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Beware of Cheap Tyre Repairs

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Beware of Cheap Tyre Repairs

Watch Out for Dubious Offers on Tyre Repairs

To all our Halifax drivers, hello!

Eric Roberts says

The quantity of tyres that we have recently removed, many of which I believe were the result of illegal repairs, is what inspired this article. These repairs are administered on the outside of the tyre.

The repair material is simply some kind of string soaked in black rubber. I think that originally, they were marketed as “temperory tyre repairs.”.

These were the types of repairs that were used to repair the first tubeless tyres back in the 1960s and 1970s. The representative from the tyre repair company would go around tyre businesses with a 145×10 mini tyre inflated onto a steel wheel, containing hundreds of tyre repairs.

The tyre looked more like a hedgehog! In the past, there was no legislation governing tyre repairs. So the thing looked impressive. However, the condition of the inside of the tyre could not be seen because the tyre was still inflated on a wheel. making this dangerous.

A string repair is a tyre puncture repaired from the outside. Beware of Cheap Tyre Repairs

These are not an approved British Standard BS AU 159 repair. Importantly, it is considered dangerous as the tyre technician will not be able to check the possible inside damage to the tyre caused by the puncture. Shockingly, this method of tyre repair has raised its ugly head again.

I believe that emergency breakdown companies such as the AA and RAC are also using this repair method as a temporary way of getting motorists with punctures back on the road.

A friend of mine told me of this: The road assistance company used an old-fashioned plug and then told him to only drive at a maximum speed of 40 mph for 280 miles. Is there a new law that I don’t know about?

What is to say that the driver has ever looked at the tyre again and may be driving about with a tyre that could pose a risk to himself and other motorists?

My friend brought his car into my tyre depot, and we consequently carried out a proper repair using a legal mushroom repair, which seals the hole, thus not letting in water and debris that can cause damage to the steel chords and future tyre problems.

Do the AA and RAC check that this has been done ? I suspect not. We now believe that some less-reputable companies are using this method to carry out regular tyre repairs.

Have you been tempted- Beware of Cheap Tyre Repairs

So, let us explore the dangers and shady world of shoddy tyre maintenance. It is, after all, about keeping you safe on the road, not just about saving a few pounds.

In these days of high inflation, I get that everyone enjoys a good price, but you really do get what you pay for when it comes to tyre maintenance.

A few garages or roadside services may entice you with too-low charges. So, as I have said, these deals frequently depend on dubious materials and illicit techniques to repair your tyres.

I do agree that tyre repair prices have increased in the past few years. However, so has the cost of labour and tyre repair materials. Also, respected tyre companies only do the job correctly and within the current law.

I do not know how the large breakdown companies get away with the way they can carry out so-called “temporary repairs.”.

The Hazards of Poor Tyre Repairs Safety is a primary issue with poor tyre repairs, to start. Unexpected failure of a tyre might result in risky blowouts or control loss. That sounds dangerous—bombing down the M1 when your tyre blows out.

Legal Trouble: You can get into trouble if you use illicit repair techniques. If your tyres are deemed to be below safety requirements, you may be charged and have points on your licence. It’s just not worth the chance.

More Damage Than Good: Your tyres can actually suffer more damage from incorrect repairs. A little problem could become one that needs a new tyre or, worse, damages the wheel or suspension system of your car.

Invalidated Insurance: Your insurance may not pay out if you are involved in an accident and it turns out that your tyres were illegally fixed.

Identification of the warning signs. Beware of Cheap Tyre Repairs

Not Clearly Stated Information: If the store is reluctant to go over their repair procedures, be cautious. A respectable service will be open about how they work.
Rush Jobs: Be suspicious if someone claims they can get you straightened in less time than you can blink. A tyre repair done correctly takes time.


Unbelievably Low Prices: If anything sounds too good to be true, it most likely is. Compare costs to those of other nearby services; safe, legal tyre repairs seldom come at a true discount.
Selecting a Tyre Repair Facility


View Their Qualifications: Seek out an accredited and authorised garage. Good indications come from associations such as the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) or from tyre manufacturers’ endorsement.
Search the Internet:

Recommendations have a great influence. Look out for Google reviews. Find out from friends or relatives where they get tyre repairs. Good personal recommendations are priceless.
Examine the surroundings. Many times, a neat, well-kept garage indicates dependable, skilled service.

They probably take pride in their work as well, if they appear to take pride in their office. Remember, maintaining your car in excellent shape and protecting your safety are equally as important as avoiding a puncture.

