The moment you feel your car handling differently — pulling to one side, a thumping sensation from a wheel or sudden loss of control — ease off the accelerator and grip the steering wheel firmly. Do not brake hard. Gradually slow the vehicle and steer to a safe stopping point, ideally a car park, wide pavement or lay-by. Switch on your hazard lights immediately and make sure any passengers exit the vehicle away from traffic.
Once safely stopped, assess the situation. If you have a spare wheel and the skills to change it, proceed carefully on a flat surface away from moving traffic. If you are on a live road, a motorway hard shoulder or simply do not have a spare, do not attempt a roadside change yourself. Instead, call Royal Mobile Tyres Cardiff on 029 22714889. Our emergency mobile tyre team operates 24 hours a day and covers all Cardiff roads and surrounding areas.
Whilst waiting for our team to arrive, stay behind the barrier if on a motorway, keep hazard lights on and if it is safe to do so, place a warning triangle behind the vehicle. Do not stand between your car and oncoming traffic. Our mobile tyre fitter will arrive with the correct replacement tyre, fit it at the roadside and get you moving again — no tow truck or garage visit required.