Temporary puncture repair in Newton Abbot
Looking for professional temporary puncture repair help in Newton Abbot? Hembury Contracting provides reliable vehicle services across Newton Abbot and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Newton Abbot
Temporary puncture repair to get you mobile. Emergency sealant or plug fitted - not permanent but gets you home or to a garage safely.
### Get Mobile Again, Avoid Recovery Costs
Stuck with a flat tire and no spare? **Temporary sealant** can get you back on the road long enough to drive to a garage. Not a proper fix, but way cheaper than recovery and safer than driving on the rim.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Tell your tire place you've used sealant before they start work - they need to clean it out properly. Some won't touch sealant-filled tires at all, so check first.
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### When Temporary Repairs Work
Sealant has limits - it's not magic:
| ✅ Sealant Will Work | ❌ Too Far Gone | |----------------------|-----------------| | Small puncture in tread (nail, screw) | Massive hole or multiple punctures | | Slow leak you can reinflate | Blown sidewall | | Tubeless tire with intact bead | Rim damage or torn bead | | Normal tire (not run-flat) | Structural tire damage |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Emergency Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Check puncture** | See if it's repairable with sealant | | **Apply sealant** | Inject into tire, rotate to spread | | **Reinflate** | Get tire back to safe pressure |
**📦 You're Left With** - Tire holding pressure temporarily - Mobile enough to drive to garage - Avoided expensive recovery - Proper repair still needed
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### Pricing Guide
| Service | Time | You'll Pay | |---------|------|------------| | Temporary puncture fix | 20-30 mins | **£60** |
*£60 includes emergency callout + sealant. Not suitable for all punctures - I'll advise honestly if it won't work.*
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### Perfect Emergency Fix If...
✅ **No spare tire** - modern cars often don't have one
✅ **Can't change tire yourself** - no jack or not confident
✅ **Need to get somewhere** - avoid waiting for recovery
✅ **Small puncture only** - nail in tread, slow leak
Why Choose Us for Temporary puncture repair in Newton Abbot?
Get you home or to a garage
Avoid calling recovery
Quick temporary solution
Safer than driving on flat
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assess the Damage I'll check what's caused the puncture and whether sealant will work - some punctures are too big or in the wrong place. ### Step 2: Apply Sealant If it's repairable, sealant goes into the tire through the valve, then I'll rotate the wheel to spread it inside. ### Step 3: Reinflate & Test Pump tire back up to correct pressure, check it's holding, test it's safe enough for you to drive to a garage.
Our Newton Abbot Service Coverage
We cover Newton Abbot and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Newton Abbot or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🚗 **Get proper repair quickly:** Sealant is an emergency measure. Drive straight to a garage for proper repair or replacement. Don't leave it weeks - sealant dries out and stops working. **Run-flat tires:** Most run-flats shouldn't have sealant used - it can damage the special sidewall construction. Check your handbook or tire sidewall markings. Run-flats are designed to drive flat anyway (carefully). **Tire places that won't touch sealant:** Some garages refuse to repair sealant-filled tires - it's messy work cleaning it out. Ring ahead and check they'll deal with it before you limp there.
Frequently Asked Questions about Temporary puncture repair in Newton Abbot
What's a temporary puncture repair?
It's using sealant or an emergency plug to get you mobile enough to drive to a proper garage. It's NOT a permanent fix - you'll still need a proper repair or new tire. But it beats being stranded or calling expensive recovery.
How far can I drive after a temporary repair?
Enough to get you home or to a tire place - usually 50-100 miles max depending on the puncture. Don't do motorway speeds though, take it steady. It's an emergency measure, not a long-term solution.
Will it damage my tire or wheel?
Sealant can make a proper repair harder (tyre places hate cleaning it out), but if the choice is sealant or driving on a flat and wrecking your tire completely, sealant wins. Some run-flat tires shouldn't have sealant though - I'll check before using it.
What if the puncture's too big for sealant?
Then you need a tire change or recovery - sealant only works for small punctures (up to about 6mm). If there's a massive nail or the sidewall's blown, sealant won't help. I'll tell you honestly if it's repairable or not.
Do I need to buy the sealant?
I carry emergency tire sealant usually, but if you've already got a can in your car I can use that. Either way it's included in the £60 - just trying to get you mobile again.
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