Winter tires: Eyes open when buying online
COMPARIS COMPARISON In addition to high extra costs, the prices quoted by service partners on online tire portals are often unreliable and non-transparent. You should definitely pay attention to this when buying. The online comparison portal comparis.ch has compared ten of the largest online tire stores in Switzerland. The result: insufficient prior information can result in high additional costs for fitting and the return of incorrect orders. The total costs can thus be reduced to the [...]
The online comparison portal comparis.ch has compared ten of the largest online tire stores in Switzerland. The result: insufficient prior information can result in high additional costs for mounting and the return of incorrect orders. The total costs can thus rise to double the tire price. The Comparis samples also show unreliable price information for mounting costs.
Right of return does not mean money back
Additional costs are incurred not only for fitting but also for returning the goods. Nine out of ten tire stores offer a return policy. Six portals charge the customer for the return fees. In the event of an incorrect order, this can result in costs of up to 240 Swiss francs. It is also worth taking a closer look at the small print when it comes to the return period.
The quality of the tires is important
Mobility expert Andreauer: "When buying tires on the Internet, you should not just focus on prices. More important is the quality of the tires. Because this has an enormous influence on safety in road traffic." Comprehensive tire tests by car magazines or the TCS provide information on all safety-relevant features of various tires. Customers can usually also find these directly at the various tire stores. The Eyes open when buying tires online.
