Buying tyres off the internet

[rmmackfc]

Any advice on this? If you buy tyres of the internet, can a garage refuse to fit them?

 

Cheers

Ross

[AndyC]

Bought my last set of the net and the only problem that I had with getting someone to fit them was I wanted it doing the same day!

 

Went round ATS, Kwik Fit, National and a couple of smaller local fitters and nobody said no but were busy so couldn't do it there & then.

[Sarnie]

Yep. I went to a tyre place to get a quote for some rears. £189 per tyre for 040's . Anyway I said that I could get them off the net for cheaper and he said that they would not fit any tyres that were on EU compliant, part worn or repaired. I suppose cos the come back would be on them if you have a blow out or something

[rickya]

I go to my local tyre fitter, always charges approx £10 per wheel to fit no matter what! (& £7 for puncture repair)

[sl114]

I go to my local tyre fitter, always charges approx £10 per wheel to fit no matter what! (& £7 for puncture repair)

same as me

[Sylvester]

If it is a reputable tyre fitter they will want to see proof of purchase before they fit them ( to avoid fitting nicked tyres ).

[lomoto]

If it is a reputable tyre fitter they will want to see proof of purchase before they fit them ( to avoid fitting nicked tyres ).

 

never been asked for an invoice before ! , What next driving licence and passport ??

[jim]

Bought my last set from Blackcircles.com - competitive price and fitted at a local fitter of my choice from their list, at a pre-booked time of my choosing. Probably works out at around £7-£10 per tyre to fit, balance etc. I notice a few online suppliers now do the same thing.