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Free Tyre Puncture Repairs @ Beaurepaires

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Free Tyre Puncture Repairs @ Beaurepaires
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S2 on 27/07/2018 - 14:56 beaurepaires.com.au (4171 clicks)
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Not often required, but convenient offer when you get a puncture.
This whirlpool post from 2012 indicates Beaurepaires charged $37.50 for tyre repairs previously.
Repair kits range from $12 to $50.
Promo from their site;
A punctured tyre - one of those annoying things that always happens at the most inconvenient time.
Getting your punctured tyre repaired is one thing, but then having to pay for it is just the icing on a sour cake.
However, Beaurepaires is excited to offer all drivers FREE Puncture Repairs on all passenger and SUV/4WD tyres.
It’s important to be aware that not all punctures can be repaired, however, if it is repairable we will do it for free. How good is that?!

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  • salmon123 on 27/07/2018 - 15:05
    +35

    Anyone actually tried using them for a free repair yet? I get the feeling that they will try to force you down the path of a new tyre, even when it is repairable.

    Costco also offers free repairs (but you have to have bought tyres there). They seem to be pretty reasonable about what's repairable and what isn't.

    • jv on 27/07/2018 - 15:12
      +37

      They actually refused to repair my tyre a couple of years back saying I only had about 6 months wear left and I should just get new tyres.

      So i got my tyre fixed at a competitor down the road and got new tyres from somewhere other than Beaurepaires and have never been back since…

      Great business model Beaurepaires…

      • salmon123 on 27/07/2018 - 15:24
        +2

        They actually refused to repair my tyre a couple of years back saying I only had about 6 months wear left and I should just get new tyres

        In fairness, I've seen various branches of Beaurepairs, Bob Jane T-mart, Goodyear, Bridgestone, <insert name here> take this approach for different tyres that were perfectly repairable.

        I think it comes down to the time of day - Saturday mornings are the worst for a low margin job like a puncture repair.

        • jv on 27/07/2018 - 15:25
          +7

          In fairness… low margin

          They lost a sale of four tyres…

        • salmon123 on 27/07/2018 - 15:34

          They lost a sale of four tyres…

          Nah - they never had a chance at selling me a set of tyres (at a high margin) … I go to the closest place for a puncture repair and cheapest place for a set of tyres. They're rarely the same place.

        • rarrrgh on 27/07/2018 - 18:22
          +4

          @jv: really jv? - i got the feeling you would have just gone to the cheapest retailer!

        • Crown3d on 27/07/2018 - 19:42

          Actually, you'll find that tyre punctures are their highest profit margin…

        • jv on 27/07/2018 - 20:39
          +2

          @rarrrgh:

          i got the feeling you would have just gone to the cheapest retailer!

          I did, without checking what Beaurepaires were selling them for…

      • marketingpolice on 02/08/2018 - 13:04

        yes same. they refused to repair my tyre for same reason too. So next time when I bought tyres. I just bought them elsewhere too!

    • theblake on 27/07/2018 - 15:39

      and whats the harm if they do that? anyone can go to the next tyre shop and ask for a puncture repair, and its cost nothing.

      • salmon123 on 27/07/2018 - 15:55
        +3

        and whats the harm if they do that? anyone can go to the next tyre shop and ask for a puncture repair, and its cost nothing.

        It's essentially false advertising or bait advertising. It's costing you your time. If they're just advertising this promotion to try to sell you tyres, but have no interest in repairing repairable tyres they're breaking the law.

        • [Deactivated] on 27/07/2018 - 17:10
          +1

          Someone should suggest this to ACA. Take a whole lot of punctured yet legal tyres to several places and see which ones will repair or tell lies that it needs to be replaced.

        • salmon123 on 27/07/2018 - 17:58
          +2

          @HARSHREALITY:

          Take a whole lot of punctured yet legal tyres to several places and see which ones will repair or tell lies that it needs to be replaced.

          Nah - no need to find punctured tyres for this exercise. Just take perfectly fine tyres and see how many try an upsell you on services you don't need (nitrogen gas, balancing, alignment, new tyres, etc).

    • FeZZa21 on 27/07/2018 - 15:59

      yup they'll make an excuse like the puncture is too close to the edge so can't repair, need new one.

      I get a friend who owns a tyre place to repair mine for $20, even when close to edge and it's been good as new. had to do it for 3 different cars in last 12 months.

      He does it properly too, takes tyre off the rim and repairs from the inside and then rebalance.

