The A1(M) and the A505 are roads to get off before anything else, so getting you and the car somewhere safe comes first. Then the job is always a new tyre fitted at the car, because a burst tyre is never repairable.
Letchworth is about 28 miles in a straight line from our only base at Brent Cross, NW2. We give you an arrival time when you call.
Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator and let the car slow down before braking gently. On the A1(M), follow the Highway Code: if you can, leave at the next exit; if you cannot, stop on the hard shoulder or in an emergency area, get out on the side away from the traffic, stand behind the barrier and call your breakdown cover or National Highways on 0300 123 5000.
We never work on the carriageway of a motorway or main road, on a hard shoulder, in a smart motorway emergency area or on a slip road. Once the car has been recovered or moved somewhere safe, we can fit the new tyre there. On the A505 and other busy roads around the town, the car needs to be off the main road before the fitter can work.
What to do in the first moments after a blowout, and what the fitter checks on the wheel and on the tyre at the other end of the axle, is set out once on our main burst tyre replacement page, under Related pages below.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Postcode district | SG6 |
| Main roads | A1(M), A505, A6141, Icknield Way, Baldock Road |
| Neighbourhoods | Norton, Wilbury, Jackmans, The Grange, Lordship, Manor Park, Westbury, Pixmore |
| Distance from our base | About 28 miles |
We confirm the price on the call. It depends on the tyre's size and brand, and whether you want the opposite tyre replaced to match. The price is the same at any hour, and an urgent job is fitted in if the diary allows.
The rules on tyre condition are in the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986. They apply to every tyre fitted to the car's wheels, and a damaged tyre carries the same penalty as a bald one: for a car, a fine of up to £2,500 and three penalty points can be given for each tyre.
A car tyre is not legal to use when it has:
Potholes and kerbs do much of this damage. A hard knock can break the cords inside the sidewall without marking the outside, and the bulge may only show days later, so it is worth looking at a tyre again after any heavy impact.
Call or WhatsApp with where the car is, the registration and the tyre size from the sidewall. A photo of the damage helps find the right replacement.
You hear what the job involves and the options for your car. Nothing is booked until you say yes.
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.
Before the fitter leaves, the wheel is checked for security and the tyre pressure is set to the maker's figure.
The replacement has to be the size the car is built for, with a load index and speed rating at least as high as the maker specifies. All of it is printed on the sidewall of the old tyre, and most cars also have a sticker inside the driver's door or the fuel flap.
Tyres on the same axle should match: the same size and type, ideally the same model, so the car brakes and corners evenly. If the tyre on the other side of the axle is badly worn, it is worth replacing the pair, and we tell you what we find while the car is up.
Four-wheel-drive cars are more sensitive. Some makers ask for all four tyres to be close in tread depth to protect the transmission, so tell us on the call if the car is four-wheel drive.
“Arrived and was very kind and polite. Reassured me about changing the tyres and was quick and attentive straight away.”
“Good communication, excellent work and takes the initiative. Happy to go the extra mile, highly recommended if you're in a tyre-related bit of bother!”
“Good and reliable service in all conditions.”
There is no fixed figure that suits every car, so the price is built from a few things and told to you before you decide.
The price is the same at any hour. Asking for a price does not commit you to anything.
When you compare prices, compare like with like: the same brand and pattern, the same load index and speed rating, and whether balancing and a new valve are part of the job.
These are the neighbourhoods, postcode districts and main roads on record for this area. Whether we can take a particular job depends on the diary and the distance from our base, so the call always decides.
Yes, if the site allows it. Supermarket, retail park and station car parks are private ground, so the owner's permission comes first. Places of this kind in this area include:
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Get the car somewhere safe, send a photo of the damage and the size, and the new tyre comes to the car. Tell us what has happened and the make and model of the vehicle. The price is given on the call.
