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Imagine driving along the open road, enjoying the breeze, when you hear an unmistakable hissing sound.

Your heart sinks as you realize you've picked up a dreaded nail in your tire. Don't panic! While it's a stressful experience to find yourself with a punctured tire, there is no need to worry. With six locations across West Virginia and Maryland, there's a Glotfelty Enterprises location near you. Our esteemed service centers specialize in professional tire repair for nail punctures. If it's possible to save your tire, we'll do it and have you back on the road in no time.

What to Do When You Have a Nail in Your Tire

Identify the Problem: When you spot a nail lodged in your tire or notice a persistent loss of air pressure, you need to address the issue promptly. Ignoring a nail in your tire will result in a complete flat or blowout, putting your safety and the safety of others at risk. Additionally, driving on a flat tire can cause further damage to your wheel and suspension components, leading to costly repairs. If you're close to Glotfelty Enterprises when the puncture occurs and it is safe to do so, you can bring your vehicle to our service center. If you are unable to bring your vehicle to us, you can request a towing provider to bring you there or, if you were close to home or somewhere else and know how to remove the tire, you can take it off and catch a ride to bring it to us.

Professional Tire Repair: Our technicians are equipped with the knowledge and tools to repair your tire. Our team will conduct a thorough inspection to assess the damage caused by the nail. Using industry-leading techniques, we will carefully remove the nail and assess whether a repair is feasible.

Repairing the Tire: If the nail has punctured the tread area and meets industry safety standards for repair, our technicians will proceed with the tire repair process. 

Quality Assurance: At Glotfelty Enterprises, we prioritize your safety by adhering to industry standards and best practices for tire repair. Our technicians undergo continuous training to stay updated with the latest advancements in automotive technology, ensuring that your tire is repaired properly.

Don't let a nail in your tire disrupt your plans or compromise your safety. Contact your nearest service center in Morgantown, WV; Petersburg, WV; Elkins, WV; Bridgeport, WV; Oakland, MD; and Lavale, MD, and let our technicians take care of your tire repair needs. By addressing the issue promptly, we'll have you back on the road, enjoying a worry-free journey.