I'm getting new tires for my '02 convertible in a couple of weeks and I'm going to make sure they change the batteries. Currently I'm still running the original tires.
A friend of mine is the manager of a nice new tire shop and he's working on his supplier to get some $$$ off the tires. He told them I've been shopping around and found a place that will sell me the same tires for $220 less than what they are quoting for his store. I said "Damn, I didn't want you to do that, I'm OK with the price." He said suck it up, I'm going to get you a deal.