Tyre service open on Sundays and public holidays in Milan

Why is it hard to find a tyre fitter on a Sunday in Milan?

Because most traditional garages are closed on Sundays and public holidays, and many cut their hours or shut for the holidays during peak holiday periods. Just when you have more time to use your car, you may not find anyone.

SOS Tyre works on public holidays too because it's a mobile tyre fitter service: you don't need to look for an open garage, we come to you.

Which public holidays do we work on?

We work every day of the year, including:

• every Sunday;
• New Year's Day, Epiphany, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday;
• 25 April, 1 May and 2 June;
• Ferragosto (15 August) and the whole of August;
• 1 November;
• 7 December, Sant'Ambrogio, Milan's patron saint;
• 8 December, Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day (26 December).

Over long weekends and "ponti" (bridge days between a holiday and the weekend), +39 377 326 0999 stays active too.

What happens in August, when garages close?

In August many garages in Milan close for the holidays, often for several weeks, while residents, workers and people setting off on or returning from holiday are still in the city. SOS Tyre stays open throughout the month.

The heat also puts tyres to the test: if you notice a deflated tyre or sidewall damage before setting off, don't put it off. A bulge in the tyre or a cut tyre is not something to deal with on the road.

Puncture just before a weekend away: what should you do?

If you discover a flat tyre while loading the car to set off, don't start your journey with a patched-up tyre or on the space-saver. A space-saver is designed for temporary use, with a maximum speed shown on the wheel itself, typically 80 km/h: it isn't suitable for a fully loaded motorway trip.

1. Leave the car where it is.
2. Check whether the damage is a small hole in the tread or a cut on the sidewall.
3. Call +39 377 326 0999: we'll assess whether an on-the-spot repair is possible.

Sundays and public holidays: are the jobs the same?

Yes, on public holidays we carry out the same jobs as on weekdays: on-the-spot repair when the tyre is repairable, wheel change, pressure check. In an emergency, supplying a new tyre is agreed on the phone according to size and availability, especially on days when suppliers are closed.

Sundays in the city: where do problems happen most often?

On Sundays and public holidays the typical situations differ from weekdays: the car that's sat in the garage all week and has a flat when you go to take it out, a puncture in a shopping centre or stadium car park, the evening drive back from a day trip. Wherever you are, in the city or the province, tell us the exact spot: on the areas we cover pages you'll find tips for describing your location.