Grrrr...tyres!!!

21 posts Page 1 of 2
Post Reply
 
 

vimto1029

User avatar
Posts: 542
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:41 am
Location:
Post by vimto1029 » Tue May 15, 2012 11:28 am
Quote
Boyfriend has just rang..was having 2 new tyres fitted today as his current ones were bent and causing the car to shake..only to be told the back wheels are pretty much illegal and also bent out of shape..so 4 news tyres is going to set us back £400!!!! And we have no choice but to do it!
[:(] x
When you make a mistake, don't look back at it long...the past cannot be changed. It is the present and future that counts
Top
 
 

Niobe

User avatar
Posts: 5169
Joined: Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:56 am
Location:
Post by Niobe » Tue May 15, 2012 11:36 am
Quote
Not good!!
Top
 
 

vimto1029

User avatar
Posts: 542
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:41 am
Location:
Post by vimto1029 » Tue May 15, 2012 11:47 am
Quote
Lol, not good at all Harpic!! Hope Jan is ok, pass on my love please..we miss her on here! x
When you make a mistake, don't look back at it long...the past cannot be changed. It is the present and future that counts
Top
 
 

Niobe

User avatar
Posts: 5169
Joined: Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:56 am
Location:
Post by Niobe » Tue May 15, 2012 12:02 pm
Quote
Thanks Vimto - I'll let her know.
Top
 
 

kazzafunk

User avatar
Posts: 4749
Joined: Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:47 pm
Location: United Kingdom
Post by kazzafunk » Tue May 15, 2012 2:47 pm
Quote
Not good Vimto - you could ask for a payment break if it's a problem?
Kazza

Please visit my blog:
http://kazzafunk.blogs.iva.co.uk/

IVA completed 21/03/2012
Top
 
 

vimto1029

User avatar
Posts: 542
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:41 am
Location:
Post by vimto1029 » Tue May 15, 2012 3:49 pm
Quote
We've only made 2 payments so far lol. Luckily we have some money from the house sale which we asked to keep to be able to find somewhere to live etc but it's still been a bit of a blow we could have done without!
When you make a mistake, don't look back at it long...the past cannot be changed. It is the present and future that counts
Top
 
 

Niobe

User avatar
Posts: 5169
Joined: Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:56 am
Location:
Post by Niobe » Tue May 15, 2012 4:04 pm
Quote
Glad you can afford to pay for them but it is a bit much that you've have to spend this now - it's what usually happens though!!
Top
 
 

vimto1029

User avatar
Posts: 542
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:41 am
Location:
Post by vimto1029 » Tue May 15, 2012 4:10 pm
Quote
I know, typical really! Least they'll be sorted now for a good while hopefully!
When you make a mistake, don't look back at it long...the past cannot be changed. It is the present and future that counts
Top
 
 

Foggy

User avatar
Posts: 33395
Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:14 am
Location: United Kingdom
Post by Foggy » Tue May 15, 2012 5:42 pm
Quote
Law of S*d always operates at these times. As you say, though, at least they'll be good for quite a while now :)
My opinions are merely that .. opinions based on experience. Always seek professional advice.
IVA Completed 23rd July 2013 .... C.C. 10th January 2014
Top
 
 

carole2662

User avatar
Posts: 566
Joined: Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:09 pm
Location: United Kingdom
Post by carole2662 » Tue May 15, 2012 6:51 pm
Quote
We use Event Tyres. They are online and they come to you. They are the cheapest we have found.
Top
 
 

Shining

User avatar
Posts: 27019
Joined: Thu Sep 20, 2007 8:57 am
Location:
Post by Shining » Tue May 15, 2012 7:56 pm
Quote
Not good but car tyres are vital so best to get them put right. Glad you've got a bit put by albeit wasn't planning on spending it on tyres. x
IVA final payment left the bank on the 26th January 2013...looking forward to a debt free future.
Top
 
 

dunkynuts

User avatar
Posts: 426
Joined: Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:11 pm
Location: United Kingdom
Post by dunkynuts » Wed May 16, 2012 12:19 pm
Quote
Make sure you get a quote from a different place, I took my car once and they told me my alloys needed replacing,as they were causing my innertubes to puncture,went somewhere else and they said the wheels only needed the edges filing down, which cost a quarter of what the first place quoted.I know safety comes first,but you can still possibly save money by getting a second opinion!
Have no regrets,the future is ours!
Top
 
 

vimto1029

User avatar
Posts: 542
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:41 am
Location:
Post by vimto1029 » Mon May 28, 2012 8:30 am
Quote
Well...took my car to have my two front tyres balanced saturday morning..should have cost £5 a tyre..he lifted the car up and told me the tyres were ruined and needed replacing...£130 it cost me!!! And he said the back 2 only have about 2000 miles on them too and i'm doing about 1000 a month! [:(] [:(] [:(] x
When you make a mistake, don't look back at it long...the past cannot be changed. It is the present and future that counts
Top
 
 

Shining

User avatar
Posts: 27019
Joined: Thu Sep 20, 2007 8:57 am
Location:
Post by Shining » Mon May 28, 2012 3:15 pm
Quote
That's not good but better to be legal and safe. Never easy is it?
IVA final payment left the bank on the 26th January 2013...looking forward to a debt free future.
Top
 
 

lem

User avatar
Posts: 2753
Joined: Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:56 am
Location:
Post by lem » Mon May 28, 2012 3:38 pm
Quote
we have had to get 4 tyres for hubbys car in the last few months, he ended up driving illegally as we just couldn't afford to get them done with other expenses coming in at the same time (like a £180 electric bill they wanted paying like, now!) it's a constant nightmare and worry with cars (just ask Lyns) and all I can say is try as hard as you can to save as much as you can from your allowances towards a rainy day. So far we have managed without missing a payment but have come close a couple of times
Top
Post Reply
21 posts Page 1 of 2
Return to “friends corner”