Replacing a flat tyre in the UAE typically costs between AED 80 and AED 250 in labour and call-out (the new tyre itself is extra and depends on size and brand). With QARO, mobile flat-tyre help starts at AED 100 (VAT inclusive) — a technician comes to your car, fits your spare or a new tyre, and gets you moving, usually within about 30 minutes.
What you're actually paying for
- Call-out and labour: Jacking the car safely, removing the damaged wheel and fitting the replacement at the roadside.
- The tyre (if you need a new one): A like-for-like tyre varies widely — an economy 15" sedan tyre is far cheaper than a 20"+ performance or SUV tyre.
- Disposal and balancing: A workshop may add wheel balancing and old-tyre disposal; a roadside swap to your spare avoids this until you reach a garage.
Repair or replace?
A small puncture in the central tread can often be repaired rather than replaced — that's a cheaper job (see tyre puncture repair, from AED 100). But damage to the sidewall, a blowout, or a tyre worn below the legal limit means replacement is the only safe option. In UAE heat, an under-inflated or damaged tyre is a serious blowout risk on the motorway, so don't keep driving on it.
Why tyres fail in the UAE
High ambient temperatures and hot tarmac raise tyre pressure and accelerate rubber ageing. Combined with road debris and long high-speed motorway runs, that makes punctures and blowouts common here. Check your pressures monthly (when tyres are cool) and replace tyres that are more than 5–6 years old even if the tread looks fine.
What's included with QARO
- A fixed, VAT-inclusive quote shown in the app before you confirm.
- A technician dispatched to your location, 24/7 across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
- Safe roadside wheel change and live tracking of your technician.
Book flat-tyre help
Stuck with a flat? Book mobile flat-tyre assistance (from AED 100) in the QARO app and track your technician in real time.