A flat tyre can make a vehicle difficult or unsafe to move. In some cases, the tyre can be replaced quickly, but if the car has been standing for a long time, has multiple flat tyres or cannot be driven safely, transport may be the better option.

A professional vehicle transport service can collect vehicles with flat tyres and deliver them to a garage, tyre specialist, workshop or home address.

When flat tyres make transport necessary

Vehicle transport may be needed when:

• The car has more than one flat tyre
• The tyre is badly damaged or split
• The vehicle has been standing for months
• The wheels do not roll properly
• The car is in storage, a car park or private land
• There is no spare wheel available

Driving on flat tyres can damage the wheels, suspension and steering, so it is best to avoid moving the car without proper support.

Common places cars with flat tyres are collected from

Cars with flat tyres are often collected from:

• Driveways
• Car parks
• Storage yards
• Garages
• Auction sites
• Private seller locations

How transport companies handle flat tyre vehicles

Depending on the condition of the car, the transporter may use:

• A winch to load the vehicle
• Wheel skates if the wheels do not roll freely
• Careful positioning to avoid wheel damage
• Secure wheel straps for safe transport

The exact method depends on how many tyres are flat and whether the vehicle can still roll.

What information to provide when booking

When asking for a vehicle transport quote, tell the company:

• How many tyres are flat
• Whether the vehicle starts
• Whether it can roll and steer
• Where the vehicle is parked
• Whether there is space for loading
• Collection and delivery postcodes

Photos of the vehicle and tyres can help the transporter understand the situation before arrival.

Avoid causing more damage

Trying to drive or drag a car with flat tyres can create extra damage. Professional car transport in the UK gives you a safer way to move the vehicle without risking the wheels, suspension or bodywork.