Roadside tyre repair - AirMan ResQ Plus Kit ?

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My partner had a smallish puncture in one tyre on her way home on Saturday evening.

Her car doesn't have a spare wheel but has a puncture repair kit comprising a pump, squeeze bottle of sealant etc... as might be expected the
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kit didn't work. The tow truck driver who collected the car commented that he had never seen such a kit work, nor have I.

In the end new tyres were fitted yesterday, the delay being caused by the weekend & Bank holiday on Monday.

The tyre fitter commented that the only kit he knew that worked is the AirMan ResQ Kit, and suggested that I buy this:-

https://www.airman-uk.com/product/resq-plus-tyre-repair-kit/

Has anyone any experience please, or a recommendation for a better solution?

NJSS
 
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Looks very much like the kit that came as standard with my SLC, never had to use it though.
 

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I have a couple of cans of tyreweld in most of mine - I’ve used it a couple of times to good effect, very easy to use.
I’ve also the worm/mushroom kit on my bikes which again I’ve used to get me home.
 

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I've had success with these:
GADLANE Tubeless Tyre Puncture Repair Kit Flat Tyre Tools 7pc Tubeless for Emergency Auto Car Motorcycle Truck ATV Jeep Tractor 20 String Repair Plugs https://amzn.eu/d/0FpIa9d

Last time was last trip to France where we had a rear tyre deflate on the M1 20 miles after leaving home. Used the strips and it's still up 2.5k miles later.
Also used one on my Smart Roadster and it held up fine for 5k miles till the tyre was replaced.

Even if I had a spare I'd use this kit in preference as it's quicker and easier.
 

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I've had success with these:
GADLANE Tubeless Tyre Puncture Repair Kit Flat Tyre Tools 7pc Tubeless for Emergency Auto Car Motorcycle Truck ATV Jeep Tractor 20 String Repair Plugs https://amzn.eu/d/0FpIa9d

Last time was last trip to France where we had a rear tyre deflate on the M1 20 miles after leaving home. Used the strips and it's still up 2.5k miles later.

Even if I had a spare I'd use this kit in preference as it's quicker and easier.
Almost exactly the same as I have on the bikes
 
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Sadly I know my partner wouldn't be able to cope with the GADLANE or similar kits.

NJSS
 

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Sadly I know my partner wouldn't be able to cope with the GADLANE or similar kits.

NJSS
Still worth having in the car. If you get called to help you can quickly fix it (or some passing kindly soul may be able to help).
 

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