Fred's Tire Discounters If you are a woman beware. I would strongly advise not doing business with Tire Discounters (formally known as Fred's tires). This used to be the only place I would use but always would have my Dad take my vehicle. I called to make an appointment to see why my air conditioner was not working. I called a few days prior and was quoted $280. On the day of my appointment the 4th of April, I had made to have my air conditioner checked due to it not cooling. I arrived on the 4th and the man explained that they would only charge me for the Freon that needed to be added. After they took my truck back. They advised me that my hoses and everything was good and the Freon was good but my compressor had went out. I asked them how much that would be. They told me they would not be able to fix it that day even though the appointment was at 9 AM that morning. They quoted $1300 for the compressor and having to charge the system again. So once I went inside the office, I found how they had charged me for draining my lines and charging a system of $400 prior to checking my compressor. After talking they agreed that was not right and they were going to refund my money. After giving the run around for 3 days and the refund was not returned to my card, I sent my Dad up there to handle it. They told him it would be returned by April 11th and if not to come back up there. On April 13th he went back up there and was told by Kim to give it until April 25th, they were either going to refund back to the card or send a check in the mail by April 25th. When I didn't receive either one my Dad went back up there on April 27th and was told by Kim that they were not going to refund the money. It took them 3 weeks to give me the run around and then refuse to refund my money. I advise you to find somewhere else to do business. Here is a voicemail from Kim saying that I was going to get a refund. read more

Tire Discounters - Tires Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Tire repair. Alex Hammock does a great job at the service desk. Learned something new from him today while having my tire fixed today. Value was good read more

My 85 year old mother had a flat. I took the tire to Tire Distributors to have it repaired or replaced. They were able to fix it so I could get her back on the road! Fast and friendly. read more

Do not take your car here, they do not know how to balance tires, They had 15 weights in one side of tire and 5 on other side and had them stacked so the scrubbed rotor. I drove off and turned around because of scrubbing noise and he took the stacked ones off . I got home and did some research and this is a road hazard having 15 weights on one side and 5 weights on other side, tires were not to spec my TPI indicator was on because tire pressure was only 25 in 2 tires and 30 in others. We wanted 2 tires mounted and balanced and car aligned and we got this. They tried to upsell me on breaks and said my caliper was going out! We told him we have a mechanic for that and he got nervous and told us no charge for work! I took car to Walmart and they said who ever balanced the tire literally didn't know what they were doing. read more

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I highly recommend Fred's Tires - especially to single women - you can trust them to take care of you! (Speaking from personal experience). They helped me greatly with a very complicated issue with my tires (which are no longer made) and went OVER AND ABOVE to get me back on the road SAFELY. Thank you FRED'S TIRES! read more

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Dropped my truck off at 10am on Wednesday for an oil change and fuel filter change. Did not get it back until 2:40 pm on Thursday. Charged me $271.00. Diesel oil change advertised for $129.00. 10 year customer but this plac has not been the same since Fred Sr. and Fred Jr. retired. All you hear is excuses for how long it takes to get anything done. Excuses, not enough mechanics, only one mechanic that knows how to workl on a diesel, etc. Last time I ever use them. read more

I highly recommend Fred's for all of your tire needs. They offer very competitive pricing and they have outstanding customer service!

