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Does Les Schwab buy back tires?

Does Les Schwab buy back tires?

Tire retailers such as Les Schwab, Costco, Sears, Wal-Mart, Goodyear and Firestone pay Tire Disposal & Recycling to take away the old tires. The company, which operates in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California, supplies old tires to several Northwest cement producers that use them for fuel.

What does Les Schwab Tire warranty cover?

Les Schwab provides tire protection for Covered Tires with non-repairable damage due to normal road hazards (“Tire Protection”). If a Covered Tire eligible for Tire Protection incurs non-repairable damage during the first 25% of tread wear, Les Schwab will replace it free of charge.

What does Les Schwab do with old tires?

Other Les Schwab vendors transform crumb rubber from waste tires into flooring for gyms, workout studios and playgrounds. Demand for the product is growing because it is safer and more sanitary than the wood chips traditionally used with this recreational equipment.

Is tire rotation free at Les Schwab?

Rotating your tires will help extend their life, but the cost of doing so can add up. We’ll rotate your Les Schwab-bought tires every 5,000 miles — for free — that’s hundreds of dollars in savings.

How much does Les Schwab charge for alignment?

4 Wheel Alignment $69.95 by Les Schwab Tire Centers.

Is changing your brakes easy?

You will be pleasantly surprised to find that you can change your car’s disc brake pads quickly, easily and without specialized tools. Doing it yourself also will save you a lot of money. In either case the rotors may also need to be replaced or “turned” on a brake lathe, a procedure not covered here.

Can I just replace front brake pads?

You can replace your brake pads in pairs (the front or the rear) at the same time or separately. If your front brake pads are in need of repair or replacement, your mechanic can fix this issue independently. It’s also important to note that your front and rear brake pads wear at very different rates.

Are calipers expensive to replace?

The average caliper can range anywhere from $60 to $200 depending on make and model. Of course, you’ll need to figure in at least an extra hour of labor as well. After the hydraulic system of your brakes has been penetrated by air, the technician must bleed the air out of the system once the repairs are made.

How much does it cost to replace one brake caliper?

The Best in Auto Repair The average cost for brake caliper replacement is between $526 and $761. Labor costs are estimated between $135 and $171 while parts are priced between $391 and $590.