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Originally posted by Dancing*Queen Sorry for the thread, but I was just wondering if anyone around here knew of a good place that won't charge a crazy amount of money to get my tire either repaired or fixed. My tire has a slow leak in it somewhere (I think it is around the vaulve) and I used to be ok with putting air in it once every other week, but now I have to do it every 3 days or so now. I was going to take it to Canadian Tire, but I was told not. So does anyone know of any good places to take it. I am close to North York, but I am right on the DVP so location isn't really all that much of an issue.

If it's a slow leak near the valve then it probably is the valve/valve stem. If that's the case any garage can fix it. It will likely run you $20.

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Originally posted by RickyM you're just a shit version of Moral Hazard. At least he knows what he's talking about.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN lol, i love it when moral feels the need to lay the smack down

^^^well that's not bad then

If I need a new tire though, will most places be about the same price, but will vary on the actual labour fee?

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Originally posted by Dancing*Queen ^^^well that's not bad then If I need a new tire though, will most places be about the same price, but will vary on the actual labour fee?

the labour fee will vary depending on the mechanic..

i would've suggested our mechanic - but their labour is pretty expensive.. ($75/hr)

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Originally posted by Dancing*Queen ^^^well that's not bad then If I need a new tire though, will most places be about the same price, but will vary on the actual labour fee?

Tire prices will vary from place to place. Some garages charge higher mark up on tires then others. Some tire & rim shops use the tires as loss leaders hoping that they'll sell you rims to go with them.

I couldn't tell you any good places in North York, sorry.

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Originally posted by RickyM you're just a shit version of Moral Hazard. At least he knows what he's talking about.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN lol, i love it when moral feels the need to lay the smack down

So I will probably be looking at something between $150 - $200 for a new tire with labour?

I just don't want to get ripped off cause I'm a girl and they think I don't know anything

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Beck Automotive Ltd
(416) 222-6583
630 Finch Av E North York, ON

just down the street from our house.. between bayview/leslie on finch..

try giving him a call (either Tom or his son Mitch will answer) you can tell them the mckerracher's suggested to call to see what kind of damage you are looking at.. they will give you a pretty accurate quote..

if the labour only takes 1/2 an hour, they will only charge you 1/2 an hour of labour..

the issue is whether you will need a whole new tire i think..

Becks are honest guys.. my parents/myself have been nothing but pleased.. they really try to do what's best for the car/client - because that keeps us going back..

i had a similar problem, it was a leak around the rim - all the guys had to do was patch it up. 10min job, 15$.

if you have a small leak like i did you're looking at about the same type of deal. if they decide its not repairable and you need another tire alltogether, don't go and buy a brand new one. get them to put on a used one - smaller shops will have used tires or will order from wherever for cheap.

like joint suggested, find a smaller shop cause they'll do it the way you want it done and for less.

good luck

I would suggest bringing it to an Active Green & Ross shop.
I've had good experiences with them repairing my tires. Go for a free estimate and see what they say.

http://www.activegreenandross.com/

Karen for your car a tire should not cost any more than $175 installed.

If someone is charging more, youre being ripped off.

Get your tire checked first to see if it really needs to be replaced or not?

If it does, find out the tire size (width, ratio, and wheel size). I then suggest checking the price @ www.tiretrends.com or www.1010tires.com

Find out the price, and then call Wayne @ Tireworks in Mississauga. They have always been able to match internet prices, and sometimes prices in the US (which are much cheaper than Canada). I always get my tires done from them.

Once you have your tire, it should not cost more than $10-15 to have it balanced and installed.

Hope this helps.

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Originally posted by High on PSI I would suggest bringing it to an Active Green & Ross shop. I've had good experiences with them repairing my tires. Go for a free estimate and see what they say. http://www.activegreenandross.com/

I have driven by there on my way home from work a few times...I will give them a shout today.

Do most places give a free estimate?

Also, do tires have a warrenty? My car is just at 62,000kms

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