AN EMERGENCY gadget can help ANY driver fix a common car issue – and save them £1,000s on repairs.
The revolutionary tyre puncture repair kit requires no tools or jack – so no motorist is left stranded at the road side.
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And, it costs less than a tenner, marked up at just £6.39 on the shelves.
Holts Tyreweld Puncture Repair claims to cause “no damage” and uses a “safe non-toxic-formula” which washes off easily.
It is currently available on the Tool Station website and has been hailed with glowing five star reviews from buyers.
One impressed motorist penned: “Got a slither of glass in the tyre and a slow puncture. Ran out of the Volvo stuff that came with the car so tried to find this. Did a great job. Tyre has been fine for months now.”
“Great emergency repair kit, handy to keep in the boot just in case. Managed to fix a past slow puncture a little over a year ago and still holding,” wrote another.
A third added: “Absolutely brilliant fixed puncture long enough to get to the nearest garage highly recommend this product for everyone.”
“Got me out of a jam today. £5.91 later and the car tyre was fixed temporary and was inflated. Brilliant product,” said someone else.
Another fan commented: “Excellent product works absolutely perfect ideal for an emergency.”
The gadget can reinflate small to medium tyres in two minutes.
Motorists then have to drive immediately for at least six miles at 50mph to seal the puncture.
WHAT CAUSES SLOW PUNCTURES
Usually these leaks are caused by small objects such as nails and screws.
They create a small hole which lets air out gradually, but don’t cause enough damage to instantly burst the tyre.
Air will continue to escape when you’re both driving and parked.
Sometimes the problem can be a result of faulty valves on the tyres
There is a small rubber nozzle where air can be pumped into if the tyre needs topped up or deflated.
If this is damaged, motorists will soon discover they have a flat tyre.
Wear and tear on the wheels is another culprit, if the rubber is cracked or worn down it can lead to a deflated tyre over time.
SIGNS OF A SLOW PUNCTURE
SOMETIMES it’s hard to tell air has been leaking from the tyre until it’s too late.
Slow punctures can take hours, days or sometimes weeks to notice depending on the size of the hole.
That’s why it’s important to look out for these signs, according to the RAC.
The best piece of advice the car experts share is regular tyre pressure checks.
This can be done at home or at your nearest petrol station.
Another symptom to watch out for is uneven tyres, this could indicate a puncture.
Motorists should prioritise changing any deflated tyres as driving on them can lead to more damage.
It also puts your safety, and fellow drivers at risk on the road.
