What to look for
Tyre specialists fit and balance tyres, repair punctures, supply seasonal tyres, perform alignment / tracking, and increasingly handle TPMS sensor work. The category includes mobile-tyre fitting (van comes to home or work), traditional tyre shops, fast-fit chains, and main-dealer tyre departments.
- British Tyre Manufacturers Association approval (where applicable)
- Brand range (premium, mid-range, budget) explained honestly
- Old-tyre disposal fee disclosed
- Wheel-balancing and tracking included or quoted separately
- TPMS reset / repair capability if your vehicle has sensors
- Honest puncture-repair vs replacement assessment
Typical pricing: £60-£140 per tyre budget-mid, £140-£280 per tyre premium, £25-£50 puncture repair (UK 2026)
Regulator / certification to look for: British Tyre Manufacturers Association, NTDA