Wheel change spare in Exeter
Professional wheel 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 wheel fitted safely and correctly. Flat wheel removed, spare fitted and torqued properly. Professional wheel change, back on the road.
Stuck With a Flat Wheel?
Punctures happen. Hit a pothole wrong, pick up a nail, kerb the wheel badly - suddenly you're going nowhere until that wheel's changed.
Some people don't know how to change a wheel. Some do but can't physically manage it - seized nuts, awkward jack points, bad back. Some just don't want to do it in work clothes, in the rain, or on a busy road.
I change wheels properly and safely. Car jacked correctly, nuts removed with proper tools, spare checked and fitted, everything torqued right. Quick, professional, job done.
💡 Pro tip: After any wheel change, get your wheel nuts rechecked after 50 miles. They often need retightening after initial settlement.
Why Call For Help
Not everyone can or wants to DIY:
| ✅ Professional Change | ❌ DIY Struggle |
|---|---|
| Jack positioned safely | Car slips off jack |
| Proper tools, shifts seized nuts | Rounded bolts, damaged studs |
| Spare checked first | Spare also flat, wasted effort |
| Nuts torqued correctly | Over-tight or dangerously loose |
What You Get
🔧 Safe Wheel Change
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check spare | Verify it's usable before starting |
| Secure car | Jack properly, chock wheels |
| Change wheel | Remove flat, fit spare, torque nuts |
| Test | Double-check everything tight |
📦 You're Left With
- Spare wheel fitted correctly
- Wheel nuts properly torqued
- Flat wheel secured in boot
- Safe to drive
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Spare wheel change (standard) | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). If nuts are badly seized, may take longer.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Flat wheel at home or work - sorted quickly
✅ Don't know how to change it - I'll do it properly
✅ Physically can't manage it - let me handle it
✅ Don't want the hassle - easier to call someone
Why Choose Us for Wheel change spare in Exeter?
Back on the road quickly
Wheel nuts torqued correctly
Safe professional change
Flat wheel secured
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, I'll tell you before we start.
Step 2: Safe Change
Car jacked at correct point, wheels chocked. Flat removed, spare fitted, nuts tightened in proper sequence.
Step 3: Torque & Secure
Wheel nuts torqued to correct spec. Car lowered, everything rechecked. Flat wheel secured in boot. Done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to change your own wheel? Do it safely:
🔧 Tools needed
- Car jack (from toolkit)
- Wheel brace
- Locking wheel nut key if fitted
- Gloves
- Wheel chock or brick
🔍 Safe method
- Park on firm, level ground
- Handbrake on, gear engaged (or P)
- Chock wheel diagonally opposite
- Loosen wheel nuts BEFORE jacking
- Jack at proper jacking point
- Remove wheel, fit spare
- Hand-tighten nuts in star pattern
- Lower car, torque nuts fully
- Recheck all nuts are tight
💡 Finding your spare
- Under boot floor (most common)
- Underneath car (winch down)
- Back door mounted (4x4s)
- No spare - just repair kit
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Jacking on soft ground
- Not chocking wheels
- Tightening in sequence not star
- Over-tightening nuts
- Forgetting locking wheel nut key
💡 Pro trick: Crack wheel nuts loose before jacking - much easier when the wheel's on the ground and can't spin. Just break them loose, don't remove 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 fitted? Max 50mph, limited mileage. Get to a tyre shop ASAP for proper repair or replacement.
Locking wheel nuts won't shift? I carry tools that can usually remove them even without the key. If the key's broken or lost, I can often still get the wheel off.
Spare is flat too? If I can inflate it enough to limp to a garage, I will. Otherwise you'll need recovery to get the car moved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a spare tyre and spare wheel change?
Same thing really - changing your flat tyre/wheel for the spare. Some people call it tyre change, some call it wheel change. Either way, I'm swapping your flat for the spare and getting you mobile again.
Can you come to me if I've got a flat?
Yes - if you're at home, work, or parked safely somewhere in Exeter. I can't attend motorways (that's breakdown service territory), but anywhere else that's safe to jack the car, I'll come and sort it.
What if my spare is also flat?
Then we've got a problem. I'll check your spare first - if it's got enough pressure to get you to a tyre shop, I can inflate it and fit it. If it's completely flat or damaged, you'll need the car recovered or towed.
Will you check my spare before fitting it?
Always - first thing I do. No point taking your wheel off if the spare's no good. I check pressure, condition, whether it's safe to use. If there's an issue, I'll tell you before we start.
How long after fitting a space-saver spare can I drive on it?
Get to a tyre shop within a few days. Space-saver spares (the skinny temporary ones) are for getting you home or to a garage only - max 50mph, limited miles. Not for extended driving.
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