Should you change your tires yourself?
All Quebec drivers know this; you should change your tires at least once a year.
When the time comes to perform this operation, however, you still have to spend money. This sometimes leads to unforeseen expenses and a lot of inconvenience, which is why more and more people are opting to make the change on their own instead. Here we suggest you look at the advantages available to you when you do the operation yourself and compare them with the advantages of a professional service.
However, it’s simple… provided you know what you’re doing!
Changing your tires in itself is not a very complicated operation. However, if you do not have the necessary tools or experience, the operation can be very difficult, not to say dangerous.
Make sure your car is on the parking brake. You will need a jack with a crank and a cross wrench. It is important to know that any operation involving raising the vehicle can cause injury or death if not carried out correctly. Don’t put your safety at risk.
In addition, do not forget to balance the tires before putting them back on your vehicle (as we have seen before). This necessarily takes equipment and advanced technical knowledge. For this reason, we recommend that you contact your preferred garage.
The advantages of going to a workshop
As a rule of thumb, unless you’re absolutely sure what you’re doing, it’s safer to hire a well-trained mechanic. He will be able to change your tires quickly, but also, at the same time, make other adjustments that the vehicle may need from time to time (such as checking the wear and balance of the tires, the level of oil, wheel alignment, etc.).
Tires to change? Make an appointment today at one of our ateliers. Our experienced mechanics will take care of it in no time.