Tire Shop Closure Leaves Customers High and Dry

0:00A tire shop in Thornhill just shut its doors for good, leaving dozens of customers high and dry without their summer tires and rims. Tired depot and auto services on Donkaster Avenue have been running strong for over 20 years before slapping up and out of business sign. Earlier this month, folks showed up to swap their winter sets only to find everything locked inside. This week, lines formed out front with York Regional Police and security handling the chaos as people tried to grab their stuff. Customers are straight up furious, especially since up to two-thirds of the tires and rims might be gone. One lawyer waited hours and only got back one set for his family, while others like Betty from Thornhill got nothing and now face a big bill for replacements. Turns out many tires were stored off-site, location unknown, and the landlord still hunting down the ex-owner amid fears they got sold off. Tired drivers are filing police reports and hitting up their insurance to see if they're covered. With tire swap season in full swing, these folks are holding out hope their gear turns

1:02up before they have to shell out for new ones. Canada News Today, powered by AI Bringing You What Matters