If I could rate my experience at this location it would be - 0 stars. I was visiting from Maryland and took my 2011Hyundia Genesis to Fred's Tire Discounters (Kelly's) Columbus, GA on October 16, 2023 for what I thought would be routine front & rear brake pads replacement. To my surprise, I ended up replacing the front calibers damaged by them. They then gave me a quote to replace the calibers but later informed me that no one (their distributors) had them in stock. What (my reaction)? So I actually had to locate and order them on my own. Once they were received and installed, my car still wasn't correct. After several days while still in Fred's possession, their supposedly expert technicians could not figure out the problem. So finally It was suggested from the manager Brian that I have my car diagnosed by the Hyundai Dealer. Although I was frustrated at this point, I agreed and on October 23, 2023, had my vehicle towed to Hyundai dealer at Auto Nation, Columbus, GA. The following day October 24th, I was informed by Hyundai that my electronic parking brakes were frozen which stemmed from improper installation of the brake pads. They immediately reached out to Fred's manager (Brian) with their diagnosis and cost of repairs. Following a brief conversation with Hyundai Service Advisor Justin, Brian (Fred's) manager disagreed with the dealership's assessment and cost of repairs and therefore refuses to authorized their services. Finally, I returned to Fred's a few days later to speak with the General Manger (Jackson) but he again deferred me to Brian. And after final attempt to resolve this issue. He (Brian) still refuse to accept responsibly that Fred's technicians damaged my vehicle. After and unpleasant exchange of words, Brain basically told me to vacate the premises and threaten to call the police. Mind you I never threatened him. I simply told him that I was pissed and had ran out of patients! I followed up and ask if I need to contact my attorney. He replied and I quote: " I don't care, call your attorney. Just get out of here with that noise"! Needless to say, I was shocked! I simply could not believe this was coming from a manager of such well known establishment. So I left the premises baffled and in disbelief. Fast forward, I did in fact contact my attorney. And on November 10th a letter was sent to Fred's Tire Discounters, Columbus, GA and received on November 14, 2023. My attorney is strongly urging them to resolve this issue by requesting a copy of their Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) to file a claim. This is the first effort to resolve the issue. But as of today, November 25, 2023, there has been no response for a resolution on behalf of Fred's Tires. Final Take: As a result of Fred's Tire Discounters negligence, my vehicle is still at the Hyundai Dealership awaiting confirmation for repair. As of today, I've spent 40 days without the services of my car. In the meantime, I've had to rent or seek other alternate transportation for my daily commute. So my advise to everyone is DO NOT have your vehicle serviced at Fred's Tire Discounters. In particular electronic brake repairs! it is obvious to me they do not have the qualified technicians or management to service modern vehicles. Although in 2023, you normally would not consider 2011advanced technology . read more

Took several trips there to get the job done. When it was finally ready, I discovered my car still has the same problem. It's a very frustrating place to deal with. read more

I had a piece of metal in my tire and had the vehicle back within 75 minutes. Anna at the front desk and Jackson the technician were extremely helpful. Recommend this business for anyone in need of tire services. read more

I brought my Nissan Pathfinder to Fred's on Friday, May 3, 2024 to replace my front brakes (check to see if my rotors need to be replaced or turned). I was told my rotors as well as my back pads were good. The following week, I noticed my brakes were still squeaking loud, as well as scrubbing? I took my truck back to Fred's. The mechanic that worked on them stated he forgot to smoke my brakes which some refer to as bleeding the brakes. He drove my truck said he didn't hear any squeaking or scrubbing? Not true at all, I left gave it 2 more weeks, went back Friday, May 17th for an oil changed. I referenced my brakes are sounding worst than when I came in on May 3rd. I asked him to check my back ones as well as my rotors because it was vibrating bad & scrubbing to the ground which I knew that should not be occurring. The mechanic stated my back ones were good as well as my rotors. Fast forward, Monday, June 17, 2024, I had enough of the loud noise, vibrating & scrubbing. My husband took my truck to 2 different shops. Not only were CHEAP front brakes put on my truck, my rotors had not been turned or rotated, they were warped. New front brake pads & rotors had to be purchased! I was extremely pissed and dissatisfied . Having to pay for 2 brake jobs within a month. On Tuesday, June 18, 2024 I went to Fred's to make them aware along with my receipts from my visit there, as well as what had to purchase & done to correct the MISTAKE & negligence there. The manager smartly asks after being told what occurred, asked what do you want me to do? Very unprofessional & unapologetic. I will NEVER go there again with ANY of my vehicles(new or used)!!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't appreciate the inconvenience, the sarcasm I received which was no fault of mines. They suppose to be the professionals in that area!!!!!!! Who has money to throw away, NOT ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEVER experienced service like this from previous vehicles my husband & I have taken there!!!!!! Customer Service and Quality speaks volumes when you are paying for a service to be done!!!!!! read more

Showed up with a tire leaking, they worked me in within a few minutes. Fast and professional staff, and their prices are competitive!

Great people to do business with. I highly recommend this group for any automotive jobs.

I love Fred's tire. I will never take my car anywhere else. They are so nice and helpful! I don't know anything about cars and they always explain and don't take advantage of that. Great prices and can do basically everything. I normally just wait and my car is always done relatively quick! Fantastic customer service- everyone there is super friendly. My whole family comes here because they are so great! read more

Had the absolute worst experience at this place. Came in for an alignment. I got there at 9 am sharp. I called ahead to make sure I would be seen and could get it done the same day. The young lady in the phone said the earlier I got there the better. Great! I get there and she asks "Are you going to drop it off or would you prefer to wait," to which I asked "How long do you think it will take?" She replies "About an hour or so." Okay, no big deal. I tell her I'll wait. 10:00 comes...then 11:00...then 12:00...then 1:00...During this time I'm asking her what's the wait. she insists it'll just be a bit longer. I FINALLY see the guy go over to my car...at 1:45. Didn't get my car on the rack until 4:00...they closed at 6. I spent my entire day off here. Definitely not coming back. read more

They fixed the leaks on three of my tires in about an hour and a half at a surprisingly low cost. Definitely recommend!

