How much does it cost to patch a tire puncture?

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Jul 13th, 2021 5:39 pm

pandap [OP]: Newbie; Jan 21, 2011; 46 posts; 32 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 13th, 2021 5:39 pm

How much does it cost to patch a tire puncture?

So, my wife took it to Canadian Tire and it cost us $109 + fees and Taxes.

This doesn't seem right. From what I remember it used to only cost $20-30 for a random Asian Garage. Granted that was ~10 years ago. I wouldn't think inflation went up 500% in 10 years.

Doing a quick search on reddit/rfd suggests $40-50 seems to be the current rate. Any idea why Canadian Tire would charge us so much? I know big box stores usually charge more but I wouldn't think it's THAT much more?

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Jul 13th, 2021 5:47 pm

Kasakato: Deal Expert; Mar 25, 2005; 22463 posts; 3381 upvotes

Jul 13th, 2021 5:47 pm

You were ripped off. Costco $11 for the proper Xtra Seal Combination Repair Unit.

+2

Jul 13th, 2021 9:01 pm

carmaster: Deal Expert; Jun 30, 2006; 20754 posts; 9346 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 13th, 2021 9:01 pm

Ya pure rip off. Shouldn't have cost more than $30 max all in.

+1

Jul 13th, 2021 9:25 pm

kr0zet: Deal Fanatic; Jan 16, 2011; 7205 posts; 9218 upvotes; The NORTH

Jul 13th, 2021 9:25 pm

Don't forget that canadian tire will also do am inspection of your vehicle and charge you $100 for that.

Scumbags!

A friends parents vehicle broke down (starter went) an hour from home on a Saturday and the closest place that would take the vehicle was a canadian tire. They had it towed there and asked for the starter to be replaced. they were charged $100 for an inspection that included brake pad wear, windshield washer fluid level... They argued with the 'service manager' and were told it was standard procedure for any service to do an inspection, no if ands or buts. BUT since they were unhappy they would knock $20 off.

+1

Jul 13th, 2021 9:54 pm

Vaalka: Newbie; Jan 9, 2021; 42 posts; 16 upvotes

Jul 13th, 2021 9:54 pm

Canadian Tire should be your last stop for any repair.
$30 should be the max.

+3

Jul 14th, 2021 2:41 am

someone16: Deal Addict; Jul 19, 2004; 1547 posts; 903 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 14th, 2021 2:41 am

pandap wrote: ↑ So, my wife took it to Canadian Tire and it cost us $109 + fees and Taxes.

This doesn't seem right. From what I remember it used to only cost $20-30 for a random Asian Garage. Granted that was ~10 years ago. I wouldn't think inflation went up 500% in 10 years.

Doing a quick search on reddit/rfd suggests $40-50 seems to be the current rate. Any idea why Canadian Tire would charge us so much? I know big box stores usually charge more but I wouldn't think it's THAT much more?

In Vancouver, last time I had a patch done around a year ago it was around $50 with taxes. If your repair was like $20 they probably just plugged the tire and not a patch.

But yea, $109 is excessive for sure. Maybe upload the receipt and see what they have done. Things like this I would think should have standardized pricing at Canadian Tire.

Jul 14th, 2021 2:52 am

ronthan: Jr. Member; Feb 6, 2018; 122 posts; 36 upvotes

Jul 14th, 2021 2:52 am

Tire patching should be under $40.00

+1

Jul 14th, 2021 12:54 pm

macnut: Deal Fanatic; Oct 26, 2008; 6938 posts; 2775 upvotes; Victoria, BC

Jul 14th, 2021 12:54 pm

Something wrong here. Without seeing the work order impossible to surmise how it cost that much.

But some possibilities:
- they deemed the tire to be unrepairable and happened to have a suitable used replacement on hand and fitted that
- they broke a tire pressure sensor when dismounting the tire and charged you for a replacement
- they balanced all 4 tires as an extra (unapproved) service

Jul 14th, 2021 1:53 pm

l69norm: Deal Expert; Jun 12, 2007; 19650 posts; 6382 upvotes; London

Jul 14th, 2021 1:53 pm

Was a "fix-a-flat" type sealer can like tire slime used prior to going to CT ?

The stuff makes a huge mess inside the tire that needs to be manually cleaned out = extra cost

Jul 14th, 2021 5:38 pm

pandap [OP]: Newbie; Jan 21, 2011; 46 posts; 32 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 14th, 2021 5:38 pm

someone16 wrote: ↑ Things like this I would think should have standardized pricing at Canadian Tire.

That's what I thought too. I mean i'm expecting it to be standardized and overpriced, yes. But 109 seems really expensive

As suggested, I did took a look at the work order, it does say:
"Tire Repair, Plug, Patch & Balance 0211" for $109
"UNI-SEAL PATCH UNI-SEAL PATCH" for $2.50
"tire balance weight tire balance weight" for 2.99

i'll upload a picture of the workorder to my initial post.
I guess if everyone is saying Tire Patch woud cost $20-50, the remaining can be accounted for by Tire balance? does it cost that much to balance the tire? (Also keep in mind we didn't ask for this, but i guess it's a forced package kinda deal?)

