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Swapping tires/wheels and price gouging

Discussion in 'California (Southern)' started by rmk40, May 25, 2017.

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  1. rmk40

    rmk40 Karting
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    Feb 3, 2017
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    Los Angeles, CA
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    Rafi
    It's clear a lot of shops think they can apply their own Ferrari tax on labor.

    Americas Tire just gave me a bunch of run around, clearly not wanting to work on the car at all. I showed up 30 minutes prior to close. First told me they didn't have the right equipment which would make scratching the wheels "likely" (nonsense). Then, told me swapping 20" wheels/tires like this would take 2 hours at a cost of $125/wheel, once I scheduled it.

    Earlier I was quoted $100/wheel by a local mobile installer, after asking what kind of car it was.

    Aside from the dealership, where are folks taking their cars to get simple work like this done? There's nothing special about the size of our wheels or profile of the tires. My impression is either (a) many shops just don't want the liability of working on a Ferrari, or (b) feel that they can charge 3x.

    Incredibly frustrating.
     
  2. cls

    cls Formula 3

    Jun 12, 2007
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    Los Angeles/Montreal
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    Chris
    Never had a problem. Just quote it online and go get tires. Every tire shop I have been to has treated my cars with extra respect, but never an extra charge.
     
  3. nero corsa

    nero corsa Karting

    Apr 4, 2017
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    You should check out asap tire, they are a mobile tire unit but their pricing is reasonable. You can get your tires from tirerack and then have them install it at your home.
     
  4. rmk40

    rmk40 Karting
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    Feb 3, 2017
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    Los Angeles, CA
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    Rafi
    I did but unfortunately they don't service my area.
     
  5. SPDADCT

    SPDADCT Karting

    Oct 28, 2009
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    Southern California
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    Joseph
  6. nero corsa

    nero corsa Karting

    Apr 4, 2017
    73
    Have you checked out these also?

    Auto Talent
    Boden Autohaus
    Rstrada
    Supreme Power
     

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