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Chertsey Tyres & Service Centre
The servicing bay at Chertsey Tyres & Service Centre with a car inside
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about tyres, booking, timings and what we can do at Chertsey Tyres & Service Centre, our drive-in workshop on Free Prae Road in Chertsey.

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If your question isn't here, call us on 01932 859983 or email us and we'll answer it.

Where can I get tyres fitted in Chertsey today?

Chertsey Tyres & Service Centre is a drive-in tyre workshop at 10D Fairfield's, Free Prae Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8EA. We're open Monday to Friday 08:30–17:30 and Saturday 09:00–14:00, closed on Sunday. Call 01932 859983 or email us and we'll tell you whether we can fit you in today and confirm we have your tyre size.

Do I need to book, or can I just drive in?

You can drive in for quick jobs like a puncture repair, a tyre change, a battery test or a brake check, and we'll fit you in as soon as we can. Longer jobs such as a full service, air conditioning regas or alloy wheel work are better booked in advance. A quick call to 01932 859983 first always saves you time.

Can you fit tyres I bought online?

Yes, we fit customer-supplied tyres. Call us first with the tyre size and how many you have so we can confirm the fitting charge and book you a slot.

Do you sell part-worn tyres?

No. We only supply and fit brand-new tyres. Part-worn tyres come with an unknown history of damage, repairs and ageing, so we don't offer them.

What tyre brands do you supply?

We supply premium, mid-range and budget tyres, including brands such as Michelin, Continental, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Dunlop, Hankook and Falken. Tell us your tyre size and budget and we'll give you the options.

How long does a car service take?

An interim service typically takes around 1–1.5 hours and a full service around 2–3 hours, depending on your vehicle and anything we find while we're working on it. We'll give you a realistic time when you book.

Do you do air con regas in Chertsey?

Yes. We evacuate, vacuum-test and recharge car air conditioning systems at our Free Prae Road workshop in Chertsey. A regas usually takes around 45–60 minutes. Call 01932 859983 to check we have your refrigerant type.

What's the difference between wheel balancing and wheel alignment?

Wheel balancing corrects uneven weight in a wheel and tyre assembly, which is what causes vibration through the steering wheel at speed. Wheel alignment corrects the angles the wheels sit at, which is what causes the car to pull to one side and tyres to wear unevenly on one edge. They're separate jobs, and cars often need both.

Can you repair my puncture or do I need a new tyre?

It depends where the damage is. Punctures within the central tread area can usually be repaired safely from the inside, but damage to the sidewall or shoulder, or internal damage from driving on a flat tyre, means a replacement. We remove the tyre from the rim to inspect it properly and tell you honestly which it is.

Do you offer mobile tyre fitting?

Yes — through our sister service, Mobile Tyres Today, which runs 24/7 from the same Chertsey workshop and comes to your home, work or roadside. This site covers our drive-in workshop; for mobile fitting visit mobiletyres.today.

What are your opening hours?

We're open Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:30 and Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00, closed on Sunday. If you need help outside those hours, our sister service Mobile Tyres Today operates 24/7.

Where exactly are you and is there parking?

We're at 10D Fairfield's, Free Prae Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8EA — just off the main routes through Chertsey and a short distance from the town centre, with easy access from the M25 at Junction 11 and the M3 area. It's a drive-in workshop, so you bring the car to us.

How much do you charge?

Prices depend on your vehicle, tyre size and the work needed, so we quote each job individually. Call 01932 859983 or email us with your registration and what you need, and we'll give you a price.

How can I pay?

Both card and cash payments are accepted at the workshop.

Do you do MOTs?

We focus on tyres, wheels, servicing and repairs — brakes, exhausts, batteries, air conditioning and alloy wheel work. Call us on 01932 859983 and we'll tell you what we can help with.

My tyre pressure warning light is on but the tyres look fine — what now?

That's usually either a slow puncture you can't see, a TPMS sensor whose sealed battery has failed, or a system that needs relearning after a wheel change. We can read the sensors, find the cause and put it right.

You'll also find job-specific questions on each service page, and full directions on our contact page.

Sister service

Can't get to us? Our mobile team comes to you, 24/7

Mobile Tyres Today is our 24-hour mobile tyre fitting service, run from this same Chertsey workshop. If you can't drive the car, or you'd rather have tyres fitted at home, at work or at the roadside, the van comes to you — day or night.

Visit mobiletyres.today

Still got a question?

Call us, email us with your registration and what you need, or drive straight in. We'll tell you honestly what your car needs and quote you before any work starts.

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