Flat tyre on the motorway or A-road? Black Eagle Recovery dispatches local operators across London and the South East — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Spare wheel fitting, puncture repair, and recovery to tyre centre.
Motorway safety: If you have a flat tyre on a motorway, pull over to the hard shoulder or refuge area, switch on hazard lights, exit via the passenger door, and stand behind the barrier. Call 999 if you are in immediate danger, then call us on 0330 520 1620.
From a simple spare wheel swap to full motorway hard shoulder assistance — we cover every tyre emergency.
Flat tyre on the motorway or A-road? We dispatch a local operator to change your tyre at the roadside — no need to wait for a main dealer or tyre centre.
If your vehicle has a spare wheel (full-size or space-saver), our operators will fit it safely at the roadside so you can continue your journey.
Run-flat tyres can be driven on after a puncture but must be inspected and replaced. We can arrange recovery to the nearest tyre centre if the run-flat is damaged beyond use.
Minor punctures caused by nails or screws can often be repaired at the roadside. Our operators carry repair kits and can assess whether a repair or replacement is needed.
Slow puncture or low tyre pressure warning light? We can attend to inflate your tyre and check for damage, helping you decide whether to continue or seek a replacement.
Flat tyre on a van, minibus, or light commercial vehicle? We cover all van sizes including Sprinter, Transit, Crafter, and Relay — single and twin rear wheels.
If your tyre cannot be repaired or replaced at the roadside (e.g. no spare, run-flat damage, or alloy damage), we recover your vehicle to the nearest tyre centre.
Broken down on the motorway with a flat tyre? Our operators are trained to work safely on motorway hard shoulders. Call us and we will dispatch help immediately.
We cover London and the surrounding counties — 24/7.
Yes. Our operators are trained and equipped to work safely on motorway hard shoulders. If you have a flat tyre on the motorway, move to the hard shoulder (or refuge area on a smart motorway), switch on your hazard lights, and call us on 0330 520 1620. If you are in immediate danger, call 999 first.
Many modern vehicles no longer come with a spare wheel — they rely on a tyre inflation kit or run-flat tyres. If you have no spare and the tyre cannot be repaired at the roadside, we will recover your vehicle to the nearest tyre centre so you can get a replacement fitted.
Minor punctures caused by nails or screws in the tread area can often be repaired using a plug-and-patch method. However, punctures in the sidewall, large cuts, or damage to run-flat tyres cannot be safely repaired and will require a replacement tyre. Our operators will assess the damage and advise you.
Response times depend on your location and time of day. For most areas within our coverage zone (London, Kent, Essex, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Sussex, Buckinghamshire), we aim to have an operator with you within 30–60 minutes. Call us on 0330 520 1620 for an accurate ETA.
Our roadside operators carry tyre repair kits and can fit your spare wheel if you have one. We do not carry a full range of replacement tyres on our vehicles. If a new tyre is needed, we will recover your vehicle to the nearest tyre centre where a replacement can be sourced and fitted.
Yes. If your run-flat tyre warning light has come on, we can attend to inspect the tyre and advise whether it is safe to continue driving or whether recovery to a tyre centre is needed. Run-flat tyres should not be driven on for more than 50 miles or at speeds above 50mph after a puncture.
Yes. We cover all van sizes including Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, VW Crafter, Renault Master, Fiat Ducato, and Vauxhall Movano. We also cover twin rear wheel configurations. Call us on 0330 520 1620 and tell us your vehicle type so we can dispatch the right operator.
Please have ready: your exact location (road name, junction number, or nearest landmark), your vehicle registration and type, which tyre is flat (front/rear, driver/passenger side), whether you have a spare wheel, and your contact number. This helps us dispatch the right operator quickly.
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