The majority of Timaru mechanics spoken to by Stuff were surprised they were not inundated with flat batteries. One auto technician said the only flat battery he had come across was his mother in law's. He expected a quality car battery to last more than a month in an unused vehicle. JOHN BISSET/STUFF Neil MacGregor of Timaru Tyres has not been that busy as many farmers had spare tractors to use if they got a puncture. Flat tyres are Timaru Tyres' mainstay and its expertise has been available as an essential service throughout lock down.

Source: Stuff April 30, 2020 02:15 UTC