A flat tyre isn't always a recovery job. Here's how to tell whether you need a mobile tyre fitter or a breakdown recovery service.
Stranded with a tyre problem, it's not always obvious whether to call a mobile tyre fitter or a recovery service. The difference comes down to what's actually wrong.
If the problem is genuinely just the tyre — a puncture, a blowout, a locked wheel nut, or tread worn past the legal limit — a mobile fitter can usually resolve it on the spot, at your location, without the vehicle needing to move again until it's done.
If there's a mechanical fault beyond the tyre — a suspension issue, an accident, or something that means the vehicle isn't safe or driveable even with a good tyre fitted — recovery to a garage is the right call, not a tyre fitter.
Describe what's happened when you get in touch — if it turns out to be something beyond a tyre issue, a mobile tyre fitter isn't the right fit, and recovery to a garage is the more suitable option instead.
For genuine tyre emergencies, our 24/7 mobile tyre replacement service covers Bathgate, Edinburgh, West Lothian and the surrounding area.
