Puncture Repair Across TN1 to TN18, 24 Hours a Day
We drive to your home, driveway or workplace across Royal Tunbridge Wells. We assess every punctured tyre at your parked vehicle at any hour.
We remove the tyre from the wheel and inspect the inner liner.
UK puncture repair law
A puncture repair is legal when the repair meets BS AU 159. Construction and Use Regulations 1986 reg 27 sets the legal tread depth at 1.6 mm. Reg 27 also bans exposed cords and bulges from structural separation.
Road Traffic Act 1988 section 41A sets the penalty for an illegal tyre at GBP 2,500 per tyre. Section 41A adds three penalty points per tyre. Four illegal tyres reach GBP 10,000, 12 points and disqualification.
How a slow puncture differs from a puncture
A slow puncture loses air over days. A sudden puncture drops pressure immediately. A puncture pierces the tread.
Nails, screws, glass and kerb impact cause punctures. TyreSafe names five signs of a slow puncture.
- Drifting or pulling to one side.
- Shaking through the steering wheel.
- Ticking or gentle hissing.
- Frequent air top-ups.
- Changed steering and cornering feel.
The punctures we repair
We repair punctures inside the central three-quarters of the tread width.
- Nail or screw in the tread
Road debris pierces the tread. We fit a combination unit.
- Slow puncture
The tyre loses pressure overnight. We seal the injury internally.
- Valve leak
Corrosion damages the valve. We fit a new valve.
- Cut with exposed cord
Exposed cord is an offence under C&U 1986 regulation 27. We replace the tyre.
Is your tyre repairable? The 30 second check
Three checks under BS AU 159 settle repairability.
- Is the damage in the central three-quarters of the tread?. The central three-quarters is the repair area. The outer quarter is not repairable.
- Is there a bulge or exposed cord?. A bulge or exposed cord blocks repair under C&U 1986 reg 27.
- Is the tread above 1.6 mm?. C&U 1986 reg 27(4)(f) sets 1.6 mm minimum tread.
We check the answers at your vehicle. Permanent repair needs the tyre off the wheel.
Compare repair against replacement.
When a tyre is not repairable
A sidewall puncture is never repairable. TyreSafe also rules out exposed cords, a bulge in the sidewall, and a previous faulty repair. Tread below 1.6 mm breaches C&U 1986 reg 27(4)(f).
A run-flat tyre driven on while deflated is not repairable. The run-flat sidewall conceals the structural damage. We remove the tyre and inspect the inner liner.
We fit a replacement tyre at your address instead.
How a puncture repair is done
We remove the tyre from the wheel first. We inspect the inner liner for hidden damage. Hidden damage shows only from inside the tyre.
We then fit a combination unit. The combination unit fills the injury channel and patches the inner liner. External plugs and sealant never deliver a permanent repair.
We finish with wheel balancing. We check the TPMS sensor on every equipped wheel. A damaged sensor needs TPMS sensor replacement.
What happens when you call
- You call us. You call 01797 334519. Have the tyre size, the vehicle and postcode ready.
- We drive to you. A technician reaches your home, your workplace or the roadside. We exclude motorways.
- We inspect. We remove the tyre from the wheel. We state the outcome.
- We repair. We fit a combination unit. We refit the wheel and set the pressure.
If the tyre needs replacing
We tell you at the roadside and show you the damage. Exposed ply or cord is an offence under C&U 1986 reg 27. The outer quarter of the tread width is not repairable under BS AU 159.
We fit a replacement tyre at your location from van stock. You hear the price before we start work.
Air loss with no puncture
A tyre losing air with no puncture has three common causes. The causes are a leaking valve, a corroded rim seat, or bead seal damage.
We come to your address. Call 01797 334519 for tyre valve replacement.
Where we repair punctures
We repair punctures across TN1 to TN18, including Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Crowborough. We come to your home, workplace, driveway or roadside.
We do not attend motorways. National Highways tells you not to change a tyre on a motorway.
Leave the vehicle by the nearside door. Get behind the barrier. Call for recovery.
Puncture repair questions
What causes a tyre puncture?
Sharp road debris causes punctures. Nails, screws and glass pierce the tread. Kerb impacts, valve failure and rim corrosion release air.
Can every punctured tyre be repaired?
No. A puncture in the outer quarter of the tread width is not repairable. BS AU 159 confines repair to the central three-quarters.
Can you repair a slow puncture?
We repair a slow puncture inside the repair area. We demount the tyre and inspect the inner liner. A leaking valve or corroded rim also loses air.
What happens during a puncture repair?
We demount the tyre from the wheel. We fit a combination unit through the injury channel. We then balance the wheel.
Can I drive on a punctured tyre?
No. Driving on a deflated tyre destroys the internal structure and ends the repair. Stop somewhere safe and call 01797 334519.
Is a puncture repair legal?
Yes. Regulation 27 of the Construction and Use Regulations 1986 sets the limits. A repair to BS AU 159 keeps the tyre legal.
Can you repair a run-flat tyre?
We inspect every run-flat before any repair. A run-flat driven on while deflated is not repairable. The reinforced sidewall conceals the structural damage.
Do you come to my home or workplace?
Yes. We come to your home, your workplace or a car park across TN1 to TN18. We do not attend motorways.
Call us about a puncture
Call 01797 334519 any hour for a puncture repair. We drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Crowborough, Paddock Wood and Hawkhurst.