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Town Fair Tire Must Think You’re Dumb…

Spencer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:57:27 +0000

Otherwise why would they try to give an “Out the Door” tire price, not including the essential services like High-Speed Balancing and a 4-Wheel Alignment? Would you be happy with an “Out the Door” price that leaves you with a shake at 65 mph and a vehicle that pulls you to the oncoming traffic when you let [...]Full Story »

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Find a Top Repair Shop

Spencer — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:09:49 +0000

Being a shop owner for 20 years, I’ve found that all most people want from a repair shop is honesty, quality work and a fair price. We try to do that daily, by being as transparent upfront with you as possible. Our satisfied customers are the best referral we could ask for. Finding a mechanic [...]Full Story »

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Tire Sidewall Cracking

Spencer — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:15:21 +0000

The sidewall cracking on this tire was so severe that it needed to be replaced asap. These Michelin Latitude tires were made in 2009 and original equipment on a Buick SUV. Most of the time these tires see 40-50,000 worry free miles, but with only 12,000 miles on it, the tires doesn’t get driven enough to [...]Full Story »

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“Free Front Wheel Alignment” – The Hook

Spencer — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:36:03 +0000

I don’t usually use this blog as a soap box and I don’t have a problem with competition, it’s what built this country. But I have a BIG problem with Town Fair Tire, the chain of tire stores who continue, blatantly, to lure customers to it’s stores with false promise of a free services that [...]Full Story »

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Death of the Shade Tree Mechanic

Spencer — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 13:49:44 +0000

Remember the family friend or relative who was the “guy” to go to if you had car problems. They would work in the driveway, ice and snow, to do your brake pads and some spark plugs. Some still do it, but today’s vehicles make it difficult. Over the last three years in our shop we [...]Full Story »

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“Free Tires for Life” – The Hook

Spencer — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:13:48 +0000

If it sounds to good to be true it is: ”Free Tires for Life” is just another gimmick to fool you. You can end up paying for those FREE holding tour end of the bargain: Take a look at the fine print: “100% of maintenance and services must be performed at dealer “- The catch. [...]Full Story »

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3 Free Apps Making Driving Easier

Spencer — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:58:34 +0000

Don’t download them while you’re driving! These 3 free smartphone apps, can make owning and driving a a car easier. RepairPal: A free app for Android and iPhone. I like it because it puts the customer and shop on the same page: If you enter year, make and model, you’ll get estimates on what a [...]Full Story »

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The Best Investment for the Rain

Spencer — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:11:14 +0000

Driving in rain is dangerous enough, but throw in hazy and blurred windshield, caused by bad wipers and there’s either a headache or accident or both that’s going to happen. Wipers are one of those things you know you need, but never get around to replacing. Here’s some other signs that your wipers may be [...]Full Story »

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Classic Car Wheel Alignment

Spencer — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:00:54 +0000

We are wheel alignment specialists: From a Model T to a 911 GT-3 RS, we have the equipment an expertise. Celebrity or vintage alignments? No matter what you drive, we can align it! We know it’s your baby and want to make you comfortable with us: Give us your specs, watch us do it, even sit in [...]Full Story »

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How Long Do You Keep Your Car?

Spencer — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:18:59 +0000

A few years back, I remember quoting a customer $1000 for four tires…..The customer left, went to the dealer and bought a new car. Maybe I’m not the best salesperson, but times have changed too: With he average price of a new vehicle is approaching $30,000 and the average age of a car on the road [...]Full Story »

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