Our services

First Stop Dealer is the specialist in everything to do with your tyres and rims. From tyre changes to choosing exclusive rims to tyre repair or alignment, you are always welcome at First Stop Dealer in Ghent.

Tyre fitting

Since 1948, we have specialised in fitting the following tyres:

And this for lease drivers, individuals and firms alike.

Tyre repairs

A flat tyre is more common than you think. Once the harm is done, you can come to us for repairs.

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Best not to drive any further

If you notice a flat tyre or the warning light on the dashboard lights up, it is best not to drive any further. This is very important to avoid heating the tyre's sidewalls to prevent the tyre from blowing. Because once the tyre bursts, repairing it is no longer an option.

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Repair or replace?

Small leaks in the tread (the green part in the picture) are usually repairable. Damage such as punctures or holes in the sidewalls (the red part in the picture) are not repairable. Then the only correct solution is to replace the puncture.

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Run flat tyres

If you don't want to get stranded on the side of the road, you can also opt for run flat tyres. These tyres allow you to continue driving for 80km at a maximum speed of 80km/h without pressure in the tyre.

Balancing

At our tyre centre in Ghent, we have professional balancing machines at our disposal.

Prevent vibrations in the steering wheel

20 grams of imbalance in the wheel due to a pothole in the road or wear can result in vibrations on the steering wheel or in the car. Balancing and possibly adding weight at a specific spot can solve this problem. As tyre specialists, we usually balance with black and silver adhesive weights.

Knock weights or sticky weights

Wheel balancing can be done with knock weights or adhesive weights. We always use adhesive weights if possible to reduce the risk of pressure loss. This does take a bit more time. Knock weights are quicker to apply, but the knock-on weight is between tyre and rim. If the knock-off weight oxidises with the rim, it can cause pressure loss.

Alignment

If your car keeps pulling to the left or to the right when you momentarily let go of the wheel on a straight road, it is urgent to have your car's alignment checked. We have a 3D alignment machine and extended lift bridge to align all types of vehicles.

Cause of rapid tyre wear

Alignment means adjusting the suspension front and rear. Misalignment causes tyres to wear too quickly and leads to additional safety risks.

Alignment vs balancing

Many people confuse alignment with balancing. However, there are major differences. Balancing is important to avoid vibrations on the steering wheel while alignment is a correction in which the wheels are adjusted so that they are perpendicular to the road surface and parallel to each other.

When aligning, we fine-tune three things: wheel camber, caster and toe-in. We fix the angles of the wheels until the toe and caster are correct.

Tyre hotel

In recent years, First Stop Dealer has invested heavily in its own tyre warehouse. When you purchase a new set of winter or summer tyres, we will then store your other set in our tyre hotel.

Seasonal change

We can provide the seasonal change of summer and winter tyres for individuals, lease drivers and companies. It is recommended to fit winter tyres from 1 October and summer tyres from 15 March.

Free tyre check

Car tyres should have at least 1.6mm of tread.
Stop by with your car for FREE to have the wear and tyre pressure checked by us.

Free inflation

Maybe you are driving with too low tyre pressure?
You can always visit our tyre centre to have your tyres inflated for free!

TPMS sensors

Tyre pressure monitoring system

If you notice a flat tyre or the warning light on the dashboard lights up, it is best not to drive any further.

This is very important to avoid heating the flanks of the tyre so that you prevent the tyre from blowing. Because once the tyre bursts, repair is no longer an option.

Obligation European Union

The introduction of TPMS sensors stems from studies conducted on the cause of various accidents. This has revealed that over 24,000 accidents occur every year due to tyre pressure.

By making TPMS sensors mandatory, the European Union aims to promote road user safety, reduce fuel consumption and optimise tyre wear.

Direct TPMS vs indirect TPMS

There are 2 systems: the direct TPMS and the indirect TPMS. With direct TPMS, the sensors that measure the pressure are directly behind the valve and the sensors cannot be seen from the outside.

Indirect TPMS, in turn, uses the car's software (ESP or ABS) to calculate the tyre pressure.

Assembly requires expertise

the advent of TPMS sensors requires even more expertise from tyre specialists. Reading the sensors correctly is very important to ensure the communication between the sensors and the receiver functions properly.

The sensors are often sensitive valves that can only be fitted expertly and involve some programming work.

Reading TPMS sensors

First Stop Dealer has a professional device to read new tyre pressure sensors. After inflating the tyres, we always perform a TPMS reset to prevent the warning light from lighting up for no reason.

Accessoires

Verhuur

Gaat u op wintersport? Veel plezier! Maar denkt u ook aan de veiligheid op de weg?

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Winter tyres

In onder meer Duitsland en Oostenrijk zijn winterbanden verplicht. Daar dient u zich van 1 november tot 15 april aan te passen aan de weersomstandigheden. Bij ons kunt u winterbanden huren.

