icicle Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 We're about to drive 1,000 miles to France and he's telling us that all our tyres are dangerous. We've replaced two through him but wondering if he's doing a hard sell. Can anyone vouch for him or recommend another supplier locally? Thanks. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/142432-melbourne-tyres/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 There is a Kwik Fit virtually opposite Melbourne Tyres.. DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/142432-melbourne-tyres/#findComment-1104737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doo Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 There are little notches on the tyres between the treads that indicate when a tyre is worn. Have a look. The chap at Melbourne Tyres showed me. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/142432-melbourne-tyres/#findComment-1104800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablogrande Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 always found him honest, he's told me when tyres don't need changing in the past. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/142432-melbourne-tyres/#findComment-1104863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 pablogrande Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> always found him honest, he's told me when tyres don't need changing in the past.Me too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/142432-melbourne-tyres/#findComment-1104885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beebee Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 He repaired my tyre when another big chain told me it needed replacing. Have used him twice and would again without hesitation. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/142432-melbourne-tyres/#findComment-1104940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be blessed Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Never Never Never will I use Melbourne Tyre again! Despite I can see the nail, he insisted I had to change my tyre. Installed a tyre which has a different load and speed ratings to the rest of the 3 tyres and charged me ?85 for a unbranded tyre, made in Thailand, without receipt. My car ESP signal came up very soon after as the tyre is not compatable with the rest.Even a michelin at Kwik fit will cost less than ?80 including fitting!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/142432-melbourne-tyres/#findComment-1204371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Why didn't you ask for a receipt?If you have problems, you have no proof of purchase.Though I would never use the ED Kwik Fit again, as suggested above. They were rude and unhelpful when I went there a few months back, or at least the person I spoke to was.I got the tyre replaced at a really helpful and efficient little place in Oxford.Not very convenient if the replacement is time critical though! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/142432-melbourne-tyres/#findComment-1204553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laddy Muck Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Sue Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Why didn't you ask for a receipt? We used MT once...they did an OK job..but refused to give a receipt when asked. We now go to KF and find them very good. The last time we went for what we thought might be a new tyre but the guy who served us showed us the point where a screw had pierced the tyre and repaired it/checked it out without fuss or scaremongering. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/142432-melbourne-tyres/#findComment-1204773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbsy Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I have used the kwik fit mobile service - the guy was quick, neat, clean, knew his stuff. Thoroughly recommend. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/142432-melbourne-tyres/#findComment-1205068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyman Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 All I can say is I had the opposite experience. I went in with a flat tyre caused by a nail and asked for a new tyre but he said no need for a new one, I can fix that hole for you for ?15.That was earlier this year and tyre has been fine since then.Be blessed Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Never Never Never will I use Melbourne Tyre again!> > Despite I can see the nail, he insisted I had to> change my tyre. Installed a tyre which has a> different load and speed ratings to the rest of> the 3 tyres and charged me ?85 for a unbranded> tyre, made in Thailand, without receipt. My car> ESP signal came up very soon after as the tyre is> not compatable with the rest.> Even a michelin at Kwik fit will cost less than> ?80 including fitting!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/142432-melbourne-tyres/#findComment-1205088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydbev1 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I can vouch for him. Always used his service, and he has always tried to save me and my family money. If a tyre doesn?t need to be changed he will 100% tell you. Support local business! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/142432-melbourne-tyres/#findComment-1205124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireangel Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 thoroughly recommend, I had the same with a nail and thought would need new tyre but he fixed for me, very happy!! have been using them for years Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/142432-melbourne-tyres/#findComment-1205135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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