nail in tyre

[fruitsalad]

when and why wont a garage always repair a tyre that has a nail in it?

[logic]

they will not repair if the nail is in the sidewall of the tyre,
or if it is a very large nail that may have done damage to the structural fibres of the tyre.
or if the tyre is worn so much or so unevenly that a repair could be dangerous,
but i have known tyre services to refuse a repair, simply to sell a new tyre,

[Misty77]

I went to Kwik Fit with a nail in my tyre and all they wanted to do was sell me a new tyre. I got a mobile tyre repair company to call at my house, and he fixed it for 20 quid.

[JMR27]

My husband took our car to Kwik Fit a couple of months ago - same problem - they repaired it free of charge.

[djtdjt]

Try to find an independent small tyre company, they will not repair if in sidewall, but will repair "normal" puncture, steer well clear of places like KwikFit!