Key takeaways
- Mobile fitting at your workplace means your tyres are changed while you work, with zero time lost from your day.
- The fitter works on the car in the office or business car park; you just leave the keys and carry on.
- It suits commuters, company-car drivers and whole fleets, and avoids weekend garage trips.
- Typical arrival is 30 to 60 minutes across London and central England, with card payment taken on site.
Few people enjoy spending a Saturday morning at a tyre garage. Getting your tyres fitted at work removes that chore entirely: the fitter comes to your office or business car park during the day and changes the tyres while you stay at your desk. This guide explains how workplace fitting works, what to arrange with your employer, and why it suits commuters, company-car drivers and fleets alike.
Can you get your tyres fitted at work?
Yes, you can get your tyres fitted while you are at work. Mobile fitting comes to your workplace car park, and the technician changes the tyres on your parked car during the working day. You hand over the keys and the locking wheel-nut key, carry on with your job, and the car is ready by the time you need it.
It is one of the most popular uses of mobile fitting, because the time the car would otherwise sit at a garage is time you are at your desk anyway. Instead of taking a half day off or queuing on a weekend, the job slots into hours that would be dead time for the car. All the fitter needs is somewhere safe to work and access to the wheels.
How does workplace fitting work?
Workplace fitting works the same way as home fitting, just in your office or business car park. You book a slot, leave the car parked where the fitter can reach it, and provide the keys and locking wheel-nut key. The fitter arrives in a self-contained van, removes the wheels, fits and balances the new tyres, and lets you know when it is done.
- Book a time that suits your working day and confirm the car park location.
- Park the car somewhere the fitter can access all four wheels safely.
- Leave the keys and the locking wheel-nut key with reception or the fitter.
- Carry on working while the tyres are changed and balanced.
- Pay on site by card or contactless and collect your keys.
What should you arrange with your employer?
The main thing to arrange is access to the car park and somewhere the fitter can work. Most workplaces are happy to allow it, since the fitter is only there briefly and works from the car. If there is a barrier, security desk or permit system, a quick word in advance means the van can get in without any fuss on the day.
It also helps to let reception know to expect the fitter and to hold your keys if you cannot step out. For larger sites, point the fitter to the right area of the car park when you book. Beyond that there is little to organise: the service is designed to be low-impact and quick, fitting neatly around the working day.
Is fitting at work good for company cars and fleets?
Yes, workplace fitting is ideal for company cars and fleets. A whole row of vehicles can be seen to in one visit, with no drivers pulled off the road and no vehicles sitting in a garage queue during working hours. For a business running vans or company cars, that means less downtime and simpler scheduling.
For individual company-car drivers, it is just as convenient: the tyres are sorted without you taking time off or claiming back a weekend trip. Our guide on van tyre maintenance for businesses covers fleet upkeep in more detail, and mobile tyre fitting vs a garage compares the two approaches for everyday drivers.
What can be done during a work visit?
During a workplace visit the fitter can do most routine tyre jobs, not just full replacements. New tyres, puncture repairs, wheel balancing, valve and TPMS replacement and seasonal swaps can all be carried out in the car park. The work is done to the same standards as a garage, using the van's tyre machine and balancer.
| Job | Can it be done at work? |
|---|---|
| Fitting new tyres | Yes, supplied and fitted on site |
| Puncture repair | Yes, if within the repairable area per BS AU 159 |
| Wheel balancing | Yes, the van carries a balancer |
| Valve or TPMS replacement | Yes, alongside a tyre change |
| Seasonal tyre swap | Yes, handy to book ahead of winter |
If a puncture turns out to be beyond a safe repair, the fitter can replace the tyre there and then, so you are not sent away to come back another day. For more on what is and is not repairable, see can a punctured tyre be repaired.
Why does fitting at work save so much time?
Fitting at work saves time because it uses hours the car would be parked anyway. A garage visit costs you the drive there, the wait, and the drive back, often on a day off. Workplace fitting removes all of that: the car sits in its usual space and the job happens while you are being paid to do something else.
For busy people, that is the real value. There is no rearranging your weekend, no sitting in a waiting room, and no driving on a worn or damaged tyre to reach a garage. The convenience is the whole point of mobile fitting, and the workplace is one of the easiest places to make use of it.
Booking a fitting at your workplace
To book, just give us your workplace address and car park details and pick a time during your working day. Fast Tyre brings mobile tyre fitting to offices, business parks and depots across London and central England, usually within 30 to 60 minutes, with card and contactless payment on site. Leave the keys, carry on working, and drive home on fresh tyres. If you would rather it came to your home instead, our guide on getting tyres fitted at home explains that option.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The fitter comes to your workplace car park and changes the tyres on your parked car during the day. You leave the keys and locking wheel-nut key, carry on working, and the car is ready when you need it. It is one of the most popular uses of mobile fitting.
Mainly access to the car park and a safe spot for the fitter to work. Most workplaces are happy to allow a brief visit. If there is a barrier or security desk, a quick word in advance lets the van in smoothly. Letting reception hold your keys helps if you cannot step out.
Very. Several vehicles can be done in one visit with no drivers taken off the road and no garage queue during working hours. It cuts downtime for businesses and saves individual company-car drivers from using a day off, making scheduling much simpler for everyone.
Most routine work: new tyres, puncture repairs within the repairable area, wheel balancing, valve and TPMS replacement, and seasonal swaps. The van carries a full tyre machine and balancer, so the work meets the same standards as a garage, all done while your car stays parked.
Yes, the fitter needs the car keys and the locking wheel-nut key to remove the wheels. You can hand them over directly or leave them with reception if you cannot step away. Payment is taken on site by card or contactless once the job is finished.
The fitter can replace the tyre on the spot, so you are not sent away to return another day. Repairs are only allowed within the central three-quarters of the tread under BS AU 159, so if the damage is outside that area, a new tyre is fitted there and then.