Tyre & Puncture Repairs
A puncture is no match for our experts as they ensure that every puncture repair is carried out to the British Standard BS159. The British Standard set the requirements for tyre punctures and tyre repairs and have strict rules which much be adhered to.
If you wish to see whether your tyre can be safely repaired just search for your local ATS Centre. We have over 150 across the UK so you can find car tyre and puncture repair services near you.
We know how frustrating it is to get an unexpected tyre puncture, which is why we've made our tyre puncture repair service as easy and as convenient to use as possible so you’re never left stranded.
How we repair a punctured or flat tyre
Before every puncture repair, we check for secondary damage including deformed bead wires, rubber or tread separations, deterioration caused by grease or corrosive fluid (or age), marking of the interior rubber and any checks for all other signs of excessive wear to ensure that a safe puncture repair can be carried out.
If your tyre cannot be repaired to meet the British Standard BS159 which set the requirements for tyre punctures and repairs we will not carry out any work.
Find your local ATS Euromaster for car tyre puncture repairs
If you wish to see whether your tyre can be repaired just pop into one of our local centres. We have over 150 nationwide centres so you should be able to find one that's near you.
When can a car tyre puncture be repaired?
At ATS Euromaster, we will repair a tyre that has been punctured or damaged whenever is safe to do so. If a tyre is deemed to be unsafe for repair, or if there is any doubt as to its condition, then we will be unable to repair the tyre and will recommend that it is replaced.
Below are some of the possible reasons why we may be unable to repair a tyre:
- The bead wire is damaged or visible
- The tread or the rubber has separated
- The tyre has deteriorated due to leaking fluid
- The tyre has sustained irreparable damage
- The depth of the tread is too worn
- There are indications that the internal sidewalls have been subjected to overheating
The safety concerns and reasoning behind our technician’s advice will be explained to you at the time of the tyre inspection. If your tyre can not be safely repaired, our expert technicians can provide recommendations for replacement tyres to suit your car, needs and budget.
If your tyre cannot be safely repaired you may need to replace the damaged tyre. Browse our tyre range and find the best car tyres online
Can you repair runflat tyres?
ATS Euromaster strives to repair runflat tyres whenever possible without comprising your safety, by carefully assessing individual tyres for problems caused by damage and age. Unfortunately, not all runflat tyres are repairable as damage on the reinforced sidewalls can be concealed and as such, a decision about repairing or replacing runflat tyres will be made by our qualified and experienced technicians. Find out more about our range of Runflat tyres here.
What should I do if I get a flat or punctured tyre?
There is never a convenient time to get a flat tyre, but if possible, make sure that your car is in a safe place and away from traffic if you suffer from a puncture. If your car has a spare tyre (or increasingly popularly, a puncture repair kit) and you feel that you can repair or replace the wheel yourself, then do so before bringing your car to the nearest ATS Euromaster to have the tyre checked for damage.
Most puncture repair kits are designed as a temporary solution and that should hold at least until you can bring your car to a garage to have it inspected, but by no means will it last as long as a professionally repaired tyre. Similarly, many spare tyres are only designed to be used for limited mileage and speeds, so once the spare (sometimes called a donut) is fitted to your car, it is advised to bring your car straight to us so that your damaged tyre can be assessed.