Mobile flat tire repair

Nail in the tread, or a slow leak? We come to where the car is parked, take the tire off the wheel, and repair it properly from the inside. If it can't be saved safely, we show you why and quote a replacement.

Book flat repair Call or text (424) 287-7756
Method
Patch-plug, installed from inside the tire
Where
Your driveway, work parking lot, or garage
When
Mon to Sat, 9am to 5pm, by scheduled window
Coverage
Snohomish County and North King County

The repair

Done from the inside, the way it should be

A plug pushed in from the outside can stop a leak, but nobody has looked inside the tire. A proper repair starts by taking the tire off the wheel, which is why we bring the machine to you.

  1. Find the leak

    We check the pressure and find exactly where the air is going. A slow leak isn't always a nail: it can also be a valve stem or the seal between the tire and the wheel.

  2. Take the tire off the wheel

    The tire comes off on our Snap-on machine, right there where the car is parked. There's no other way to see the inside of it.

  3. Inspect the inside

    Running low on air can damage a tire from the inside while the outside looks fine. If the inside says it isn't safe, the repair stops here and we show you why.

  4. Install the patch-plug

    The plug fills the path the nail made through the tread, and the patch seals the inner liner. This is the method tire manufacturers recommend.

  5. Remount, balance, and torque

    The tire goes back on the wheel, is balanced and set to the right pressure, and the lug nuts are torqued to your manufacturer's spec with a torque wrench. You get photos of the finished work.

Repair or replace

Can your tire be repaired?

It comes down to where the damage is, how big it is, and what happened after it. The inspection inside the tire always has the final say.

1 2 3 4
  1. Tread

    The repairable area, for punctures up to 1/4 inch across.

  2. Patch-plug

    Fills the injury and seals the liner from inside the tire.

  3. Shoulder

    Where the tread rounds into the sidewall. Not repairable.

  4. Sidewall

    The side of the tire. Damage here is not repairable.

Common tire damage and whether it can usually be repaired
What happenedVerdictWhy
Nail or screw in the main tread, up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) across Usually repairable This is the repair the method was made for, once the inside checks out.
Puncture in the shoulder, or angled into it Replace Repairs are limited to the tread area.
Cut, bulge, or puncture in the sidewall Replace Sidewall damage is not repairable.
Hole larger than 1/4 inch Replace Beyond the limit for a tread repair.
Tread worn down to 2/32 inch Replace A tire worn this far is due for replacement, and should not be repaired.
Driven on while flat or very low Inspect first Even a short drive can cause damage inside the tire that you can't see from outside. It may not be repairable.
Overlapping an earlier repair Replace Repairs must not overlap.
Run-flat tire Depends on the tire Tire makers set their own rules, and many rule out repair after a loss of pressure. Tell us the tire when you book.

If it's flat now

Before you book

Keep the car parked if you can. Driving even a short way on a flat can turn a simple repair into a new tire, and you don't need to move it for us to help.

What to send us

  • Your vehicle's year, make, and model
  • The tire size, from the sidewall or the sticker on the door jamb
  • A photo of the damage, if you can see it
  • Whether you've used a can of tire sealant. Sealant vapor can ignite, so we need to know before the tire comes off.
  • Where the car is parked, and a time window that suits you

If you're on a road or freeway shoulder, get to safety and call your roadside assistance first. We can pick up from wherever the car ends up. Text or call (424) 287-7756, or book online.

Before we arrive

  • A level, solid spot

    A driveway, garage, or parking lot works. Off the street, and not on a slope, a road shoulder, or soft ground.

  • Room to work

    Clear space on all four sides of the car to take the wheels off, and somewhere close by for our vehicle to park.

  • Wheel lock key

    If your wheels have locking lug nuts, leave the key in the car or have it ready. Without it, we can't remove the wheels.

  • Permission and keys

    At a workplace, apartment, or HOA, confirm vendors are allowed. Arrange the key handoff when you book.

Flat repair questions

Can you repair a flat at my home or at work?

Yes. We repair flats in driveways, workplace parking lots, and garages, as long as the car is on level, solid ground with some room around it. The car doesn't need to be driven anywhere first, which also protects the tire.

Do you offer 24-hour or roadside service?

No. We work Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm, by scheduled time window, and we need the car off the street on level ground. If you're stuck on a road or a freeway shoulder, call your roadside assistance first. Once the car is somewhere safe, we can come to it.

Is a plug from the outside good enough?

Not as a permanent repair. A plug pushed in from the outside is a temporary measure: it leaves the inside of the tire uninspected and the liner unsealed. A proper repair takes the tire off the wheel and uses a patch-plug from the inside. A plug alone or a patch alone isn't enough.

What if my tire can't be repaired?

We show you why, with photos, and quote a replacement. On an all-wheel-drive vehicle, we'll also tell you whether one new tire is close enough in tread depth to the other three, since many of those vehicles need them closely matched.

What should I do while I wait for the appointment?

Avoid driving on it if it's flat or very low, because that can turn a repairable tire into one that needs replacing. If you know where the nail is, leave it in place and send us a photo when you book.

Flat repair across Snohomish County and North King County

Nails and screws don't keep to a route. We repair flats at homes and workplaces from our base in Snohomish through Everett and the rest of the county, and down into North King County.

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Get your flat looked at

(424) 287-7756

Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. We reply with a price and the next open window.

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Tell us the job and where the car is parked. We reply with a price and the next open window.

What do you need?

Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
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