Don't Pay for Tire Rotations

                                                       

Don’t Pay for Tire Rotations

by Jason Green                

May 23, 2013                                                                                        

While

there are plenty of routine maintenance issues every driver will have to pay an

auto service shop to perform, there is at least one you should always get for

free.

Tire

rotation is extremely important to the life of your tires as well as their

safety. You should absolutely have your tires rotated on a regular basis, but

you should never pay for it and here is why:

Tire Stores Rotate for Free – Almost all tire stores and

many auto service shops will rotate your tires for free if you bought the tires

from them. There are even a few that will rotate tires for free regardless of

where you bought them in hopes you will return when its time for new ones.

Free

rotation service normally lasts for the lifetime of the tires and you can ask

them to rotate as often as you like. The majority of stores do not even require

an appointment, simply show up and ask for a quick rotation.

When

shopping for new tires be sure to verify the store policy on rotations and if

they do not offer the service free, shop around.

Brake and Other Inspections –

If you are

getting your brakes inspected or having just about any other type of vehicle

inspection done, a free tire rotation is usually offered. While there will be a

cost for the brake inspection, there should be no additional fees for the

rotation service. When deciding where to service your car look for shops that

offer free rotations.

Many

oil change outlets will also rotate your tires for free when you have your oil

changed. This can be an excellent way to keep your tires properly rotated, as

most vehicles require an oil change on roughly the same schedule as recommended

tire rotations.

Tire Safety – Properly inflated and rotated

tires are essential to keeping you and your family safe out on the road.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) roughly

10,275 injuries and 414 deaths occur each year due to tire issues.

Here

are a few tire safety tips:

· 

Have

your tires rotated every 3,000-5,000 miles

· 

Check

and adjust pressure at least once a month

· 

Inspect

your tires regularly for damage or nails

· 

Maintain

the proper tire balance