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I'm not going to argue with someone who is not in the business, is that simple and clear enough for you. Until you run your own shop and you deal with these issues, you don't have a clear...
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You can always mount and balance them your self I used to do it when I was a teenager and still had a back. Then you would really save some money assuming you dont end up in the doctors office. You...
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That's what we use and they are called "Torque Sticks" - plus we use a "star pattern" - I'm sure you understand what I mean by that for five-lug vehicles - and six lugs is a criss-cross pattern -...
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See my reply regarding this...
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This. ^ As long as the tires are the size recommended by the manufacturer, you shouldn't have any issues. I had my last 2 sets mounted at Sears and prior to that, I have used STS, Firestone,...
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I hope nobody takes that advice. All of the lug nuts should be tightened the exact amount. Tightening one or more different from the others is a good way to bend wheels or rotors or other parts. ...
Tire mounting
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It would be a good idea for people to clarify with their shop if the labor is covered in the event of a shop-supplied part failure.
Some shops apparently think the purpose of using an air wrench...
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Yes but when the alternator you brought in yourself craps out after two weeks right or wrong your not gonna want to pay the mechanic to do it again. If its a part the shop provided then they will...
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Might that be because Alaska, like Hawaii, everything is shipped in special; therefore, they know it's not like you got it from "Joe Blow" down the street. Both States are entirely different than...
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Dealership's have the right to refusal for service on any vehicle that was not purchased from them, or were you not aware of that? I know someone who this personally happened to where they bought...
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I just went to a restaurant and brought my own steak with me. You think those farkers would cook it for me? :ranting:
Tire mounting
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Very strange indeed. I only paid $40 to have 4 tires mounted and balanced at a local shop.
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Or they are "Jobber Parts" where they call around to get the best prices - depending on where you get your vehicle fixed - and even with Dealerships - they don't necessarily put OEM parts on vehicles...
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/giggity
If this happened to any of my bought new ford's and still under fords MFG warranty...napalm in the morning.
It would cause me to drop 5 grand to fix up my '71 chevy. But that is...
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walmart will do it. Im surprised as shops constantly mount snow tires which is actually harder as they are dealing with two sets of tires they have to me mindful of.
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It makes sense with the rise of places like Tire Rack. If you are having trouble finding an installer in your area who will do it you might try this http://www.tirerack.com/installer/index.jsp
Tire mounting
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Last time I tried it I got funny looked from the guys at Sears Auto.
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I've never had a problem having someone mount tires I brought in :dontknow:
Tire mounting
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Walmart does this cheaper than anyone else, but the tires have to be new. If used tires I'd call to used tire places.
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The no grass I can deal with, but there is no weather other than still and hot. Yesterday it got up to 100, in freaking OCTOBER. I grew up in Michigan but consider Alaska home so it's just...
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Walmart does have a auto department though, and most have oil change bays. Try CVS Im sure they may give you a priceless look.
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I think I remember seeing that :lol: and it was pretty sweet, if I remember it correctly, and all he needs to do is get used oil from places to keep it running :bounce:
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And probably more for Alaskan crab too!
mmm... crab.
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The simple fact is I was stating MY experience and you decide to always butt in as a know it all when and try to prove people wrong. I really don't care why things cost more it this shitty state. I...
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Wow, such negativity coming from someone that we used to discuss a lot of topics together in the past. WTF happened here :confused: Never realized I was on your ignore list; pardon me; and I don't...
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Parts sales are part of where a shop makes its profit. That is generally figured into the business plan and in general determines whether the shop is successful or not. If the shop takes in...
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hole.
but don't argue with picca. she's right most of the time...or is that the majority of the time...
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Well, you did spell it incorrectly :lol:
I do know someone who purchased a vehicle at one Dealership and another Dealership refused to service it - so it does happen because it wasn't purchased...
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People do bring their own wine to restaurants and ask them to serve it, and they are charged a corking fee for it. Same difference.
They should charge you a premium to do it if they want, exactly...
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wow, what an azzz you are!
so the next time the doctor sticks his finger up your azzz or fondles your balls and bills you $300, please don't write to your congressman saying healthcare is too...
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That is so ridiculous that its not even funny. So you buy a brand new car in California and move to Chicago and now the Chevy dealer refuses to service it? that makes sense because?? Guess what,...
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:iagree: He is packin some serious heat.
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To clarify, I meant OEM dealer parts. People may not realize various OEM parts are just a different part with the OEM/car maker label on it.
Like,
"I paid $40 extra to get an OEM serpentine...
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Would you like to join Moot and myself; we carry weapons of mass destruction
when we go out with our Shopping Carts :cool:
You're pretty cool, and I think you would add a delicious element to our...
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I was just going to ask him if he wanted to meet up in a parking lot with us.
All of our shit is OEM when we get down to business, you know what I mean Deusx?
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Without reading the thread, Walmart is your answer. $48 to mount/balance/valve stem 4 tires without TPMS, another $30 for the sensors to be reset.
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Okay, we do it your way this time, Moot :cool:
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I thought that if you sold motor oil, you are forced by law to take back used motor oil. Maybe that is state-specific?
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On a zombie apocalypse show, (ok, fine, it's a "prepper" survival show), a guy converted a big-ass, ex-military truck to run on oil. He would drive to places that wanted to get rid of waste oil and...
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Don't pull a muscle.
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