Called in a tire went to pick it up reception just ignored me for 20 minutes Jackson walked by didn't ask to help me or nothing , disrespectful to how mr Fred ran that place . Very sad read more

I brought my 2016 Honda Accord Sport to Fred's to get my back driver-side tire checked. It was completely flat. Before I was even able to leave my office to get it looked at, I had to borrow a co-workers air machine to have the tire inflated enough to safely drive on it. This was my first experience with FTC. Although I know, that over-time, I will have other car issues, this will certainly not be my last experience with the fine folks down at FTC! They were open and honest with me and said they would try their best to fix the tire versus having to replace it. Luckily, they were able to patch the hole. This was music to my ears since my car is a lease and it's up in a few months. If you have an automobile issue, I highly recommend this place. They offer fair pricing, excellent customer service and timely turn-around on your repair. Thanks Fred's Tire Center for being so good to your fellow Columbus customers! read more

Dropped my car off for an oil change and a tire rotation at Fred's Tire this morning (which I've been going to since I started driving ten years ago). 1. Didn't get a call that my car was ready. When I showed up at closing time, they were locking my car up in the garage to head out for the day. 2. Tried to give me my car back with a missing lug nut on my back right tire. 3. Tried to give me a lug nut that was TOO LARGE and send me on my way with it sticking out about a 1/4 in from my wheel. 4. Now my car is leaking oil, which it has NEVER done before. This place is slowly but surely heading downhill with new ownership. I'll never let them touch another vehicle I own as long as I'm in Columbus. read more

We were 1,200 miles from home , in a hurry, and my car was making weird noises that got drastically worse so we decided we had to get it looked at. We stopped at Fred's and everyone was friendly and helpful from the moment we walked in. I ended up needing two new tires but they were so friendly and kind that I was much less upset than I probably would have been. They give a military discount and they were extremely fast even though we had walked in. I would recommend them even if you are in a hurry or have a tire , balance, or alignment emergency. read more

the service to repair a tire seems fine. my issue is they have a fenced area at the bottom of a hill. that appears dangerous for females to have walk to then find your car wedged between two old in rough shape cars that i could barely get in my car much less back out of the space. i looked around and there were plenty of spaces up near the shop so why would the make a women in heels walk down to that parking pit. i dealt with Fred Terry and Tommy for many years, one of biggest reasons was their common courtesy. since they are gone this place has literally gone down hill. read more

I just bought my second set of 4 tires and alignment from them and once again great service, quick orders and just nice people. When it's time to get tires again I will definitely go back. Prices we as good as any online search could compare. It's hard to find a good engine mechanic, carpenter, plumber, transmission mechanic and tire center. I've definitely found my tire center with them. read more

Had a flat rental car tire and was able to get in at the last 15 minutes of business and was treated very nicely and helped out. They literally saved our day. read more

Wow - this place is hopping!!! It's almost as busy as Walmart!!! These people know cars and provide efficient, quick service at a good price. I'll be going back there for sure!!! read more

Brought my 4 tires here at a great price. Always change my oil here and it's quick and they're always super nice! Specially Fred, sweetest man! read more

I've purchase several sets of tires from Fred's Tire. My parents have been going here for years. I love the staff, always friendly and the service is very fast. read more

If you need service or repair on your car or tires there is NO other place to go to in the Columbus, Georgia area!!!! Fred's is the absolute BEST!!!! Been using them for years. They are professional-honest & fair!!! They do an outstanding job & you can trust them!!!! read more

I picked this place to have new tires put on, last minute, before we started moving across the country because of the reviews. I thought I'd be out of time. Omgoodness.. They weren't lying about the awesome customer service. These guys were FAST too! I'd highly recommend this place to everyone! A+ all the way down the list. read more

I went to this shop for tires and an alignment on a recommendation from another mechanic and could not have been happier. Everyone was pleasant, I received a very fair price, great tires, alignment and relatively quickly. I will absolutely use them again when our other vehicle requires tires. Good and fair priced; mechanics, tire shops, carpenters, plumbers, etc... Are worth their weight in gold. I now have a good tire shop. read more

Good shop if you need your car alignment done go there and ask for Terry. He does a very good job. I wouldn't have anyone else.

