Being lazy costs us money. We all know it, but turn a blind eye.
We'd rather pay someone to mow the lawn because we "don't have time". But the exercise will possibly keep us out of the cardiac unit and save us another IP deposit....
Well, here's a classic that I didn't know about until just recently.
As you all know; I'm now in the tyre and mechanical industry.
Last week, a guy comes in with a BMW X5. It's a very nice Toorak Tractor. Wants a quote on some tyres;
BMW quoted him - wait for it - $750 per tyre. They are 20" rims of course.
Why? because they are "run flats". I'd never heard of them until this.
Run flats allow you to drive for 100km's with a flat tyre. The sidewalls are almost as thick as the tread section.
But, here's the catch; the tyre is now useless, and must be replaced when you get back home to safety.
This whole scenario was developed because the average X5 driver is either a soccer mum, or a corporate guy/girl who don't want to get dirty/can't change a tyre. Mind you; I have seen a bogun driving one of these. So now I don't want one. Sorry; I'm digressing and being judgemental....
They also don't have the time to call the RACV and wait to get the spare put on.
And, they can afford to have a system whereby they don't need to.
Enter; solution to problem meets financial opportunity at the expense of the lazy.
Now, this is not me saying this - this is from the tyre guys who we called to find out some prices. He gleefully told me the history; it's very profitable for all concerned, and he was laughing at how good it is to make money from people's laziness.
So, for the convenience of not having to change a flat tyre, or the time inconvenience of having to do it, or not knowing how to do it, it'll cost you well over $550 (cheapest option) for a puncture. And; they pay it. ROTFLMAO.
We'd rather pay someone to mow the lawn because we "don't have time". But the exercise will possibly keep us out of the cardiac unit and save us another IP deposit....
Well, here's a classic that I didn't know about until just recently.
As you all know; I'm now in the tyre and mechanical industry.
Last week, a guy comes in with a BMW X5. It's a very nice Toorak Tractor. Wants a quote on some tyres;
BMW quoted him - wait for it - $750 per tyre. They are 20" rims of course.
Why? because they are "run flats". I'd never heard of them until this.
Run flats allow you to drive for 100km's with a flat tyre. The sidewalls are almost as thick as the tread section.
But, here's the catch; the tyre is now useless, and must be replaced when you get back home to safety.
This whole scenario was developed because the average X5 driver is either a soccer mum, or a corporate guy/girl who don't want to get dirty/can't change a tyre. Mind you; I have seen a bogun driving one of these. So now I don't want one. Sorry; I'm digressing and being judgemental....
They also don't have the time to call the RACV and wait to get the spare put on.
And, they can afford to have a system whereby they don't need to.
Enter; solution to problem meets financial opportunity at the expense of the lazy.
Now, this is not me saying this - this is from the tyre guys who we called to find out some prices. He gleefully told me the history; it's very profitable for all concerned, and he was laughing at how good it is to make money from people's laziness.
So, for the convenience of not having to change a flat tyre, or the time inconvenience of having to do it, or not knowing how to do it, it'll cost you well over $550 (cheapest option) for a puncture. And; they pay it. ROTFLMAO.