECRAFT, we guarantee all tire services will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months or 20,000km of use. That’s four times as long as other shops, which translates to serious savings.

4.   The Best Tire Shops Help You Save Money

The best tire shops aren’t just trying to make a quick buck; they invest in longevity and build brand loyalty by helping their customers save as much as possible on every service.

To that end, TIRECRAFT offers:

• One-stop shop savings and convenience
• Fair pricing on high-quality tires, replacement parts, auto accessories, and services
• Customer loyalty rewards, which earn you discount dollars on every part purchase or service fee
• FREE tire repair and rotation services as part of the Advantage Plus Program
• Exclusive promotions and full access to official tire rebate programs

If your nearest tire shop does not offer similar pricing and cost-control policies, it will almost certainly be worth the drive or towing fee to visit your nearest TIRECRAFT.

Find The Nearest TIRECRAFT Tire Shop: Book A Consultation Online

With over 300 independent TIRECRAFT locations across the country, it’s never been easier to find high-quality, cost-effective tire service.

Use the Find a TIRECRAFT tool to find a shop near you and schedule an appointment online.

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