Getting tires put on by low-wage staffers at Wal-Mart is no bargain when they strip lug nuts or leave things loose, or when you could have avoided having to buy a new tire altogether.   And when it comes to general car repairs, too many mechanics make it a practice to mislead you into work that was never even needed.

Consumers told us that's why they are grateful to have found Jefferson County firm Zeman Tire Town in Cedar Hill MO and owner Dan Zeman who specializes in new and used tires, custom rims, wheel balancing and also does all general auto repair services with a combination of expertise others don't have and an honesty that saves his customers money.  

Customers Save Money From Honesty & Expertise at Zeman Tire Town in Cedar Hill MO  

The real way to save money on tire related needs is to use someone with complete expertise, not a huge megastore like Wal-Mart where their lack of specialized expertise not only can cause mistakes, but even unnecessary purchases.  

In contrast, Zeman Tire Town in Cedar Hill MO and owner Dan Zeman has the unparalleled expertise that comes from having grown up in this industry since childhood, and not only is the service untouchable by a megachain store, but he can save customers unnecessary expense. Dan shares, "One customer came to me after he was told he'd have to buy four new rims because there were leaks around them. I was able to put sealer on them and they were fine, saving him over $800 that they would have let him spend."  

Where others would have happily let a customer spend money he didn't have to, why doesn't Dan Zeman do that too? He says, "We've been here a long time and we'll be here a long time to come. We don't have to break the bank on any one sale. By treating people honestly and saving them money where possible, we've just earned their trust and that comes back to us in their customer loyalty and willingness to refer us to others."  

Similarly, Zeman Tire Town and owner Dan Zeman have the experience to come up with solutions that cost less which others can't.  For example, Dan explains, "I can do alignment on anything, like even when the factory says the struts aren't adjustable. I can make them adjustable. I just did a Mercedes yesterday where someone else wanted $1,000 to pull the frame and I was able to fix it for $300 and the customer was elated."  

Consumer reports to us reflected that, like one named Melanie who told us about Zeman Tire, "I find them reliable and good. I've gone to other places and then come to them for a second opinion and theirs was always more intelligent and money-saving. They were looking outside the box for answers on what might have been the problem. I would recommend them."    

Where some might think a large national tire franchise automatically means specialized expertise, they should know better.   The single person actually doing the work is the not the entire chain, so it doesn't mean he has a lot of experience. Unlike those places, Zeman Tire Town not only insists on experienced staff but owner Dan Zeman himself is involved. He tells, "Even on jobs I'm not doing myself, I stick my nose in to make sure they're being done up to my standards."  

When it comes to buying tires or custom rims, Dan Zeman and Zeman Tire Town in Cedar Hill MO also save you money due to their greater experience. For example, if you want to go larger, many stores will happily sell you the wrong larger size for your car, costing you hundreds of dollars in speeding tickets because now your speedometer is under-reporting.  Similarly, the wrong larger tires cause your automatic transmission to shift too soon, causing it to burn out with repairs of $1,500 and up as a result.  Dan Zeman can help you go larger, while also maintaining the proper function of your vehicle.  

Another specialty Dan Zeman is known for is alignments. He's so skilled at them he gets hired to do racecars doing 200mph down the drag strip, with no room for error. Even though you don't need that same level of precision, customers of Zeman Tire Town get the benefit of being serviced with a top of the line Hunter alignment machine and spin balancer.  

St Louis County resident Dan Zeman lives in Fenton MO which has been home for two decades. His dad started Zeman Tire Town in 1960 and Dan and his brother grew up in the shop, learning to put tires on the changing machine at four years old.  As he got older he continued to work in the shop along side his father who instilled the value of making customers happy. Dan says, "I idolized my dad, so I paid close attention to the things he said and did.  I saw how much he respected customers and how hard he worked to earn their repeat business and referrals so that he hardly ever did any advertising and was successful on word of mouth alone."  Today Dan's own 22 year son helps manage the shop making it three generations in the industry. Dan Zeman's genuine love for all things automotive shows in his passion for his dark metallic blue '69 Firebird modified with a Pontiac 400 engine, and a 1400 horsepower mudracer that he can race across the top of 250 foot mudpits in three seconds.   Family describes Dan as energetic and enthusiastic about life, while customers say he is trustworthy, dedicated to making them happy with the results, and earning their ongoing loyalty.  

This was borne out in consumer reports we received like one from Wendy who said, "Dan has done a lot of work for us over the years. He's a really good guy. He has been building cars since he was a kid with his dad. They're just small-town folks. They get to know who you are. They care about you. They've got good hearts and they want to do a good job."  

So rather than get taken by general repair shops that push unnecessary work, or megachain retailers with a big name, but little tire expertise, experienced consumers we heard from insisted the remedy is the Jefferson County firm Zeman Tire Town in Cedar Hill MO and owner Dan Zeman who's known for creative solutions that save them money, an unmatched expertise in all things tire and rim related, and a dedication to customer satisfaction in a way that's earned him a loyal following.  

As one of the consumers who reported to us named Robin related, "I have done business with Zeman Tire for many years. They are very reputable. I have never had a problem at all with them. They've always done what they said. Their prices are very competitive. I'll continue to use them."