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Tire Patching at Marlboro Tire and Automotive

How Get A Flat Tire Properly Fixed

How To Get A Flat Tire Properly Repaired.

  • NEVER PUG a flat tire from the outside in.
  • ALWAYS PATCH  a flat tire from the inside out - by having it professionally Dismounted, Inspected and PATCHED from the inside.

A flat tire can be repaired provided it is first disassembled from the wheel and throughly inspected. The tire MUST pass the inspection before it can be repaired. A tire can be repaired.IF....
  • The tire was NOT driven on while low on air pressure
  • The puncture is located in the tread section of the tire
  • The puncture is not larger thatn 1/4 of an inch 
Once the tire has passed the inspection process, it can be repaired by installing a patch on the inside of the tire. It is important  to note that plugging a tire from the outside is NOT a safe or proper tire repair. Plugging a tire can lead to tire failure,

How To Properly Repair A Flat Tire

A flat tire when handled properly can be placed back in service, providing miles of use. If you need any assistance dealing with a flat tire be sure to call us

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Tires & Auto Repair in Upper Marlboro, MD

Serving the Upper Marlboro, MD area as the premier retailer of Michelin®, BFGoodrich® and Uniroyal® tires, Marlboro Tire and Automotive has a tire selection to meet any budget or specification. Improving the auto repair and tire servicing experience is the mission of all staff at Marlboro Tire. Whether you are receiving an oil change or total tire replacement all services are treated with the utmost importance and care. ​

Contact Us

Marlboro Tire and Automotive Inc.
15204 Marlboro Pike 
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

301-627-4900

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  • Home
  • Auto Repair Service
    • Reserve A Service Time
    • Be Car Car Aware
    • Car Repair Service
    • Air Filter
    • Belts
    • Battery Alternator and Starter
    • Brake Service
    • Cooling System Maintenance
    • Drive Lines
    • Electrical Systems
    • Engine Diagnostics
    • Exhaust
    • Fluids
    • Headlight Restoration
    • Heating and A/C
    • Monthly Checklist
    • Oil Change Service
    • Steering and Suspension
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Transmission Fluid Service
    • Tire Balancing
    • Timing Belt Service
    • Tire Installation
    • Tire Rotation
    • TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • Flat Repair
    • Automotive Tune-up
    • Wheel Alignment
    • Wiper Blades
  • Shop For New Tires
    • Search For Tires
    • How to Shop For Tires
    • Are Your Tires Safe ?
    • Winter Tire Choices
    • Promotions
  • Promotions
    • BFGoodrich Tires
    • Continental Tires
    • General Tires
    • Michelin Tires
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Schedule an Appointment
    • Philosophy
  • Customer Tools
    • View Service Records
    • Learn About Auto Repair
    • Find the Right Tire
    • Schedule An Appointment
    • Get Personilized Advise
    • Read Our Reviews
  • About Us
    • All About Us
    • Customer Reviews
  • Used Tire
  • Videos
  • Flat tire information
  • Flooding Information
    • Why does Upper Marlboro Flood?
    • June 4th 2018 Flood Water in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
    • September 8th 2011 Flood Water levels in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
  • Employment
  • Recipes from the shop
  • Link Page
  • Radio