Paying for tires is probably one of the worst expenses to incur. It is almost always comes at some unexpected occasion. And, usually when you have to fork over the cash for tires, you probably had to fix something else for you car. On top of that, if your tire blew, then the experience that led you to need new tires was altogether frightening. So how do people in Richmond get a good deal on their tires to relieve some of the stress that comes along with the purchase? Here are some good suggestions:
• Know the brand of tires you want. If buy directly from the brand you want (i.e. Goodyear) you can save yourself on average 20 to 30 percent. When you buy from a tire store they usually mark up the price.
• Do your homework. Go in knowing what you want. Remember the sales people work on commission so they have an incentive to sale you a higher priced tire.
• If possible, do not except the first offer. Try to work out a deal. The tires are marked up, so deals are possible.
• Be nice to your salesperson.
• Get competing quotes. You can call around and do this. You don’t have to go into the store.
• You can always buy the tires online and you may find a better deal this way.
• Look up comparisons on safercar.gov.
Good luck finding the best deal on your new tires.