Written on: 13/05/2013 by MARKRC
Like a mug i was tempted by the half price MOT, funny enough my car failed! was told on the phone i needed four tyres, discs were shot and pads would probably need changing!! i said that was odd, as i had one new tyre fitted two months before, and the pads replaced by vauxhall..who also said the discs were fine? the guy said oh, sorry , you need only three tyres!which ones did i want fitted..i said i dont, i just came in for an MOT and oil change!! i told them not to do anything, i was on my... (read more)
Written on: 11/05/2013
We did the usual phone around for prices as we needed two tyres replacing. we phoned the crewe branch and were told we could have buy one get one free on the avon tyres at £108. When we got there all the lads were sitting on the floor to the workshop so not busy, the guy in the office said the deal didn't exist. He asked the lads sitting there who had taken the call and none of them owned up. So that was that wasted our time and fuel and weren't the slightest bit bothered about it. So left... (read more)
Written on: 03/05/2013 by jono789
Having just watched BBC prog Dont Get Done Get Dom I have to relay my daughters experience after having an oil and filter change at one of their Cardiff centres ,having had the work done within her driving 100 yards I had a call from her asking should her car be bellowing smoke I told her to go right back and I would be there in a few minutes ,as in the BBC prog we were told not to worry as National would sort it out,all this took place on a saturday to cut a long story short she was given... (read more)
Written on: 26/04/2013 by Guest256000
I cannot believe what I was quoted for a full exhaust - £350 this was the starting post. They then said they could give me a discount and could do it for £272, as I was unsure how far my car could travel with a floppy exhaust, I felt under pressure to have it done. I left it overnight with them as they were about to close and they said it would be ready for 10 the next morning. I did ring a few other places and to my horror, both quotes were below £115 . National were very quick to... (read more)
Written on: 17/04/2013
I ordered some tyres online via tyre shopper part of National tyres when I arrived at the National tyre depot in Barnstaple Devon I was met by a smug service manager who treated me with contempt and said that I had ordered the wrong speed rating T instead on "V" he said that it was all down to me and that's what happens when people order on line. I would have paid a handling charge to change the tyres but no offer was made it was viewed as my mistake so I was left with tyres on my car that... (read more)
Written on: 15/04/2013
I have dealt with National Tyres for some time now and as usual I was very satisfied with the way I was treated. The total price for an M.O.T. And wheel alignment was a great £56.42. I have found that they tell it the way it is and to be very competitive with the price. I have no hesitation in recommending NATIONAL TYRES AND AUTOCARE for all your motoring needs. (read more)
Written on: 01/05/2013
Have the MOT re-done and the wheel alignment checked by a proper garage as soon as possible.
Written on: 09/04/2013 by ChrisXenon (1 review written)
I took my car to the Bedford branch this morning for an MOT test. They failed it on a foggy headlamp lens and leaky read shock absorber and they quoted me £496 to fix it. I took it away to another centre who said neither item would have failed with them, but I asked them to fix them anyway, which they did, and they MOTd it again from scratch, and it still only cost me £225. (read more)
Written on: 25/03/2013
We took our 3 year old Fiat 500 to the Orpington branch for MOT on 23.3.13. The car was failed, they said there was excessive dust on cover of anti roll bars and the headlights needed aligning (they are electronically aligned) He also said we needed 4 new tyres which we pointed out to him that this was advisory, not a requirement to pass the test- he didn't want us to see that though! I took the car back after a couple of days to get the work done and (luckily) forgot to bring the fail... (read more)
Written on: 19/03/2013
Hi all, I left my car for an MOT test into National Tyres and Autocare in (Shawlands) Glasgow. After checking the car, NATIONAL TYRES call me back saying that the car needed the rear brakes to be done in order to pass the MOT. At that point, I asked them to give me a quote for the parts and labour and I agreed with them not to do anything until I could check the quote with them that evening after work. When I when to the garage in the evening I saw the car without one of the rear... (read more)
Written on: 14/03/2013 by j300567
I have received very pathetic customer services in bath lane, Newcastle upon Tyne branch. What happened was my car wasn’t started up yesterday and I have called the breakdown engineer to have a check. He has found it was the battery completely flat and he has used his machine to test my car was charging no problem and the car battery was drained very quick and looked like leaking. He has suggested checking with the garage and getting a replacement. He also provided me the proof of... (read more)
Written on: 12/03/2013
