A puncture can happen at any time, and it is particularly frustrating when it happens soon after buying a replacement car tyre. However, all may not be lost. Half of all puncture related flat tyres can be repaired, and a repair is much cheaper than buying a new car tyre.

As you are probably on the road when the puncture happens, the first step is to remove the wheel and fit the spare. It is vitally important that you drive on the flat tyre as little as possible if you want the tyre to be reparable. Driving on a flat tyre will damage the side walls meaning it will more than likely need replacing.

The next step is to find a reputable tyre company to check the tyre thoroughly to see if it can be repaired. They will need to take the tyre off the wheel to do this properly, so they can also check for internal damage. There are stringent British Standard guidelines that define when a tyre can be repaired safely.

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