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How to Use the Tyre Repair and Inflate Kit

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Tires

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More and more cars come equipped with a tyre repair and inflation kit as standard, a valid alternative even for those who have a spare wheel but prefer not to change it themselves. The usage is very simple and takes only a few minutes, which is very important since in most cases we will be using it with the car stopped at the roadside, possibly in traffic.

Here’s how it works. The example shown in the video includes a sticker to place on the steering wheel to remind us to visit a tyre fitter as soon as possible to have the tyre properly repaired.

Once the sticker is applied, position the compressor near the punctured wheel, connect the black hose to the adhesive bottle and the red one to the valve of the affected wheel. At this point, plug the compressor's power supply into the car's cigarette lighter and turn it on. This will start the flow of adhesive into the tyre, which will settle permanently once we start driving.


Updated on 31 January 2026 by ScegliAuto


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