Sparky X Mobile Tire Shop – General FAQ

• Mobile tire repair (puncture repair)
• Seasonal tire change (on-rim)
• Off-rim mount & balance (loose tires on loose or existing wheels)
• Tire rotation (front/rear and directional check)
• Wheel balancing (road-smooth finish)
• New tires & rims – sales, delivery & on-site install

We service all passenger vehicles (gas, hybrid, EV). For Tesla-specific info, see the EV/Tesla section below.

Greater Toronto Area with focus on Durham & York: Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Markham, North York, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, and nearby suburbs.

Not currently serving downtown core/Etobicoke for mobile visits. If you’re just outside these areas, contact us to confirm.

1. Book: Choose service, date/time, and share vehicle/tire details.
2. Prep: Park on a flat, accessible spot; unlock wheel locks if applicable.
3. On-site service: We arrive with professional equipment, follow TIA/ALI best practices, and complete the work safely.
4. Payment & receipt: Pay on completion; you’ll receive a digital receipt and after-care notes.

• Mobile tire repair (puncture): $75 + tax
• Off-rim mount & balance (per wheel, typical sets priced as a package): from $150 + tax (set)
• On-rim seasonal change (all four): competitive, contact for quote
• Wheel balancing: contact for quote
• New tires & wheels: quote based on brand/size

Final pricing depends on tire size, TPMS requirements, vehicle specifics, and travel distance. You’ll always get a clear quote before work begins.

We follow industry-standard patch-plug repairs for eligible crown-area punctures ≤ 6 mm (¼"). The tire is inspected inside and out, damage is prepped, filled, patched, and rebalanced if removed from the wheel. Sidewall/shoulder damage, large holes, or run-flat driven flat are not repairable.

Yes. Any wheel we remove/install is torqued to manufacturer spec. Balancing is included whenever we mount tires off-rim, and available as a standalone service for vibration concerns.

Yes—diagnosis, sensor swap, programming/cloning (when applicable), and relearn procedures by vehicle. If you’re buying new wheels/tires, we’ll advise on TPMS compatibility.

Debit, credit, and Interac e-Transfer. You’ll receive an itemized digital receipt.

• Park on a level area with space around the vehicle.
• Have wheel lock key handy.
• Ensure power/garage access if wheels/tires are stored inside.
• For condos/garages, confirm visitor parking/loading access.

Please give as much notice as possible. Same-day changes are subject to availability; fees may apply if the technician is already en route.

Puncture repairs are warrantied for the life of the tire tread for the repaired area when within repairable limits and not subsequently run underinflated. Balancing corrections are warrantied against workmanship defects; road-force/vibration from tire casing or wheel damage is excluded.

• Winter tires: Install when temps consistently drop below 7°C for better cold-weather grip.
• Rotation: Every 8–10k km (or at each changeover) to maximize tread life.
• Storage: Cool, dry place; stack on rims, stand off rims. Label positions to track rotation.

Yes. We quote multiple brands, load/speed ratings, and EV-rated options. We can deliver and install on-site. Ask for package pricing.

We follow TIA RIST procedures and ALI lifting guidelines, with proper jack points and torque verification. We use EV-safe tools and rubber jack pads where applicable.

Yes—EVs are welcome. We carry EV-safe pads and can recommend EV-rated tires. For Tesla-specific services (e.g., cabin filters, caliper cover installs), see the EV/Tesla section below.

• Tesla tire services: Dedicated pages by city are available—see our Tesla service hub from your city page.
• Cabin filter replacement: Select locations from $80. See city-specific Tesla pages.
• Custom caliper cover installation: $150 install (covers not included) for Model 3/Y. We can install customer-supplied covers or help source custom colors.

To keep this General FAQ concise, full Tesla details live on dedicated pages (Ajax, Bowmanville, Courtice, Markham, North York, Oshawa, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Whitby). Use the site search or city menus.

We follow the same industry-approved patch-plug (inside-out) repair used on other vehicles, with EV-specific care for lifting and TPMS. Here’s our process:

1. Lift & safety: Park, apply brake, and use Tesla jack pads on the factory lift points. On Model S/X with air suspension, enable Jack Mode to disable self-leveling. (Model 3/Y do not have air suspension.)
2. Inspect & demount: Locate the puncture, remove the wheel/tire as needed, and inspect the casing from the inside to confirm it’s repairable.
3. Acoustic foam tires (if equipped): Carefully lift/trim foam around the injury, clean the area, and re-adhere the foam after repair (leaving a small gap at the repair if required).
4. Patch-plug repair: Prep the injury channel, apply vulcanizing cement, insert the stem, then bond an internal patch and roll it to seal. This restores the air seal and reinforces the casing.
5. Balance & torque: Re-mount, wheel balance, and torque to manufacturer spec.
6. TPMS check: Verify sensor health. For Tesla BLE TPMS, relearn typically occurs automatically after driving; we can program/replace sensors if needed.
7. Limits: Only crown-area punctures ≤ 6 mm (¼") qualify. Sidewall/shoulder, large, or run-flat-driven damage is not repairable—replacement is recommended.