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Nail in my tyre - Tyre guy was excellent!

  • 16-04-2007 03:28PM
    #1
    randomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭


    I normally rant online when I get bad service, so today when I got some excellent service I am going to let it be known.

    I saw a nail stuck in one of my rear tyres this morning. I got a new set of tyres two weeks ago (at €260 per tyre), and thought I was going to be seriously out of pocket again.

    I pulled into a tyre place on the Walkinstown Roundabout (Roundabout Tyre Centre) and they were excellent.

    The guy who was working there came over to me straight away and had a look at the tyre. He was able to pull the nail out without having to remove the wheel from the car. He then checked to make sure there wasnt a puncture and I was on my way. I tried to pay him, but he wouldn't allow me.

    I know it is a small thing, but I will definitely go back to him when I need any wheels work done again, or need new tyres.


Comments

  • #2
    cyborg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 341 ✭✭cyborg


    That's unbelieveable! Normally when I go to get tyres with a wad of cash in my hand I am totally ignored while they work on someone elses car and then eventually when they come over and grunt I tell them I want tyres and they look at me like I've 2 heads and they ever only sell bananas. the worst customer service ever is to be found in these tyre places. Fair play to Roundabout Tyre Centre!


  • #3
    prospect
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,787 ✭✭✭prospect


    Hmmmmmm


  • #4
    randomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭randomer


    prospect wrote:
    Hmmmmmm

    ???


  • #5
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32,688 ✭✭✭✭ytpe2r5bxkn0c1


    Doesn't seem exceptional service to me. :confused:
    It's just the norm around here.


  • #6
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,005 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    sounds like someone works for roundabout tyre centre.....


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  • #7
    randomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭randomer


    It is definitely different to what I have experienced in the past. A few months ago I attempted to get my tracking checked on my car. I had to go to four different places, because they just didn't want my business.


  • #8
    randomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭randomer


    Spogpean wrote:
    sounds like someone works for roundabout tyre centre.....

    Eh... No.

    Are you not allowed to post something positive when someone provides a good level of service? If they provided me a level of service which I felt was way below par then I would also have posted that.

    For the record, I have absolutely no involvement with Roundabout Tyre Centre.


  • #9
    crosstownk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    I used to use Roundabout Tyre Centre years ago, as did my Dad for years too. I always found them excellent.
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  • #10
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,933 ✭✭✭Wossack


    Yep, and theyre one of the few places that will fit tires you havent necessarily bought off them (internet ftw)

    Id recommend them also


  • #11
    endplate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 991 ✭✭✭endplate


    If you look after the small jobs then you should benefit by getting the big jobs in the future. Randomer now knows that that tyre centre is a honest place and is happy spend money there in the future. Good to see a positive post.


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  • #12
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,764 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    randomer wrote:
    Are you not allowed to post something positive when someone provides a good level of service?

    Of course you are allowed! Thanks for posting. I had a slow puncture recently. The guy in Cherry Orchard Tyres discovered there was no puncture, just a dent on the inside of the alloy :eek:

    He hammered it straight (the whole process taking about 10-15 mins) and he did not want to know about charging me for it
    prospect wrote:
    Hmmmmmm

    Benefit of the doubt, prospect? ;)

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • #13
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,828 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    credit where credit is due, it's nice to hear about the positive rather than just the negative.

    Had a puncture myself today (yesterday) place in Athlone repaired it, service OK just a good thing I wasn't in a hurry. (no name, no praise!!)


  • #14
    macnab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,302 ✭✭✭macnab


    "The guy who was working there came over to me straight away" mmm, I have a sneaking suspicion that randomer is a 6 foot blond bombshell or has a nice car!


  • #15
    ZiabR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,574 ✭✭✭ZiabR


    Not to charge you was nice, and a great way to build up rep. As you can see it has already worked, as you are posting here :)


  • #16
    randomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭randomer


    macnab wrote:
    "The guy who was working there came over to me straight away" mmm, I have a sneaking suspicion that randomer is a 6 foot blond bombshell or has a nice car!

    Definitely not the blond bombshell, but the car is nice!!! :D


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