I've been to Fred's a total of three times within the last 2 years, and each time they have given me wonderful customer service and the mechanics get the job done in a reasonable time. I had a brake issue that the KIA dealership could not solve, but when I came here and explained the situation they knew exactly what I was talking about. I will definitely be using Fred's again in the future. read more

"Awesome. Honest. Fast." Couldn't have said it better. I'm new to town and went to Fred's based on a friend's recommendation. I came in with two mysterious problems - Fred's quickly located the issues, referred me to another shop for one and fixed the other, which was a quick fix, for free. It is refreshing to find somewhere I can get good, HONEST service at a reasonable price. Fred's will ALWAYS be my first stop!!! read more

Awesome. Honest. Fast. I have been using Fred's for years and I have never had a single issue. Fred's has always given me a call if the problem was bigger than I expected. They have stood behind their work and referred to to other shops if the job was outside of their core expertise. When buying a car, for $25 they will do an inspection which very recently would have saved a friend nearly $4000 in repairs when he bought a used car with hidden mechanical issues. (Fred's found issues another garage intentionally omitted) Great place. read more

The staff was very courteous and friendly. The execution from approaching the counter to delivery of expected service was very crisp. I look forward to using this company again. read more

Been going to Fred's for years, so am reluctant to post something negative, but a simple tire replacement /alignment problem has caused me a year's worth of problems. I purchased 4 new tires from them in February 2014, and had to take my car back 3 times in hopes that they would fix the horrible rattling throughout my car. They said they had no record of my purchasing the tires from them. After 4 attempts at having them fix a simple alignment problem, my car is now having to get new tires from Bross tires in less than one year of use, no thanks to Fred's. (And, I am not hard on my car). I hated posting this, but I second Thad W's post that Fred's emphasizes quantity over quality. read more

I have bought several sets of tires from Fred's. Michelin to be exact. However I will never take any of my vehicles there again. After spending $609 on front brakes, I still had a vibration in the car. Turn out it was tires and not the brakes at all. I then spent another $800+ on new tires. After all that I then had noise out of the front brakes which was not there before. I was refunded about $381 dollars and was told by the owner that I was trying to get something for nothing, when all I wanted was my daughters car fixed. After spending time out of work bringing the back to this shop, I finally gave up as the attitudes towards me became less than courteous. Needless to say I did get my daughters car fixed somewhere else. I'm very disappointed, I will never use the shop again. I was like everyone else in Columbus, and would always come here. NO LONGER A CUSTOMER. Robert B. read more

Fred's has proven to be the most ethical and reliable automotive repair center that we've done business with in Columbus. As an example, a few months ago we were expecting to have to pay a couple of hundred dollars on my wife's brakes on her Armada. We were thrilled to get a call from Fred's a couple of hours later to say that the brake job we feared was going to cost us hundreds wouldn't cost us at all due to their being able to clean the brake pads. When my wife's brakes do need work, guess where we will be going? read more

If I could have written this review without giving 1 star I would have given them a 0 star!!! I came in to get new tires, etc.! What a huge mistake! I did business with this company years ago because of word of mouth! Stayed doing business for years even though it wasn't the best work done each time. There were times I had to bring a car back because of the poor work performed. I'm one who give everyone the benefit of the doubt even at my expense sometimes. Surely it's been years since doing business here, so getting tires, etc. shouldn't be difficult. Right? Well, wrong!! Never again! It's gonna cost you to come here! Believe that! Be it time, frustration, money out of the pocket or having to bring your car back! This company! Here I go again! My Right hand to God!!! I don't give negative reviews but I've had enough! Young college students, professionals, honest mother & fathers who don't have the time, energy, or the money to waste please look elsewhere! God knows I'm telling the truth!! I'm a professional myself!! mechanics screwing up your vehicle is not worth it!!!!I have kids, got on the road with my suppose to be new tires & my vehicle felt like I was traveling in the Rocky Mountains or somewhere! My Carpet had black shop residue & stains all over it!! Computer Settings were not even reset! When trying to resolve the problems, returned and here i go again!! I'm here again!! all day!!! Another day lost!! Then management looking & talking to me crazy!!! Now I'm hot!! I Pray that you are shown another shop to visit! This isn't a review you want to overlook or not take to be creditable! I too consider reviews when doing business. My money & time matters!! Don't disrespect me when I've paid hundreds of dollars at your shop!!##management!! Only 2-3 people in the shop tried to make this right & please know it wasn't management!! read more