TPMS sensor repair & replacement in Retford
Having issues with the tyre pressure warning light on your dashboard? We repair, replace and reprogram TPMS sensor valves – no need to go back to the main dealer.
- Fault diagnosed and explained
- Sensors and valve kits replaced
- Programmed to your car so the light goes out
What is a tyre pressure monitoring system?
A tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warns you when one or more tyres is running low. Since November 2014, every new passenger car registered in the UK has had to have one, and many models from 2012 onwards have it too. It isn't compulsory on vans, but many have it.
There are two types:
- Direct TPMS uses a small battery-powered sensor inside each wheel – usually built into the tyre valve – that reads the pressure and sends it to the car by radio.
- Indirect TPMS has no sensors in the wheels. It uses the ABS wheel-speed sensors to spot a tyre turning faster than the others because it's losing air.
Direct sensors are the ones that fail: their batteries last around five to ten years and can't be replaced on their own, and the valves can corrode or be damaged when tyres are changed.
TPMS and your MOT
On cars first used from 1 January 2012, a TPMS warning light that shows a system fault is a major MOT failure – so it's worth getting it fixed before your test. A light that's simply warning of low pressure isn't a fail, but it still needs checking.
Why is my tyre pressure light on?
Always check your tyre pressures first – if the light stays on or keeps coming back, one of these is usually the cause.
- Low pressure or a slow puncture The system is doing its job – check and inflate all four tyres.
- Flat sensor battery Sensors last around 5–10 years; a flashing light is a common sign.
- Damaged or corroded sensor Often from a kerb strike, road salt or a previous tyre change.
- Not reprogrammed After new wheels, a tyre swap or a new sensor, the car must relearn the sensors.
- Winter wheels without sensors A second set of wheels needs its own sensors or the light will come on.
- System fault Less often, a fault with the receiver or the car's software.
TPMS repair, replacement & reprogramming
No need to go back to the main dealer – give us a call today.
Check & read
We check the pressures and use a TPMS tool to read every sensor and find the faulty one.
Diagnose
Flat battery, damaged valve or programming? We tell you what's wrong and what's needed.
Replace or service
We fit a new sensor, or a valve service kit if the sensor itself is healthy.
Program & relearn
The new sensor is programmed and the car relearns it, so the warning light goes out.
Warning light sorted
Fantastic service from Malc and the lads at cut price tyres. Great company to work with. Highly recommended! -WheelSpec
In stock. Done by friendly man 15 mins before closing time. Good and cheap!
Great service by Mal, very good prices
Very competitive prices and the work usually done while you wait. A good place to get your new or part worn tyres.
Malcolm is a nice guy very helpful
Brilliant business, great prices and fantastic, friendly staff, made one phone call, Mal confirmed they had tyres in for my car and to drop it off when I'm ready, in and out same morning, brilliant service and they've made a customer for life now. 10/10!!!
Fast friendly service. I cant be 100% certain, but I think these fellas risked their lives to help me this morning and only charged me £12. What more do I need to say about this place.
Honest friendly guy
Great price and sevice, easy to find and park up. I will be back again when needed. Thankyou.
Tyres for all brands and budgets, everything from part-worn through to the highest quality. Service is always friendly. You can drop in without booking and they generally get right on with it. Happily recommend this garage.
TPMS questions
Call the workshop – Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat–Sun closed.
01777 948 332Can I drive with the TPMS light on?
How long do TPMS sensors last?
Do new sensors need programming?
Tyre pressure light on?
Call us and we'll get your warning light sorted.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat–Sun closed
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat–Sun closed