      • jackystudio on 27/07/2018 - 17:09

        Where is it about and what is the $20 discount code?
        I just have one fixed in goodyear for $40 :D

        • FeZZa21 on 27/07/2018 - 17:20

          Westate Autobahn (in Perth though)

    • Limosine on 27/07/2018 - 18:37
      +1

      I've had two repairs from Beaurepaires and they both leaked flat slowly over time (a month) . I think their intention is to sell a new tyre. I think I'll try another tyre retailer next time.

    • CheepAsChips on 30/07/2018 - 15:49
      +4

      All Free, no pressure selling, just heaps of old fashioned goodwill service.
      A large tech screw punctured my tyre over the weekend.
      Went to Beaurepairs Lawnton, I said I would like to take advantage of the free puncture repair offer, and this is what happened today 30/7/2018.
      The tyre was removed from rim, combi patch applied, repaired tyre put back on the car, spare put back in boot, all tyres were checked for correct pressure, all my tyres were tyre dressed.
      Thank you Aaron & Taylor Beaurepairs Lawnton, you made my day.

  • freddofrog42 on 27/07/2018 - 15:08
    +1

    Presumably they will charge you for a wheel balance though and that will be essential if it's on the front of a car.

    Still, not bad value though.

    • spaceflight on 27/07/2018 - 15:14
      +1

      Presumably they will charge you for a wheel balance though and that will be essential

      Not for a puncture repair…

      • MasterScythe on 27/07/2018 - 15:16

        2nd this.

        The yellow dot will mark where the Valve is, meaning they re-fit the tyre to the same place on the rim, and no balance required.

        • spaceflight on 27/07/2018 - 15:19

          You dont need to take the tyre off to fix a puncture.

        • freddofrog42 on 27/07/2018 - 15:26
          +4

          @spaceflight:

          Perhaps although not convinced…

          Every real repair I've seen sees the removal of the tyre, extraction of the screw etc, buffing of the internal "rubber", application of adhesive and then the pull through of a patch. All that work means that I would insist on a tyre balance.

          Of course you can always use the external approach as sold for 4x4 outback repairs. They "should" work fine but are not recommended for a long-term repair and indeed are illegal in many countries. That said, I've used them with 100% success.

        • Presence on 27/07/2018 - 15:43

          @spaceflight:

          You do to fix it properly. Those plug kits are not intended to be permanent.

        • wtfnodeal on 27/07/2018 - 15:57

          @Presence: most YouTube videos say they should be fine for 5-6 years which to me is permanent as I replace my tyres before that.

        • spy on 27/07/2018 - 16:02

          @Presence: but then my local tyre place uses the same thing…

        • FeZZa21 on 27/07/2018 - 16:05
          +3

          @spaceflight:

          for a proper repair, needs to be done from the inside.

        • Scab on 27/07/2018 - 16:05
          +2

          @wtfnodeal:

          The main disadvantage with external plugs is not longevity but that you can't see internal damage or remove debris.

          And it also exposes the steel belts to moisture.

        • wtfnodeal on 27/07/2018 - 16:15
          -2

          @Scab: the air pressure from the puncture should have blown any debris out right if the nail doesn't penetrate the entire tyre? So the plug kit should just seal it without any debris in it unless you have dirt on the plug? And how did moisture get in there when the air couldn't even get out from it?

        • Scab on 27/07/2018 - 17:15
          +3

          @wtfnodeal:

          the nail doesn't penetrate the entire tyre

          It does.

          the air pressure from the puncture should have blown any debris

          Nonsense.

        • zooter on 27/07/2018 - 17:21

          @freddofrog42:

          not convinced, i've seen repairs done like this without any rebalancing required. A wheel that is removed and replaced shouldn't require wheel balancing. That means, outback vehicles and trucks have to keep balancing wheels every trip as they're sure to face some punctures and have to replace tyres with the spare

        • MasterScythe on 27/07/2018 - 23:19
          +1

          @spaceflight: here in australia, at least in QLD and NSW its illegal to do/drive on a plug repair.

          It MUST be internally patched.

          If you can do that without removing the tyre, contact the department of defence: they'll want to buy your technology.

        • Interrupting Cow on 28/07/2018 - 02:17
          +1

          @MasterScythe: Ok, but can you remove the tyre without stopping the car? Turns out yes, you can

        • lovepub on 28/07/2018 - 09:21

          @spaceflight:

          Are you sure about that ???
          All mine are taken off, sanded off inside, oiled, and heaps of steps

    • Scab on 27/07/2018 - 16:03

      though and that will be essential if it's on the front of a car.

      Not essential, you can mark the weight spot with chalk.

      • freddofrog42 on 27/07/2018 - 16:16
        +1

        You're still changing the weight on a given spot on a tyre.

