| Junction | What it serves |
|---|---|
| J1 | A41 West Bromwich, Birmingham, Handsworth |
| J2 | A4123 Oldbury, Dudley, Wolverhampton |
| J3 | A456 Halesowen, Quinton, Kidderminster, Birmingham via the Hagley Road |
| J4 | A38 Bromsgrove, Rubery, Longbridge; A491 Stourbridge |
| J4a | M42 for the M40, Solihull and the NEC |
| J5 | A38 Droitwich, Wychbold, Bromsgrove south |
Out-of-hours tyre fitting near the M5
We fit tyres in the evening, at night, at weekends and on bank holidays when the diary allows, at the same price as a weekday job, once the car is safely off the M5 and parked. We never work on the carriageway, the hard shoulder, an emergency area or a slip road.
Our only base is at Brent Cross, NW2 1LX. Longbridge, near J4, is about 94 miles away in a straight line, and we have no base or van stationed in the West Midlands. Call and we will tell you straight away whether we can take the job; if we can, the arrival time is given on the call.
Staying safe
Stopping safely between West Bromwich and Droitwich
If a tyre fails, leave at the next junction or pull into Frankley services, between J3 and J4, if the car will get there. From J4a towards J6 the motorway runs with all lanes open to traffic and emergency areas instead of a hard shoulder. If you cannot reach an exit there, use an emergency area. If you cannot reach one either, move as far left as you can, put the hazard lights on and, if it is not safe to get out, stay in the car with your seat belt on and call 999.
Where there is a hard shoulder, stop as far left as you can, get out by the left-hand doors and wait behind the barrier. Call National Highways on 0300 123 5000 or your breakdown provider, or 999 if anyone is in danger. Do not try to change the wheel yourself on any part of the motorway. If the car is unsafe where it is, your breakdown cover may reach you sooner.
On the road
Junctions on this stretch
South of J5 the M5 runs on past Worcester to Bristol and Exeter, even further from our base. We list only the Birmingham end.
Tyre help
What an evening or overnight call involves
When you call, we look at the diary and tell you honestly whether a fitter can get to you and, if so, the arrival time. Over this distance that is a real question, and outside working hours it depends on who is free.
Once the car is off the road, on a street where parking is allowed, in a car park whose owner agrees, or at Frankley services if Moto allows it, the fitter can fit a new tyre, repair a puncture where the damage allows, or replace a burst tyre. Common sizes are often on the van; other sizes are sourced for the job, and late in the day that may not be possible, so tell us the size from the sidewall first.
Pricing
The price after dark is the weekday price
An evening, overnight, weekend or bank holiday job costs the same as a weekday one. What sets the price is the tyre itself (its size, brand and type), how many you need, and whether a repair is possible instead. You are told the price on the call before the fitter sets off.
Out of hours
Tyre trouble in the evening or at the weekend
We work evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays when the diary allows, at the same price as a weekday job. Call to check what can be done; evening and weekend jobs are fitted around the work already booked.
Light, space and firm ground
A well-lit spot on firm, level ground makes the job safer for everyone. Room on the side of the flat tyre lets the jack go in properly.
If the car is boxed in or in a tight bay, say so on the call so the fitter can plan around it.
A flat found at home or at work
A flat found on the drive or outside the house can stay where it is, as long as the car is legally parked. There is no need to move it to a garage.
At work or in a hospital or shift car park, check that the site is happy for a tyre to be fitted in its bays.
What an out-of-hours job includes
- The same repair-or-replace check as at any other time
- A new tyre fitted when the damage rules out a repair
- A lit, legal spot to work in, agreed on the call
Staying safe
Staying safe until the job is done
While you wait for the fitter
- Stop somewhere off the main flow of traffic, switch on the hazard lights and, if you have one, put on a high-visibility vest.
- Get everyone out on the side away from the traffic and wait behind a barrier, on a pavement or well back from the road.
- If the tyre may still be repairable, say so before using a sealant can, and leave any nail or screw where it is.
- Keep your phone on and charged, and tell us about anything that makes the spot hard to find.
What to tell us from the roadside
- Which road you were on and the direction you were travelling
- The last junction you passed, or the number on a driver location sign if you can read one safely
- Where the car is now: the exit, the side street or the car park it was moved to
- The tyre size from the sidewall, and whether the car has locking wheel nuts
Step by step
Calling us once the car is safe
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Tell us what happened
Call or WhatsApp with where the car is, the registration and the tyre size from the sidewall.
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Agree what happens next
You hear what the job involves and the options for your car. Nothing is booked until you say yes.
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Work at the car
The fitter comes to your home, your workplace or a safe place to park, raises the car on a jack and does the job beside it.
Checked before the fitter leaves
Before the fitter leaves, the wheel is checked for security and the tyre pressure is set to the maker's figure.
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Questions
Questions drivers ask
Is someone free to come out at night?
Sometimes. Night and weekend work depends on the diary, and this far from our base it depends on distance too. Call and we will tell you whether we can take the job before anyone sets off.
Will someone always pick up the phone?
We cannot promise that the phone is answered at every hour. If you cannot get through and the car is somewhere unsafe, call your breakdown cover.
Is a tyre job at night done any differently?
No. The checks are the same as in the day, but the fitter needs a lit, legal spot away from passing traffic to work safely.
Is the price higher out of hours?
The price is the same at any hour.
What if the tyre needs replacing rather than repairing?
You are told before anything else is done, with the reason and the options for a new tyre in your size. Nothing changes until you agree.
Do new tyres come with a warranty?
New tyres carry the manufacturer's warranty against defects. It does not cover damage from punctures, kerbs or potholes.
What if I stop on a smart motorway?
Use an emergency area if you can reach one; they are marked with blue signs and an orange SOS phone. If the car stops in a live lane and getting out is not safe, everyone stays belted in with the hazard lights on while you dial 999.
Is it safe to change a wheel on the hard shoulder?
No. The advice in the Highway Code is to keep well away from the vehicle and the traffic and not to attempt any repairs there.
Is there any way to save a burst tyre?
No. A burst or a split sidewall destroys the structure of the tyre, so it is always replaced.
Tyres and the law
Tread depth, tyre age and the law
The legal tread limit
Cars and light vans need at least 1.6 mm of tread across the central three-quarters of the tyre, around the whole circumference.
For a car, each illegal tyre can bring a fine of up to £2,500 and three penalty points; the maximum fine for a van is higher.
The 20p test
Push a 20p coin into the main grooves at several points around the tyre. If the outer band of the coin is visible, the tread may be close to the limit and should be measured properly.
Other defects that make a tyre illegal
A tyre is also illegal with a cut longer than 25 mm or a tenth of its section width, whichever is greater, that reaches the ply or cord, a lump or bulge, exposed cords, or the wrong size or type for the car.
How old is your tyre?
The last four digits of the DOT code on the sidewall give the week and year of manufacture, so 2319 means the 23rd week of 2019.
Rubber hardens and cracks with age even on a tyre that has done few miles, and many tyre makers advise replacing any tyre ten years old or more.
Helpful guides
Tyre advice worth reading
Tyre fitting at the office: how it works
Get your tyres fitted while you're at work. Here's how workplace mobile tyre fitting works, what we need from you, and why it saves you the most time.
What to keep in the car for a tyre emergency
Most cars carry the wrong things for a puncture. Here is the short list that helps at the roadside, and what to check you have now.
Night driving safety and your tyres
At night you spot hazards later, so grip matters more than ever. Here's how to drive safely after dark and why healthy tyres are your safety net.
Call to check we can take the job
Tell us where the car is
Call to check what the diary allows this evening or this weekend. The price is given on the call.