Woke up to a flat tyre , saw it had a screw in it so limped down to my local branch (end of the road) Was told it couldn't be repaired and on inspection was told I needed two replacing. Must of been my lucky day as they were on offer bogof (apparently) £126 later I was informed my track rod ends were in bad shape and needed replacing. Told me a horror story of how my car could flip over whilst driving and said not to drive it. Picked the car up , drove it home and popped to my usual garage... (read more)
Written on: 11/03/2013
I replaced tyres in National a couple of weeks ago and everything went smooth and price was OK but I have been advised about worn brake discs and pads and was given a quote for roughly 140 ponuds for everything. Just picked up my car. 1 front brake disc 90 ( eurocarparts 30) 1 canliper 180 (eurocarparts 85) etc. Bile came up to 400 pounds. This guy at a till was making this figures up when I was standing there! Never ever! Rip off. (read more)
Written on: 10/03/2013
I purchased two tyres through Tyre Shopper and went to National Car Tyres in Bristol to have them fitted. They fitted the tyres, car felt a bit bumpy and I thought perhaps the tyre pressures were wrong, wasn't until I was driving up the motorway at 70 mph the steering started to vibrate badly, really frightened me. I took the car back to National, they said maybe some of the weights on the wheels had fallen off, yeh right, don't think they were balanced in the first place. They spent ages... (read more)
Written on: 14/04/2013
I only use this branch for oil changes, and I always check that they've actually changed the oil, replaced the filter and done it up properly. Every time I've been in there, people have come in with problems with previous jobs to be put right.
Written on: 06/03/2013 by dah0444 (4 reviews written)
Have 2 tyres fitted today (via Tyre shopper). Branch busy but service was polite and kept inform during wait for work to be done. (1.5 Hours). Asked for Tracking check whilst there no problem.The was on a Freelander which are always difficult to work on but was tracked after a struggle. I was more than happy with the service and attention given.I have used before with reservations but this time very happy at Huddersfield (read more)
Written on: 27/02/2013 by JohnB22 (1 review written)
I had two tyres fitted at the Square Hill, Maidstone Branch and they said my tracking was out. Even though it was supposed to be a 'Two for the price of one' the bill came to £216! I'd never use them again. A complete rip off (read more)
Written on: 27/02/2013 by peter_m_keogh (1 review written)
Arrived first thing in the morning, was told by grumpy attendant that I was third in queue. Then proceeded to change wrong tyre and threatened to charge me for swapping over. Would never go to them again. (read more)
Written on: 24/02/2013 by LuckyToBeAliveNoThanksToNationalTyres (1 review written)
Unfortunately I have to leave a rating of at least one star and minus ratings aren't possible. Left the car in at 9.15am on Saturday morning after calling on Friday evening to say that the car would definitely be coming in as the handbrake was going up to 10 clicks so I had asked for a full brake inspection. After having it all day on Saturday they still hadn't looked at it by close of business so left it with them overnight after being told if left it overnight they would "definitely"... (read more)
Written on: 23/02/2013 by shorla
Rang up for MOT, no problem man says, bring it down in 3 hours. Turn up, sorry we are running behind cant do it....bye. Would not mind as much but they had my phone number and did not call me and surely they knew they were getting bit busy when i booked. Hard to give an MOT place more than 1 star if they cant even organise an MOT AVOID. (read more)
Written on: 05/02/2013 by JDFLIG (1 review written)
I had two tyres fitted at the Ipswich National tyre and auto centre and landed up with a damaged alloy on Friday February 2013. I pointed it before leaving and was told by the manager that he would sort out next time I came in ? They were very busy so I left but called them once I had got home and had a good look at the damage.I arranged to bring the car back on Tuesday 5th to have the damaged repaired but once I arrived i was told that it was kerb damage. My car is in perfect condition and... (read more)
Written on: 24/02/2013
Thanks for this - I will take photos of wheel rims before hand. Have had similar problem when an inexperienced boy stripped the thread on the car as he was putting the tyre back on. They denied it of course! Cost me £100 at another garage.
Written on: 05/02/2013
Wow, just been to National Tyres, Woodbridge Road Ipswich. If you want to get totally ignored and just watch the fitters chat with their girlfriends and mates instead of bothering to fit your tyres then this is the place for you ! Terrible customer service, the worst I have ever come across. Nearly an hour to fit 2 tyres, no other customers there.......I did get a really good deal on the tyres from tyreshopper.co.uk, no problem with them. But National Tyres, you really need to sort out your... (read more)
Written on: 05/02/2013
I have just used them and they damaged one of my alloys.They are also saying that It was kerb damage and not there machine.My car is nearly new with sensors and I have hit no kerbs, I am a careful driver and am very upset that I now have a damaged alloy.