        Actual results will vary depending on wheel offset etc but the balance will not be perfect as a result. Some cars (and people) are more sensitive than others.

        • Scab on 27/07/2018 - 16:20

          You're still changing the weight on a given spot on a tyre.

          You're not changing the weight you use the original.

          Actual results will vary depending on wheel offset

          No it won't nothing has changed since the original balance.

        • freddofrog42 on 27/07/2018 - 16:32
          +1

          @Scab:
          So you're applying a patch (somehow) or inserting one of those rope patch repairs and nothing has changed at a given spot on a tyre?

          How is the balance not changed?

          BTW - I'm NOT talking about balance weights.

        • Scab on 27/07/2018 - 16:40
          +2

          @freddofrog42:

          The patch/plug weighs almost nothing it makes little difference to balancing

        • freddofrog42 on 27/07/2018 - 16:59
          -1

          @Scab:

          Final comment - it does weigh "something" though and if it's on the outside or inside (legally) of a wide profile tyre then the effect is noticeable. Tyre/wheel balance weights go as low as 5g for that very reason.

          How do I know? Ex-Drivetrain Engineer for a major global manufacturer. We did heaps of tyre tests as part of signing off a given approved tyre. Part of those tests included balance, both new and as a tyre aged. Basically the lower the profile and wheel mass along with the offset combined with castor, etc, the more an imperfect balance impacted on the steering.

          Personally I watch tyre balancers like a hawk to sure that a) they remove the whole tyre label before balancing, b) the tyre is inflated properly with the valve cap on (and mounted in the right place referenced to the wheel) and finally c) they balance to 0/0 for L/R. It's not unusual to have to return a few weeks later to balance again, only this time making sure their machines are actually clean where the hub meets the machine…

        • Scab on 27/07/2018 - 17:11
          +2

          @freddofrog42:

          Ex-Drivetrain Engineer

          Ex regional tyre store chain manager.

          Ex-20 years in the business.

          wide profile tyre then the effect is noticeable

          A plug/patch is not noticeable because it is small mass and weight so doesn't have much influence.

        • MasterScythe on 28/07/2018 - 00:38
          +2

          @freddofrog42:

          I watch tyre balancers like a hawk to sure that a) they remove the whole tyre label before balancing, b) the tyre is inflated properly with the valve cap on (and mounted in the right place referenced to the wheel) and finally c) they balance to 0/0 for L/R.

          A beaurepaires does not have the technology to do this. They have normal balance machines, unable to read as low as 0.05g that part of a tyre sticker would weigh.

          Also a valve cap is less than a single gram also.

          Its the internet, so im not going to claim you're wrong, because TECHNICALLY you're right.

          However in the real world, no one goes and gets tyres balanced after an emergency brake, or when a pebble gets wedged in the tread, or when you lose a valve cap.

          There's technically right, then there's common sense.

          Once you get below 5g most retail tyre balancers are "doing their best" but the machines lose accuracy VERY quickly below that.

  • Chapp0 on 27/07/2018 - 15:17
    +8

    All I can think of is this -

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y91AqCHRKtU

    • Sweetnsour on 27/07/2018 - 15:21

      Haha customer care specialist

  • wiz187 on 27/07/2018 - 15:44

    Called local & confirmed. Boat trailer has slow leak so will remove wheel & go in next week. Sounds good, but reckon they gonna tell me too old.

  • TechAddict on 27/07/2018 - 15:45
    +1

    I didn’t know this and took my tyre for puncture repair last year at my local Beaurepaires. They didn’t tell me it’s a free service and charged me for it.

    Anyway, I’ve upvoted this as good to know.

    • Charity on 30/07/2018 - 00:22

      fool me twice…

  • 6000SUX on 27/07/2018 - 15:47
    +3

    Confirmed - I got mine done in Preston VIC.
    I was ready to pay and got out my wallet 'OK how much…'
    When he said it was free and a promo i almost fell over!

    • dlovep on 27/07/2018 - 16:10
      +1

      …almost fell over!

      Hope you're alright, also your tyres…

    • paaj on 27/07/2018 - 16:13
      +1

      Well good on him for mentioning it! That's rare!

  • slow on 27/07/2018 - 16:13
    +5

    Blatant marketing trick. I have been to several of these tyre places and they always find a reason why they can't repair the tyre and pull a guilt trip to try and get you to buy new tyres.

    • spy on 27/07/2018 - 16:42

      And what else were you expecting? They're not a charity ya know

      • bio on 27/07/2018 - 16:43
        +13

        And what else were you expecting?

        Honesty?