With something as important as your tyres, never take short cuts. I always prefer to spend a little more for peace of mind while driving.

Greetings to all and watch those tyres! Remember to beware of Cheap Tyre Repairs, Eric Roberts

Pellon Tyres are now proud members of Tyresafe.org

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Car Tyres Repair Specialists

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Car Tyres Repair Specialists

Car Tyres Repair Specialists
Car Tyres Repair Specialists

Car Tyres Repair Specialists

6 best puncture precautions

  1. Keep your tyres properly inflated: Underinflated tyres are more susceptible to punctures because they have a larger contact patch with the ground, which increases the chance of hitting a sharp object.
  2. Use tyre liners or puncture-resistant tyres: These are designed to prevent or reduce the chance of getting a puncture.
  3. Avoid riding on rough roads or through debris: This is especially important when riding through construction zones or areas with a lot of broken glass or other sharp objects on the road.
  4. Keep your vehicle in good condition: Regularly inspect your tyres and other components for wear or damage that could make your bike more vulnerable to punctures.
  5. Install a bike computer with a speedometer, as it can help you notice any unusual vibrations in the tyre that could indicate a puncture before it becomes a full-blown flat
  6. Have a spare tube, pump, and tyre lever with you when you ride, so that you’re prepared if you do get a puncture, which can help you get back on the road quickly and safely.

So, a little bit of history! Car Tyres Repair Specialists

As a life long tyre guy, specialists tyre repairs have always been around. Of course, I can now go back to the beginning, to the introduction of radial car tyres. Firstly, many of these tyres were fitted with inner tubes.

Specifically Michelin tyres on early French imported cars, including Renault and Citroen. So, car tyres containing inner tubes were very common. also relatively easy to repair. When the tubes were removed, they were either repairable or ripped to pieces! due to them being run on when deflated.

Car Tyres Repair Specialists
Car Tyres Repair Specialists
Then came the “tubeless tyres.” Car Tyres Repair Specialists

Very early in my tyre career, we were introduced to “tubeless tyres.” These are still the norm in today’s tyre market. remembering that my manager at the time said they would “never catch on” !

As a result, we were given some rudimentary instruction on how to repair these tyres when they became punctured. Different tyre repair salesmen introduced and demonstrated a wide range of new products to us. So, one guy tried to sell us what he said was a ball of string soaked in vulcanised rubber.

A piece was cut off the ball and pushed through the hole in the tyres tread, where the nail had pierced the tyre. This is something I will never forget! Because his demonstration tyre had about 500 of these pieces of string pushed into holes ! while the tyre was still inflated.

So it resembled a large hedgehog ! Very strange! However, this never took off, and a sort of mushroom repair patch became the standard. The repair area was buffed and dirt was removed. A probable cause would be a nail or screw. As a result, the object was removed and the hole was drilled to take one of the mushroom repair patches.

These were to be the answers for years to come. The nail-induced hole in the mushroom’s stem would be filled, and a vulcanised patch on the inside would cover the damaged area. perfect !

Bigger holes required a different repair method. Car Tyres Repair Specialists

After a few years, I got a job working for a tyre repair specialist in Leeds. So, the coal and steel industries in the UK were in full swing. Consequently, there was a need to repair the giant tyres that were fitted to the giant earth-moving machines. It was significantly larger than the car tyres I was used to repairing, and it presented a new challenge.

Believe it or not, the systems for repairing were much the same, except for the difference in size. In fact, you could get inside most of these large tyre to repair them. So, in the next five years, I was able to learn a great deal about different tyre repair methods. Of course, this was to help me in the coming years of owning my own tyre business.

So, to bring us up to date, we have now installed a “hot vulcanised car tyre repair machine“. Car tyre have become much larger in recent years. Of course, mainly due to the advent of SUV-type vehicles and large motorhomes. Tyre damage to the shoulder area can be repaired by using our specialist equipment. Although it is a good profit for us , can it also save the customer a small fortune ? naturally by not having to buy a new tyre.

All-round tyre service. Car Tyres Repair Specialists

As a tyre centre owner for over forty odd years now, it has always been my aim to be an all-round tyre service facility for my customers in the Halifax area. So the addition of such equipment, including an alloy wheel straightening machine and a new “four wheel alignment centre,” has brought us very close to achieving this goal.