Written on: 28/12/2012 by Carmaniac81
I attended the Carmarthen branch of national tyres today for four new continental tyres and the front and rear brake discs and pads. I obtained a quotation over the phone yesterday and when I mentioned I was in the army he offered me a discont, and I must say the overall price he quoted me was nearly 100 cheaper than other places I had been quoted. So I proceeded to attend today at the the agreed time and all three of the mechanics where flat out, I was approached by a gentleman called John... (read more)
Written on: 03/04/2013
Unfortunately, not all of us live near Carmarthen. Just in case they're the same as every other branch, have their work checked by a trustworthy garage as a matter of urgency.
Written on: 28/12/2012 by Angelcarla
Tyre pressure warning system came on car and by the morning tyre was completely flat. Got it pumped up by a neighbour to give me enough time to get it to national tyres in burnley and my god did they see me coming! My car is brand new - 6 weeks old in fact - they said the puncture was irreplaceable and I would need a whole new tyre at the princely sum of £195!! I was distraught, not a good time after Christmas but what choice did I have! None! The puncture was irreperable and they had my... (read more)
Written on: 03/12/2012
had MOT on friday failed need handbrake stripping ect brake work didnt feel right took car to different garage on monday and surprise it passed no work needed would not go there ever l am taking this further (read more)
Written on: 29/11/2012
Recently used these guys for my M.O.T & I was already aware that the brake pads on my car were worn right down & also on last years M.O.T I had advisory items such as windscreen wipers (that are ripped & not legal), as well as other important parts THEY HAVE JUST IGNORED. Not only did they ignore many important factors (that should fail the car), they quoted over the odds for work that did not need to be done & made the quote up on the spot, charging way too much for the parts in... (read more)
Written on: 24/11/2012
Had two replacement tyres fitted. Later I found out they were not even balanced !!! (read more)
Written on: 23/11/2012
I went to the spon lane coventry branch to have some tyres fitted on my m5. I went in and felt at home, i was made a cuppa by a member of staff and my new tyres were fitted quickly. They were a;; really friendly (read more)
Written on: 21/12/2012
Have their work checked by a reliable garage as a matter of urgency.
Written on: 10/11/2012
Went to national in grimsby to have to tyres on my mondeo arrived at the branch the lads got my car straigt in no problem the guys made me a coffe and as i waited and spoke to the manager i mentioned i was going to france on a ski holiday the fitter(sam)over heard me say this and told me that 3mm not uk 1.6 i agreed to have the ot her tyre done now thats what i call good service thank you grimsby branch for your polite helpgul advice i (read more)
Written on: 13/11/2012
They, as is usual for National Tyres, lied to you.
With the exception of Finland & Norway in winter, the legal limit for car tyres in Europe is 1.6mm.
See http://www.cetro.org/CETRO.org/minimum%20tread%20depth%20europe.pdf)
Written on: 23/05/2013
Tyre limit is 1.6 in France, same as UK, I would get straight down there and demand your money back as you were mis-sold.
Written on: 02/11/2012 by Mark9999 (1 review written)
National tyres took too long to fit the day I was booked in, seemed more important things were happening. Four tyres, over £400, so far so good. Next day after over 100 motorway miles I was forced to take action after monumental loss of pressure in one tyre. Two tins of tyre weld later I limped to my destination. This was my wife's and my holiday by the way. A very professional local garage showed me that there had been no cleaning/preparation of the rims and it was unlikely that a good... (read more)
Written on: 31/10/2012
Took my car to National Tyres and Autocare in Street, Somerset yesterday because the exhaust was noisy. They said the middle box needed replacing. No problem with that. However, they also said my 2 front tyres and rear offside were 'illegal and needed replacing immediately'. I was surprised as the car had had a major service a month ago. I went immediately back to my garage and MOT centre (part of the Good Garage Scheme). They double checked the tyres and said there were about 3500... (read more)
Written on: 28/10/2012 by nastywhenprovoked (1 review written)
Quality of work carried out - Excellent - Smooth Ride! Replacement of all 4 ,alignment and balancing Price - Cant complain! (i did check out other local and online suppliers) Quality of customer service - 1st person i spoke with sorted it all out. Very Polite, Very Pleasent. This National Tyre Branch is on Steroids! Everything done and dusted in 2 hours! (read more)
Written on: 13/10/2012 by Tracking (1 review written)
