Tire repair? Recommendations

[jimmyfergus.livejournal.com]

I like to use local businesses, and hate sitting in traffic.  Does anyone have a recommendation for a tire place near Davis, in this case to fix a flat.

I tried searching here, but didn't see it already discussed.

Thank you...

Comments

[craigindaville.livejournal.com]

Not immediately close to Davis, but Mike's in Union Square is awesome-- honest, quick, they don't look for things to repair and then overcharge you, etc etc. A flat tire fix is something that anyone can do, but this would be a good chance to check them out for future, more involved repairs.

http://www.mikesauto.com/

[dakotakym.livejournal.com]

Arco Tire on Clarendon Ave (in Teele Sq, just past the fire station & Rudy's Cafe). Their # is 617-623-9400, or you can make an appt online at http://www.procarcarezone.com/shops/arco_tire__service.com In my experience, Gary & Carlos have been friendly & honest, and consistently provide stellar service.

Went there, was happy

[jimmyfergus.livejournal.com]

I went there, ended up needing a new tire. I was happy with the whole deal. The final tire price was actually lower than he'd initially quoted.

I checked out online tire prices, and I could perhaps have saved a few bucks, but not a lot, with a fair amount of effort. I'd rather Arco took all the profit than just scraped a few dollars on fitting charges, with the rest going to a big online company. It was good to check online for tire reviews though. It confirmed my feelings about how bad my current (OEM) tires were, and helped me choose a different tire.

I expect I'll be using Arco again.

Re: Went there, was happy

[dakotakym.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear that your experience at Arco was a good one. It's always sweet to hear back from someone who's happy about things!

I recommend them for most car repair needs, as well. They're efficient, fairly priced, and always stand by their work. And they're good people whom I feel positive about giving my money to (and confident about trusting my cars with) when I'm not able to do the repairs myself.

Re: Went there, was happy

[jimmyfergus.livejournal.com]

One fly in the ointment though - the tire went flat. Turned out the rim wasn't properly sealed.

They fixed it, no charge, of course, and I'm told from another source that sealing tires in cold weather is often tricky.

I would have liked a word of apology, but other than that, it is probably just one of those things.

[schpahky.livejournal.com]

I got my flat fixed at Teele Square Auto, the gas station on the corner of Broadway and Victoria. Efficient, inexpensive, and you can drop off/pick up anytime the gas station's open.

Ball Sq. Auto Repair

[samsdaddy.livejournal.com]

Bob at Ball Sq. Auto Repair (across from Kelly's Diner, adjacent to the bowling alley) is also a good bet. He recently gave me parts at wholesale cost for an unexpected but necessary repair. He's quick too, in and out in one day usually.