Good experience at McCarthy Tire Service.
I had a flat tire on my boat trailer. It's a much smaller tire than what is found on a typical automobile. I took it to a tire service place down the block from where I live. They told me they couldn't fix such a small tire (4.80/4.00-8). OK, I have no problem if someone tells me they don't do certain jobs for whatever reason. I DID have a problem with the man telling me that I should just throw it away and buy another one. Really? Replace a $90 tire because it leaks? This place is not likely to get business from me in the future.
So I went to McCarthy Tire Service this morning and asked the man if he could repair my leaky tire. He said, "Sure. You wanna wait? Or you wanna come back in an hour?" I told him I'd run errands and return. I came back in an hour.
"What do I owe you?"
"Nothing. Repeat customers and word of mouth will take care of it."
So I'm telling readers of yelp.com. Both of the attendants at McCarthy Tire were very nice, they repaired my tire, AND, they told me they could overhaul the non-functioning 50 year-old hydraulic floor jack that I had in the trunk of my car. So I left it with them. If they can successfully rebuild it, great! If they're not successful, what do I have to lose? My old floor jack looks to be better made than the $100 new ones that look like they are made of stamped tinfoil.
The men at McCarthy Tire Service have the right attitude. I'd give them my business anytime.
McCarthy Tire Service
(434) 295-8041
1028 River Rd.
Charlottesville VA 22901
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