How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Car Tyre Puncture?

Ellie Dyer-Brown, 4 months ago

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FixMyCar discusses how much you can expect to pay to repair a puncture.

Punctures are an inconvenient but sometimes inevitable part of being a driver. Fortunately, repairs are typically inexpensive. Find out how much you can expect to pay in this guide.

Contents

How much does it cost to repair a tyre puncture?

Types of tyre damage

Can all tyre punctures be repaired?

FAQs


How much does it cost to repair a tyre puncture?

The average price of a puncture repair on FixMyCar is £23.07.

Price by make

The table below shows how average prices vary slightly depending on the car's manufacturer.

MakeCost
Audi£23.04
BMW£23.32
Citroen£22.98
Ford£22.65
Mercedes£23.27
MINI£22.48
Nissan£23.37
Peugeot£22.73
Renault£23.28
Skoda£22.35
Toyota£23.19
Vauxhall£22.22
Volkswagen£23
Volvo£24.45

Price by model

ModelAverage price
BMW 1 Series£23
Audi A3£22.73
Volkswagen Golf£23.71
Nissan Juke£22.90
Ford Puma£21.27
Nissan Qashqai£24.35

Types of tyre damage

Tyres can be damaged in various ways:

  • Puncture from sharp object

  • Slow puncture

  • Illegal tread depth

  • Ageing/deteriorating rubber

  • Exposed cords

  • Bulging 

  • Sidewall damage

  • Bead damage

  • Low quality previous repairs

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All tyres should be inspected before they are repaired, and all repair work should adhere to the British Standard - BSAU159. This standard sets out limitations about the size, location and number of repairs that can be carried out.


Can all tyre punctures be repaired?

Punctures can't always be repaired. The tyre should be replaced instead if:

  • The puncture is larger than 6mm.

  • The tyre has been split, cut or gouged.

  • The puncture is located outside the central 3/4 of the tyre.

flat tyre
A flat tyre on a Ford car.

When a puncture falls outside the central 3/4 of the tyre (known as the minor repair area), it is too close to the sidewall for a repair to be safe. The sidewall gives the tyre its structural integrity and sustains the most load during use. If it were to be repaired, the process could weaken the structure of the sidewall - that's why a replacement is needed.


Frequently asked questions


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