Beware of Cheap Tyre Repairs
Beware of Cheap Tyre Repairs
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Pellon Tyres Remain Open-Garages permitted to remain open during latest lockdown

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Pellon Tyres Remain Open

Pellon Tyres Remain Open

So, yet another “lockdown” ! What good did the other two lockdowns do ! Not sure ! However the good news is that here at Pellon Autocentre then we are able to remain open. Presumably it is to keep the key workers cars on the road. Of course all our regular customers  are more than welcome to bring in their cars. of course  we will require you to respect the current rules such  as mask wearing and social distancing.

Should any of our customers wish to stay at home but require their car repairing then we would like help them. Including collecting and delivering back their cars. So, just call us on 01422 351314 to make the best arrangement to suit you. Of course we are also under pressure so our customers visiting us for repairs is still the best option. Importantly, we can still carry out MOT testing.

Lets hope that the government get the vaccines out quickly and we can get back to normal in the near future.

A new lockdown ordering people to ‘stay at home’ in England and Scotland is now in force but garages are permitted to remain open. The latest government guidance for England states that “vehicle repair and MOT

Source: Garages permitted to remain open during latest lockdown – Garagewire

Unsafe Partworn Tyres

Tyre Puncture Repairs

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Tyre Puncture Repairs

Tyre Puncture Repairs
Tyre Puncture Repairs

6 best puncture precautions

  1. Keep your tyres properly inflated: Underinflated tyres are more susceptible to punctures because they have a larger contact patch with the ground, which increases the chance of hitting a sharp object.
  2. Use tyre liners or puncture-resistant tyres: These are designed to prevent or reduce the chance of getting a puncture.
  3. Avoid riding on rough roads or through debris: This is especially important when riding through construction zones or areas with a lot of broken glass or other sharp objects on the road.
  4. Keep your vehicle in good condition: Regularly inspect your tyres and other components for wear or damage that could make your bike more vulnerable to punctures.
  5. Check for unusual vibrations: as it can help you notice any unusual vibrations in the tyre that could indicate a puncture before it becomes a full-blown flat
  6. Have a spare tyre repair kit, pump, and tyre lever with you when you ride so that you’re prepared if you do get a puncture, which can help you get back on the road quickly and safely.

Yes it is worth having tyre Puncture Repairs

Many motorists go through life without having any tyre punctures repaired. As a result, on their automobiles. Some of our customers are forever having punctures and their tyres

repaired. For this reason, they require new tyres. As a result, they had a puncture. Is it that their tyres have little tread left on them?

The tyres become “softer” when the tread is very low. Therefore, a bald tyre will tend to pick up objects such as nails and screws. Thus, you will have a puncture. having tyres with good tread. Of course, it actually deflects objects located on the road. Of course, some drivers are just completely unlucky. Therefore, picking up objects even with a new tyre fitted. So this is not very common in general. As previously stated, the majority of tyre punctures are caused by bald tyres on the vehicle. which can easily pick up nails and screws from the road.

The common type Tyre Puncture Repairs

Punctures that occur in the tread area of a tyre are known as “minor repairs.” http://www.btmauk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Minor-repairs-to-passenger-car-and-light-van-tyres.pdf is the document that addresses these. Naturally, this sets out the reasons. Of course, a flat tyre can be repaired in the UK. The tyre to be repaired must be examined. Naturally, it can be repaired only under the following conditions:

1: The tyre must have a legal tread depth of 1.6 mm or above across the central ¾ of the tread around the full circumference of the tyre.

2: The tyre must be inspected for any run-flat damage or any damage to the tyres structure.

3: The tyre should show no signs of secondary damage caused by the injury.

4: The tyre should show no signs of ageing; cracking on the bead area is usually a sign of ageing.

5: Look for signs of any bead damage.

6: Look out for any old repairs that may be coming apart.

These points are pretty common sense because tyre puncture repairs that are not correctly repaired can cost lives. We at Pellon Tyres will only repair a tyre twice, and we will only repair the tyre if there is a clear penetration. Many tyres on today’s cars are high speed and load-rated, and the customer should be notified if a puncture is not recommended for their type of car.

Run Flat tyre and puncture repairs this information from the tyre manufactures…

“With certain types of punctures in the tread area, the Bridgestone Run-Flat technology tyres may be repaired subject to certain conditions (depending on how far and at what speed the car was driven after the puncture). Please consult your nearest RFT authorised dealer to have your tyres inspected.
Before attempting a repair, consult the vehicle owner’s manual for restrictions. “The vehicle manufacturer may restrict the use of repaired tyres on its vehicles.” Bridgestone Tyres

for further reading regarding repairing run flat tyres