Puncture repairs
Mobile puncture repair at your home or work
Picked up a nail or screw? Our mobile tyre repair service fixes punctures at your home or workplace in Lincoln when the damage meets British Standard BS AU 159. If it does not, we tell you why and fit a new tyre the next working day.
- Repairs to BS AU 159
- From £45 including VAT
- New tyre priced if a repair is not safe
Across the tread
Where a puncture can be repaired
Hole 6mm or smaller
Not driven flat
No shoulder or sidewall repairs
Based on British Standard BS AU 159 for car tyre repairs.
Can it be repaired?
Which punctures can be repaired safely?
BS AU 159 is the British Standard for tyre repairs. It sets out where on the tyre a repair is allowed, how big the damage can be and how the repair must be done. We follow it on every repair.
Yes
Usually repairable
- The puncture is in the central three quarters of the tread
- The hole is 6mm across or smaller
- The tyre was not driven on while flat
- The tread is still above the 1.6mm legal minimum
No
Not repairable
- Damage in the sidewall or the shoulder of the tyre
- A hole larger than 6mm, or a cut rather than a puncture
- Damage inside the tyre from being driven flat
- A run flat tyre that has been driven while deflated
- A bulge, or cords showing through the rubber
Book a repair
Tell us where the damage is
Add your reg and postcode, and tell us where the damage is on the tyre. We will tell you if it can be repaired and book you in for the next working day.
Tyre repair at home takes less time than the trip to a tyre centre, and you are not driving on a damaged tyre to get there.
- Repairs to British Standard BS AU 159
- New tyre priced if a repair is not safe
Prefer to talk? Call 0330 043 4147, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
How we repair it
How a proper puncture repair is done
A repair to BS AU 159 always starts with the tyre off the wheel, so the fitter can check the inside for damage you cannot see from outside. If the key to your locking wheel nuts is lost, we can remove the locking nuts on the same visit.
1
Find the puncture
The fitter finds the damage and checks it is inside the area where a repair is allowed.
2
Tyre off the wheel
The tyre comes off the rim and the inside is inspected.
3
Plug and patch from inside
The hole is cleaned and sealed from inside with a combined plug and patch.
4
Refit, balance and check
The tyre goes back on and is inflated to the right pressure, then the wheel is balanced and refitted.
Wheel balancing and a new standard valve are included in every puncture repair. While we are there, your other tyres get a free tyre health check.
Signs of a slow puncture
1
The same tyre needs air more often than the others
2
The tyre pressure warning light comes on
3
The car pulls to one side
4
You can see a nail or screw in the tread
Warning light on but no puncture? See tyre pressure warning light.
Avoid driving on a flat tyre
Even a short distance on a flat tyre can damage it inside, which turns a simple repair into a new tyre. If the tyre is flat, leave the car where it is safe and book us to come to it.
Puncture repair
From £45
including VAT
How much does a puncture repair cost?
The price depends on your wheel size:
Wheels up to 19 inch: £45
20 and 21 inch wheels: £55
22 inch wheels: £65
Every price includes VAT, the inspection, the repair, a new standard valve and wheel balancing, at your home or workplace. If the tyre cannot be repaired, we price a new tyre in budget, midrange or premium before doing any work.
Also at your door
Other services we bring to you
Next day mobile tyre fitting
New budget, midrange or premium tyres supplied and fitted at your home or workplace the next working day.
TPMS servicing
Tyre pressure warning light on? Sensors checked, and replaced and coded to your car if one has failed.
Locking wheel nut removal
Lost or broken the key? Locking wheel nuts removed so the wheel can come off again.
Where we work
Mobile puncture repairs across Lincoln and nearby villages
If your postcode is not listed, call 0330 043 4147 and we will check.
FAQs
Puncture repair questions
Quick answers to the questions drivers ask us most.
Can you repair a puncture at my home or work?
Yes. We come to the car at your home or workplace, check the tyre inside and repair it to British Standard BS AU 159 if the damage allows. Balancing and a new standard valve are included, so the car is ready to drive when we leave.
Is a puncture repair safe?
Yes, when it is done to British Standard BS AU 159. The standard limits repairs to small punctures in the central part of the tread and requires the tyre to be checked inside first.
Can you repair a slow puncture?
Usually, yes. A slow puncture is often a nail or screw in the tread. If it sits in the repairable area and the tyre has not been driven flat, it can be repaired. Sometimes the air escapes from the valve or the wheel rim instead.
Can I drive on a flat tyre?
Avoid it. Even a short distance on a flat tyre can damage it inside, which turns a simple repair into a new tyre. If the tyre is flat, leave the car where it is safe and book us to come to it at home or at work.
Can you repair a puncture in the sidewall?
No. The sidewall flexes constantly and carries the weight of the car, so damage there cannot be repaired safely. We can fit a new tyre the next working day, see mobile tyre replacement.
What if my tyre cannot be repaired?
We tell you why and price a new tyre before doing anything else. We can fit a new budget, midrange or premium tyre at your home or workplace the next working day, or sometimes the same day if you call before 12pm. See mobile tyre replacement.
Can you repair run flat tyres?
Usually not if the tyre has been driven while deflated, because damage inside cannot be ruled out and most tyre makers do not allow it. Tell us the tyre make when you book and we will advise.
How much is a puncture repair?
Can you repair my puncture today?
How do I pay?
Book today, repaired tomorrow
Get your puncture sorted at home
Send your reg and postcode and tell us where the damage is. We will tell you if it can be repaired and book you in.
- Repairs to British Standard BS AU 159
- From £45 including VAT
- Order by midnight for the next working day
Prefer to talk? Call 0330 043 4147, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday