The Tire Choice

Name: The Tire Choice
Address: 3935 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA, 94553, US
Telephone: 925-228-8900
Price range: $$$
Rating: 1.5

3935 Alhambra Ave
Martinez, CA 94553 925-228-8900

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16 ratings
56% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 9% higher than average
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"Took in my very-old Corolla for regularly-scheduled service. I have been using this location for years,..."
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Consumer Comments for The Tire Choice

Consumer from Martinez, CA
Sep 18, 2021

Took in my very-old Corolla for regularly-scheduled service. I have been using this location for years, under various different ownerships and names. I'd like to find a better place, with less paperwork and fewer signatures, etc. I tried a couple times but wasn't that happy with the replacement places either. Plus, I have relatives that give me a ride to this place. And, with their coupon, the oil-change-etc. price can seem reasonably good. They suggested a lot of repairs that would be quite expensive if I did them all. It seems quite likely that my car should have some or all of those repairs, but I hate to spend a lot on a very-old car that probably isn't worth that much. So, I just got the oil-change-etc. service, for now.

Consumer from Hercules, CA
Jul 15, 2017

Not very friendly...Too much tension at this business. After being a loyal customer for almost forty years with the previous owner, we are looking for another provider.

Consumer from Martinez, CA
Dec 04, 2013

Always pleasant, explained what they thought was needed and made sure they had the problem right. Did good job of talking to me, and then fixed the problem.

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