Flat tyre in London? We’ll get you rolling.

Three ways we sort a flat

• Spare wheel fitted at the roadside. If you have a spare and the bolts come off, the operator changes it and checks the pressure. Space-saver spares are limited to 50 mph, so get the proper tyre replaced soon.
• Mobile tyre fitter. If there’s no spare, a mobile fitter with a van and a stock of common sizes can fit a new tyre where you are. Have your tyre size ready. It’s on the sidewall, e.g. 205/55 R16 91V.
• Tow to a tyre shop. At 2 am, or with an unusual size, run-flats or a damaged wheel, a tow to a tyre shop that opens in the morning is often the cheaper and quicker answer.

Locking wheel nut problems

A lost key, a key that has rounded off, or a nut that has seized: our operators and fitters can remove most locking nuts with dedicated tools. Mention it on the call.

Is it safe to drive on it?

No. Driving even a short distance on a flat destroys the tyre and can damage the wheel. Run-flat tyres are the exception: typically up to 50 miles at 50 mph, but check your handbook.

London potholes and kerbs

Most of the punctures we see in London are sidewall cuts and bulges from potholes, kerbs and speed humps. These can’t be repaired and the tyre needs replacing. A nail in the middle of the tread can often be plugged.

Flat tyre help by area

• Wembley
• Ealing
• Harrow
• NW10
• Acton