HTHM Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) I picked up a nail in my tire and went a well-know tire dealer, (not CTC), to get it repaired. After the repair was done I was presented with a bill for $42.35. He dismounted the tire and patched it from the inside, remounted and balanced the tire. Is that unreasonable? He did not offer to plug it as that is not a "recommended" procedure for repairing a leak. Edited November 4, 2011 by HTHM
davey buoy Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 Last time I had a nail(6mths ago)it was $20 bucks.That was a patch as plugs are not legal anymore
misfish Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 From what I understand,plugs are not allowed. Yes stores still sell them for do it yourself. As for the price,thats alittle high. 35 bucks in this area. 20 bucks if you bring it in, off the car.
Hooked Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 Last 2 times I had a nail in my tire I took it to Walmart and cost only cost $20. No slow leaking afterwards either.
mercman Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 Not sure Albert, i usually sell my car when i get a flat,but it seems a bit pricey.He probably charged the mechanics rate of 85 bucks an hour. 1/2 for the repair would put it around 42.50.
HTHM Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Posted November 3, 2011 This is what makes it very interesting......he is my brother-in-law
davey buoy Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 Christmas is coming,just saying:whistling:
mercman Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 This is what makes it very interesting......he is my brother-in-law well, at least he isn't your "real" brother.I wouldnt buy him a gift for Christmas, but thats just me
misfish Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 This is what makes it very interesting......he is my brother-in-law :jerry:
Rod Caster Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 My tire was patched at a local shop for $27.
skeeter Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 Go to ctc/walmart/princess auto ect. Get yourself a plug kit. http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoRepairAccessories/SpecialtyRepair/PRD~0092139P/Victor+Car+Tubeless+Tire+Repair+Kit.jsp?locale=en I have used these plugs for over 20 years and never had 1 leak. At 1 time I had a minimum of 13 in each side wall on my van, until I caught the little bugger that was playing with an ice pick.
mercman Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 Go to ctc/walmart/princess auto ect. Get yourself a plug kit. http://www.canadiant...t.jsp?locale=en I have used these plugs for over 20 years and never had 1 leak. At 1 time I had a minimum of 13 in each side wall on my van, until I caught the little bugger that was playing with an ice pick. Musta been real pretty runnin down the highway with little "warts" all over your tire walls
misfish Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) Go to ctc/walmart/princess auto ect. Get yourself a plug kit. http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoRepairAccessories/SpecialtyRepair/PRD~0092139P/Victor+Car+Tubeless+Tire+Repair+Kit.jsp?locale=en I have used these plugs for over 20 years and never had 1 leak. At 1 time I had a minimum of 13 in each side wall on my van, until I caught the little bugger that was playing with an ice pick. Try to explain it to a cop after you blow yer tire out, and cause havic on the road. They are not permitted any more. So in the side wall eh. Yer a brave man. Edited November 3, 2011 by Misfish
skeeter Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 It took place over 3 months and I was driving every day to work and back. Scarborough-mississauga, 75 km's a day on the 401. Crazy, yes. that should tell you how well they work.
lookinforwalleye Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 This is what makes it very interesting......he is my brother-in-law
fish_fishburn Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 Hmmm, how do you and your sister get along?
bigugli Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 This is what makes it very interesting......he is my brother-in-law Does he wear Klompen?
Woodsman Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 My guess is $20/$25 + balancing + tax. For $20 how many actually had the tire balanced also? Or paid cash under the table? Marking the place of the valve stem then remounting will get it somewhat close but balancing is still better.
woodenboater Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 x2 wow. it's not like you're looking for a freebie but seriously...that would be the last time I took anything to his shop. If it was my relo, I'd have done it for free or at least give a break but that's me ps-didn't know plugs are now illegal. Last time I was in Noëlville with a slow leak, they plugged it up nice, too bad. anyone know the reasoning ?
Uncle Buck Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 and this is why i buy tires at costco... free lifetime rotation/balancing/flat repair and nitrogen filled also... The cheapest price is not always the best option
NAW Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 This is what makes it very interesting......he is my brother-in-law Do you drink a lot of his beer when you visit?
Muskieman Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 It's not at all unreasonable...40$ or so seems to be about the going rate. As for a plug kit.... Hmmm... good to have in a jam but should be for temporary use only... I used to be a Tire Buster at a few shops and recently quit selling auto parts... we supplied garages with their tire repair supplies... as far as I know the only legal tire repair in Ontario on LT or P or ST series tire is a Combi-Patch or Patch/Plug.... Looks like this... Garages might sell the unit for 10$ or more depending on the size of the puncture.. 40$ or so is worth it.. consider that the tire is re-inflated,dunked in a tank to find the leak/s, deflated, put on a machine ,taken off the wheel, put in a Tire-Vise , puncture hole is reamed and ground down from the inside, cleaned , adhesive is added, the 10$ or more Patch/Plug is pulled through the reamed puncture hole and stuck onto the adhesive and is then passed under a variety of rollers.... put back onto the wheel..re-inflated, dunked again in a tank.. and put on another machine to balance it.... And as mentioned above... if you bring in a car-less wheel/tire the cost would probably be cheaper. Randy
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