Skip to content
ask the car expert logo

Ask the Car Expert

Motoring made simple

  • Home
  • Pick a topic
    • Buying + selling
    • Driving
    • Maintenance
    • Mechanical
    • Opinion
    • Motoring admin
    • Tyres
    • Car reviews
  • Ask
  • About us

Tag: Puncture

emergency spare
Tyres

I’ve put 16-inch alloys on my Peugeot 308 HDi. Will using the original 15-inch wheel as an emergency spare be dangerous?

Our reader bought his car second hand with 195/65 R15 steel wheels. He then changed the steel wheels for 205/55 R16 alloys. But he wants to know if he can…

By James Foxall1st March 202214th April 2022
space saver size
Featured posts, Tyres

How do I work out what space saver size I need for a spare wheel?

Space saver spare wheels are skinny wheel/tyre combinations that go in the boot. You fit them when you have a puncture. Some cars come with them when you buy them…

By James Foxall16th September 202114th April 2022
tyre repair
Tyres

I had a puncture recently and the breakdown man did a tyre repair from the outside. Is this legal?

A tyre that’s been repaired properly can last as long as one that’s never been punctured. But to be legal – and to ensure they’re safe ‑ tyres have to…

By James Foxall11th February 202110th September 2021
puncture proof tyre
Tyres

I’ve had two punctures this year. Is there such a thing as a puncture proof tyre?

Punctures are a pain and tyre makers say they happen to us on average about every five years. Sadly, there’s not much you can do to avoid them. Tyre makers…

By James Foxall28th December 202015th January 2021
pothole problem
Driving

Is the money the government has pledged enough to fix the pothole problem?

One of the headlines after the 2020 Budget was a £2.5billion fund to fix the nation’s pothole problem. It sounds like a lot of money but is it really? And…

By James Foxall19th March 20206th July 2020
alloy wheel
Tyres

Can cracked alloy wheels damaged in potholes be repaired?

With the state of the UK’s roads, cracked alloy wheels are an increasing problem for drivers. You may not know a wheel is badly damaged until you inspect it closely.…

By James Foxall10th March 202022nd October 2021
punctured tyre
Tyres

How far can I drive on a punctured tyre?

Tyre companies reckon on average we’ll suffer a punctured tyre every five years. Sometimes nails or other sharp road debris cause these punctures and the tyre can be repaired. But…

By James Foxall14th January 20206th July 2020
spacesaver spare wheel
Mechanical, Tyres

There’s no space saver spare wheel in my car. Should I carry one?

Spare wheels, or rather the lack of them, is one of the things that really makes some drivers mad. A recent survey showed the lack of a full-size spare was…

By James Foxall12th November 201922nd October 2021
tyre inflation kits
Tyres

My car doesn’t have a spare wheel. Are tyre inflation kits any good?

There is nothing in the law that says you have to carry a spare wheel so a lot of cars don’t have them in order to save weight. Instead these…

By James Foxall8th October 201922nd October 2021
tyre lump
Tyres

I’ve got a lump on the outside of my tyre. How serious is it?

Anything that’s out of the ordinary on a tyre, such as a tyre lump, should be considered serious. Tyres are the only contact your car has with the road so…

By James Foxall22nd November 201823rd July 2020

Got a question ?

Ask

Socialise with us

Featured Posts

charge an electric car

I want to charge an electric car at home. How do I go about applying for the EVHS?

December 22, 2021

airbags didn't go off

My cousin rolled his car but the airbags didn’t go off. Is this right?

November 25, 2021

used tyres

Used tyres are loads cheaper than new. Will they really save me money?

November 9, 2021

space saver size

How do I work out what space saver size I need for a spare wheel?

September 16, 2021

125cc bike on a motorway

Can I take my 125cc bike on a motorway if I have a CBT and full car licence?

September 14, 2021

Contact Us

Email: carexpert@wordsmithmedia.co.uk

Further information

  • Privacy Policy
  • Site usage
  • About
  • About us

Categories

  • Buying + selling
  • Car reviews
  • Driving
  • Featured posts
  • Headline feature
  • Main feature
  • Maintenance
  • Mechanical
  • Motoring admin
  • Opinion
  • Tyres

Recent Posts

  • I’ve bought 98V Extra Load tyres for my Vauxhall Zafira Tourer. What air pressures should I run XL tyres at?
  • I was looking under the bonnet of my car and noticed the coolant was below the minimum level. How do I top up coolant?
  • A friend is offering a Mercedes C-Class for sale. What should I look out for?
  • I’m buying an EV. What is the best EV home charging point?
  • I was hit by a car crossing a give way sign in a multi-storey car park. They claim they’re not liable. Are they?
  • What is an air conditioning evaporator? My garage says my car needs a new one
  • My partner has lost the documents for his car. He’s now sold it and the new owner needs to tax the car. Can he get copies of the document?
  • Why do some Japanese car mirrors seem to be fitted in weird places like the bumpers and wings?
Copyright © 2022 Ask the Car Expert.
Powered by WordPress and Arouse.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read our privacy policy
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT