Tyre Fitting in Hazelwood

Hazelwood is a small rural hamlet in the River Avon valley area of the South Hams, reached by narrow lanes. A local knows the roads better than we do, so we will stick to what matters: your tyres.

Automaster is at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, and drivers from the surrounding countryside, including Loddiswell, Kingsbridge, Modbury and South Brent, bring their cars to us for tyres, MOT testing and repairs.

How do I tell if my tyres are worn out?

Check the tread depth: the legal minimum is 1.6 mm across the central three quarters of the tread, round the whole tyre. Then look for sidewall cuts, bulges, and cracks.

Rural driving often means lots of short trips, and tyres can age without wearing much. Look at the date code on the sidewall as well.

A tyre that spends weeks parked can develop a flat spot or lose pressure, so check it before a longer journey as well as after a hard winter.

Can I repair a puncture or must I replace the tyre?

If the damage is in the central tread, the tyre can often be repaired properly from the inside. If it is on the sidewall or the edge of the tread, the tyre has to go.

Please do not keep driving on a flat. A tyre that has run flat can have hidden damage, even if the hole looks small.

If you are unsure whether to stop or carry on, stop. A damaged tyre on a narrow lane is a risk to you and to other road users.

Why does the car vibrate or pull to one side?

Vibration at speed generally means the wheels need balancing. Pulling and uneven wear suggest alignment, or tracking, is out. Both can come from a pothole or a kerb.

Matching tyres on an axle matters too, since two different tyres on the same axle can make a car pull.

It helps to tell us when the symptom began. If it started after a pothole or a scrape on a bank, say so, because that points us towards alignment or a damaged wheel.

Can someone from Hazelwood use your garage?

Yes. Hazelwood is a hamlet, and drivers from the countryside around it and from nearby towns come to us at Longcombe Cross near Totnes.

Contact us to ask for a quote, and tell us your tyre size and the car you drive.

• Registration or model and year
• Tyre size on the sidewall
• Number of tyres
• Symptoms you have noticed

What affects the cost of a tyre job?

Tyre size and type are the biggest factors, followed by quantity. Alignment and balancing are additional jobs. Some cars with special wheels or locking nuts need more care.

We do not publish costs on this page, so please ask for a quote.

Mention if the wheels have locking nuts and where the key is. It saves time and avoids damage to the nut.