Tyre pressure check in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional tyre pressure check help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable vehicle services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Ottery St Mary
Professional tyre pressure check using accurate equipment. All four tyres set to your car manufacturer's correct specification. Visual inspection included to spot any other issues.
### Are Your Tyres Costing You Money?
Wrong tyre pressures are **invisible and expensive**. You can't see that they're low. The car might feel fine. But you're burning extra fuel every mile, wearing tyres unevenly, and reducing your safety margins.
The TPMS warning light? Only triggers when tyres are dangerously low - 25% or more under-inflated. By then you've been wasting fuel for weeks and damaging your tyres.
I check all four tyres with a professional digital gauge and set them to your car's exact specification. Not guessing. Not assuming. Accurate.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** A 20% drop in tyre pressure increases fuel consumption by about 10%. Over a year, that's hundreds of pounds wasted on fuel.
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### The Real Cost of Wrong Pressures
It's not just about the tyres:
| ✅ Correct Pressure | ❌ Wrong Pressure | |--------------------|-------------------| | Tyres last their full lifespan | Premature wear, need replacing early | | Best possible fuel economy | 5-10% worse MPG, costs add up | | Shortest stopping distances | Longer braking, reduced safety | | Even wear across tread | One edge or center wears fast |
A set of tyres costs £300-600 depending on your car. Correct pressures help them last their full 20-30,000 miles. Wrong pressures? You might only get 15,000 miles before they're worn out.
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### What You Get
**🔧 Professional Service**
| Check | What Happens | |-------|-------------| | **Spec lookup** | Find your car's exact requirements | | **Accurate gauge** | Digital equipment, precise readings | | **All four corners** | Front and rear done correctly | | **Visual check** | Tread depth, damage, uneven wear | | **Spare if needed** | Check and inflate if you want |
**📦 You're Left With** - All tyres at manufacturer spec - Written note of pressures - Advice on any wear or damage - Immediate fuel economy improvement
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### Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |---------|----------------|------------| | Full tyre pressure check (all four tyres) | 15-20 mins | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Pressure checking and adjustment only - puncture repairs or new tyres not included.*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **Fuel economy dropped** - pressures often the cause
✅ **Before long journey** - check they're right first
✅ **Never check yourself** - get professional service
✅ **TPMS light on** - might just need inflating
Why Choose Us for Tyre pressure check in Ottery St Mary?
All tyres at correct pressure
Improved fuel efficiency
Better tyre life
Safer driving
What to Expect
### Step 1: Specification Check I look up your car's handbook or check the door sticker to find the exact pressures needed. Front, rear, loaded, unloaded - whatever applies to your car. ### Step 2: Measure & Adjust Professional digital gauge on each tyre. Add or release air to match specification exactly. Not "about right" - exactly right. ### Step 3: Inspect & Advise While checking pressures, I look at tread depth, wear patterns, and general condition. If something needs attention, you'll know about it with honest advice.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary 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 Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🚗 **TPMS light on?** Try proper inflation first before assuming you need expensive sensor replacements. Often the light is doing exactly what it should - warning you of low pressure. **Temperature affects pressure.** Autumn arrives and it's suddenly cold? Your tyres have lost 3-4 psi just from the temperature drop. Check and adjust with seasonal changes. **Pressures drop naturally over time.** Even perfect tyres lose about 1-2 psi per month through natural permeation. Monthly checks keep them right.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tyre pressure check in Ottery St Mary
Why can't I just use the petrol station air machine?
You can, but most forecourt gauges are inaccurate from constant use and abuse. I've tested dozens - some read 5-6 psi out. That means you think your tyres are fine when they're actually dangerously low or over-inflated. A proper digital gauge gives accurate readings every time.
How do you know what pressure my tyres should be?
It's in your car's handbook, and on a sticker usually inside the driver's door frame or fuel filler flap. Shows front and rear pressures, often different specs for loaded and unloaded. I look it up for your specific car and set them exactly right.
What if one tyre keeps losing pressure?
Then you've got a slow puncture, faulty valve, or rim corrosion causing a leak. I can identify where it's coming from - pressure test with soapy water shows leaks clearly. Most punctures in the tread are repairable. Valve or rim issues need different fixes.
Should I increase pressure for motorway driving?
Some car manufacturers recommend slightly higher pressures for sustained high-speed motorway use - it's in your handbook if so. Most modern cars don't need it. I set to whatever your manufacturer specifies for your typical driving.
Can you check my TPMS sensors are working?
I can tell you if the warning light is functioning, but proper TPMS diagnosis needs specialist equipment. If your pressures are all correct but the light stays on, you've got a sensor fault that needs a garage with TPMS tools.
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