        • montorola on 27/07/2018 - 19:15

          Think that's too much to ask these days lol

    • JayM on 28/07/2018 - 17:48

      or brakes…..

  • J5 on 27/07/2018 - 16:38
    +3

    Repair your own puncture

    Costs you about a buck and a few minutes of your time

    • Xiaomi on 27/07/2018 - 16:45
      +2

      a few minutes

      Jack up the car safely, pry off the wheel nuts, take the tyre off, let out the air and fix the puncture than start the installation process including refilling the air, which if not in-front of a compressor or at a service station is a bit difficult.

      • salmon123 on 27/07/2018 - 16:48
        -2

        Jack up the car pry off the wheel nuts, take the tyre off, let out the air and fix the puncture, refill with air and than start the installation process including the air, which if not in-front of a compressor or at a service station is a big difficult.

        You can repair lots of punctures with external plugs without jacking up the car or pulling the wheel off.

        A mid-range bicycle pump ($20 at k-mart) can inflate a car tyre to 32 PSI - only take 2mins.

      • J5 on 27/07/2018 - 19:12

        Lol you like to do it the hard way

        I would regularly have screws stuck in tyres and would do the job at the local servo

        Yes a few minutes of time , no removing the wheel needed

    • 8200 on 29/07/2018 - 20:04
      +1

      I agree, purchased this below a few years ago from SCA and done around 10 tyres, i NEVER have had any issue with the repair leaking/sealing, and don;t listen to "experts" who say its a temp. repair, they are fixed for life.

      http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Ridge-Ryder-Tyre-Re…

      If you get good at doing it, no need even to remove the tyre from car, and if you are quick enough [say removing a screw/nail] you lose only 6PSI after removing the nail, and forcing in the strip.

      I cut the strip in half, no need to use a full length.

      10/10 great buy and kit

  • CheepAsChips on 27/07/2018 - 17:05
    +2

    I used their offer a couple of years ago at Beaurepaires Lawnton Brisbane.
    It was genuine, Free, no pressure selling, no strings attached.
    In fact I had two punctures repaired free of charge and one repair placed back on the car.
    Thank You Beaurepaires.

    • furythree on 27/07/2018 - 17:57
      +6

      but this goes against the narrative

      i already got my pitchfork

  • ozibargainer on 27/07/2018 - 17:14

    I spent $60 getting 2 tyres puncture-repaired today. Bad timing

    • boostpak on 28/07/2018 - 08:27
      -6

      so what its 60 bucks, so lifechanging

      • ozibargainer on 10/08/2018 - 20:16

        Obviously you're on the wrong website. And I'm surprised you're accoount is still active. But I'm sure as soon as the moderators see yourcomment they'd wanna close your account & ban you for life from Ozbargain for 'questioning savings on a bargains website'. Come on man.. seriously..

  • BertieBrown on 27/07/2018 - 17:17

    Could this open them up for ACCC? If this simple bait and switch then, uh, shouldn’t they be penalised for that?

    I mean of course BR would likely argue all presented tyres and unfixable, but I mean how hard would it be to take the tyre to another few places, get some different opinions and demand it’s fixed?

    Of course, if it’s too good.. but still, BR not honouring their obligation (as in JV’s anecdote) just hurts their reputation as being dodgy, sleazy sales mongers.

    Edit:

    Well, I dunno as CheepAsChips is saying they got their tyres repaired, so there you go. I guess it depends on the BR you go to?

  • [Deactivated] on 27/07/2018 - 18:07

    Bob Jane refused to fix my puncher last week, they said foreign object entered on an angle, almost 45 degrees o.O

    • J5 on 27/07/2018 - 19:12
      +1

      Was it a Danny green puncher ?

      • THICKnSLOW on 01/08/2018 - 21:00

        True that, everyone who can read is a foreigner here.

  • B-Man02 on 27/07/2018 - 18:32
    -1

    So those complaining that they refuse would you be happy if they done it and you paid(not just free ones) and it leaked again? Would you expect them to fix it for free or charge you the 2nd time aswell?
    And if the tyre is too worn or too old then it really isnt worth fixing/ more chance of the repair not working.

  • itsme on 27/07/2018 - 18:47
    +5

    More bait and switch: Tried last weekend there and refused puncture repair (nowhere near tyrewall) and since my near new tyre wasn't in stock they would need to replace left and right to have the same tyre pattern. That was my cue to get a repair kit and patch it myself.

  • Wallyt99 on 27/07/2018 - 19:16

    I got this for free at Bob Jane TMart. I didn't ask, and they didn't tell me until they had finashed. It was a pleasant surprise it was free.

