Nice to be able to recommend a business for good customer service.
Hubby found one of car tyres had slow puncture so this morning we went to Neumaticos Merino at the El Ingenio shopping centre in Velez Malaga. We were quickly and courteously dealth with, chose the new tyre we wanted - €95 - and told to return in about an hour.
Went to start shopping and 10 minutes later our mobile rang asking hubby to return to the garage. Here a mechanic told him that a small nail had become inbedded in the tyre causing the slow leak and, as the tyre was otherwie in excellent condition it was a shame to replace it when it could be easily repaired.
Returned again 30 minutes later when work was completed - final bill €9!
In praise of good service!
Agree, I've had several done in my local garage because of a nail embedded. and for very liitle money. They simply plug it and refit, 10-15 minutes at the most. Not sure why it could only happen in Spain and not UK. Most local tyre centers, wherever they are, rely on locals for repeat business, ripping them off is not the best way to ensure they keep coming back.chrisuk wrote:Dont agree with the statement, I've had a few done, I guess it also depends on the tyre centerDavanne21 wrote:Could not see this happening in the UK
Regards, Frank
No soy residente, simplemente un turista, ¿qué sé yo?
No soy residente, simplemente un turista, ¿qué sé yo?
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It depends where in the tyre the puncture is and nature of the hole. In simple terms a rubber plug not unlike a golf tee in shape is glued and pushed through.
I have had two done here ,one pushed through from the inside(6euros) and one alarmingly pushed through from the outside(4 euros). That one is now the spare!
I understand they can only be repaired if the puncture is on the flat part of the tyre in contact with the road AND if it is on the flat part (not curved inside wall). That rules out most punctures from experience!
I have had two done here ,one pushed through from the inside(6euros) and one alarmingly pushed through from the outside(4 euros). That one is now the spare!
I understand they can only be repaired if the puncture is on the flat part of the tyre in contact with the road AND if it is on the flat part (not curved inside wall). That rules out most punctures from experience!
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Bad move with a radial tyre, generates heat and boooooom, sorry I had to do that but it cant be done, any tyre guy that does this needs to be re evaluated or struck off.spanish hopes wrote:Rather than having it plugged which most garages in the UK will not do, have a tube put in until the tyre needs replacing.
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