Tyre Purchasing Terms & Conditions
1. Quote & Pricing Terms
Quote Validity
- Quote valid until end of month, subject to stock availability.
- Prices quoted are subject to change without notice after the validity period.
- Quotes are based on estimated labour costs and materials available at time of preparation.
Pricing Inclusions
- All prices include GST unless otherwise stated.
- Prices include fitting, balancing, new tubeless valves, GST, and tyre disposal.
- Price does not include wheel alignment (quoted separately if required).
- Outside Service, Delivery and fitting charges are additional unless otherwise specified.
- A tax invoice will be provided upon completion of services.
2. Ownership & Retention of Title
Retention of Title Clauses
- Risk in the goods passes to the buyer upon delivery, however ownership remains with us until payment is complete.
- We reserve the right to repossess goods if invoices are not paid by the due date.
Payment Terms
- Payment is required in full before collection or delivery of goods.
- For account customers, payment is due within 14 days of end of month.
- A deposit may be required to confirm your booking.
- We accept cash, EFTPOS, credit card, and other approved payment methods.
- Interest may be charged on overdue accounts at 8% per annum.
- Late payment fees of $20 per day may apply to overdue accounts.
- We reserve the right to withhold goods or services until all outstanding amounts are paid.
3. Deposits & Cancellations
- A deposit is required to secure your order and booking.
- Deposits are non-refundable unless cancelled within 24 hours of booking.
- A cancellation fee of 10% of the total purchase price applies.
- Special orders cannot be cancelled once placed with suppliers.
- Tyres left at our premises for more than 30 days without contact may be disposed of.
- Cancelled or returned orders within 30 days of purchase are ineligible for promotional offers.
4. Stock & Availability
- All products are subject to availability at time of order.
- We will contact you to confirm availability prior to finalising your booking.
- Stock levels may vary from store to store.
- Tyres must be new (not second-hand, factory seconds, or aged stock).
- Stock must be supplied by an authorised Australian distributor.
5. Warranties & Guarantees
Manufacturer Warranty
- All tyres are covered by the manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
- Warranty is valid for 6 years from date of purchase or until minimum legal tread depth, whichever occurs first.
- Warranty claims are subject to manufacturer assessment and approval.
- Pro-rata replacement applies based on remaining tread depth (e.g., 50% worn = 50% credit).
- Original purchase invoice must be retained as proof of purchase.
- Warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable.
Warranty Exclusions
- Damage caused by road hazards, punctures, cuts, or impact breaks.
- Damage from under-inflation, over-inflation, or being driven while flat.
- Irregular wear due to misalignment or lack of maintenance.
- Damage from racing, competition, or off-road use outside recommendations.
- Fire, theft, vandalism, or vehicle collision.
- Improper installation, repairs, or modifications.
- Customer-supplied tyres or second-hand tyres.
Service Guarantees
- Wheel alignment guaranteed for 90 days (provided all recommended repairs are completed).
- New wheels guaranteed for 12 months against structural defects.
- Work completed by our technicians is guaranteed against faulty workmanship.
6. Satisfaction & Exchange Policies
- Michelin Tyres: If not satisfied with your tyres, return within 30 days or 1,000km (whichever comes first) for exchange.
- Exchange only for tyres of equal or greater value (no refunds).
- Tyres must be in original condition with no damage or excessive wear.
- Applies to the original purchaser and original vehicle only.
- We do not accept returns
7. Australian Consumer Law Compliance
- Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
- You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure.
- You are entitled to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
- You are entitled to have goods repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality.
- Nothing in these terms restricts your rights under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
- These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia.
8. Liability & Customer Responsibility
- It is the customer's responsibility to re-check wheel nut tensions within 50km of fitment.
- Regular pressure checks, rotations, and alignments are recommended every 12 months or 10,000-15,000km.
- Unless otherwise stated, We are not liable for damage caused by road hazards, kerb damage, or accidents.
- Customers are responsible for ensuring tyres selected are suitable for intended use and comply with legal requirements.
- Vehicle modifications may affect legality - contact relevant authorities before modifications.
- We accept no liability for minor cosmetic marks on rims during fitting (best efforts are made).
- We are not liable for indirect or consequential losses including loss of time, inconvenience, or commercial losses.
9. Privacy & Data Protection
- We collect personal information to process orders, provide services, and contact you regarding your purchase.
- Your information will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles.
- We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
- Information may be shared with service partners for warranty claims or fitting services.
- We may use your details to send service reminders, promotions, or product recalls.
10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
- These terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia.
- The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland.
- If any provision of these terms is void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.
- These terms represent the entire agreement between the parties.