We went to the maidstone branch to get the tracking set up to be told that both track rod ends had siezed required heating to remove and replacing for the grand sum of £110 told them no thanks went to another place had to wait an hour as they were busy job done no heating no new parts needed i spoke to the man who adjustd it told him the above story to be told that he thinks that no one had even tried to undue the parts as the threads and nuts were still dirty what a bunch of rip off... (read more)
Written on: 11/10/2012
My main problem is my car went in for its MOT at the Guildford branch, and it failed. They said that it failed because: 1) both headlamps aim are too low 2) offside rear brake binding 3) offside rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened I was quoted £185 each for the brake calipers and the other items totalled £292, so a total of £652 was quoted. I did not accept this and took the car away. I drove it to another test centre on 10th October and told them what... (read more)
Written on: 03/10/2012 by ihatenationaltyres
i took my jaguar x-type to national tyres at grays , for 2 new tyres and 1 punture. - problems as listed below. 1 - mechanic sat on my ivory 1/2 leather / fabric seats without a seat cover ( he had filthy trousers on ) i still can't get the fabric clean. 2 - the car was raised on the 2 post lifts and they managed to crack both my side plastic seals , because they did not raise the rubber lifting pads on the post arms. 3 - 2 wheel nuts where rounded off , so the wheel could not be... (read more)
Written on: 17/09/2012
My wife bought some tyres from the Grays branch of National tyres whilst I was away on business and to be fair, all went well albeit the staff where rather gruff. A few weeks later we had a nail in one of the new tyres and so returned to have it repaired. The nail was in the tread and so should have been a simple plug job, but the guy there tried to tell me it was irrepairable and I would need a new tyre! I disagreed and so went to a different tyre place who said they'd repair it no problem.... (read more)
Written on: 15/09/2012 by gaviebaby (2 reviews written)
My wife took her car in for 2 replacement tyres and they agreed to carry out an MOT hich was booked for the next morning. Surprise, suprise - it failed on a catalogue of errors. Took it to another MOT testing centre and it sailed through. Went to complain at the branch and was told it was down to the testers opinion. Have complained to their Head Office and VOSA - will wait to see what happens. (read more)
Written on: 09/09/2012
My car was rattling and the exhaust was swinging when I got to work in Coventry, so had to get it fixed before I could go home or I'd have to call the AA. Went to National Tyres and Autocare because it was the nearest exhaust place. They got me straight onto the ramp, but that was just about the only good part of the whole experience. They showed me the bottom of the car and I could clearly see there was a problem just in front of the back box because the pipe had completely detached. But... (read more)
Written on: 04/09/2012
Had MOT recently at Wrexham branch and needed a tyre replacing prior to MOT,agreed price of tyre yet when all work and MOT carried out the price was inflated but as I,d been there for much longer than I should have with a few workers sitting around not really doing a lot I decided to just leave and take the hit of being ripped off..A few mates in work told me to chase it up do I contacted head office and asked for invoice to be checked...A few days later the manager of the branch contacted... (read more)
Written on: 03/09/2012
Well today I took my Vauxhall Frontera to the Worthing, West Sussex Branch of National Tyres. I had called earlier in the day and booked my Vauxhall Frontera in at the Branch to have the tracking adjusted as the car pulls to the left ever so slightly. Upon my arrival I spoke with a member of staff who I would describe as a White Male in his early to mid 30's around 5'7" tall and who I'm sure I'd seen in the branch before wearing a managers badge when I had the tracking done on my wifes SAAB... (read more)
Written on: 12/09/2012
UPDATE - After complaining to their head office, I received a call from the area manager who apologized for the treatment I'd received at the Worthing Branch and explained that the Manager there had been told in no uncertain terms that the Discount Vouchers from their Web Site should be honored for ALL vehicles so long as presented by a private customer.
I was offered the opportunity to take the car to the Bognor Branch which I accepted and I have to say, the staff and the Manager couldn't have been more pleasant and helpful.
They checked and adjusted the tracking for me all free of charge and it took less than half an hour.
I have to say the premises at Bognor is much better than Worthing as well. The reception / customer waiting area at Bognor is clean, modern and well presented. In comparison Worthing is run down, grubby, crampt and generally uninviting.
So for me, Bognor where superb but I'd be hard pressed to ever want to set foot in the Worthing Branch ever again.
