Mobile tyre fitting has become an increasingly popular and convenient solution for UK drivers, offering on-the-spot tyre repairs and replacements at home, work, or roadside. The following statistics provide a comprehensive overview of the sector, from pricing and service trends to safety and breakdown data.
Market Size, Coverage, and Service Trends
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Mobile tyre fitting and repair services are included within UK SIC (2007) section G class 45.20, which covers activities such as roadside tyre repair, fitting or replacement. (ons.gov.uk)
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Mobile tyre fitting companies received about 180,000 calls for flat tyre assistance in 2018, making it the leading cause of breakdowns that year. (olympusmobiletyrefitting.co.uk)
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Over 41,500 people broke down on National Highways due to tyre-related breakdowns, accounting for over 20% of all breakdowns on these roads. (olympusmobiletyrefitting.co.uk)
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Data from UK tyre surveys shows mobile can save 10 to 20 percent on extras like transport. (247mobiletyreservice.co.uk)
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A UK study found 70 percent of users rate mobile as convenient as garages for quality. (247mobiletyreservice.co.uk)
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Over 80 percent repeat users per surveys, proving it works. (247mobiletyreservice.co.uk)
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TyreMend reports 98% UK coverage for mobile tyre fitting and repair services. (tyremend.co.uk)
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TyreMend has completed over 45,000 jobs with a 4.7/5 customer rating. (tyremend.co.uk)
Costs and Pricing for Mobile Tyre Fitting
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Standard mobile tyre fitting is typically charged at £25 per tyre, with a usual range of £20 – £40 per tyre for labour only. (tyremend.co.uk)
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Tyre replacement via mobile fitting costs £25 – £45 per tyre, with a usual range of £20 – £60+ per tyre depending on size and vehicle type. (tyremend.co.uk)
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Emergency mobile tyre fitting call-outs cost £60 – £120, with total emergency jobs ranging from £100 – £250+. (tyremend.co.uk)
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Puncture repair by mobile fitters is typically £30, with a range of £20 – £45. (tyremend.co.uk)
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Wheel balancing is £10 per wheel, with a range of £5 – £20 per wheel, and is often included with new tyre fitting. (tyremend.co.uk)
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Locking wheel nut removal averages £65, with a range of £40 – £90+. (tyremend.co.uk)
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TPMS valve replacement costs £35 per wheel, with a range of £25 – £60. (tyremend.co.uk)
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Run-flat tyre replacement by mobile fitters is £140 per tyre, with a range of £130 – £300+. (tyremend.co.uk)
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Seasonal wheel swaps by mobile fitters cost £70 for a full set, with a range of £50 – £100. (tyremend.co.uk)
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For small cars, typical mobile tyre fitting costs are £70 – £110 per tyre; for family saloons, £90 – £140; for SUVs/4x4s, £120 – £220; for performance cars, £180 – £350+; and for vans/commercial vehicles, £110 – £240. (tyremend.co.uk)
Breakdowns, Roadside Incidents, and MOT Failures
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1 in 5 vehicle breakdowns on motorways and A roads result from tyre defects. (tyresafe.org)
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This equates to roughly 58,000 breakdowns in 2025 on the motorway network alone, up 40% compared to 41,560 in 2021. (tyresafe.org)
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Tyre-related issues are the second most common callout request for breakdown/recovery services, with The AA attending 620,000 in 2023. (tyresafe.org)
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In 2023, the RAC attended 29,377 breakdowns caused by pothole tyre damage. (olympusmobiletyrefitting.co.uk)
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In the last five years alone, tyre-related incidents have contributed to 5,677 injuries and deaths, averaging 198 lives lost annually and over 1,000 injuries due to tyre problems. (olympusmobiletyrefitting.co.uk)
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In 2017, 10.4% of cars failed their MOT due to tyre or wheel-related issues. (olympusmobiletyrefitting.co.uk)
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Over 2 million MOT failures occur each year due to tyre defects, with one million classified as dangerous. (tyresafe.org)
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2.152 million vehicles failed an MOT due to tyre defects, with 750,000 (36%) having previously been flagged with an advisory notice. (tyresafe.org)
Tyre Safety, Driver Behaviour, and Technology
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Over 6 million tyres in the UK have illegal tread each year, which could lead to a fine of up to £2,500 per tyre and 3 penalty points. (tyresafe.org)
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Over 17% of tyres are already illegal when replaced and a further 40% are borderline. (tyresafe.org)
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At 70mph, a worn tyre adds 27m or 28% to the Highway Code baseline stopping distance (123m stopping distance vs. Highway Code baseline of 96m). (tyresafe.org)
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At 50mph, wet braking distances increased by 6.9m on tyres with 1.6mm compared to new tyres with 8mm tread. (tyresafe.org)
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75% of tyre defects were due to lack of maintenance in fatal incidents where car tyres were a causal factor and 61% in all other vehicles. (tyresafe.org)
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Over half the tyres on Britain’s roads are underinflated, with 35% of tyres being driven at least 8psi below the vehicle manufacturers’ recommendation. (tyresafe.org)
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Currently, 12% of vehicles in the UK have TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems), and this number is expected to rise. (olympusmobiletyrefitting.co.uk)
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Studies show that EVs are 40% more likely to fail an MOT due to tyre-related issues than their petrol or diesel counterparts. (olympusmobiletyrefitting.co.uk)
How to cite these statistics
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Sources
Compiled by Mobiltyres4u. Every figure is quoted from the linked source as published and may have been updated since. Last reviewed September 2026.