Black circle tyres

johnnyb44 · 14th October 2014, 17:09

After reading alot of threads about tyres recently i though id give Black Circles a call and buy a half decent dunlop. On their web site 43 pounds sounded very reasonable until they told me the total bill .
It had jumped to 54 pounds !!
The friendly sales girl explained it was the carriage that bumps up the cost. If i then include the cost of fitting at a local tyre fitter ,another 12 pounds is added on top .Im left with a bill of 66 pounds.
My local tyre fitter can match this price anyway so i really don't see the benefits of shopping at Black Circle.
I pointed out to the sales rep, that the web site gives you the impression that the price you see is the price you pay. There is a picture of the tyre you want with all the ratings and price £43 for it and then in bold blue writing it says delivered. To me this means, the overall cost including delivery.
Even at the bottom of there web page they make the point of saying Fully Inclusive prices and no hidden charges.

.
The prices are not inclusive and there is a hidden charge as your only told the full price just before you pays your money.
I know some of you may disagree with me
on this but they could at least be a little more transparent on their price structure. This could quite easily catch some people out if there not to careful.
Right I've had my rant of the day so its time to be nice again lol :-):-):-)

Borg Warner · 14th October 2014, 18:06

Just had 5 tyres for my Freelander and the price on the screen was the price I paid. No hidden charges or extras, had the same with my ZT a couple of months back when I had a couple of tyres for the rear.

Very pleased with the price and service.

Dorset Bob · 14th October 2014, 18:50

I just got a price from Black Circles, showed it to the manager of my local tyre place and asked if he could match it.

He did, which was good as I would prefer to give them the business.

Always worth a try, I think, when buying tyres.

MrDoodles · 14th October 2014, 20:12

Well just to balance this thread, as most of you know, I work in the Trade and couldn't buy tyres as cheap Trade, as I could buy them from Blackcircles!

They were delivered to a local tyre company and they took really good care of fitting them to my newly refurbished wheels!

I also took advantage of their 12 month payment plan (which suited my circumstances) and have to say that I would class myself as a satisfied customer!

marinabrian · 15th October 2014, 07:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Well just to balance this thread, as most of you know, I work in the Trade and couldn't buy tyres as cheap Trade, as I could buy them from Blackcircles!

They were delivered to a local tyre company and they took really good care of fitting them to my newly refurbished wheels!

I also took advantage of their 12 month payment plan (which suited my circumstances) and have to say that I would class myself as a satisfied customer!

So what happens if you stop paying the "tick" on your tyres Mark?

I could imagine it a little inconvenient to come out in the morning to find Ed sitting on bricks

Brian

freddie · 15th October 2014, 07:30

I have just had four new tyres fitted,
Checked out black circle tyres all in price sent to local tyre fitter ,fitted balanced etc.
As this was the tyre place I usually use I popped along same tyre deal.
£20 a wheel cheaper.Now that is a saving.

whitevanman · 15th October 2014, 08:48

Beaten locally (like 1 mile away, always handy) when I asked about budgets and I didn't even tell them what the quote was.

I'll ask again when I decide what to put on the Meteors but I expect they'll beat that too..

I do have to keep reminding them not to use hammer on weights though which is annoying..

johnnyb44 · 15th October 2014, 11:45

I've just been doing some calling around at my local tyre dealers today and i have managed to get the same tyre brand fitted for 8 pounds less than buying it through black circle.

Petetourer · 15th October 2014, 12:29

Just tried black circles site, as I had used them before and could not remember extras being added on

As long as you select fully fitted on the first page, then you get a quote "all in"

I can only think that the OP selected delivered instead and then had to add fitting on

Or did you get a quote over the phone?

I have always found black circles competitive in the past, along with tyreshopper I think....

johnnyb44 · 15th October 2014, 13:43

Cheers Pete.
I think you've pointed me to the errors of my ways Doohhhhh.
quote " As long as you select fully fitted on
the first page, then you get a quote
"all in"
I can only think that the OP selected
delivered instead and then had to
add fitting on " quote
Im having yet another blonde moment there .
Johnny

14th October 2014, 17:09	#1
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,703 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Black circle tyres After reading alot of threads about tyres recently i though id give Black Circles a call and buy a half decent dunlop. On their web site 43 pounds sounded very reasonable until they told me the total bill . It had jumped to 54 pounds !! The friendly sales girl explained it was the carriage that bumps up the cost. If i then include the cost of fitting at a local tyre fitter ,another 12 pounds is added on top .Im left with a bill of 66 pounds. My local tyre fitter can match this price anyway so i really don't see the benefits of shopping at Black Circle. I pointed out to the sales rep, that the web site gives you the impression that the price you see is the price you pay. There is a picture of the tyre you want with all the ratings and price £43 for it and then in bold blue writing it says delivered. To me this means, the overall cost including delivery. Even at the bottom of there web page they make the point of saying Fully Inclusive prices and no hidden charges. . The prices are not inclusive and there is a hidden charge as your only told the full price just before you pays your money. I know some of you may disagree with me on this but they could at least be a little more transparent on their price structure. This could quite easily catch some people out if there not to careful. Right I've had my rant of the day so its time to be nice again lol :-):-):-) __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

14th October 2014, 18:50	#3
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15th October 2014, 08:48	#7
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15th October 2014, 11:45	#8
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,703 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	I've just been doing some calling around at my local tyre dealers today and i have managed to get the same tyre brand fitted for 8 pounds less than buying it through black circle. __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

14th October 2014, 18:06	#2
Borg Warner I really should get out more....... None Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2,579 Thanks: 494 Thanked 657 Times in 402 Posts	Just had 5 tyres for my Freelander and the price on the screen was the price I paid. No hidden charges or extras, had the same with my ZT a couple of months back when I had a couple of tyres for the rear. Very pleased with the price and service.

14th October 2014, 20:12	#4
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	Well just to balance this thread, as most of you know, I work in the Trade and couldn't buy tyres as cheap Trade, as I could buy them from Blackcircles! They were delivered to a local tyre company and they took really good care of fitting them to my newly refurbished wheels! I also took advantage of their 12 month payment plan (which suited my circumstances) and have to say that I would class myself as a satisfied customer!

15th October 2014, 12:29	#9
Petetourer This is my second home None at present Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Portishead Posts: 5,337 Thanks: 203 Thanked 246 Times in 194 Posts	Just tried black circles site, as I had used them before and could not remember extras being added on As long as you select fully fitted on the first page, then you get a quote "all in" I can only think that the OP selected delivered instead and then had to add fitting on Or did you get a quote over the phone? I have always found black circles competitive in the past, along with tyreshopper I think.... __________________ My First Ever Rover!! A 2002 75 2.0 V6 Club SE Tourer Then a 2002 MG ZT-T CDTI + in Starlight Silver Then a 2003 ZT-T 2.5 V6 180 + in Royal Blue Then a 2002 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connie SE Then a 2003 ZT-T 2.0 CDTi + In Le Mans Green 2004 1.8T ZT-T + In Goodwood Green [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

15th October 2014, 13:43	#10
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,703 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Cheers Pete. I think you've pointed me to the errors of my ways Doohhhhh. quote " As long as you select fully fitted on the first page, then you get a quote "all in" I can only think that the OP selected delivered instead and then had to add fitting on " quote Im having yet another blonde moment there . Johnny __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..