Is it recommended to Tire Balance after a patch anyway? If it is, i'll feel better lol

Jul 14th, 2021 6:49 pm

iSimple: Deal Guru; Sep 13, 2007; 10741 posts; 6160 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 14th, 2021 6:49 pm

$100?
Rip your wallet

Jul 14th, 2021 11:28 pm

someone16: Deal Addict; Jul 19, 2004; 1547 posts; 903 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 14th, 2021 11:28 pm

pandap wrote: ↑ That's what I thought too. I mean i'm expecting it to be standardized and overpriced, yes. But 109 seems really expensive

As suggested, I did took a look at the work order, it does say:
"Tire Repair, Plug, Patch & Balance 0211" for $109
"UNI-SEAL PATCH UNI-SEAL PATCH" for $2.50
"tire balance weight tire balance weight" for 2.99

i'll upload a picture of the workorder to my initial post.
I guess if everyone is saying Tire Patch woud cost $20-50, the remaining can be accounted for by Tire balance? does it cost that much to balance the tire? (Also keep in mind we didn't ask for this, but i guess it's a forced package kinda deal?)

Is it recommended to Tire Balance after a patch anyway? If it is, i'll feel better lol

I guess if they actually balanced the tire, that would be another $15-$20. $109 is still expensive, but if they actually did the job properly then I guess there isn't much you can do. Just remember to always ask for the cost before getting any work done next time.

Also for tire related stuff I find tire shops much better at doing these type of work because they deal with tires everyday.

Jul 15th, 2021 9:42 am

booblehead: Deal Expert; Jul 30, 2007; 32388 posts; 19792 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 15th, 2021 9:42 am

Another Cdn Tire fail thread.

Maybe they saw she is a woman and would not know any better of what a fair charge should be and decided to gouge her big time, given she is driving a luxury Tesla as well.

Jul 15th, 2021 10:10 am

ncnmra: Sr. Member; Mar 22, 2004; 738 posts; 568 upvotes; London, ON

Jul 15th, 2021 10:10 am

That is egregious! Like everyone said, $40 absolute MAX, with many places doing it for $20 and under. Scumbags. Depending on the car, you could likely get a brand new tire mounted for close to what you paid.

Jul 15th, 2021 7:29 pm

CanadianConsumerYEG: Deal Addict; Aug 30, 2020; 2674 posts; 5137 upvotes; YEG/YYZ

Jul 15th, 2021 7:29 pm

$10 plug kit DIY. Have done it 3 times and never had a leak.

+2

Jul 16th, 2021 7:41 pm

gr8dlr: Deal Expert; Sep 1, 2005; 19480 posts; 14475 upvotes; Markham

Jul 16th, 2021 7:41 pm

Not sure what kind of tires you have but a new tire might not be that far off that price. So I think a complaint might definitely be in order. Tell em you're going to call one of the consumer reporters on TV.

We're all bozos on the bus until we find a way to express ourselves...

Failure is always an option...just not the preferred one!

Jul 17th, 2021 12:23 am

redblack: Deal Addict; Nov 11, 2013; 1167 posts; 1544 upvotes; Calgary

Jul 17th, 2021 12:23 am

CanadianConsumerYEG wrote: ↑ $10 plug kit DIY. Have done it 3 times and never had a leak.

+1, I’ve been using these kits for years and never had a leak. Quick, easy and cheap. No need to wait around a tire shop for an hour.

Most tire shops around here are $15-30 bucks with tire balancing. OP got bent over a barrel and f**ked @ $109. Let it be a lesson to never take you vehicles to crappy tire.

Jul 17th, 2021 10:03 am

EasyCompany251: Deal Addict; Nov 21, 2014; 3081 posts; 5322 upvotes; Atlantic

Jul 17th, 2021 10:03 am

Sigh....yet another CT car repair thread.....

Yes you got ripped off unfortunately. Live and learn.....never go to CT for anything car repair related.

lol maybe they overcharged you because of your Tesla

Jul 19th, 2021 12:51 am

starchoice: Deal Addict; Oct 13, 2007; 4707 posts; 3661 upvotes; Edmonton

Jul 19th, 2021 12:51 am

pandap wrote: ↑ So, my wife took it to Canadian Tire and it cost us $109 + fees and Taxes.

This doesn't seem right. From what I remember it used to only cost $20-30 for a random Asian Garage. Granted that was ~10 years ago. I wouldn't think inflation went up 500% in 10 years.

Doing a quick search on reddit/rfd suggests $40-50 seems to be the current rate. Any idea why Canadian Tire would charge us so much? I know big box stores usually charge more but I wouldn't think it's THAT much more?

Noticed that your car is a Tesla. Doesn't Tesla provide you with a flat tire service?

BTW, what kind of tire is it?

+1

Jul 19th, 2021 1:25 am

UrbanPoet: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2004; 51283 posts; 15681 upvotes; ONTARIO

Jul 19th, 2021 1:25 am

starchoice wrote: ↑ Noticed that your car is a Tesla. Doesn't Tesla provide you with a flat tire service?

BTW, what kind of tire is it?

Upvotes for Tesla!

p.s. That's why I like buying my tires @ KALtire. They offer life time free tire repairs for the life of the tires.

All my threads are upvote parties! All positive vibe post get upvotes.

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