Lian Aik Tyre & Battery Co is a tyre and battery workshop at 363 Joo Chiat Road in Katong, Singapore, holding a 4.3 rating on Google. In Singapore's heat, car batteries rarely last as long as they do in cooler climates — constant high temperatures and stop-start traffic mean two or three years of service is common, so a sluggish crank on a morning start is worth checking early. Tyres tell their own story. Uneven wear points to pressure or alignment problems, and a careful workshop will check whether a puncture can be safely repaired before suggesting a new tyre. Regulars ask for the charging system to be tested as well, since a flat battery is sometimes a symptom rather than the fault. Set along the Katong shophouse stretch, this is a handy stop for east-side drivers.