 

De kosten per winterbandenset (telkens met een minimum van tien dagen):

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Sneeuwkettingen

In alle landen met een berglandschap zijn sneeuwkettingen verplicht. Wanneer een gebodsbord dit aangeeft moet u bij sneeuw met sneeuwkettingen rijden, anders wacht u een fikse boete.

 

Ook sneeuwkettingen huurt u bij ons:

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Vakantiekoffers & skikoffers

Op wintersportvakantie of gewoon op reis? Extra bagageruimte is altijd handig. Een dakkoffer zorgt ervoor dat u comfortabel én veilig al uw spullen meeneemt.

 

Bij ons huurt u zowel vakantiekoffers als skikoffers:

Onderhoud

Aircoservice

Waarom is onderhoud van uw airco belangrijk?

Een goed onderhouden aircosysteem verlengt de levensduur van uw auto en zorgt ervoor dat u zowel in de zomer als in de winter kunt genieten van een aangename temperatuur. Wordt de airco niet tijdig onderhouden, dan kunnen er nare luchtjes ontstaan of kan het systeem zelfs defect raken.

Voorkom nare geuren en defecten

Ruikt u een muffe geur wanneer u de airco aanzet? Vaak is dit het gevolg van schimmelvorming op de interieurfilter. Periodiek onderhoud voorkomt dit probleem en zorgt ervoor dat het systeem hygiënisch en efficiënt blijft werken.

Ontdek onze services

Om uw airco in topconditie te houden, bieden wij verschillende onderhouds- en behandelingsopties. Afhankelijk van de staat van uw systeem en uw rijgewoonten kiest u de service die het beste bij uw auto past.

Onderhoud

Accu's

Waarom een goede accu zo belangrijk is

De accu zorgt niet alleen voor het starten van uw auto, maar ook voor de voeding van alle elektrische accessoires zoals verlichting, radio en alarmsysteem. Bij elke start wordt de accu belast – in de winter zelfs nog meer door kou en vocht. Daarom adviseren wij om uw accu aan het begin van de winter te laten controleren en zo startproblemen te voorkomen.

Herkennen en controleren van accuproblemen

Symptomen van een zwakke of versleten accu zijn:

Twijfelt u? Wij controleren uw accu in slechts 15 minuten met speciale meetapparatuur en geven u een duidelijk advies. Indien vervanging nodig is, kunt u dit vrijwel altijd meteen laten uitvoeren. U betaalt enkel de accu en krijgt garantie op uw nieuwe exemplaar bij.

Contact us voor meer informatie!

Onderhoud

Remmen & Schokdempers

Veilig rijden begint met een goed werkend remsysteem én betrouwbare schokdempers. Beide onderdelen zorgen voor grip, stabiliteit en korte remafstanden. Bij First Stop Dealer testen, vervangen en onderhouden we deze cruciale onderdelen van uw auto.

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Remmen

Op uw remmen moet u altijd kunnen vertrouwen. Versleten remmen zorgen voor een langere remweg en brengen uw veiligheid en die van anderen in gevaar.

 

Bij First Stop Dealer kunt u altijd terecht voor een gratis optische reminspectie en een professionele remmentest.

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Schokdempers

Schokdempers verhogen niet alleen het rijcomfort, maar ook de veiligheid doordat uw banden optimaal contact houden met de weg.

 

In onze werkplaats beschikken we over een moderne testbank  waarmee we de staat van uw schokdempers nauwkeurig meten.

Enjoy

24-month warranty on Bridgestone tyres

 So you are insured against perforation and damage by objects (such as broken glass, nails and kerbs).

Summer tyres

The unique rubber compound gives summer tyres a better grip on the road during warmer periods. Moreover, summer tyres wear less quickly than winter or all-season tyres during these periods. A summer tyre's coarser tread also increases grip at higher temperatures.

Winter tyres are not adapted to summer conditions. Continuing to drive on winter tyres in summer is less safe and more expensive. At higher temperatures, the rubber of winter tyres becomes too soft. This affects grip and increases wear. We therefore recommend fitting summer tyres from 15 March onwards.

All-season tyres

The biggest advantage of the all-season or four-season tyre is its hassle-free nature. You do not need to have your car tyres replaced twice a year at our tyre centre. The rubber and tread offer sufficient grip in almost all not too extreme weather conditions. But in extreme weather conditions, a good winter tyre is still preferred.

A four-season tyre does wear faster than a summer tyre in higher temperatures because the compound of an all-season is softer.

Winter tyres

Winter tyres have remarkably better grip in winter conditions. This is due to a modified rubber compound and finer grooves in the tread. In Belgium, it is recommended to fit winter tyres under the car from 1 October. Then you can enjoy winter tyres to the full.

Winter tyres in europe

The use of winter tyres is compulsory in these countries