Written on: 21/08/2012 by Juleventus
I booked a cheap oil change. When I dropped the car off I was phoned 10minuted later to say they couldn't get the sump plug off. in fact that had used the wrong tool and had rounded it off. It was then leaking and I was told that they could not put it back in or out. (read more)
Written on: 18/08/2012
Just had my car Mot tested in national tyres tarvin road chester.They are charging £27 for the mot witch is cheap so i thought why not.There was another guy an old chap in waiting room and he was upset when his car failed a newish car because it was serviced last month and had a pre mot check done witch it flew through.HE was given a £300 pound bill by the fat grey haired mot tester who was very arrogant with the old fella.I thought as mine was next here we go bet they find something wrong... (read more)
Written on: 10/08/2012 by Zamugan (1 review written)
Phoned yesterday with a query regarding my Merc 190.The front pipe was ordered and obtained within a few hours. I was contacted by phone, given a price which was very reasonable and an appointment for the work to be carried out this morning. I happened to have a 20per cent discount voucher which was honoured on payment - making a reasonable price very good value indeed. Staff were polite, friendly and cheerful. A very positive experience all round. If you have an exhaust problem look no... (read more)
Written on: 27/07/2012
An average tyre dept in my opinion, get the tyres much cheaper by purchasing online and paying in advance, do make sure the locking wheel nut remover is handy !! as i had to negotiate a cash deal for him to get the locks off!! not sure whether thats company policy?? (read more)
Written on: 26/07/2012
I had the misfortune to use National Tyres Kingston to replace my front tyres on my Audi for a long trip to France. In France I developed a wheel wobble owing to dodgy balancing so, I took it to a French tyre specialist. He immediately told me that my new front tyres were illegal because the speed rating was wrong and this had invalidated my insurance. Of course, National Tyres had assured me the rating of the Continental tyres was the same as the factory fitted Pirellis they took off. When... (read more)
Written on: 23/07/2012 by supertomyum
I booked my car in for an oil change online at newton abbot.as I was on the forecourt looking for the bonnet catch i was approached by a member of their team who asked what the problem was.I explained that my car was booked in for an oil change and then proceeded to tell him that the bonnet catch works but only if the catch stays open under the dashboard and I then saved him the trouble of trying to do it as on phoning the store that day I understood they were busy.I have used this... (read more)
Written on: 10/07/2012
Oil & filter change, only problem was that booked on-line so had to wait much longer than agreed appointment time to get job done. (read more)
Written on: 23/06/2012 by Stevieweavie
National Tyres and Autocare Totton, Southampton are good. I was a bit wary the first time I went there - my brakes had a serious problem and I was in a hurry and they were the nearest people that could sort me out quickly. I thought that I would get ripped off and was prepared for it, but my experience was very positive. I have been back a couple of times since, most recently to get front discs and pads replaced on my wife's Galaxy, and they were 230 quid, a fair bit cheaper than the other... (read more)
Written on: 15/06/2012 by pedro2012 (1 review written)
I recently attended the National Tyre and Autocare Garage in Blyth for 4 new tyres, when I returned to collect my car I was informed that the CV Boots on both front axels were damaged and would cost £120 if I chose them to do the work. They told me the damage may have been from bearing being changed. They also told me the track rod ends could be damaged changing the CV Boots. I spoke with my cousin who is a mechanic in Consett and he explained that the above was a load of rubbish. My Cousin... (read more)
Written on: 19/05/2012
Exellent service and good product (read more)
Written on: 18/05/2012 by Bahbah (1 review written)
I was pleased with the service provided, promotional and good value for money. (read more)
Written on: 17/05/2012
Booked an appointment at Croydon branch for wheel alignment with tony at Croydon branch. Reached and no one at reception. After 10 mins he found someone who said will check and then after another 15 mins he said the mechanic was very busy today with another car and couldn't see me today. He just said come Tomorow. I thought that was ridiculous. Never again to national tyres. (read more)
Written on: 25/05/2012
Dear Customer,
Our sincerest apology for the inconvenience that has been caused and hope that based on the review you have provided that there is a reason why we were unable to service your car on that visit.
If you can provide me a invoice number then I can certainly investigate the situation with a regional manager
Kind regards
National Online Team
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Written on: 18/05/2013
My advice is to avoid going for tyres too. In april 2013 I went to have a rear tyre replaced and while I was waiting in the waiting area they came to tell me that my vehicle was accidentally damaged inside their garage. The damages are about £1,200 as they destroyed the right wing, they cut throught he metal, the front light, the bumpers and so on. It's been a month now, I posted 3 letters and still no reply. They are not willing to pay the cost for the repairs, so it has to go to the court. There is nothing left to do with them. Avoid them like the plague. I went for a tyre and I ended up with lots more.