Reply With QuoteThere are/were some exceptions. I'd still do it (wheel alignments/undercar) but nobody wants to pay a mechanic a $100k package & a 35 hour week.Originally Posted by Peter Jones
On the whole though, I agree with everything you've said.
VW Nut (AKA Disco STU)
Oh do I have stories about tyre shops. GRRRR!!!
My mk1 went to get done... Came back my central locking was broken, gear shifter loose an would not select gears and worst of all it pulled left!
I do it myself from now on... Pete is a tip top bloke and has a world full of knowledge i would head to him! (hey pete!)
Dub Crazy
There are/were some exceptions. I'd still do it (wheel alignments/undercar) but nobody wants to pay a mechanic a $100k package & a 35 hour week.
On the whole though, I agree with everything you've said.
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I had my wheels aligned at Tyrepower Bulleen when they put new tyres on. I asked some questions around adjustments before they started and based on that coversation I could tell they at least knew what they were on about. Car has driven like a charm since!
I think most observations put on this post point to to key issue that many workshops say no when they are just being lazy and ignorant.
Good luck with your endeavour in finding a reputable tyre store.
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