Just had a puncture repaired as Kwik Fit- 'amazed' at cost £24.40. Think last time about 2 years ago £15 2011 XS,Sumatra Black, GONE MARCH 2014- RR Evoque Prestige 5 door ,MY 2014,Loire Blue, Silver Roof, Panoramic roof.
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I use a local small tyre shop, they charge £5 to £7.

the nationals will lift your leg,

I had a puncture repaired at ATS for free, the guy just said its ok just remember us when you need some new ones, great service

An article here

http://www.carbidoff.com/2012/01/car-tyre-puncture-repair/ Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
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Youtube clip here



fella repairs a punctured tyre with string. Is this the same method that kwik fit uses? If not is it as good? Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
Gone MY2010 Freelander 2 Manual TD4.e S, Alaska White.

Please, don't cut corners with tyre repairs. There is a right and wrong way to do it. Repairs with tyre string or liquid should only be a temporary get-you-home repair - they are not safe as a permanent repair. The tyre should always be removed for inspection and repaired in accordance with the British tyre manufacturers association. We always fit a new valve and of course, the wheel should always be rebalanced before being refitted. That takes time and it costs. £24 is an excessive charge, we charge £15 but that is for a proper, safe, repair. Kwik-Fit used to do free repairs and only charge for the valve and balance but they must have changed their policy. A tyre repaired in accordance with the British Standards maintains its original speed rating, any other method doesn't!

Here's the standard we train our students to work to. http://www.btmauk.com/data/files/Minor_rep...y_2011.pdf Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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Present: Audi A3 S Line.

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When I have had repairs done the tyre was removed from the rim, the inside of the tyre abraded at the point of puncture, rubber adhesive is applied to this area and also to a mushroom shaped bung which is then inserted from the inside and the remaning tail cut off.

Certainly wouldnt be impressed if it was done like the guy in the video

Yep, that's the correct way.  Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Steve D wrote:

Please, don't cut corners with tyre repairs.

GJH0702 wrote:

Just had a puncture repaired as Kwik Fit- 'amazed' at cost £24.40. Think last time about 2 years ago £15

Dont you like your Freelander much then ?  Jules