Opinion: When it comes to tyres, I've so far been what economists would call 'price insensitive' - I've usually just gone with whatever my mechanic has recommended | Jess_Irvine
"Hello Jessica, I'd just like to run you through a few issues we've identified with your car during today's service..."Safety concerns weigh heavily on tyre purchasing decisions.At the ripe old age of five years, my trusty Volkswagen Tiguan is beginning to show its age. My two front brake pads have been worn down from their original thickness of 10 millimetres to just a millimetre or two. And the front brake discs also need replacing, for a total cost of about $700.
The latest bill suggests I need to up the last part to $1000 a year. But all is not lost and my freshly minted monthly budget for September is still roughly on track.When it comes to tyres, I've so far been what economists would call "price insensitive". I've usually just gone with whatever my mechanic has recommended.
It is fascinating, finding that the industry is – to my potential advantage – highly price competitive.
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