Bloody Nails !!!!
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Yep, you guessed it.....a screw in my tyre (where it can't be fixed).
Anyway, I just called Works and asked for a price which was a slightly shocking £392.75 !!!! National Tyres can do the same tyre on Saturday for £186 (I kid you not).
Obviously i'm not paying £200 more for Works to fit and they said they can't price match (due to volumes etc). Anyway, my question is more about the TPM sensor......I assume after having a new tyre fitted I just need to reset the TPMS.....and nothing else ?
Anyway, I just called Works and asked for a price which was a slightly shocking £392.75 !!!! National Tyres can do the same tyre on Saturday for £186 (I kid you not).
Obviously i'm not paying £200 more for Works to fit and they said they can't price match (due to volumes etc). Anyway, my question is more about the TPM sensor......I assume after having a new tyre fitted I just need to reset the TPMS.....and nothing else ?
jonby said:
It's utterly ridiculous
I knew that's the way it works with the V12 Pirelli PZero Corsas but I thought with Potenzas, which my 2 V8s had, which are common across the Aston range, the Aston dealer premium was much smaller
They do themselves no favours
I agree. OK so I know that dealers always chance their arm a bit, but over £200 more for the same tyre.......come on !!!I knew that's the way it works with the V12 Pirelli PZero Corsas but I thought with Potenzas, which my 2 V8s had, which are common across the Aston range, the Aston dealer premium was much smaller
They do themselves no favours
On a lighter note though, £186 fully fitted is a bargain........if anyone else is borderline needing new boots then take a look (National Tyres). Not sure if the discount is always there or a promotional thing.
It's absolute madness.
I would much rather have them fitted at a dealer (i'm a but funny like that), and in all honesty would probably accept £50 a corner for the privilege, but £200.......no thanks.
I understand that they can't get them for what the internet firms can, but Jesus, they could buy them FROM the internet firms (in bulk), put a nominal margin on and still be within the realms of acceptable.
I would much rather have them fitted at a dealer (i'm a but funny like that), and in all honesty would probably accept £50 a corner for the privilege, but £200.......no thanks.
I understand that they can't get them for what the internet firms can, but Jesus, they could buy them FROM the internet firms (in bulk), put a nominal margin on and still be within the realms of acceptable.
ian365 said:
Very annoying to get a simple but irreparable puncture on an otherwise good tyre. Getting a replacement from is a costly option because many AM buyers have deep pockets and will just default to the dealer for their car's tyres etc. Car manufacturers make more from those customers than trying to get close to the pricing in the very competitive car consumables market. Like any savvy company they're just maximising a profit opportunity without the distraction of having to diversify from their main business. I know I'd do the same if I owned the company. Which I don't. Thankfully. 
To be honest even if my pockets were bottomless I still wouldn't pay it, but maybe that's just me 
Jockman said:
Forgot to ask mate, is it front or rear? Any ramifications for geo etc? Could this explain the Works price 
Passenger rear........I don't think Works factored any of that in, it was purely a tyre replacement.Jesus......hope I don't have to go through any geo etc......can do without another shafting at the moment !
Quinny said:
...... Perhaps new suspension will be the way to go.....no telling what other damage that little screw may have done
hehe:For all of you who are familiar with the film Gone in 60 Seconds.......I have decided to christen the SP10 "Eleanor", as she's turning into my nemesis I think.
So to the world.....here's "Eleanor"......
Quinny said:
Sorry mate...you can't have Eleanor......I'm saving that for my new ride..
"Christine" might work for you though
When you get the ride then we can deed poll a name change "Christine" might work for you though
Christine sounds about right.......demon car. It's like that girlfriend that messed you about, you know you shouldn't go there but just can't help it
Joking aside........are you going for the Pony ?
Quinny said:
..... Ordered it on my Birthday back in Feb.....But I won't feel the order is complete until a well known AM Forum member pipes up that Mustangs are s
t, and driven chavsSaying that, I bet in a straight line it'll be a LOT of fun !
Quinny said:
you need to do a little research..... The new 2015 Mustang has all new independent rear suspension.. Reviews of the handling characteristics are extremely positive, and in some tests it's lapped faster than BMW M3, and other highly regarded cars....pBesides, it can't be any worse than a 23 year old 445 bhp car made in a shed in Blackpool...
Sure it'll be cracking.....when does it arrive ?
Tyre changed........alloy scuffed !!!!
National Tyres did the tyre but in the process caught the rim of the wheel.
It's like just the lacquer has come off on the very edge. Anyway, to be fair to them they put their hands up straight away, told me to get it fixed and give them the invoice (and yes I have that in writing).
They were decent guys so don't want to take the piss with the alloy job. Does anyone know where can do this (local to Milton Keynes). Obviously I know Works can sort it, but I dread to think what they would charge.
National Tyres did the tyre but in the process caught the rim of the wheel.
It's like just the lacquer has come off on the very edge. Anyway, to be fair to them they put their hands up straight away, told me to get it fixed and give them the invoice (and yes I have that in writing).
They were decent guys so don't want to take the piss with the alloy job. Does anyone know where can do this (local to Milton Keynes). Obviously I know Works can sort it, but I dread to think what they would charge.
Manwhoneverwas said:
These guys in Woburn Sands are supposed to be very good
http://www.pristinealloywheels.co.uk
I am sure I read somewhere that this is who AM Works use to refurbish wheels
Ah yes, they're about 2 miles from my house. I'll go and have a chat and I'll find out for sure whether Works use them and report back.........http://www.pristinealloywheels.co.uk
I am sure I read somewhere that this is who AM Works use to refurbish wheels
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