Many people will opt to buy their car tyres online and have them delivered, and while this means you’re likely to have the tyres quicker, it can be beneficial to get them fitted at a local fitting centre.

One of the main reasons a professional fitting service is alignment. If you fit your tyres at home but do not correctly align your wheels, then you may end up with uneven wear and ruined tyres in just several months.

Another reason is because you can save yourself time. Garages will have specialist equipment that ensure the job is done quickly but correctly, and without this equipment you can find yourself in a bit of a sticky situation.

Finally it’s the experience you get with a fitting garage. These individuals are used to fitting tyres on many different individuals, and they probably know more about your car then you do, meaning they’re a lot less likely to run into any problems or cause any damage when they’re fitting a new set.