Tyre change spare in Exeter
Professional tyre change spare services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Spare tyre fitted safely and properly. Car jacked securely, flat tyre removed, spare fitted and torqued correctly. You're back on the road, wheel nuts done right.
Stuck With a Flat Tyre?
You know what's worse than getting a puncture? Not knowing how to change it - or knowing how but not being able to. Seized wheel nuts. Missing jack. Broken locking wheel nut key. Spare that's been under the boot for 10 years and is now flat itself.
I change spare tyres for people all the time. Not just because they can't do it - often because it's dark, raining, they're in work clothes, or the bolts are seized solid and they don't have the tools to shift them.
Quick, professional wheel change. Done safely, nuts torqued properly, back on the road.
💡 Pro tip: Check your spare tyre's pressure once a year. Space saver spares especially lose pressure fast - useless when you need them if they're flat.
Why People Call For Help
It's not always about ability:
| ✅ Professional Change | ❌ DIY Struggle |
|---|---|
| Jack positioned safely | Car slips off dodgy jack |
| Wheel nuts removed with proper tools | Rounded nuts, damaged studs |
| Spare checked and inflated | Spare is also flat or damaged |
| Nuts torqued correctly | Over-tight or finger-tight |
What You Get
🔧 Safe Wheel Change
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Check spare condition and pressure |
| Secure | Jack car safely, chock wheels |
| Change | Remove flat, fit spare, torque nuts |
| Test | Check everything tight, car lowered safely |
📦 You're Left With
- Spare fitted correctly
- Wheel nuts properly torqued
- Flat tyre secured in boot
- Advice on next steps
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Spare wheel change (standard) | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). If wheel nuts are seized or there are major complications, may take longer.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Flat tyre at home or work - sorted quickly
✅ Don't know how to change it - I'll do it properly
✅ Seized wheel nuts - have the tools to shift them
✅ Spare might be flat too - I'll check and inflate if needed
Why Choose Us for Tyre change spare in Exeter?
Back on the road quickly
Wheel nuts torqued correctly
Flat tyre advice given
Safe to drive away
What to Expect
Step 1: Check Spare
First thing - make sure your spare is actually usable. Check pressure, look for damage. If it's no good, we'll discuss options before starting.
Step 2: Safe Change
Car jacked properly on solid ground, wheels chocked. Flat wheel removed, spare fitted, nuts tightened in the right sequence.
Step 3: Torque & Test
Wheel nuts torqued to the correct spec - not guessed. Car lowered, everything rechecked. Flat tyre secured in boot. You're good to go.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to change your own spare tyre? Here's how to do it safely:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Car jack (from your car's toolkit)
- Wheel brace or spider wrench
- Locking wheel nut key if fitted
- Gloves
- Torch if it's dark
🔍 The safe method
- Park on firm, level ground - never soft or sloping
- Apply handbrake, put car in gear (or P for auto)
- Chock wheel diagonally opposite to the flat
- Loosen wheel nuts BEFORE jacking (still on ground)
- Jack car at proper jacking point (check manual)
- Remove wheel nuts fully, take off flat wheel
- Fit spare, hand-tighten nuts in star pattern
- Lower car most of the way down
- Torque nuts fully in star pattern
- Lower completely, recheck all nuts are tight
💡 Finding your spare
- Under boot floor (most common)
- Slung underneath the car (lowered with a winch)
- On the back door (4x4s and vans)
- No spare - just a repair kit or compressor
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Jacking car on soft ground (can sink or tip)
- Not chocking wheels (car can roll off jack)
- Tightening nuts in sequence not star pattern
- Over-tightening nuts (can strip threads)
- Forgetting locking wheel nut key
💡 Pro trick: Loosen the wheel nuts before jacking - much easier when the wheel is on the ground and can't spin. Just crack them loose, don't remove them yet. Then jack and fully remove.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚗 Space saver spare fitted? These are temporary - max 50mph, limited mileage. Get to a tyre shop ASAP to get your proper tyre repaired or replaced.
Locking wheel nuts seized? I carry tools that can usually remove them without the key. If the key's lost or broken, I can often still get the wheel off.
Spare is flat too? If I can inflate it enough to get you to a tyre shop, I will. Otherwise we'll need to arrange alternative transport for the car.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you come to me to change my spare tyre?
Yes - if you're stuck at home, work, or somewhere safe in Exeter. I can't attend motorway breakdowns (that's what breakdown services are for), but if you're parked safely anywhere in my area, I'll come and sort it. Usually there within an hour depending on where you are.
What if I don't know where my spare tyre is?
Common problem, especially with modern cars. Some are under the boot floor, some slung underneath the car, some have a skinny 'space saver' spare, some just have a repair kit. I'll locate it and get you mobile. If there's no spare, we'll discuss options.
Will you check the spare is safe before fitting it?
Absolutely - checking pressure first thing. Space saver spares especially often lose pressure sitting unused for years. If it's flat or damaged, I'll tell you and we'll work out the best solution to get you moving.
How long does changing a spare tyre take?
Usually 30-40 minutes. Includes jacking the car safely, swapping the wheel, torquing the nuts properly, and putting the flat tyre away. Some cars make it harder - security locking wheel nuts, seized bolts, awkward jack points - but most are straightforward.
What should I do after you fit my spare?
If it's a space saver (the skinny temporary spare), drive carefully - max 50mph, get to a tyre shop within a few days. If it's a full-size spare, still get your flat tyre checked and repaired or replaced soon. Don't just leave the spare on permanently.
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