  • hm on 27/07/2018 - 19:40

    From T&C this offer is valid at "participating" Beaurepairs stores

  • lovepub on 28/07/2018 - 09:24

    Now I just have to find some screws and drive on to use this bargain.

  • bee200sx on 28/07/2018 - 12:17

    it's legit just got a puncture repair done for free. They did try to up-sale a wheel alignment and balance (to be fair the car probably needed one). But walk in walk out for free. Thanks!

  • [Deactivated] on 28/07/2018 - 12:41

    I actually recently had someone put a screw in my tire on a Sunday, I bought a kit and did it myself, tire is still inflated, 4 months later, it's actually pretty easy

    • wtfnodeal on 29/07/2018 - 20:54

      Is it the plug kit all the experts here said it was just a temp repair and should be done properly by repairing from internal? Honestly, if I am going to race with the tyre yeah I will get it repaired properly but if just a bloody family car no harsh driving or racing I will just plug it and drive until the tyre is worn out and needs replaced.

  • CheepAsChips on 30/07/2018 - 15:35

    All Free, no pressure selling, just heaps of old fashioned goodwill service.
    A large tech screw punctured my tyre over the weekend.
    Went to Beaurepairs Lawnton, I said I would like to take advantage of the free puncture repair offer, and this is what happened today 30/7/2018.
    The tyre was removed from rim, combi patch applied, repaired tyre put back on the car, spare put back in boot, all tyres were checked for correct pressure, all my tyres were tyre dressed.
    Thank you Aaron & Taylor Beaurepairs Lawnton, you made my day.

  • El Grande on 30/07/2018 - 23:35

    Last time I tried to get my tyre repaired at one I was told I had to get a new one because I had been driving on a flat tyre. Also, my other 3 tyres were near the end of life (said I will get 5K but I got 35K out of them) Mind you it was not free back then.

    I went to a Bridgestone select down the road and they said it could be repaired but I would have to wait for 2-3 hours as they were flat out. So I went down to TyrePlus who were happy to move me to the front of the queue. I was on the road all day that day for work and had a busy schedule so I offered to pay more for a priority repair. They didn't charge me extra and were happy to help. Sadly the owner sold the business and retired. Apparently, no money in tyres now as online big boys are driving these guys out of business.

  • RyanMK on 04/08/2018 - 08:57

    Got my punctured tyre replaced today without any hassle or up selling.

    I didn't even need to mention the offer, he told me upfront when I told him I had a puncture that needs repairing.

  • wiz187 on 07/08/2018 - 13:33

    Had my boat trailer repaired on Thursday… slow leak in the value was repaid FOC. Had to muck around with it abit and needed remove tire & chalk the rim as had few bubbles around bead. Happy with service. Thanks for posting.

  • Kaeiigain on 08/08/2018 - 16:17

    Got a nail stuck in my tyre on the journey to work this morning. Didn't mention the promotion and still got it honoured without any upselling or dramas. Good friendly service with a smile - Beaurepairs Osborne Park, WA :)

  • mcuongdt1986 on 21/08/2018 - 14:38

    Saw a nail last night, brought my car to Beaurepaires Alphington without notice of this promotion. A mechanic fixed the tyre and said to me there were actually 2 nails on the same tyre (lucky me!). But he said the repair cost is free of charge. He also said to me the brake disc and pad need to be replaced given I just replace them 3 years ago with only 20k km. Said NO and there is no hard selling at all. Happy with the service!

  • nickoff on 21/08/2018 - 22:39

    Had a punctured tyre fixed at Beaurepaires Hawthorn, Vic, today for free.
    I didn't know about the offer.
    Walked in and asked how much to fix a puncture.
    Was gladly told free of charge and repair was done right away.
    After about 30 mins job done.
    The mechanic told me he plugged two holes in the tyre.
    Thank you Beaurepaires Hawthorn, your service was excellent.

  • antonthenet on 10/09/2018 - 11:02

    Am getting a puncture fixed now.

    Came to post the deal and realised it has already been posted.

    Great idea by them. When I need new tyres I will check them out first. Then come to Ozbargain to see if any better deals.

    Needs to be someway to let Ozbargainers know about this.

  • kiLbiL on 20/09/2018 - 15:02

    Just got mine repaired today from Carlton. Went very smooth. Friendly guys. No pressure whatsoever for a new tyre or wheel balancing or anything as some previous comments have mentioned.

  • Giga on 29/10/2018 - 10:20
    +1

    They remove this from their website, but called nearby shop , they are happy to do it for free .

  • Xc01567 on 12/11/2018 - 08:50

    Called local Beaurepaires - they said this promotion ended at the end of October, not sure if it applies to all Beaurepaires

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