Step by step
- Grip the steering wheel and ease off the accelerator. Avoid braking hard
- Pull over somewhere safe and level, as far from traffic as you can
- Put your hazard lights on
- On a busy or fast road, get out on the side away from traffic and wait behind a barrier
- Call us with your location, car and tyre size if you can see it
What not to do
- Don't keep driving on a flat. It destroys the tyre and can damage the wheel
- Don't change a tyre on the hard shoulder of a motorway
- Don't jack the car on soft ground or a slope
Common questions
Should I use the puncture repair kit?
It can get you to safety, but sealant is a temporary fix and can stop a proper repair later. Tell us if you've used one.
Written by Harsh at True Tyre Mobile Service, a mobile tyre fitter with 4.5 years' experience. This is general advice; always follow your vehicle handbook.