How Tire Shops Upsell: Save on Your Next Visit

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 Tire shops sometimes pitch extra services you don’t need. Learn how to spot the worthwhile ones and skip the rest to avoid overspending. 

Walking into a tire store expecting a simple $400 tire change can lead to a $700 checkout shock, notes the Consumer Federation of America. Many retailers use upsell tactics that add costly “extra” services before your car leaves the lift. These pressure strategies are designed to pad the bill, sometimes with little benefit to drivers. Tire shops sometimes wait until your car is on the lift…

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