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Old 18 March 2003, 04:53 PM
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Placed an order for 4 Toyo tyres last week, Elite said they'd reserve them and took a deposit off me. Agreed to have them fitted the following week and I'd take time off work to have them fiited.

I was supposed to have them fitted today and they told me they'd made a mistake and did not have them in stock! Asked if I could have 4 Goodyear F1s fiited at the same price as the Toyo's because they had the Goodyear's in stock and they said no. So not only have I wasted a day off work, but Elite can't even be bothered to admit they made a mistake.

Right, I had to get that off my chest, and Elite have lost a regular customer.

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Old 18 March 2003, 05:05 PM
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sounds like anyone decent would have at least split the difference with you- another example of how bad customer service loses business.
Old 18 March 2003, 09:29 PM
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Tyres Northampon got my vote even tho Elite are much closer. They come highly recommended, and I was impressed with their efficency

£95 quid each for the Toyos
Old 20 March 2003, 01:00 PM
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I used Elite about 7 years ago when I ran around in a 300ZX TT. I ordered 18" Anteras with 235/35/18 Yoko AVS. The bill came to about 2K (when 18" were really expensive). Was quoted a 2 week delivery time. They actually took 12 weeks but got messed about all the way leading upto the delivery date. I also had to take a day off work for fitting. Vowed to never go back there again.
I have kept my promise. Their great at taking your money but crap at delivering. 0% for customer care.
Old 20 March 2003, 01:34 PM
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Come on guys lets get real... In the UK most companies do not give a Shiet about their customers.
Old 20 March 2003, 02:24 PM
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You hit the nail on the head
Old 21 March 2003, 08:26 AM
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That's why we should walk if we get crap service.

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Old 21 March 2003, 11:14 AM
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Just for your info.
Price is taken from a mates tyre depo in Accrington (North West)
205/50/16
Goodyear F1 GSD3 £105.75 Fitted,balanced & Vat
Toyo TS-1 £82.25 F,B & Vat.
I do not profit from any of this (hence no name & no) but if you e mail me I will give you their contact details.
Old 23 March 2003, 08:22 PM
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I had one bad experence 6 years ago with Elite and haven't been back surprised that they haven't improved in that time yet are still in buisness?
Old 24 March 2003, 03:06 PM
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We've used Elite for every tyre and wheel change for the last 8 years and can honestly say they have been fine. Always get good service and very prompt.

And no I dont work for them!

Just another opinion to add!

Matt
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