A flat in Acton
Park Royal’s industrial roads are full of screws, nails and debris, so vans there pick up punctures all the time. Tell us the van’s tyre size (it’s on the sidewall). Commercial tyres are often not stocked on mobile vans, and a tow to a tyre depot can be quicker.
What to tell us when you call
- Where you are: road, postcode or car park and level
- Whether you have a spare wheel, a space-saver or only a repair kit
- Your tyre size from the sidewall, e.g. 225/45 R17 94W
- Whether you have the locking wheel nut key
- Whether the wheel itself is damaged: a bent rim, or a tyre torn off the rim
Our options
With a usable spare, the operator fits it and you drive on. With no spare, we either arrange a mobile fitter with your size or tow the car to a tyre shop. At night or with an unusual size, the tow is often quicker. The price is agreed before anyone is sent. See flat tyre help for more detail.
Car won’t move at all? See towing and breakdown recovery in Acton & Park Royal.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Can you fit a new tyre at my home in Acton?
Often, yes, through a mobile fitter, if your size is in stock. Give us the size when you call and we’ll check before booking.
Is it OK to drive slowly to a tyre shop on a flat?
No. Even a short distance on a flat ruins the tyre and can damage the wheel, unless it’s a run-flat tyre within its stated distance.