It’s important that these ‘jacking points’ are used because they’re strong enough to hold up the car – jacking beneath the wrong part of the car can cause damage. The owner’s manual will tell you the right place to put the jack for your car. The owner’s manual will tell you where to find the jack and wheel brace – the tool to undo the wheel nuts – if you can’t see them. The tools will usually be with the spare wheel and tyre in the boot. These items should have come with your vehicle: Now you’re safe and ready to start.īut if you are unsure or uncomfortable changing a tyre by yourself, you can call the NRMA roadside assistance on 13 11 11 for help or book roadside assistance via the my nrma app. If you can, place a chock such as a piece of wood or brick behind and in front of the tyre on the opposite side of the car. Never change a tyre with your back to the traffic. Remember, never, ever get under the car when it is on a jack. Before you start, put the car in park for automatic transmissions (or in gear for a manual), make sure the handbrake is on and turn on the hazard lights to warn other drivers. Driving a few hundred metres on a deflated tyre to move away from passing traffic and other hazards will ensure you are safe without unduly damaging the wheel rim.įind a hard and flat surface to jack up the car. Safety firstīefore you change your flat tyre, make sure you drive to a safe area with no risk to you and other road users. But it is possible to do it yourself by keeping safety in mind and following these seven steps. NRMA roadside assistance can help you change a flat tyre and have you on your way in no time. The right technique to help you loosen and tighten wheel nuts Stop your car on a level surface away from road hazards
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