Changing a flat tyre is one of those life skills that everyone should know. It’s not difficult if you follow a few basic steps, have the right gear and know how to use it.

Flat tyres often happen in inconvenient locations. Out on the road, you’ll need to find a safe spot to pull over and make the change. ‘Safe’ means well clear of traffic and preferably on a hard, level surface.

(If you’d prefer to leave tyre changes to someone else, you can buy roadside assistance from Budget Direct. If you get a flat tyre, one of our roadside contractors will replace it with the spare tyre supplied with your vehicle.)