Tyre pressure check in Exeter
Professional tyre pressure check services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
All four tyres checked with an accurate gauge and inflated to your car's correct pressures. Includes visual inspection for damage or uneven wear. Spare tyre checked too if you want.
When Did You Last Check Your Tyre Pressures?
Most people never check them. Ever. They rely on the car's TPMS warning light, which only triggers when tyres are dangerously low. By then you've been driving on under-inflated tyres for weeks, burning extra fuel and wearing them unevenly.
Wrong pressures cost you money. Low tyres increase fuel consumption, wear the edges, and make the car handle poorly. Over-inflated tyres give a harsh ride, wear the center fast, and reduce grip.
I check and set all four tyres (plus spare if needed) to your manufacturer's recommended pressures. Takes 15-20 minutes. Done properly with an accurate gauge.
💡 Pro tip: Tyre pressures should be checked when tyres are cold - before you've driven more than a mile or two. Heat from driving increases pressure temporarily.
Why Correct Pressure Matters
It's not just about safety:
| ✅ Correct Pressure | ❌ Wrong Pressure |
|---|---|
| Even tread wear across tyre | Edges or center wearing fast |
| Best fuel economy | Burning 5-10% more fuel |
| Good handling and braking | Poor grip, longer stopping distances |
| Comfortable ride | Harsh (too high) or wallowy (too low) |
What You Get
🔧 Full Pressure Service
| Check | What I Do |
|---|---|
| Find correct spec | Check manual/door sticker for your car |
| Accurate gauge | Digital gauge, not guessing |
| All four tyres | Front and rear set correctly |
| Visual inspection | Tread, sidewalls, damage |
| Spare if wanted | Check and inflate if needed |
📦 You're Left With
- All tyres at manufacturer's spec
- Note of what they're set to
- Advice on any issues found
- Better fuel economy from today
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| All four tyres checked and inflated | 15-20 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Checking and inflating only - repairs or new tyres not included.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Never check them yourself - get it done professionally
✅ Long journey coming - make sure they're right first
✅ Car feels different - check pressures aren't causing it
✅ Fuel economy dropped - wrong pressures waste fuel
Why Choose Us for Tyre pressure check in Exeter?
Tyres set to manufacturer's spec
Better fuel economy
Safer handling and braking
Even tyre wear
What to Expect
Step 1: Find Spec
I check your car's handbook or door sticker to find the correct pressures. Front and rear are often different, sometimes loaded vs unloaded too.
Step 2: Check & Adjust
Each tyre checked with a proper gauge. Inflated or deflated to exactly the right pressure. No guessing, no "that looks about right."
Step 3: Inspect & Report
While doing pressures, I look at general tyre condition - tread depth, uneven wear, damage. Tell you if anything needs attention beyond just pressure.
🔧 DIY Tips
Checking your own tyre pressures? Here's the right way:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Accurate tyre pressure gauge (digital is best)
- Tyre inflator or access to air
- Your car's handbook or door sticker
- Valve cap remover (sometimes needed)
🔍 The correct method
- Find your car's recommended pressures (handbook or door sticker)
- Check when tyres are cold (before driving or after 2+ hours stopped)
- Remove valve cap, press gauge firmly on valve
- Read pressure accurately
- Add or release air to match spec
- Recheck after adjusting
- Replace valve cap
💡 Different specs for different situations
- Front and rear often different pressures
- Higher pressures when heavily loaded
- Different specs for motorway driving sometimes
- Winter vs summer (temperature affects pressure)
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Checking when tyres are hot from driving
- Using an inaccurate garage forecourt gauge
- Setting all four tyres to same pressure
- Forgetting to check the spare
- Losing or cross-threading valve caps
💡 Pro trick: Many garage forecourt tyre machines are wildly inaccurate. Get your own digital gauge (£10-15) and use that to double-check after using forecourt air. You'll be surprised how often they're wrong.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚗 Fuel economy suddenly worse? First thing to check is tyre pressures. Under-inflated tyres can increase fuel consumption by 5-10% - costs you pounds every tank.
TPMS light on? Your car's warning only triggers when tyres are seriously low - 25% or more under-inflated. Don't wait for the warning light - check regularly.
Temperature changes affect pressure. Cold weather in winter? Your tyres lose pressure. Hot summer day? Pressure goes up. Check and adjust with the seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the correct tyre pressure for my car?
It's in your car's handbook, and usually on a sticker inside the driver's door frame or fuel flap. Front and rear pressures are often different, and loaded vs unloaded too. I check what your car needs and set them correctly - not just pumping them all to the same random number.
How often should tyre pressures be checked?
Monthly minimum, or before any long journey. Tyres lose pressure naturally over time - even without a puncture. Low pressures increase fuel consumption, cause uneven wear, and make handling worse. Takes five minutes to check, saves money long-term.
Can you spot other tyre problems while checking pressure?
Yes - I look at tread depth, uneven wear patterns, sidewall damage, embedded objects. If your tyres show signs of problems beyond just pressure, I'll tell you what I find and whether they need attention.
What if my tyre won't hold pressure?
Then we've found a slow puncture or valve problem. I'll identify where it's leaking - usually a nail or screw in the tread, or a faulty valve. I can advise whether it's repairable or needs replacing, and what that'll cost.
Do you include the spare tyre?
Yes if you want - most people forget their spare exists until they need it. Common to find spares completely flat after years of neglect. Takes an extra couple of minutes to check and inflate it properly.
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