Post by: ghosthunter on September 24, 2016, 09:17:39 PM
:dunno:
Post by: TheSkyBuster on September 24, 2016, 09:32:18 PM
This sounds fun, please tell us the rest of the story ?
Post by: fishngamereaper on September 24, 2016, 09:33:31 PM
Post by: TheSkyBuster on September 24, 2016, 09:37:14 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on September 24, 2016, 09:45:48 PM
I've been out of the business for a few years but I think it is against the law to disable, or render TPMS inoperable.This. They passed a law 2 or 3 years ago.
Post by: Special T on September 24, 2016, 11:38:48 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on September 25, 2016, 03:58:03 PM
To have some used tires he bought mounted.
Two tires off rims and two different tires mounted balanced.
They told him they were required by law to install new sensors for air.
$152.00
Post by: Skillet on September 25, 2016, 04:05:13 PM
I've been out of the business for a few years but I think it is against the law to disable, or render TPMS inoperable.This. They passed a law 2 or 3 years ago.
I don't doubt it's true, but what imminent threat to life and limb is the government trying to protect me from with this particular nanny-state law? :bash:
Post by: Special T on September 26, 2016, 10:01:57 AM
Post by: jackelope on September 26, 2016, 10:18:58 AM
Buddy of mine took his FJ in to a well know tire shop.
To have some used tires he bought mounted.
Two tires off rims and two different tires mounted balanced.
They told him they were required by law to install new sensors for air.
$152.00
It's against the law to render them inoperative.
I've never seen a law saying they had to install them, although I could see it being a company policy that they won't mount/balance tires without them where the vehicle is so equipped.
Post by: whacker1 on September 26, 2016, 10:21:28 AM
Buddy of mine took his FJ in to a well know tire shop.
To have some used tires he bought mounted.
Two tires off rims and two different tires mounted balanced.
They told him they were required by law to install new sensors for air.
$152.00
It's against the law to render them inoperative.
I've never seen a law saying they had to install them, although I could see it being a company policy that they won't mount/balance tires without them where the vehicle is so equipped.
:yeah:
Post by: Special T on September 26, 2016, 10:38:07 AM
Post by: lamrith on September 26, 2016, 02:26:11 PM
Yes, but sounds like this company was forcing the customer to buy NEW sensors, that is BS and definitely NOT a law. Makes me think the tech busted a sensor and was forcing the customer to pay for his mess up. That said $152.00 for four new sensors is a pretty good price, I thought they were $50-150/ea depending on vehicle...Buddy of mine took his FJ in to a well know tire shop.
To have some used tires he bought mounted.
Two tires off rims and two different tires mounted balanced.
They told him they were required by law to install new sensors for air.
$152.00
It's against the law to render them inoperative.
I've never seen a law saying they had to install them, although I could see it being a company policy that they won't mount/balance tires without them where the vehicle is so equipped.
Post by: jackelope on September 26, 2016, 04:27:05 PM
I know Discount Tire sells "Sensor rebuild kits" when they sell tires. Also a BS charge.
Post by: ghosthunter on September 26, 2016, 09:16:39 PM
Post by: jackelope on September 27, 2016, 11:31:02 AM
Two sensors guys and two tires off and on rims. His tires, his rims
Still dirt cheap relatively speaking.