Nepean Towing provides tire service in Ottawa 24 hours a day. Whether you have a flat tire on the side of the road, need tire installation at a time that fits your schedule, or require emergency tire service after a blowout on the 417, we send a technician to your location. Call (613) 619-4545 any time.
Ottawa roads are hard on tires. Potholes on Bank Street and Merivale Road after the spring thaw, gravel shoulders on rural routes south of the city, and the wear from winter studded tires all contribute to faster tire degradation than drivers expect. Our tire service team handles repairs, replacements, and installations on the spot across all 13 of our Ottawa service areas.
Proper tire installation requires the right torque on every lug nut, correct valve stem seating, and accurate balancing before the vehicle goes back on the road. A tire installed incorrectly can come loose at highway speed or wear unevenly within a few thousand kilometres. We do the job right the first time.
Ottawa drivers switching between summer and winter tire sets twice a year benefit from a consistent installation service they can rely on. We come to your location in Barrhaven, Westboro, Orleans, or anywhere else in our coverage area so you do not need to drive on a spare or wait at a shop. Bring the tires and we handle the rest.
A flat tire does not always mean a ruined tire. Many flats caused by nails, screws, or small punctures in the tread area can be repaired properly and returned to service. Our flat tire repair technicians assess the damage first and tell you whether the tire is repairable or needs replacement before any work begins.
Ottawa construction zones along Riverside Drive, Hunt Club Road, and the ongoing LRT corridor expansion regularly leave debris on adjacent streets. Nails and screws from construction sites are one of the most common causes of flat tires in the city. If you pick up a nail in your tread in Vanier or Bridlewood, we can often repair it on the spot and get you moving without losing the tire.
When a tire is too damaged to repair or has worn past a safe tread depth, replacement is the only responsible option. Our new tire installation service brings the right replacement tire to your location and installs it properly before you drive away. We confirm the correct size and load rating for your vehicle before the technician arrives.
Tread depth matters year round in Ottawa, but it is critical from November through March. Ontario law requires winter tires with a minimum tread depth of 4mm for optimal cold-weather performance. If a tire is borderline, we will tell you the measurement and let you decide. We do not push replacements that are not needed.
Driving on a flat tire -- even slowly -- damages the sidewall and rim. Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so and call us. A repairable flat can become a ruined tire and a bent rim within a few hundred metres of continued driving.
Not every flat happens at a convenient location. Our on-site tire repair service brings the tools and materials to wherever you are in Ottawa. A parking lot in South Keys, a side street in Bells Corners, a driveway in Riverside South -- we come to the vehicle rather than making you bring the vehicle to a shop.
On-site service is faster than driving to a tire shop on a spare, and it avoids the risk of damaging the spare or the rim during the drive. We carry patching materials, plugs, and replacement tires in the service vehicle so most situations can be resolved in a single visit. If we cannot fix it on the spot, we can arrange a tow to a facility that can.
A blowout at highway speed on the 416 or a sudden flat in an unlit Bridlewood parking lot at midnight both qualify as emergencies. Our emergency tire service dispatches any time, day or night, across all Ottawa service areas. We treat roadside tire emergencies with the same urgency as any other call.
When you call for emergency tire service, stay with your vehicle in a safe position, turn on your hazard lights, and keep a safe distance from traffic if you have exited the vehicle. Give our dispatcher your exact location and we will confirm an arrival time before we hang up. If you are on a highway, we coordinate our approach to keep both you and our technician safe during the service.
Yes. Our on-site tire repair service comes to wherever you are in Ottawa. We assess the tire first. If the puncture is in the tread area and within repairable limits, we fix it on the spot. If the tire is damaged beyond repair we carry replacements and can install a new tire at your location.
Punctures in the tread area smaller than 6mm are generally repairable. Sidewall damage, large tears, or punctures near the shoulder of the tire typically require replacement. Our technician will inspect the tire and give you a clear recommendation before any work starts. There is no obligation to proceed if you want a second opinion.
Yes. We install both summer and winter tire sets. Many Ottawa drivers have a second set of mounted tires they switch between seasons. We come to your location, remove the current set, install the new set, torque the lugs properly, and check the pressure before we leave. You do not need to visit a shop or wait in line.
Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer gradually toward the right shoulder. Do not brake hard. Once you are safely on the shoulder, turn on your hazard lights and call us at (613) 619-4545. Stay in your vehicle or stand behind a guardrail away from traffic while you wait. We will dispatch emergency tire service immediately.
Yes. Our tire service covers all 13 Ottawa neighbourhoods including Barrhaven, Westboro, Orleans, South Keys, Vanier, Bells Corners, Bridlewood, Bayshore, Riverside, Fallowfield, Merivale, Ottawa Airport, and Riverside South. Call us with your location and we will confirm coverage and an estimated arrival time.
Yes. Our dispatch line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A flat tire at 2am gets the same response as one at 2pm. Call (613) 619-4545 and we will send a technician as quickly as possible.
Call Nepean Towing. We send a technician to your location any time of day or night.
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