AN expert mechanic has revealed how to fix a flat tyre in minutes and save hundreds on repair bills.
Jim The Car Guy took to his YouTube channel to share the handy car maintenance tip.
Jim The Car Guy revealed how to fix a flat tyre in minutesYouTube
All you need is an air pump and a plug kitYouTube
Jim explained that many modern cars don’t have a spare tyre, so knowing how to fix a flat on the side of the road could save you from being stranded or in need of a tow truck.
He recommended keeping both an air pump and a plug kit in your boot so you can get back on the road quickly.
A plug kit is a set of tools that can be used to remove items like nails or other debris from your tyre, before filling the puncture with a small adhesive plug.
This prevents the tyre from losing pressure, which the air pump can then be used to restore.
Plug kits are available online for as little as £12.99.
Jim said: “It’s a very simple procedure.
“It’s not the right way of doing it, but it will get you off the road and get you to a shop so you can have it fixed the correct way.”
A proper fix involves taking the tyre off the rim and placing a patch over the puncture before remounting and rebalancing the tyre.
This should usually be done by a professional and can be done by most major tyre specialists for around £25.
However, plugging the tyre does save you from shelling out extra for a tow truck or, even worse, being forced to drive of the flat tyre.
This can cause severe wheel damage, with replacements costing upwards of £50 per wheel.
Instead, simply inflate your tyre using your pump and then use the plug kit according to the instructions.
This involves using one tool to remove the item causing the puncture then inserting the plug with the other, adding a small amount of glue to keep it in place.
Once done, inflate your tyre again to the correct pressure according to your owner’s manual and then get it to the nearest garage to be fixed.
Social media commenters expressed their gratitude for the car hack.
One wrote: “Another useful video Jim. Great stuff.
“I carry one of these kits in the car, they work great.
“They get you out of trouble & back on the road.”
Another added: “I’ve used those for over 30 years. Never had a problem even on motorcycle tires.”
It comes after another mechanic revealed the worst Toyota cars on the market.
Meanwhile, a group of motors experts explained how EVs will ruin Britain, including making the pothole crisis even worse.
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