[Kingsport]

Buying tires online and taking your car to tire shop chains is a recipe for problems. There is no relationship with you. Their employees are just employees with no loyalty to you or the chain. Even local tire shops do not have the best mechanics. I recommend finding a private mechanic where the owner is on-site. They often sell tires, too. The owner tends to work on cars and have longer-term mechanics. You can find a good one on Talk of the Villages. I did after moving here and am happy. I agree. If you have a good car maintain it and keep it. I spend a little more with a local shop, but I believe it is worth it.