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#479853 3rd Mar 2011 1:43pm
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Just wondered if the good people on Wiki, could advise me on where to go for a set of new tyres and what kind of price i'd be expected to pay?
Failed mot yesterday because of one.
Also looking for somewhere decent to have the car serviced?
Thanks in advance
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What size?

If your on a budget part worns can be an option, but on smaller tyres there often isnt much difference in new / 2nd hand.

Steer clear of the big tyre / exhaust places for a single tyre, and try the local tyre places - a search of yell.com should bring them up smile


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Hmmm ... I have no idea what size they are blush
Last year it failed on the same thing (different tyre) and I got a part worn one then. So I wouldnt mind getting a new set, if it would be worth while.

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good place in elesmere port on the rossmore industrial estate
think its called A1 tyres


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Size is on the side of the tyre xxx/xx/xx format.

Price will depend on the tyre size and brand of tyre. Samller new tyres can be had for £35 each fitted (new) to £200 each fitted for bigger sizes and better brands.


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Servicing and repairs I'd recommend Chris_Gilly on here...
not sure if he does tyres too...

For tyres I'd recommend Tunnel Tyres in Birkenhead smile

Remember some places will quote you a tyre price and then whack Vat and tyre disposal on top... so always make check what the total cost will be smile

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as above - would recommend chris for mechanical but not sure if he does tyres.
ive used "keep it cheap" in birkenhead by the imo car wash and theyve been really good and cheap too for tyres.
phone number is
345 4332 - ask for Dale.

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I've always used Blackcircles and the last 2 times I've used them, the fitter has asked me the price I paid, on both occasions it was cheaper than he himself could buy them in at.

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Only trouble with buying online is finding someone to fit them.

A lot of places wont touch tyres if you havnt bought them from them, and if they will fit them, they tend to charge £7-£10 a tyre, so that needs to be taken in to account.


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If you have a vauxhall car Do not take it to Lookers GB&E My car was book in monday morning at 800am they promise to phone me. its now thursday and they still have my car.NOT A HAPPY BUNNY

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Thanks for all your wise words everyone. Will have a look at what size they are in the daylight.
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give me a shout over servicing ill look after you wink

tyres i dont do, (well might be soon wink just looking for a machine local on the bay of e wink )

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Get good old tyre levers Chris!


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Originally Posted by DavidB
Get good old tyre levers Chris!


been there done that, feck it, too much hassle! especially on the tight ones frown

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