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Don't get stranded with a flat this winter — this roadside rescue is down to $17
A tire repair kit this inexpensive is something everyone should have in their car.
Imagine this: You’re driving to dinner with your family when suddenly... hissss. You have a flat tire. You pull over to check the situation, only to realize you’re miles away from help, and your car doesn’t even have a spare. These days, many manufacturers ditch the spare to save on weight and boost fuel efficiency — but that "smart" move could leave you stuck on the roadside waiting hours for a tow truck to come along.
So what’s the solution? A reliable tire repair kit like this one from Autown. For less than $20 you get a kit that will get you back on the road in no time should you find yourself stuck with a flat tire.
You never know when you'll run over a pesky nail in the road or a screw in a parking lot. Slide one of these repair kits under your seat and never worry about it again.
Why is it a good deal? 💰
If you've ever had to call — and pay for — a tow truck, then you know exactly how good this deal is (for those who haven't, spoiler alert: it's a lot more than $17).
Why do I need this? 🤔
This falls into the category of items that I like to call "don’t want to buy it, but when you need it, you’ll be glad you did." Spend an hour or two on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck and you'll wish you had bought it.
This kit comes with 68 pieces, everything you need to deal with a tire puncture, including plugs, valves, caps and pliers, all organized neatly into a box that you can easily slide under your seat and forget about until you need to use it.
The only thing it doesn't come with is a tire inflator. There are more than a few options to choose from these days, like this Milwaukee tire inflator, which is currently 51% off.
What reviewers say 💬
Over 4,500 happy customers have given this repair kit a five-star rating.
Pros 👍
"The Autown Tire Repair Kit is an absolute lifesaver! After a frustrating breakdown where I had to spend a fortune on a tow and an unexpected hotel night, I got this kit to make sure I'm prepared for anything that comes my way on the road," described one customer, who gave this a perfect score. "This 68-piece, heavy-duty kit is beyond thorough — it’s packed with everything you could need to fix a puncture on the spot, saving you from the hassle and cost of waiting for roadside assistance."
"The tools are robust, the plugs are strong, and the whole kit is incredibly easy to use. I especially appreciate the well-designed handles on the tools, which give you a solid grip and make the repair process smooth and fast," praised a well-prepared, five-star reviewer. "Now, I keep this in every car because I never want to go through that unprepared nightmare again. If you want a reliable fix-it solution, this tire repair kit is the one to get!"
"Easiest time I've ever had patching a tire," said one satisfied shopper. "I wasn’t looking forward to patching my truck’s flat tire. Once I started using this though I got happy real quick. The whole process took maybe 30 seconds. This was a day after I tried a patch kit from a convenience store that was maybe 5 bucks cheaper than this. With the other cheap kit I struggled for about 45 min trying to make the patch fit in the tool and then it just broke off. With this kit it literally took 30 seconds. This is by far the best tire patch kit I’ve tried and I’ve had my share of crappy cars."
A final fan advised checking out some how-to videos on tire patching so you're ready when the time inevitably comes. "This was a complete kit in a decent case for patching a tubeless vehicle tire. Please watch a YouTube or get instructions if it is your first repair and note [that] the tire needs to be off the vehicle while repairing. Great to have for traveling with an air compressor."
Cons 👎
While many of the Autown's users were perfectly happy with this repair kit, others wished it was a bit more durable for the price.
"Worked without any issues. Simple detailed instructions. Took all of 10 minutes to make the repair," said a successful four-star customer. "Would have given it 5 stars but the case it comes in doesn't secure it the items in the lid well allowing those items to fall out when moving the case around."
Another issue that some users found, was one of durability. "Works very well and actually seals tires back until you can get a new one," praised one four-star reviewer, adding that "the tool the plug goes in to shove into the tire isn’t the greatest but works good for the cost."
This repair kit? $17. Self-sufficiency on the road? Priceless.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
