Prepare Atto 3 Tyre Repair and Recovery Before Import

Inventory the actual car’s equipment

Open the permitted storage areas and photograph the supplied compressor, sealant, tools, locking-wheel key and any spare-wheel provision. Record each item’s label and condition rather than accepting a seller’s statement that everything is standard. Check whether equipment belongs to this VIN or was added later. A storage cavity does not establish the presence of a suitable spare. Keep the inventory with the purchase and loading records so missing or substituted items can be identified before handover.

Check the kit’s limits and serviceability

Read the supplied tyre-repair instructions and expiration information. Confirm that containers are sealed where appropriate, hoses and connectors are intact and the compressor can be checked safely under its instructions. A previously used bottle or damaged hose can make an apparently complete kit unusable. Temporary sealant is not a repair for every puncture, sidewall damage or wheel fault. Have a tyre professional determine repairability rather than treating the presence of a kit as permission to continue driving with an unsafe tyre.

Match any spare or replacement wheel correctly

If a spare is supplied or proposed, confirm wheel dimensions, load suitability, tyre specification, fastening, clearances and any operating limitations with competent parts support. Do not infer compatibility because it bolts on or comes from another BYD model. Continue with the tyre, wheel and pressure assessment for the fitted road set. Include where the spare and tools are safely restrained. Added equipment changes luggage use and load, and must not obstruct battery protection or safe access.

Follow the exact lifting and recovery instructions

Obtain the owner manual appropriate to the car and identify the approved support and recovery procedures. A buyer inspection should not improvise jacking points around the underfloor battery. Damaged or unstable vehicles require competent assistance. Check the destination recovery provider can handle this EV and will follow its applicable transport instructions; do not prescribe one tow method for every fault or version. Keep emergency contact details available offline and ask how assistance works on your actual route, not just near the delivery port.

Consider road conditions and tyre availability

For remote travel, rough roads or limited local tyre stock, ask suppliers about the exact fitted size and suitable replacements. Record lead time and what happens if a tyre cannot be repaired. A compressor cannot solve a damaged sidewall, bent wheel or missing wheel key. The decision may be to revise the route, carry approved equipment or arrange stronger assistance cover. Price these options using current local quotations without promising that an improvised spare is acceptable.

Check equipment again during arrival service

After transport, compare the delivered kit and tools with the loading inventory. Inspect tyres and wheels for new damage, confirm pressures under the vehicle instructions and investigate warnings. The first service after import provides the wider arrival baseline. If replacement tyres or wheels are fitted, update the recovery plan and parts references. Keep any temporary repair clearly recorded for the destination workshop, including the product used and the affected tyre position.

An airport-to-home delivery route deserves its own check

For a newly imported car collected far from home, ask how assistance would respond between the terminal and destination. Confirm the actual tyre condition, supplied repair equipment, charging reserve, driver contact method and a suitable recovery provider before departure. A missing compressor may be easy to replace, while an unavailable wheel key or unsuitable replacement tyre can create a longer delay. Obtain compatible equipment through competent parts support; do not borrow an unknown jack or assume another vehicle’s spare is suitable. If the car already has a temporary tyre repair, let a professional assess it before the long drive and keep the repair history visible. Where the condition or recovery arrangement is inadequate, use an appropriate transport service instead of treating the first journey as a roadworthiness test. Include all agreed tools and accessories in the handover inventory, and record any item supplied separately. This makes the practical delivery decision depend on readiness, not on the vehicle’s polished appearance.

Make the first journey a supported one

Plan the initial drive around known charging and assistance options rather than assuming the car is ready for a remote expedition. Confirm phone access, insurance assistance conditions, a tyre workshop and the next safe stopping point. Keep the correct manual and equipment instructions accessible to the driver. When a tyre loses pressure or the vehicle behaves abnormally, prioritise a safe stopping decision and competent help. The purchase goal is a practical recovery arrangement, not a claim that a kit makes every roadside problem manageable.

Buyer checklist

• Supplied equipment photographed
• Sealant and compressor condition checked
• Wheel key and tools accounted for
• Any spare verified for this car
• Recovery procedure matched to the manual
• Destination tyre and assistance access confirmed

Buyer questions