Tires

Upsell: “Sir, we inspected your tires, and I can’t let you leave the shop in good confidence without replacing them.”
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A new set of tires is one of the most expensive repairs for your car (sometimes $1,000.00+), so shops that do tire work love to get customers in for one reason and then upsell them on new tires. Sometimes they’ll even pressure drivers into buying a new tire when they could simply plug the puncture. If a mechanic is pressuring you into buying new tires, take this as a red flag and analyze the situation.
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What you need to know:
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–Most tires are good until you have 3-4/32nds of an inch left on the tread (check your owner’s manual for specific recommendations)
-Tires have a universal sizing system and there’s no need to feel pressured into buying a specific type or expensive brand of tires for your vehicle. Just make sure to get the right size and load rating.
-You can find this info on your doorjamb or you can call the FIXD Mechanic Hotline
-Use the FIXD app to track your tire life and see exactly when you need to have them replaced based on your driving habits so there’s never any confusion
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How to respond:
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Your response: “How much tread is left?”
If the mechanic doesn’t give a specific measurement or it’s greater than 3-4/32nds of an inch, you can continue driving safely.