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Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) – Why They Matter and Why Proper Repairs Cost What They Do
(By Eric Roberts – Pellon Tyre and Autocentre, Halifax)
If your car’s dashboard suddenly flashes up a little yellow tyre symbol, it’s easy to panic and think you’ve got a puncture. But these days, it could also be your TPMS system doing its job.
Modern cars are clever bits of kit, and one of the biggest changes in recent years has been the move to Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems, or TPMS for short. These sensors are fitted inside your wheels to constantly keep an eye on your tyre pressures — and let you know if one’s dropping below where it should be.
At Pellon Tyre and Autocentre in Halifax, we see a fair few cars every week with TPMS warnings. The technology is brilliant for safety, but it’s not as simple as just “putting air in your tyres” anymore.
⚙️ What TPMS Actually Does: tyre-pressure-sensors-halifax
There are two main types of TPMS systems fitted to cars today:
Direct TPMS – uses small sensors mounted inside each wheel to measure pressure directly.
Indirect TPMS – uses the car’s ABS system to detect changes in tyre rotation speed that suggest pressure loss.
Most modern cars (especially since 2014) use the direct system, which means there’s a small battery-powered sensor built into each valve stem. These send readings to the car’s computer every few seconds.
🧰 Why TPMS Repairs Can Be Tricky: tyre-pressure-sensors-halifax
Replacing or repairing these sensors isn’t always straightforward. Each TPMS sensor must:
Be removed carefully from the wheel without damaging the stem or housing.
Be reprogrammed or reset to communicate correctly with your car’s system.
Use the right replacement sensor for your make and model.
Some cars, like certain BMWs, Audis, and Peugeots, require extra diagnostic work or software resets after fitting new sensors. That’s why the job can take longer than people expect.
It’s not just “changing a valve” anymore — it’s a mix of tyre fitting and computer programming rolled into one.
💷 Why the Price Reflects the Work Involved: tyre-pressure-sensors-halifax
We sometimes get asked, “Why does a TPMS sensor cost that much?” or “Halfords said they’d fit one cheaper!”
Well, here’s the truth: a proper replacement sensor and fitting job includes:
A quality OE or equivalent sensor (not a cheap import that fails after six months).
The time to remove the tyre safely and refit it properly.
Reprogramming the sensor using our specialist diagnostic equipment.
Pressure testing and system verification to make sure it’s all working right.
All that adds up to a fair price — not over the top, just honest labour and quality parts.
As with any part of our business, we’d rather do it once and do it properly than cut corners and see the customer back a few weeks later with another warning light.
🏙️ Local Roads, Local Cars
Here in Halifax, we’re used to steep hills, uneven roads, and the odd pothole that seems to appear overnight. All of that puts extra strain on tyres — and by extension, on your TPMS sensors too.
We often see drivers from Elland, Brighouse, and Sowerby Bridge coming in with damaged valves or broken TPMS stems, often caused by salt corrosion in winter or over-tightening during tyre inflation at petrol stations.
That’s why we always check your TPMS valves carefully whenever we fit new tyres — prevention’s better than cure.
👉 Book your next tyre check or TPMS inspection
🧠 A Few Tips for Drivers: tyre-pressure-sensors-halifax
If your TPMS light comes on, don’t ignore it — get your pressures checked straight away.
If you’re changing tyres, ask the fitter if your sensors are due for inspection or replacement.
Keep your valve caps on — it helps protect the delicate electronics from water and dirt.
Don’t try to reset the system yourself unless you’re sure how (each car’s different).
🧡 The Pellon Promise
At Pellon Tyre and Autocentre, we believe in fair pricing and proper workmanship.
We don’t overcharge, but we don’t cut corners either. When it comes to TPMS sensors, we’ll always use the correct equipment, parts, and calibration — and explain the job clearly before we start.
So, if that little tyre warning light pops up on your dashboard, don’t worry—bring it to your local specialists in Halifax, and we’ll get you sorted.