How much does it cost to fix a flat tire or patch a nail hole?

A proper puncture repair (tire removed from the wheel, plug-and-patch from inside, rebalanced) is listed at $29.99 on AppointAuto; each shop sets its own price, and some repair tires bought from them for free. If the hole is in the sidewall, the shoulder or larger than 1/4 inch, the tire cannot be repaired and must be replaced.

Key facts

• Listed AppointAuto price for a plug-and-patch repair: $29.99.
• Listed AppointAuto price to mount and balance four tires: $80.00 (tires not included).
• A repair should include removing the tire, a patch from inside and rebalancing.

What a good repair includes

• The tire is removed from the wheel and inspected inside for damage from driving low.
• The hole is filled with a plug and sealed from inside with a patch (a combination unit).
• The wheel is rebalanced and the tire pressure set to the placard on the driver's door jamb.

Buying new tires instead? See what tire installation costs.

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Official sources: nhtsa.gov.

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Last updated 2026-10-26. Station details are compiled from public listings and can change; call the shop to confirm hours and prices before you go.