Costco...

The Mad Rapper · 14 Jun 2010 at 14:52

My wife and I joined Costco a few months ago. For those of you unfamiliar with Costco, it's basically a big US wholesaler. We got some advertising from them over the weekend, in which they announced a tyre purchase and fitting service - they sell all the big brands at reduced prices. Has anyone here used them before? Good value?

They state they fill the tyres with nitrogen, what are the benefits of that over normal air, and what are you supposed to do if you need to top up? I understand nitrogen is present in air before anyone is a smart arse

LiE · 14 Jun 2010 at 14:54

When I checked they weren't particularly cheap.

Defcon5 · 14 Jun 2010 at 14:56

Mine only does Michelin tyres IIRC, occasionally get sent 20% off vouchers for them.

If you get exited at their tyre price, wait til you see the Mobil1!

Sirrel Squirrel · 14 Jun 2010 at 15:07

My one only does Michelin, never actually bought tires from them though.

Wicksta · 14 Jun 2010 at 15:08

The Mad Rapper said:
My wife and I joined Costco a few months ago. For those of you unfamiliar with Costco, it's basically a big US wholesaler. We got some advertising from them over the weekend, in which they announced a tyre purchase and fitting service - they sell all the big brands at reduced prices. Has anyone here used them before? Good value?

They state they fill the tyres with nitrogen, what are the benefits of that over normal air, and what are you supposed to do if you need to top up? I understand nitrogen is present in air before anyone is a smart arse

Some info as to why nitrogen is a waste of time:

http://www.tyresave.co.uk/nitrogen.html

Maccy · 14 Jun 2010 at 15:09

I went to the one in Watford a couple of years ago, got to new fronts for £60 fitted. Not amazing but can't complain I suppose.

Sonea Fifer · 14 Jun 2010 at 16:06

LiE said:
When I checked they weren't particularly cheap.

This - we priced them for tyres for my wife's MK6 Fiesta and they were really no cheaper than anywhere else, even with their "discount" and as for filling them with nitrogen. . . . . . :rolleyes:

The Mad Rapper · 14 Jun 2010 at 17:14

Wicksta said:
Some info as to why nitrogen is a waste of time:

http://www.tyresave.co.uk/nitrogen.html

Interesting read, thanks. So it all seems to be poppycock then! Oh well

Peter Diffey · 14 Jun 2010 at 17:31

Got my set of energy savers at Costco

The prices are pretty good, watch out for the higher speed rated tyres though as they are usually much more expensive - so check what you actually need, they will order tyres in at your request.

The service is very convenient too :cool:

NickXX · 14 Jun 2010 at 17:38

They are very competitive on Michelin Pilot Sports during their 20% off periods.

Bosch batteries, and as mentioned above, Mobil 1 oil is also very well priced.

The Mad Rapper · 14 Jun 2010 at 17:39

Peter Diffey said:
The service is very convenient too

I presume you can just drop the car off while you walk around the store?

NickXX · 14 Jun 2010 at 17:41

The Mad Rapper said:
I presume you can just drop the car off while you walk around the store?

Yup. Balancing and fitting is £3/wheel.

Defcon5 · 14 Jun 2010 at 17:52

NickXX said:
Yup. Balancing and fitting is £3/wheel.

Blimey thats cheap, I thought I got it done cheap at £25 for a set

NickXX · 14 Jun 2010 at 20:39

BTW - there is a 20% (if you buy 4 tyres) offer on now until 11th July.

blueboy2001 · 14 Jun 2010 at 21:09

Where Nick? Did you get a voucher or something?

I've not had one, but they don't always send them to all customers at the same time.

wassap · 14 Jun 2010 at 21:37

You have to be a member to buy stuff tho,if you are lucky you might be able to blag it, but it is 20 squid a year.Some of the food is good value as are the 5 year warantee's on TVs,other than that it isnt so cheap.

Peter Diffey · 14 Jun 2010 at 21:43

wohoo said:
You have to be a member to buy stuff tho,if you are lucky you might be able to blag it, but it is 20 squid a year.Some of the food is good value as are the 5 year warantee's on TVs,other than that it isnt so cheap.

Members are issued with a card which is scanned when you go to buy stuff, you also have to show the card to gain entry......

Sone · 14 Jun 2010 at 21:44

when i was in Canada every few months would get a flyer through for a non member day at costco. Must do the same thing here

wassap · 14 Jun 2010 at 22:10

Peter Diffey said:
Members are issued with a card which is scanned when you go to buy stuff, you also have to show the card to gain entry......

You can get guest passes iirc and i meant blag a membership.

The Mad Rapper · 14 Jun 2010 at 22:15

wohoo said:
You have to be a member to buy stuff tho,if you are lucky you might be able to blag it, but it is 20 squid a year.Some of the food is good value as are the 5 year warantee's on TVs,other than that it isnt so cheap.

Yes it is. We saved £140 on the high street price of a HD video camera and loads on other items. I love Costco