Puncture Repair

Professional Mobile Puncture Repair in London

A repairable puncture is the most cost-effective outcome of a tyre failure. Rather than replacing the tyre entirely, a professional plug-and-patch repair restores the tyre to full roadworthy condition for a fraction of the cost of a new tyre. FixMyTyreNow carries out puncture repairs from £25 to your location anywhere across London's 32 boroughs, with an average arrival time of 20 minutes. Not every puncture is repairable — we'll inspect it on arrival and give you an honest assessment before any work begins.

When Is a Puncture Repairable?

Puncture repairability is governed by British Standard BSAU144e and the vehicle manufacturer's guidelines. The key criteria are:

• Location: the puncture must be in the central three-quarters of the tread area (the "crown"). Shoulder and sidewall punctures are not repairable.
• Size: the penetrating object must have left a hole no larger than 6mm in diameter
• Tread depth: the tyre must have at least 1.6mm of remaining tread depth after the repair area is buffed
• No prior driving on flat: a tyre driven on while fully deflated typically suffers internal sidewall damage that makes it unsafe to repair even if the tread is intact
• No previous repairs nearby: British Standard prohibits overlapping repairs; if the tyre has already been repaired in the same area, replacement is required

Run-flat tyres cannot be repaired under any circumstances — the reinforced sidewalls are compromised by the heat generated when driven deflated, even for short distances.

The Plug-and-Patch Method

Our technicians use the industry-standard two-piece plug-and-patch repair method, which is the only repair technique approved by tyre manufacturers and British Standard BSAU144e. The tyre is removed from the wheel, the puncture is cleaned and buffed from the inside, a vulcanising plug is inserted from the inside to seal the channel, and a patch is bonded over the repaired area. The tyre is then remounted, balanced, and inflated to the correct pressure.

We do not use external plug-only repairs (rope plugs or mushroom plugs inserted from outside without removing the tyre). These are temporary roadside solutions only and are not approved as permanent repairs. If a previous repair shop has used this method, we will advise you accordingly.

Temporary Repair Products — What to Know

If your vehicle came with a tyre inflation kit (foam sealant) rather than a spare tyre, these kits are designed for single use to get you to a garage, not as a permanent fix. The sealant coats the inside of the tyre and often makes it uncleanable, which means we cannot complete a standard plug-and-patch repair on a tyre that has been treated with sealant. If you have used a foam sealant, the tyre will likely need full replacement rather than repair. Let us know when you call so we can bring a replacement as well.

Cost and Time

Puncture repair starts from £25. The repair itself takes approximately 20–30 minutes once the technician is on site. The £10 deposit paid at booking is deducted from the final price. Payment by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or bank transfer on completion. No callout fee.

Frequently Asked Questions